Campire Audio Clara Ti VS VOLK AUDIO ETOILE

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Campire Audio Clara Ti and VOLK AUDIO ETOILE use 1DD+3BA and 1DD+4BA+4EST MGT driver setups respectively. Campire Audio Clara Ti costs $3,000 while VOLK AUDIO ETOILE costs $3,999. VOLK AUDIO ETOILE is $999 more expensive. Campire Audio Clara Ti holds a decisive 2.1-point edge in reviewer scores (8.6 vs 6.5). Campire Audio Clara Ti carries a user score of 8.8. Campire Audio Clara Ti has significantly better mids with a 4.4-point edge, Campire Audio Clara Ti has significantly better treble with a 2.3-point edge, Campire Audio Clara Ti has significantly better dynamics with a 3.7-point edge and Campire Audio Clara Ti has better soundstage with a 0.5-point edge.

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Metric Campire Audio Clara Ti VOLK AUDIO ETOILE
Bass 8.8 6.5
Mids 8.4 4
Treble 8.3 6
Details 8.5 6.5
Soundstage 8.5 8
Imaging 8.4 6.5
Dynamics 8.7 5
Tonality 8.5 5.5
Technicalities 8.7 6

Campire Audio Clara Ti Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Smirk Audio
Web Search

Average Reviewer Score:

8.6

Excellent

VOLK AUDIO ETOILE Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jaytiss

Average Reviewer Score:

6.5

Cautiously Favorable

Reviews Comparison

Campire Audio Clara Ti (more reviews)

Campire Audio Clara Ti reviewed by Smirk Audio

Smirk Audio 8.2 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
A+ Tech
Muscular bass with large bass notes. Male vocal timbre slightly odd, female vocals are nice. Some vocal grain present. Decent overall techs. Cons: Buy the non-Ti version for $1k less.

Smirk Audio original ranking

Smirk Audio Head-Fi Profile

Bass: S- Mids: A+ Treble: A+ Dynamics: S- Details: A+ Imaging: A+

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Campire Audio Clara Ti reviewed by Web Search

2025-09-11
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Web Search 9 Reviewer Score
S- Tuning
S Tech

Campfire Audio Clara Ti is the Titanium Launch Edition of Clara—limited to 50 units—with a 3D-printed titanium shell and an included 8-wire 4.4 mm cable; it retains the same sonic profile as the standard Clara co-designed with Alessandro Cortini. At an MSRP of $2,999 for the Ti edition (vs. $1,999 for the base model), it sits firmly in the top-of-the-line price tier.

The driver array is 1DD+3BA: a dual-magnet dynamic for lows, a dual-diaphragm BA for mids, and two BA super-tweeters, yielding a neutral-with-bass-boost presentation intended to be smooth rather than sharp. Independent reviews characterize the tuning as warmly balanced with impactful but controlled sub-bass and clear upper-mids/treble that avoid fatigue.

On performance, Clara Ti delivers punchy dynamics, strong detail retrieval, and stable imaging; stage size reads more precise than panoramic, but placement is clean and coherent. Given its price, the value proposition hinges on whether one prioritizes a refined, bass-supported neutral tonality and premium titanium build over sheer soundstage breadth or budget efficiency.

Bass: S Mids: S- Treble: S- Dynamics: S- Soundstage: S- Details: S- Imaging: S-

VOLK AUDIO ETOILE (more reviews)

VOLK AUDIO ETOILE reviewed by Jaytiss

2025-10-11
Jaytiss 6.5 Reviewer Score
B- Tuning
B Tech
Hard to EQ, weird tonality. Extremly poor value. King Weird.

Jaytiss original ranking

Jaytiss Youtube Channel
Mids: C- Treble: B Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: A+

Campire Audio Clara Ti User Review Score

Average User Scores

Average User Score:

Based on 1 user reviews

8.8

Excellent

VOLK AUDIO ETOILE User Review Score

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Campire Audio Clara Ti Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

  • The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.

Gaming Score

7.1

Gaming Grade

A-

VOLK AUDIO ETOILE Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

  • The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.

Gaming Score

4.4

Gaming Grade

C-

Campire Audio Clara Ti Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

S-
  • Tuning feels refined, blending frequencies with convincing realism and engagement. Transitions between registers feel effortless.

Average Technical Grade

S-
  • This level balances openness and accuracy, showcasing excellent clarity across busy mixes. A great match for analytical listening sessions.
Bass S-
Expect a gripping low-end presence that marries clarity with visceral impact. Dynamic swings land with thrilling force.
Mids A+
The midrange sounds refined and revealing, balancing clarity with emotional weight. Timbre accuracy rivals studio monitors.
Treble A+
It delivers superb treble brilliance that stays pure even in complex passages. It adds excitement while staying pure.
Dynamics S-
You get a masterful mix of slam and finesse across every track. Music breathes with realism.
Soundstage S-
It crafts a floating sphere of sound where directional cues shimmer with precision. Layering remains stable even when pushed.
Details S-
Inner textures glow vividly yet never feel etched or artificial. It borders on studio-monitor transparency.
Imaging A+
Instruments feel carved into space with unwavering positional stability. Instruments occupy palpable coordinates.
Gaming A-
Good fundamental spatial awareness for most gaming scenarios. Handles basic positioning well but may lack nuance in complex situations. Bad value-to-cost for gaming purpose - not recommended

VOLK AUDIO ETOILE Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

B-
  • It sounds pleasant overall, with some uneven spots that hint at room for refinement. Vocals remain pleasant despite the imperfections.

Average Technical Grade

B
  • It offers a competent showing, maintaining cohesion on straightforward arrangements. Complex passages start to challenge it, but never derail the show.
Mids C-
The region is listenable but lacks the finesse and clarity of better tuning. A touch of EQ can smooth things out.
Treble B
The top end is engaging and airy, yet never overbearing. Brass and strings feel energetic.
Dynamics C+
Expect solid impact overall, even if finer gradations feel a touch smoothed. Micro-details could still be sharper.
Soundstage A+
It crafts a floating sphere of sound where directional cues shimmer with precision. Layering remains stable even when pushed.
Gaming C-
Minimal environmental definition provides only general audio cues. Suitable for games where positioning isn't critical. Bad value-to-cost for gaming purpose - not recommended

Campire Audio Clara Ti User Reviews

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Makavelian
8.8

Best IEM I've heard to date for my preference (neutral warm)

Tuning: S Tech: S- Bass: S Mids: S Treble: A+ Soundstage: A+ Imaging: S-
Pros
Remarkably natural tonality. Only IEM I've heard that's able to match the texture of my open-back planars whilst having a hefty elevation. Mids that seem to match my HRTF perfectly, coming across so vivid and lifelike.
Cons
Treble is smooth and solid but not the most natural I've heard.

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