Campfire Audio - Andromeda MW10 vs Sennheiser - IE 900
Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Campfire Audio - Andromeda MW10 | Sennheiser - IE 900 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensitivity | 115 dB | 123 dB |
| Driver count | 5 | 1 |
| Impedance | 12 Ω | 16 Ω |
Between the Andromeda MW10 and IE 900, the Andromeda MW10 comes out ahead in driver count / impedance, while the IE 900 wins on sensitivity. Overall, the Andromeda MW10 scores 66.4 and the IE 900 scores 66.4 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
These two are evenly matched on the broad strokes; the decision sits on which individual spec advantages weigh more for your use.
Pick the Andromeda MW10 if you care most about driver count / impedance. The biggest gaps in its favor are driver count, impedance. The single most decisive one: Driver count — 4.00 more. 5 vs 1.
Pick the IE 900 if you care most about sensitivity. Its strongest claims are sensitivity. The single most decisive one: Sensitivity — 6.96% more. 123 dB vs 115 dB.
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 Sennheiser - IE 900?
The two products are effectively tied on the current Mars Score.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 driver count, impedance ohm.
Choose Sennheiser - IE 900 if…
Sennheiser - IE 900 has the measurable edge on sensitivity db.
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
- ▲Driver count — 4.00 more. 5 vs 1.
- ▲Impedance — 4.00 Ω less. 12 vs 16.
Why Sennheiser - IE 900 wins
- ▲Sensitivity — 6.96% more. 123 dB vs 115 dB.
Spec comparison
Drivers
| Spec | Campfire Audio - Andromeda MW10 | Sennheiser - IE 900 |
|---|---|---|
| Driver count | 5lead | 1 |
| Driver types | 5 Balanced Armature | Dynamic (X3R) |
| Impedanceⓘ | 12 Ωlead | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivityⓘ | 115 dB | 123 dBlead |
Build
| Spec | Campfire Audio - Andromeda MW10 | Sennheiser - IE 900 |
|---|---|---|
| Detachable cable | true | true |
| Connector | MMCX | MMCX |