Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Campfire Audio - Andromeda MW10 | KZ - ZAR |
|---|---|---|
| Impedance | 12 Ω | 26 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 115 dB | 108 dB |
| Driver count | 5 | 8 |
Between the Andromeda MW10 and ZAR, the Andromeda MW10 comes out ahead in impedance / sensitivity, while the ZAR wins on driver count. Overall, the Andromeda MW10 scores 66.4 and the ZAR scores 65.4 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
These two are nearly even on the Mars Score (66.4 vs 65.4). The decision is not about overall quality — both clear the bar — it is about which specific trade-offs fit your use.
Pick the Andromeda MW10 if you care most about impedance / sensitivity. The biggest gaps in its favor are impedance, sensitivity. The single most decisive one: Impedance — 14.00 Ω less. 12 vs 26.
Pick the ZAR if you care most about driver count. Its strongest claims are driver count. The single most decisive one: Driver count — 3.00 more. 8 vs 5.
Both ship with comparable detachable cable, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: there is no wrong answer here — match the spec advantages to how you actually use the product. The Mars Score parity says both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Which should you buy: Campfire Audio - Andromeda MW10 or KZ - ZAR?
Campfire Audio - Andromeda MW10 leads the current Mars Score by 1.0 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare driver count, impedance, sensitivity against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose Campfire Audio - Andromeda MW10 if…
Campfire Audio - Andromeda MW10 has the measurable edge on impedance ohm, sensitivity db.
Choose KZ - ZAR if…
KZ - ZAR has the measurable edge on driver count.
This is a structured comparison of the published catalog values. It is not a claim of identical real-world performance across every workload; use the linked spec drill-downs and methodology page to inspect the inputs.
Why Campfire Audio - Andromeda MW10 wins
- ▲Impedance — 14.00 Ω less. 12 vs 26.
- ▲Sensitivity — 6.48% more. 115 dB vs 108 dB.
Why KZ - ZAR wins
- ▲Driver count — 3.00 more. 8 vs 5.
Spec comparison
Drivers
| Spec | Campfire Audio - Andromeda MW10 | KZ - ZAR |
|---|---|---|
| Driver count | 5 | 8lead |
| Driver types | 5 Balanced Armature | 1DD + 7BA Hybrid |
| Impedanceⓘ | 12 Ωlead | 26 Ω |
| Sensitivityⓘ | 115 dBlead | 108 dB |
Build
| Spec | Campfire Audio - Andromeda MW10 | KZ - ZAR |
|---|---|---|
| Detachable cable | true | true |
| Connector | MMCX | 0.78mm 2-pinlead |