Between the Andromeda MW10 and AONIC 5, the Andromeda MW10 comes out ahead in impedance and driver count, while the AONIC 5 wins on sensitivity. Overall, the Andromeda MW10 scores 66.4 and the AONIC 5 scores 66.4 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
These two are evenly matched on the broad strokes, with the decision sitting on which individual spec advantages weigh more for your use.
Pick the Andromeda MW10 if you care most about impedance and driver count. The biggest gaps in its favor are impedance, driver count.
Pick the AONIC 5 if you care most about sensitivity. Its strongest claims are sensitivity.
Both ship with comparable detachable cable, so those specs don't 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 tells you both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Why Campfire Audio - Andromeda MW10 wins
- ▲Impedance — 24.00 Ω less. 12 vs 36.
- ▲Driver count — 2.00 more. 5 vs 3.
Why Shure - AONIC 5 wins
- ▲Sensitivity — 3.48% more. 119 dB vs 115 dB.
Spec comparison
Drivers
| Spec | Campfire Audio - Andromeda MW10 | Shure - AONIC 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Driver count | 5lead | 3 |
| Driver types | 5 Balanced Armature | Triple Balanced Armature |
| Impedanceⓘ | 12 Ωlead | 36 Ω |
| Sensitivityⓘ | 115 dB | 119 dBlead |
Build
| Spec | Campfire Audio - Andromeda MW10 | Shure - AONIC 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Detachable cable | true | true |
| Connector | MMCX | MMCX |
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