![]() ![]() ![]() It’s worth noting that the volume they’re capable of outputting is monstrous too, with just 40% volume being similar to what many earbuds top out at. In terms of in-ear headphones I’ve tested, the Orbit are certainly up there competing for the title of best soundstage. Jacob Collier’s ‘Hideaway’ sounded as though the multiple guitar lines and panning drum pattern were coming at me from all kinds of angles, while I was left with the impression that the accordion on Astor Piazzolla’s infamous tango track ‘Libertango’ was being played behind my head during the final third of the song. The breadth of their soundstage is probably the most stirring aspect of their performance. Sonic detail is exceptional, and the buds are a rich and vibrant listen across the full gamut of musical genres. Reproduction of sound is where the Campfire Orbit shine. Campfire Orbit review: What do we like about them? When it comes to controlling the Orbit, you can use customisable touch controls covering nine different actions, which I’ll discuss in more detail below. If you want to quickly check how much battery you’ve got left, there’s a handy LED indicator located between where the buds rest in the case, with each of the four LEDs representing 25% charge. Ten minutes on charge should net you an hour of playtime in a pinch. It takes roughly two and a half hours to fully charge the case via the included USB-C cable and Qi wireless charging is supported two, which is very welcome. The upside of no ANC is that battery life is very solid, with in-ear stamina clocking in at eight and a half hours at 80% volume and total battery life including the charging case of up to 30hrs. Those earbuds offer a key feature that the Orbit lack, however - active noise cancellation. This puts them ahead of the Bose QuietComfort II and Apple AirPods Pro 2 - both of which are available for similar money - in terms of codec support. Housing 10mm dynamic drivers, the Orbit deliver a stated frequency response of 5Hz to 20kHz via Bluetooth 5.2 and support the SBC, AAC and aptX Adaptive codecs. ![]() Campfire Orbit review: What do you get for the money?Īvailable from retailers including Amazon for £249, the Campfire Orbit are positioned at the more premium end of the wireless earbuds market. With a more comprehensive suite of features found on competitors such as the Apple AirPods Pro 2, Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II and Sony WF-1000XM4, the Campfire Orbit will only really appeal to audiophiles who do most of their listening in quiet environments. A stark lack of features brings the Orbit crashing back to Earth, with an absence of active noise cancellation, in particular, reducing their daily utility. In those areas, the Orbit earbuds are flying high – but unfortunately, you can’t fight gravity. The Orbit are its first foray into the true wireless earbuds space and, as is typical for the Portland-based manufacturer, their focus is on pairing eye-catching design with excellent sound quality. Campfire Audio has a reputation for producing stellar in-ear monitors, but is boldly going where it’s never been before with the Campfire Orbit. ![]()
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |