Between the Andromeda MW10 and AONIC 3, the Andromeda MW10 comes out ahead in impedance and driver count, while the AONIC 3 wins on several specs. Overall, the Andromeda MW10 scores 66.4 and the AONIC 3 scores 56.6 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Andromeda MW10 is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 9.8 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 and driver count. The biggest gaps in its favor are impedance, driver count, sensitivity.
The AONIC 3 similarly doesn't 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 don't 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.
Why Campfire Audio - Andromeda MW10 wins
- ▲Impedance — 18.00 Ω less. 12 vs 30.
- ▲Driver count — 4.00 more. 5 vs 1.
- ▲Sensitivity — 1.77% more. 115 dB vs 113 dB.
Why Shure - AONIC 3 wins
- No decisive advantages.
Spec comparison
Drivers
| Spec | Campfire Audio - Andromeda MW10 | Shure - AONIC 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Driver count | 5lead | 1 |
| Driver types | 5 Balanced Armature | Single Balanced Armature |
| Impedanceⓘ | 12 Ωlead | 30 Ω |
| Sensitivityⓘ | 115 dBlead | 113 dB |
Build
| Spec | Campfire Audio - Andromeda MW10 | Shure - AONIC 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Detachable cable | true | true |
| Connector | MMCX | MMCX |
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