Campfire Audio’s Vega IEM took the audiophile world by storm with its state-of-the-art components, synergistic design, and stunning audio. Now, the Vega design is back in the new and improved Vega 2020 Read More
Build:
The Campfire Audio Vega 2020 in-ear monitors feature a well-crafted design with a ceramic shell and a stainless steel nozzle. The cable is soft and provides a pleasant user experience.
Fit and Isolation:
The Vega 2020 fits comfortably in the ear, although some users may find the nozzle length to be slightly long. The isolation is really good. It's worth noting that the stock tips may not be suitable for everyone; the foam tips tend to accentuate the bass too much for my liking, while the silicone tips are a bit too soft for me. It's recommended to experiment with different tip options to find the best fit.
Sound:
The Vega 2020 presents a dark, V-shaped sound signature. The bass response is exceptional, delivering impactful and deep lows. However, the vocals can sometimes sound veiled, particularly when using the stock tips. Switching to alternative tips, such as the Earrbond hybrid tips, can address this issue, bringing the vocals forward and revealing more details in the treble. More importantly, the tips tightened up the bass and toned it down a bit, making the overall sound signature more balanced. From tip rolling, I was able to achieve an overall sound that is natural and fatigue-free, making it suitable for long listening sessions. Everything sounds coherent and natural to the ears while listening thanks to the single dynamic driver nature. The treble is natural and airy and has a very good decay and overall it's very enjoyable. However, some may desire more detail in the treble range, especially in busier songs. This is a shortcoming of being just a single dynamic driver IEM. The soundstage is decent, providing an enjoyable listening experience.
Conclusion:
The Campfire Audio Vega 2020 is an outstanding choice for genres like EDM, Pop, Hip-hop, and even blues, as it excels in delivering powerful bass and a balanced sound. The deep bass and the natural-sounding midrange were what stood out most to me. The decay in guitars and vocals were also wonderful from the Vega. However it does have its shortcomings, it may not handle hard rock or orchestral music as effectively, as the sound can become muddled when multiple instruments are playing simultaneously or on very busy tracks. To achieve a better balance, it's recommended to experiment with different tips, as I was able to have a much more pleasant experience in both fit and sound using aftermarket tips!
Build: 8/10
Fit & Isolation: 7/10
Sound: 7.5/10
Value: 10/10
Activities:Casual Listening, Critical Listening, Gaming, Movies & TV
Music Genres:Classical, Electronic, Jazz, Metal, World
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I am in love
After I opened the package and before I let them play unattended for their "burn in" , I decided to listen to the cover of "life on mars" by Molly McGee as my first listening experience. She is accompanied by the worlds largest grand piano crafted by Alexander Pianos. These vega IEMs by campfire audio could never be considered "flat", but I truly enjoy their music presentation. The piano has depth and the bass presentation was just wonderful. Molly McGee's vocals were presented in a way that was very lively and the vocal texture and timber was not crushed by the immense sound of the bass from the alexander grand piano. To me audio tracks that combine Female vocals and the deep rich texture of good
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grand pianos are a very hard thing to reproduce accurately. But the Vega 2020's had no problems doing so whatsoever.
Build quality amazing , sound quality more fit dependant than others in my collection. Bass very present @ expense of detail. @ $299 a reasonable introduction to CA products.
I bought these because the price was terrific and the reviews indicate that the Vega is a "bass cannon." They are nicely made, small enough to be comfortable, and the manufacturer has a good reputation. The good: if you are a basshead, you will enjoy blasting tracks that emphasize the bassline. With decent amplification, the bass energy can be awesome. The level of revealed detail is adequate. The not as good: the mids and treble are deemphasized to the point of seeming a bit anemic; vocals seem somewhat veiled compared to first-rate IEM's with a more balanced signature. Overall, this is one of those IEM sets that tells the buyer to consider carefully what kinds of music will be reproduced. For bass-heavy, strongly electronic genres the Vega is a fun listen. For vocal music, jazz, or classical, it is not the best choice, in my opinion.
They're good iems- reasonably clear/smooth, the tonality isn't offensive, and that bass is just killer. But after having more audiophile gear like b2dusks and my pair of fdx1s, they just feel like they're missing something. I even prefer my pair of bl-01s to these, and they're only like $25.
These are best for people with the disposable income to afford them, who are just looking for a premium pair of earbuds that sound pretty good, with a ton of bass. If you're more of a nerd on tonality, resolution, frequency response, etc. Odds are they might not be the pair for you
These are bass monsters. In a good way :-)
What you gain in thunderous bass, you do lose in detail elsewhere. It's there, just not as present as in say, the Polaris from the same company.
Build quality is excellent, though I do wish companies would all switch to cables with swappable balanced adaptors, something that many Chi-Fi manufacturers seem to be doing. I know these companies give a sound related argument, but really, consumers should get either more than one cable, or a more flexible option.
Campfire Audio has turned the multiple earphone model approach into an art form with different IEMs suiting different genres and styles. A bit like owning multiple pairs of shoes. I love it :-)