Chimera - Quad-brid IEM
Now in presale - orders est. shipping early june 2026
Chimera marks the next evolution in premium, portable audio performance. Driven by a quad-brid, nine-driver internal architecture blending the best in bone conduction, dynamic driver, balanced armature, and electrostatic driver technologies with Campfire's precision acoustic engineering, Chimera delivers a new level of technical acoustic performance.
Pickup available at 2400 SE Ankeny
Usually ready in 24 hours
Chimera - Quad-brid IEM
Color: Black
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2400 SE Ankeny
Pickup available, usually ready in 24 hours
2400 Southeast Ankeny Street
Portland OR 97214
United States+19712794357
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Impedance- 5.5Ω @ 1kHz
Frequency Response- 5-20 kHz
SPL: 94db @ 1 kHz- 14.6 mVrms
THD less than 0.5%
- Chimera nine-driver quad -brid in-ear monitor
- ALO Audio Valence-6 Cable - Silver-plated and pure copper modular cable with 3.5mm, 4.4mm, and USB-C DAC
- Black Leather zipper case with built-in display stand
- Foam Eartips (S, M, L)
- Silicone Eartips (S, M, L)
- New High & Clear traction silicone eartips (S, M, L)
- IEM Cleaning Tool
- Microfiber cleaning cloth
- CA commemorative pin
Pre-sale begins Saturday 5.16
Orders will ship in the order they are received. Pre-orders can be cancelled and fully refunded prior to shipping. Shipping is estimated to begin at the start of June.
Returns:
Chimera has a 14-day return window from the time of receipt.
Unsealed returned units of Chimera will have a 10% restocking fee.
Sealed returned units may be eligible for full refunds at the discretion of Campfire Audio and based on the condition they are returned in (e.g. heavily damaged packaging)
Shipping charges including duties and taxes for international return shipments are the responsibility of the customer.
For any questions or concerns please email us at support@campfireaudio.com
Questions? Contact us at support@campfireaudio.com - we're happy to assist in finding the perfect earphone for you.
All of our wired earphones come with the protection of a 2-year manufacturer's warranty.
A new level of audio performance
chimera
channeling the myth of Chimera
Power, speed, & Balance
The mythological Chimera is represented by the lion, snake, and goat - it is the spirit and character of this mythological beast that is conveyed in Chimera's astounding sonic reproduction. Bone conduction and our True Glass dynamic drivers deliver tactile, extended, and textured lows, that remain fast and accurate due to the resonant properties of Chimera's magnesium shell and the unique structural character of the glass dynamic driver. Three premium balanced armatures and four electrostatic supertweeters create soaring detail, extension, and air with extraordinary speed and sonic richness. The natural balance of these four technologies is further emphasized through the experienced and careful acoustic treatment to effortlessly juxtapose and blend their strengths.
driver selection
quad-brid driver architecture
Chimera's 10mm bone conductor is adds powerful resonance and low-frequency impact. Embedded in a custom engineered housing pocket and paired with a magnesium shell to improve conductance and create visceral physicality.
Powering low and low/mid frequencies, Chimera features an all-new True Glass DD. Created in partnership with Glass Acoustic Innovations this new dynamic driver uses specialize alkali glass processed for strength and acoustic performance.
One of the newest advancements in balanced armature technology; the dual diaphragm BA features two diaphragms connected to a single armature. Working in unison, the diaphragms impart extra sonic richness and weight while still conveying the highly regarded detail and accuracy customary to balanced armatures.
Two premium balanced armatures work in unison to deliver crisp, accurate, lightning fast high-frequency response; revealing nuance and micro-detail with astounding realism.
Extending Chimera’s high frequencies to add shimmer, air, and clarity, these four drivers move with incredible precision to reproduce cymbals, reverb, delay trails, and micro detail.
"Chimera's development marks a new horizon for Campfire Audio." - Ken Ball, Founder & Lead Engineer
components & tuning
Engineered to increase surface contact and sonic transmission of Chimera's bone conductor. Chimera's shell features a customized internal 'pocket' that helps maximize surface contact and physical transmission of the bone conduction driver.
Backing Chimera's True Glass dynamic driver is rear pressure valve ensuring even air pressure on each side of the diaphragm and allowing greater accuracy and even movement.
Chimera's acoustic routing and spatial engineering underwent over fifty revisions to hone and perfect its powerful sonic signature. Every nuance and detail carefully shapes driver performance to highlight and elevate driver response.
Aiding with Chimera’s driver cohesion is a vintage ceramic-film capacitor chosen specifically for its compatibility and synergy with Chimera's internal architecture. This special component helps to seamlessly blend frequency compartmented driver assemblies and to elevate and unify its sonic presentation.
Layered into Chimera’s nozzle is a final stage tuning damper that adds a cohesive overall tuning adjustment at the last stage of Chimera’s output.
experience in craftsmanship
Campfire Audio has designed, engineered, and hand-assembled premium IEMs from our sole location in Portland, Oregon for over a decade. Chimera is meticulously crafted, individually fine tuned, with care and precsion at every step.
materials & build
Chimera's magnesium housing is selected for its unique resonant quality, heightening the physicality and impact of the bone conduction low driver. Engineered with an internal 'pocket' to embedd the BC driver and increase surface contact.
Beautiful, organic, durable, and unique. Layers of brass are folded into carbon fiber and CNC machined to reveal unique shapes and gradients. Each Chimera features its own special fingerprint with no two sets being the same.
Chimera features a vented housing design that allows for comfortable balance to internal ear pressure.
High quality brass is long-lasting and resilient, ensuring you can change ear tips worry free.
Chimera uses standard .78mm 2-Pin connectors, using high-quality connector pins and receivers and a recessed installment for added stability and durability.
Audiophile reviews
Learn more about Chimera's sound signature with deep dives from thirdparty reviewers
ALO Audio Valence-6 Cable
ALO Audio returns with a new premium cable
The Valence-6 cable features six conductors, four high purity copper conductors paired with two 50/50 pure copper/SPC conductors.
Lightweight, durable aluminum hardware at cable terminations and y-split.
Easily adjust and secure your cable with an aluminum cinch
Chimera uses standard .78 2-pin connectors with recessed sockets for added stability and security.
