The new Campfire Audio Alien Brain IEMs contain five drivers in each earpiece including an … More
Portland-based Campfire Audio has announced its second new pair of IEMs in a month. The all-new Alien Brain earphones are the next entry in Campfire’s acclaimed line of hybrid-design, in-ear monitors. Alien Brain IEMs are described as having “an expertly tuned sonic signature paired with Campfire’s renowned, hand-crafted build quality.”
Ken Ball, founder and lead acoustic engineer at Campfire Audio, explains: “Building on over a decade of earphone design and engineering, we expanded the legacy and boundaries of what is possible in a dynamic-BA hybrid, with the all-new, five-driver Alien Brain. The price performance of the new Alien Brain was one of our main goals here. Get your close encounters of the hi-fi kind with the all-new Campfire Audio Alien Brain!”
With the launch of Alien Brain, Campfire’s dual-magnet dynamic driver has had an innovative update with an all-new 10mm glass-PU diaphragm. As a dedicated low-frequency driver, this new dynamic driver has a glass speaker dome and a polyurethane diaphragm, bringing a new flavor of bass presentation while keeping all the strengths of Campfire’s dual-magnet line.
The Alien Brain IEMs from Campfire Audio are supplied with a new 32-bit/384kHz USB-C DAC dongle.
Complementing this new dynamic driver are two mid-frequency dedicated balanced armatures that have been tuned by Campfire’s acoustic engineering team for precision, detail and emotive quality. Rounding out Alien Brain’s driver complement are two high-frequency balanced armatures for a crisp treble and wide soundstage.
The five drivers in each earpiece and their tuning elements form a sonic signature that ranges from an impactful bass drop or the delicate nuances of a classical symphony to a sound that Campfire says is low-fatigue and eminently listenable.
Housed in a sleek, black PVD full CNC stainless steel shell, the Alien Brain IEMs have a modern aesthetic along with durability and resonance control. A combination of high-grade materials and ergonomics provides a robust and premium feel with comfortable wear for long listening sessions. Campfire’s new iridescent dome lid rounds out the playful and striking design of Alien Brain.
Alongside enhanced performance comes an upgraded accessory pack. Alien Brain IEMs are bundled with Campfire’s new 32-bit/384kHz USB-C DAC dongle, offering high-quality performance with portable devices. Two more new additions to Campfire’s already accessory pack are a compact leather carrying case and High & Clear high-traction silicon ear tips.
Pricing and Availability:
Campfire Audio’s new Alien Brain IEMs will be available later this month from a range of retailers. The suggested retail price is $999 / £999.