My favourite IEM I've ever owned, prefer it to my old Solaris OG. Prefer them massively to the Monarch II iem critics rave about...Nice to see someone reviewing off the beaten path!
Recenzia ta scrisa m-a facut sa cumpar aceste casti. Sunt castile mele preferate, ma refer la castile in ear. Initial le-am folosit cu dopuri spinfit si nu am fost incantat de ele. Cu dopurile final cu care au venit, sunt castile perfecte pentru mine. Au o dinamica uluitoare si sunt foarte detaliate dar in acelasi timp sunt si foarte muzicale. Au o reglare excelenta si trebuie sa gasesti doupurile potrivite iar dopurile cu care vin sunt excelente. Am luat castile preferate tinand cont de parerile tale de pe site. Casti deschise Kennerton lsa hp1 si casti in ear Dorado 2020. Probabil o sa-mi mai iau si niste casti inchise si am trusa completa. Multumim frumos pentru munca depusa si pentru sfaturi.
I agree with your review. The Dorado 2020 feels like something special to me. I think it’s a shame that they’ve been so badly reviewed by others. Dorado 2020’s offer maximum pleasure and when using them I often have to stop after an hour or two because it’s so difficult to stay at reasonable volume levels. For all day listening at reasonable volumes I use the Solaris 2020.
@@AudiophileHeaven oh.. please try the Solaris. IEMs seem like such tough sell when the prices exceed $1k but at least for me, it was worth it with the Solaris. You can hear where your money went. It’s there but you really do need to break them in 50-80 hours before campfire audio confirmed this to me.
Man that is soooo true, the Dorado doesn't allow you to stay at logical volume levels. You'd have to turn it up because it's soo fun and engaging and non-fatiguing
Why do you think it gets such a bad review from people I respect like Crinacle or Superreviews … I know have to try it myself maybe soon… but still D- is like the worst … hmmm mystery🤘😎😆
@@jaroslavfricek7772 in my opinion, most reviewers grade headphones according to how well they compare to the Harman curve and the Dorado is not designed to replicate the Harman curve. They’re purely for pleasure and not critical listening. I still have mine because they sound great and can be driven with just a phone.
Great review! You mentioned in the comments that the dorado in comparison to the xelento have more treble being more spicy. I have the xelentos and really love them with the iBasso dx312 (big, spacious, deep and musical sound with the separation and the soundstage around you) but started for looking for an eventual upgrade to them. Seems like the dorado is not for me as even the xelento known as a rather warmer iems have too much treble for me at times. Thats pity because i like their design and ceramic shells.
@@karolkedzierski5824 it depends a lot on what you're looking for, may not be a massive one, bur may be an interesting alternative with a similar signature. Has less bass, Bute more detail and clarity
Hello! Great review! I just got my dorados and I started using tjem with foam tips and it sounded really congested. Which tips do you prefer to use with them?
Hiii, I always try to go for Spinfit, they provide the best overall sonic performance / comfort ratio for me. You can try the included Final Tips, silicone, should open up the sound :)
@@AudiophileHeaven Thank you! I tried them and wow the difference is nigth and day. I didnt realize these were so tip dependent! But when you find the right tips they sound like magic
Great video George! I've been watching tons of reviews to see what I would like to upgrade to from the Xelento. How do you compare Dorado to Xelento? would love to hear your opinion : )
Hiii . I think that if you want the same signature as Xelento, you should go with Vega 2020, while if you want somethingh more spicyt with a bit more treble and more air, Dorado2020 would be it. It is ligther, more detailed and more clean than Xelento, both are. Dorado2020 has more treble, si more V-Shaped.
@@AudiophileHeaven Thanks a lot! Yep, cleaner and more detailed, that's exactly what I'm looking for. It seems like Dorado is my endgame! BTW, what about sound stage & imaging? Are these better on Dorado?
Just an update, I bought both Dorado 2020 and Solaris 2020. The soundstage & imaging of the Solaris is very impressive and it's more detailed. However, personally I prefer Dorado 2020 for its more energetic sound, comfort, bass and less harsh high. Dorado suits my taste perfectly :)
It07 is a bit thicker, dorada is a bit more detailed, clear, clean and snappy. It07 works better for acoustic music and generally natural sounding music, but dorada for rock, metal, EDM , pop
@@AudiophileHeaven yeah check they sell andromeda for same price there are much better. I think the did it for melomans no audiofilles but why so expensive.
@@alexandrstansislavski8042 I personally like the Dorada 2020 the best of what I tried so far. Some people like brighter, more analytical, some like warm and thicc. I think we are all audiophiles, regardless what we like, shouldn't exclude any music taste from being audiophile. I started as an analytic lover, grown to live bass and V-Shape, nowadays dig any signature becuase I also listen to more music. Each signature works best with something, V-Shaped with rock, metal pop, mid forward with jazz and room music, analytical with orchestral and so on. All can be enjoyable.
My pair, paired with either their default tips or Spinfit did not present any bloat. On the contrary, I fear they brood on being thin and too bright, never felt bloated or muddy to me, and this is with really aggro technical death metal.
Not really, just checked it out. Theres a very slight similarity. However its more correct to say that the Dunus look similar to the Campfire, considering Campfire Audio has had this design for many years, on the original Vega and Dorado that came out 4-5 years ago.
George this is for me very confusing… There is NO WAY… Crinacle or Mark from Superreviews had just wrong eartips… to give it D or 2stars from 5… I mean these are professionals… as you are for me as a reviewer… this can’t be matter of opinion because from great to shit for $1000+ is a long way… don’t understand … and honestly in this case the usual matter of opinion doesn’t work for me… hmmm🙂🙃😁☀️
Try them 😆 You'll have your own opinion and see who is right 🐱 Everyone who heard the Dorado 2020 around me loved it, it was a universal opinion . If some other reviewers didn't like it, then those who usually agree with them will agree now too. If you found my other videos to be correct and agree with my taste, I assume you'd love the dorado2020 too
Sure Thanks… you get my point… it’s like with wine the one who taste the wine tested so many wines… is in that game for a long time so You can tell good wine or bad wine… and then it is up to my personal taste or not,two different thinks, but very rarely there is a such polarizing opinion about a product… it happens but not very often…😜❗️… it’s difficulte for me to try them the only audiophile store where you could try some gear… is closed after Covid and they do only on-line … I really don’t like order open send back😁🙃 🙋♂️❤️
@@jaroslavfricek7772 no point appealing to authority in this hobby. Go to a canjam and try 20+ iems and you'll see what I mean, you'll be aghast and how you differ from crinn or any individual for that matter.
My favourite IEM I've ever owned, prefer it to my old Solaris OG. Prefer them massively to the Monarch II iem critics rave about...Nice to see someone reviewing off the beaten path!
Thank you and happy to help!
Nice outdoor photography, I think these are physically beautiful IEMs.
Thank you!!!
Recenzia ta scrisa m-a facut sa cumpar aceste casti. Sunt castile mele preferate, ma refer la castile in ear. Initial le-am folosit cu dopuri spinfit si nu am fost incantat de ele. Cu dopurile final cu care au venit, sunt castile perfecte pentru mine. Au o dinamica uluitoare si sunt foarte detaliate dar in acelasi timp sunt si foarte muzicale. Au o reglare excelenta si trebuie sa gasesti doupurile potrivite iar dopurile cu care vin sunt excelente. Am luat castile preferate tinand cont de parerile tale de pe site. Casti deschise Kennerton lsa hp1 si casti in ear Dorado 2020. Probabil o sa-mi mai iau si niste casti inchise si am trusa completa. Multumim frumos pentru munca depusa si pentru sfaturi.
Mă bucur mereu să fiu de ajutor!! ☺️
Great review George! Thank you!
Thanks a lot!!!!
Full written review: www.audiophile-heaven.com/2021/04/campfire-dorado-2020-iems-detailed-playful-perfect.html
I agree with your review. The Dorado 2020 feels like something special to me. I think it’s a shame that they’ve been so badly reviewed by others. Dorado 2020’s offer maximum pleasure and when using them I often have to stop after an hour or two because it’s so difficult to stay at reasonable volume levels. For all day listening at reasonable volumes I use the Solaris 2020.
Oooo, i should try the Solaris too at some point
Also agreed about the volume, when something is fun, I pump it up too 🎧☺️
@@AudiophileHeaven oh.. please try the Solaris. IEMs seem like such tough sell when the prices exceed $1k but at least for me, it was worth it with the Solaris. You can hear where your money went. It’s there but you really do need to break them in 50-80 hours before campfire audio confirmed this to me.
Man that is soooo true, the Dorado doesn't allow you to stay at logical volume levels. You'd have to turn it up because it's soo fun and engaging and non-fatiguing
Why do you think it gets such a bad review from people I respect like Crinacle or Superreviews … I know have to try it myself maybe soon… but still D- is like the worst … hmmm mystery🤘😎😆
@@jaroslavfricek7772 in my opinion, most reviewers grade headphones according to how well they compare to the Harman curve and the Dorado is not designed to replicate the Harman curve. They’re purely for pleasure and not critical listening. I still have mine because they sound great and can be driven with just a phone.
Great review! You mentioned in the comments that the dorado in comparison to the xelento have more treble being more spicy. I have the xelentos and really love them with the iBasso dx312 (big, spacious, deep and musical sound with the separation and the soundstage around you) but started for looking for an eventual upgrade to them. Seems like the dorado is not for me as even the xelento known as a rather warmer iems have too much treble for me at times. Thats pity because i like their design and ceramic shells.
Hiii
You can go Campfire Vega 2020, should be an upgrade in the same sonic direction as Xelento 🐱
@@AudiophileHeaven Thank you! You honestly think the vega will be a significant upgrade to the xelentos or just very minor?
@@karolkedzierski5824 it depends a lot on what you're looking for, may not be a massive one, bur may be an interesting alternative with a similar signature. Has less bass, Bute more detail and clarity
@@AudiophileHeaven Thank you!
@@karolkedzierski5824 I'm also looking after an upgrade over my Xelento iems. Did you give the campfire vega a try?
Hello! Great review! I just got my dorados and I started using tjem with foam tips and it sounded really congested. Which tips do you prefer to use with them?
Hiii, I always try to go for Spinfit, they provide the best overall sonic performance / comfort ratio for me. You can try the included Final Tips, silicone, should open up the sound :)
@@AudiophileHeaven Thank you! I tried them and wow the difference is nigth and day. I didnt realize these were so tip dependent! But when you find the right tips they sound like magic
@@jonathanbangayan3994 Yes! I think this is what caused some reviewers to disagree about the sound... 😅
Somebody was sayin the wide bore tips work great….
Great video George! I've been watching tons of reviews to see what I would like to upgrade to from the Xelento. How do you compare Dorado to Xelento? would love to hear your opinion : )
Hiii . I think that if you want the same signature as Xelento, you should go with Vega 2020, while if you want somethingh more spicyt with a bit more treble and more air, Dorado2020 would be it. It is ligther, more detailed and more clean than Xelento, both are. Dorado2020 has more treble, si more V-Shaped.
@@AudiophileHeaven Thanks a lot! Yep, cleaner and more detailed, that's exactly what I'm looking for. It seems like Dorado is my endgame! BTW, what about sound stage & imaging? Are these better on Dorado?
@@daweitao807 yep, better than xelento too ☺️
Just an update, I bought both Dorado 2020 and Solaris 2020. The soundstage & imaging of the Solaris is very impressive and it's more detailed. However, personally I prefer Dorado 2020 for its more energetic sound, comfort, bass and less harsh high. Dorado suits my taste perfectly :)
@@daweitao807 Really happy to have helped!
have you found something more fun iem in 2022 yet?
Currently, the IEM that I use the most is FiR Audio NE4, but it is quite a bit pricier than Dorado 2020
@@AudiophileHeaven i found dorado2020 for 750€ new. is there any other more fun sounding iem in this price range ?
Compare with it07?
It07 is a bit thicker, dorada is a bit more detailed, clear, clean and snappy. It07 works better for acoustic music and generally natural sounding music, but dorada for rock, metal, EDM , pop
@@AudiophileHeaven hm heard opposite meaning that's luck of details for such price and too much bass which can eat middles sometimes
@@alexandrstansislavski8042 well. I found them the other way around personally. Might be the source too, I used Lotoo 6000 a lot with it
@@AudiophileHeaven yeah check they sell andromeda for same price there are much better. I think the did it for melomans no audiofilles but why so expensive.
@@alexandrstansislavski8042 I personally like the Dorada 2020 the best of what I tried so far. Some people like brighter, more analytical, some like warm and thicc. I think we are all audiophiles, regardless what we like, shouldn't exclude any music taste from being audiophile. I started as an analytic lover, grown to live bass and V-Shape, nowadays dig any signature becuase I also listen to more music. Each signature works best with something, V-Shaped with rock, metal pop, mid forward with jazz and room music, analytical with orchestral and so on. All can be enjoyable.
I was surprised that you didn't mention any bloatedness or muddiness since some reviewers stated that the Campfire Dorado 2020 is heavily bloated.
My pair, paired with either their default tips or Spinfit did not present any bloat. On the contrary, I fear they brood on being thin and too bright, never felt bloated or muddy to me, and this is with really aggro technical death metal.
@@AudiophileHeaven so they're OK for metal, like say, Gojira? Thanks!
You look handsome🤣
Thanks a lot!!! 😊
The shape looks more or less similar to Zen by DUNU.
Well, I never got to review that Dunu, no idea why they don't reply to their mails 🥺
Not really, just checked it out. Theres a very slight similarity. However its more correct to say that the Dunus look similar to the Campfire, considering Campfire Audio has had this design for many years, on the original Vega and Dorado that came out 4-5 years ago.
George this is for me very confusing… There is NO WAY… Crinacle or Mark from Superreviews had just wrong eartips… to give it D or 2stars from 5… I mean these are professionals… as you are for me as a reviewer… this can’t be matter of opinion because from great to shit for $1000+ is a long way… don’t understand … and honestly in this case the usual matter of opinion doesn’t work for me… hmmm🙂🙃😁☀️
Try them 😆
You'll have your own opinion and see who is right 🐱
Everyone who heard the Dorado 2020 around me loved it, it was a universal opinion . If some other reviewers didn't like it, then those who usually agree with them will agree now too. If you found my other videos to be correct and agree with my taste, I assume you'd love the dorado2020 too
Sure Thanks… you get my point… it’s like with wine the one who taste the wine tested so many wines… is in that game for a long time so You can tell good wine or bad wine… and then it is up to my personal taste or not,two different thinks, but very rarely there is a such polarizing opinion about a product… it happens but not very often…😜❗️… it’s difficulte for me to try them the only audiophile store where you could try some gear… is closed after Covid and they do only on-line … I really don’t like order open send back😁🙃 🙋♂️❤️
They. Are. Pretentious. Audiophile. Nerds. Ignore .....
@@jaroslavfricek7772 no point appealing to authority in this hobby. Go to a canjam and try 20+ iems and you'll see what I mean, you'll be aghast and how you differ from crinn or any individual for that matter.