All Eyes on Iris as Campfire Audio Expands Its Line-Up

This new hybrid in-ear monitor is designed to bring the brand’s signature tuning to a far more accessible tier. Arriving just in time for the lead-up to Christmas, Iris looks to be aimed at listeners who want great sound without the complexity or cost of Campfire’s higher-end creations.

While the Portland-based manufacturer is best known for its high-end flagships, such as the Andromeda 10 Anniversary or the Grand Luna Planar, it has been steadily widening its affordable segment in recent months. As we’ve reported, models such as the Alien Brain and the even more sharply priced Axion have opened the brand to a far broader potential audience.

Iris continues that trajectory with a compact hybrid driver arrangement that pairs a custom 10mm ADLC dynamic driver handling lows and mids with a dedicated balanced armature said to provide crisp, energetic treble. The result, according to Campfire, is a warm and easy-listening signature that remains welcoming across genres and use cases, from podcast commutes to late-night albums.

Campfire Audio founder Ken Ball says the intention was to distil the brand’s character into something intentionally simple and approachable. As he puts it:

With Iris, we wanted to capture the spirit of Campfire in its simplest, most approachable form. It’s a joyful, easygoing IEM. Something that feels instantly familiar yet still delivers that signature clarity and character people expect from us.

That configuration is housed in a petite, fully transparent acrylic shell that reveals the internal architecture. Stainless-steel accents provide structural reinforcement and aesthetic contrast, while a vented design maintains balanced air pressure for comfortable long-term listening. Despite its rugged touches, Iris remains light, low-profile and well-suited to daily use.

The accompanying accessory pack also reflects Campfire’s premium leanings, including the company’s Time Stream metal cables in both 3.5mm and 4.4mm terminations, a selection of silicone and foam tips, and a leather IEM wallet. We note this as an unusually upscale bundle for a model in this bracket. Iris effectively bridges the gap between the minimalist Axion and the company’s far more elaborate hybrids further up the range, making it a practical everyday carry for newcomers and seasoned listeners alike.

Campfire Audio’s Iris is now available through the company’s website and select retailers, priced at US$349. 

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