Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Campfire Audio - Andromeda MW10 | Sony - IER-Z1R |
|---|---|---|
| Impedance | 12 Ω | 40 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 115 dB | 103 dB |
| Driver count | 5 | 3 |
Between the Andromeda MW10 and IER-Z1R, the Andromeda MW10 comes out ahead in impedance / sensitivity, while the IER-Z1R wins on several specs. Overall, the Andromeda MW10 scores 66.4 and the IER-Z1R scores 50.3 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Andromeda MW10 is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 16.1 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.
Pick the Andromeda MW10 if you care most about impedance / sensitivity. The biggest gaps in its favor are impedance, sensitivity, driver count. The single most decisive one: Impedance — 28.00 Ω less. 12 vs 40.
The IER-Z1R similarly does not carry a headline advantage on the popular specs — look at the full table for category-specific deltas.
Both ship with comparable detachable cable, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the Andromeda MW10 is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Which should you buy: Campfire Audio - Andromeda MW10 or Sony - IER-Z1R?
Campfire Audio - Andromeda MW10 leads the current Mars Score by 16.1 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, driver count.
Choose Sony - IER-Z1R if…
Sony - IER-Z1R does not lead a decisive measured field here, so choose it for price, ecosystem, design, or availability when those matter more to you.
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 — 28.00 Ω less. 12 vs 40.
- ▲Sensitivity — 11.65% more. 115 dB vs 103 dB.
- ▲Driver count — 2.00 more. 5 vs 3.
Why Sony - IER-Z1R wins
- No decisive advantages.
Spec comparison
Drivers
| Spec | Campfire Audio - Andromeda MW10 | Sony - IER-Z1R |
|---|---|---|
| Driver count | 5lead | 3 |
| Driver types | 5 Balanced Armature | 2 Dynamic + 1 Balanced Armature |
| Impedanceⓘ | 12 Ωlead | 40 Ω |
| Sensitivityⓘ | 115 dBlead | 103 dB |
Build
| Spec | Campfire Audio - Andromeda MW10 | Sony - IER-Z1R |
|---|---|---|
| Detachable cable | true | true |
| Connector | MMCX | MMCX |