Monday, June 21st 2021

Get Closer to Your Music: Campfire Audio Unveils Satsuma and Honeydew

As the market becomes saturated with commoditized headphone offerings that often put convenience-oriented features ahead of sound quality, Campfire Audio encourages music lovers to experience their music as it was meant to be heard: in full-bodied, no-compromise high fidelity audio. The company's new wired IEMs—which feature unique, hand-crafted designs in two sonically tailored variations, Satsuma and Honeydew—offer listeners an audiophile-grade soundstage and spectacular clarity at an affordable price.

As the quality and sophistication of consumer playback systems and streaming technologies continue to advance rapidly, Campfire Audio believes that many consumers are seeking a 'back to basics' approach with their audio—favoring features such as customized acoustic chambers, full-range balanced armature drivers, and quality cabling over convenient add-ons such as voice command and wireless capabilities. Both the 'orange-fizz' colored Satsuma and the 'mellow-yellow' colored Honeydew earphones are characterized by their superior acoustic performance and instantly recognizable design aesthetic.
"Both the Satsuma and Honeydew feature design characteristics that are also present in our higher-priced audiophile earphone models," explained Caleb Rosenau, Vice President of Campfire Audio. "With the launch of these two affordably priced earphone models, our intention was to help consumers become more focused on the emotional impact of their music, rather than on features that prioritize connectivity."

Satsuma and Honeydew are distinguished in the marketplace by offering uncommon features at these price points, including patented 3D-designed acoustic chambers, full-range balanced armature drivers, and ultra-high-quality silver-plated copper cabling. Campfire Audio's entire line of earphones are designed and manufactured in Portland, Oregon, USA, and recognized by discerning audiophiles worldwide for their sound quality, craftsmanship, and iconic design.

Satsuma: a highly balanced and natural translation
The 'orange fizz' colored Satsuma features an aesthetically similar presentation to Campfire Audio's higher-end range of products, characterized by the company's unique 3D printed acoustic chamber design. This chamber helps to optimize frequency response curves emanating from the unit's full range balanced-armature driver. Sonically, Satsuma is characterized by highly focused mid-band frequencies, tightly controlled bass response, and slightly enhanced highs—without the harshness. Satsuma's clear and balanced sound makes it well-suited for almost any musical genre, particularly rock, pop, classical, or jazz. Its lightweight design and comfortable fit make it equally suited for listening while on the go.

Honeydew: bountiful bass and high-octane performance
Meanwhile, the 'mellow-yellow' colored Honeydew—which also features Campfire Audio's patented 3D printed acoustic chamber—was designed with a bass-forward frequency response that R&B, Hip Hop, and EDM fans will appreciate. Built expressly for music lovers who crave a punchy and highly detailed bass response that is both fast and dynamic, Honeydew has the lower frequencies covered thanks to a custom-designed 10 mm LCP diaphragm dynamic driver.

Both Satsuma and Honeydew feature innovative material selection, eye-catching colors, high-quality cabling, and incredible reliability—making them perfect for listening to your music at home, at work, or while on the go in your everyday carry. From the sophisticated packaging to the colorful, soft-lined pouch and a generous selection of tips to match any size ear, the overall product presentation speaks to Campfire Audio's commitment to its craftsmanship and the customer experience.

Satsuma and Honeydew's rigorous build quality—minus the connectivity distractions—means they will continue to deliver stellar performance for hours, days, and years ahead. The weight and strength of its high-end ABS plastic mean that the units can withstand even the most demanding conditions. The absence of wireless features and voice commands means there are no batteries and fewer electronic components that can fail over time.

Both Satsuma and Honeydew—priced at £199/$199 and £249/$249 respectively—are available now at Hifiheadphones (UK), the Campfire Audio webshop (US) and through its network of authorized dealers worldwide.
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11 Comments on Get Closer to Your Music: Campfire Audio Unveils Satsuma and Honeydew

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FreedomEclipse
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Curious how these fair against the highly praised 'LINSOUL TIN HIFI T2' headphones
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VSG
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FreedomEclipseCurious how these fair against the highly praised 'LINSOUL TIN HIFI T2' headphones
I have both of these here for review along with the Tin HiFi T5, so it will help somewhat I hope.
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RH92
FreedomEclipseCurious how these fair against the highly praised 'LINSOUL TIN HIFI T2' headphones
Why do peoples always mention LINSOUL when it comes to T2 name , LINSOUL is just a retailer the manufactuer is TINHIFI , it's like saying '' Amazon Sennheiser HDXXX '' headphones .
VSGI have both of these here for review along with the Tin HiFi T5, so it will help somewhat I hope.
Nice ! Imo T4 are better than T5 ( and cheaper ) since the T5 tends to resemble to the T3 which was the worst in the series but it would be an interesting comparison non the less .
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VSG
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RH92Why do peoples always mention LINSOUL when it comes to T2 name , LINSOUL is just a retailer the manufactuer is TINHIFI , it's like saying '' Amazon Sennheiser HDXXX '' headphones .



Nice ! Imo T4 are better than T5 ( and cheaper ) since the T5 tends to resemble to the T3 which was the worst in the series but it would be an interesting comparison non the less .
Got three IEMs in today including these two from Campfire Audio, so testing the third of the newer entries first to annoy everyone lol. The Tin HiFi T5 arrived last week but it's going through a break-in period first.
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INSTG8R
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But who besides me still using my iPhone 6S has a headphone Jack to plug them in?
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evernessince
INSTG8RBut who besides me still using my iPhone 6S has a headphone Jack to plug them in?
A good chunk of android phones still have the headphone jack. Samsung lost me as a customer when they removed it.
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INSTG8R
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evernessinceA good chunk of android phones still have the headphone jack. Samsung lost me as a customer when they removed it.
I’m not an Apple fanboy I just got stuck in the ecosystem with the 3G but I absolutely love my iPad…I’ve stuck with the 6S because I actually use the headphone Jack for the Aux In my car for Spotify. I’m pretty sure I’m not gonna get IOS 15 and have no idea where I’m gonna go…
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evernessince
INSTG8RI’m not an Apple fanboy I just got stuck in the ecosystem with the 3G but I absolutely love my iPad…I’ve stuck with the 6S because I actually use the headphone Jack for the Aux In my car for Spotify. I’m pretty sure I’m not gonna get IOS 15 and have no idea where I’m gonna go…
Yeah, this is why I avoid purchasing anything on my phones. Every purchase just means you are more and more dependent on that specific brand to retain your purchases. I'd vastly prefer purchasing from a 3rd party app store if it meant being able to retain my purchases no matter what device I'm using.
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INSTG8R
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evernessinceYeah, this is why I avoid purchasing anything on my phones. Every purchase just means you are more and more dependent on that specific brand to retain your purchases. I'd vastly prefer purchasing from a 3rd party app store if it meant being able to retain my purchases no matter what device I'm using.
Well the sync between my phone and iPad is amazing I can’t imagine not having it which is why I fear not getting iOS 15nis gonna break that link with my 7th gen iPad that definitely will…
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GamerGuy
Of all my tabs (Mi Pad 4, Tab S5e) and smartphones (Note 10+, Z Fold 2, Mi Max 3), only the Mi Pad 4 and Mi Max 3 come with 3.5mm headphone ports. For the rest, I've had no choice but to resort either the use of BT with either my Creative earbuds or Sony ANC headphones.

I have, however, gotten pass the lack of 3.5mm headphone ports on my other devices with the use of an iBasso DC02 which sounds better than my Xiaomi devices. Certainly better than most handphones with headphone jacks other than the LG Quad DAC phones (would consider the DC02 about as good). This is for use with my wired earbuds which I have a collection of, capable of up to DSD 256 (I've amassed a nice collection of DSD 64 tracks through the years), as well as a slew of other audio formats.

Below is an older pic of when I had the first Fold, present setup is similar except I now use either the Note 10+ (512GB internal + 512GB mSD) as well as my Fold 2. As for CA, I do have the Jupiter which I'd use from time to time, CA does make pretty good IEM's for sure.
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VSG
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Finished unboxing both.

Campfire Satsuma:


Campfire Honeydew:
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