Campfire Audio Ponderosa – 5 Balanced Armature In-Ear Monitors
Campfire Audio Ponderosa is crafted for discerning audiophiles who value precision, clarity, and design sophistication. Featuring five balanced armature drivers, Ponderosa delivers extraordinary tonal balance and detail, transforming every note into a vivid, captivating soundscape.
Available in two elegant finishes: Green and Black.
Beyond Frequency Response: Expansive Sound with Patented TAEC
Campfire Audio’s patented TAEC (Tuned Acoustic Expansion Chamber) technology introduces unique internal space geometry that allows for micro-level tuning of frequency bands. This special driver chamber enhances sound precision by refining high-frequency behavior and expanding spatial clarity.
In Ponderosa, TAEC is applied to the dual-high balanced armature assembly, achieving an exceptionally accurate, finely detailed treble response. Combined with Phase Harmony Engineering, it ensures seamless coherence between high, mid, and low frequencies—producing a unified, natural sound signature that feels effortlessly immersive.
Balanced Performance and Acoustic Architecture
The five-driver configuration—two for low frequencies, one for mids, and two for highs—represents Campfire’s renowned design heritage first perfected in the celebrated Andromeda series. This setup ensures:
- Lightning-fast transient response for lifelike sound reproduction.
- Expansive soundstage with excellent instrument separation.
- Low distortion and high resolution for studio-grade monitoring.
Whether enjoying your favorite recordings or using as reference monitors, Ponderosa offers studio-accurate detail with effortless transparency.
Designed, Engineered, and Assembled in Portland, Oregon
Every Campfire Audio Ponderosa unit is designed and hand-assembled by our Portland, Oregon team. From housing to driver configuration and acoustic tuning, each stage reflects our commitment to American craftsmanship and meticulous attention to sonic detail.
Each earphone undergoes individual assembly, inspection, and testing before shipping, ensuring uncompromising performance straight from our Oregon workshop.
Technical Specifications
| Driver Configuration |
5 balanced armatures (2 low, 1 mid, 2 high) |
| Technology |
Patented TAEC + Phase Harmony Engineering |
| Impedance |
6Ω @ 1 kHz |
| Frequency Response |
5 Hz – 20 kHz |
| Sensitivity |
94 dB @ 1 kHz (8.1 mVrms) |
| Total Harmonic Distortion |
Less than 1% |
Included Accessories
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Time Stream Cable – Four SPC conductors, in 3.5mm terminations.
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Breezy Bag – Mesh zipper case (green).
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Foam Eartips – Sizes S, M, L.
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Silicone Eartips – Sizes S, M, L.
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IEM Cleaning Tool – For easy maintenance.
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Microfiber Cleaning Cloth – Keeps your earphones spotless.
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CA Lapel Pin – Exclusive Campfire Audio collectible.
Frequency Response Chart
The chart below illustrates Ponderosa’s relative volume levels across the frequency spectrum. While frequency graphs provide insight into general tuning, they cannot fully express technical performance aspects such as timbre, detail retrieval, and soundstage depth.
