Short answer: the Empire Ears EVR Mk2, though neither ranks well in its class. It ranks #1206 of 1291 in-ear headphones by sound quality, rated 1.6/5, at $899. The Campfire Audio Dorado 2020 ranks #1230, rated 1.3/5, at $699, $200 cheaper, a saving that is not big enough to make up the sound-quality gap. Both are rated below 3.0/5 among the 1291 in-ear headphones, so if sound quality matters, consider the ThieAudio Monarch MKIII instead, ranked #1 at $999.
The Empire Ears EVR Mk2 is the better-sounding pick. Its tonal tilt of +0.59 sits close to the target, so the overall balance is neither dark nor bright. Watch for: Its 4.61 dB spread from the target means a noticeably uneven response.
The case for the Campfire Audio Dorado 2020: Bass runs 6.6 dB above the Harman target from 60 to 200 Hz and sub-bass holds within 6 dB of target down to 20 Hz, so bass lovers get a big, rumbling low end. The tradeoff: In oratory1990’s measurement a 7.5 dB dip near 3.8 kHz and a presence region 4.5 dB below target push vocals and guitars back behind the bass, for a preference score of only 40.
Buy the Empire Ears EVR Mk2. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the $200 saving on the Campfire Audio Dorado 2020 is not enough to make up the difference.
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Its tonal tilt of +0.59 sits close to the target, so the overall balance is neither dark nor bright.
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Bass runs 6.6 dB above the Harman target from 60 to 200 Hz and sub-bass holds within 6 dB of target down to 20 Hz, so bass lovers get a big, rumbling low end.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Empire Ears EVR Mk2 | Campfire Audio Dorado 2020 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $899.00 | $699.00 |
| Ranked | #1206 of 1291 in In-Ear Headphones | #1230 of 1291 in In-Ear Headphones |
| Form Factor | In-ear | In-ear |
| Connection | Wired | Wired |
| Driver Type | Hybrid | Hybrid (1 dynamic + 1 balanced armature) |
| Drivers | 3 x balanced armature, 2 x electrostatic | 1 x 10mm dynamic + 1 x balanced armature |
| Impedance | 3 ohms | 10 ohms |
| Frequency Response | 10Hz - 100kHz | 5Hz - 22kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Harman Preference Score | 44 (measured by crinacle, via AutoEQ) | 40 (measured by oratory1990, via AutoEQ) |
| Deviation From Target | 4.61 dB standard deviation | 4.28 dB standard deviation |
| Tonal Tilt | +0.59 (negative is warmer, positive brighter) | -1.50 (negative is warmer, positive brighter) |
| Back | - | Closed |
| Sub-bass Extension | - | Within 6 dB of target down to 20 Hz (+1.0 dB at 30 Hz) |
| Sensitivity | - | 94 dB |
| Built-in Microphone | - | No |
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