Campfire Audio - Andromeda MW10 vs ThieAudio - Monarch MKIII
Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Campfire Audio - Andromeda MW10 | ThieAudio - Monarch MKIII |
|---|---|---|
| Impedance | 12 Ω | 22 Ω |
| Driver count | 5 | 10 |
| Sensitivity | 115 dB | 112 dB |
Between the Andromeda MW10 and Monarch MKIII, the Andromeda MW10 comes out ahead in impedance / sensitivity, while the Monarch MKIII wins on driver count. Overall, the Andromeda MW10 scores 66.4 and the Monarch MKIII scores 72.9 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Monarch MKIII edges ahead on the Mars Score (66.4 vs 72.9), but the 6.5-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
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 — 10.00 Ω less. 12 vs 22.
Pick the Monarch MKIII if you care most about driver count. Its strongest claims are driver count. The single most decisive one: Driver count — 5.00 more. 10 vs 5.
Both ship with comparable detachable cable, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the Monarch MKIII 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 ThieAudio - Monarch MKIII?
ThieAudio - Monarch MKIII leads the current Mars Score by 6.5 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 ThieAudio - Monarch MKIII if…
ThieAudio - Monarch MKIII 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 — 10.00 Ω less. 12 vs 22.
- ▲Sensitivity — 2.68% more. 115 dB vs 112 dB.
Why ThieAudio - Monarch MKIII wins
- ▲Driver count — 5.00 more. 10 vs 5.
Spec comparison
Drivers
| Spec | Campfire Audio - Andromeda MW10 | ThieAudio - Monarch MKIII |
|---|---|---|
| Driver count | 5 | 10lead |
| Driver types | 5 Balanced Armature | 1DD + 6BA + 2EST + 1 Bone Conduction Tribrid |
| Impedanceⓘ | 12 Ωlead | 22 Ω |
| Sensitivityⓘ | 115 dBlead | 112 dB |
Build
| Spec | Campfire Audio - Andromeda MW10 | ThieAudio - Monarch MKIII |
|---|---|---|
| Detachable cable | true | true |
| Connector | MMCX | 2-pinlead |