![]() Campfire Audio Orbit: Great sound but some feature compromises Digital assistance (Google Assistance/Siri) was available and Campfire Audio’s mic array demonstrated great speech recognition to execute voice commands swiftly, while also capturing vocals clearly on calls. Other popular features found on equally priced rivals include auto-pause/play, Bluetooth multipoint, one-tap Google Fast Pair, quick charging, and Sidetone ( one of 5 underrated wireless earbuds features you should be using). The app has a tendency to crash at times too. Most people can live without ANC, but not having essentials like an ambient listening mode, control customization, and a Find My Buds function really hurts. However, that’s the only benefit it offers. It’s nice having a companion app for sound customization. I had to pair the buds manually almost every time I took them out of the case, and even then, the pairing process was infuriating and required several attempts. It felt like I was testing a beta version of these buds due to the constant dropout on the left bud and inconsistent pairing with recognized devices. The Orbit’s connectivity issues are troublesome. Campfire Audio Orbit: Lengthy battery life in a gorgeous design This won’t block out ambient noise as effectively as ANC, but it’s adequate for hearing music fully in semi-loud environments like a chatty living room or the park. Since active noise cancellation isn’t available, you’re left with passive noise isolation from the silicone tips that tightly form seals around the ear. If you don’t like the default EQ or presets, there’s an option to create a sound profile by playing with the seven-band EQ. You’re left to trust Campfire Audio’s sonic judgement, which is pretty spot on. ![]() Most changes are noticeable, but the average listener will struggle to accurately identify them since none of the presets have names, descriptions, or show the frequency curve. You’re given the default EQ and 7 non-named presets that automatically adjust sound by emphasizing different sonic characteristics. ![]() The Campfire Audio app lets you customize the Orbit’s sound profile via Equalizer, though the feature isn’t very insightful, at least from a viewer’s perspective. AAC works well with iOS/macOS and Android devices. We understand it to be aptX Adaptive, though, which gives the Orbit a wireless audio boost by dynamically scaling the bitrate to adjust quality for Android device users. Campfire Audio doesn't mention the type of aptX support in its specs. Lows and mid-frequencies were well represented, though the clarity and reproduction on Tidal tracks are unbeatable. I don’t want to leave the impression that Spotify tracks sounded bad because they didn’t. Hi-Fi and Master tracks were in heavy rotation and sounded significantly better than Spotify’s catalog. Most of my listening time was spent on hi-fi music streaming platforms like Tidal. More importantly, the instrumental separation was some of the best I’ve heard on sub-$250 wireless earbuds the sounds of each instrument moving around made for a more realistic listen. There’s a section where you can sense the drummer slapping the left and right cymbals on his drum set, resulting in excellent stereo sound. Listening to Kirk Lightsey’s live rendition of “Heaven Dance” had me feeling like a band member on stage. Jazz recordings impressed me most and showcased the Orbit’s magnificent stereo imaging.
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