Padsmith IEM and 7hz Legato use 1DD+1Planar and 2DD driver setups respectively. Padsmith IEM costs $120 while 7hz Legato costs $100. Padsmith IEM is $20 more expensive. Padsmith IEM holds a decisive 1.7-point edge in reviewer scores (6.6 vs 4.8). Padsmith IEM has better mids with a 0.8-point edge, Padsmith IEM has significantly better treble with a 1.3-point edge, Padsmith IEM has significantly better dynamics with a 2-point edge and Padsmith IEM has significantly better soundstage with a 2.3-point edge.
Insights
Metric | Padsmith IEM | 7hz Legato |
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Bass | 6.6 | 5.5 |
Mids | 5 | 4.2 |
Treble | 4 | 2.7 |
Details | 6.6 | 4 |
Soundstage | 7 | 4.8 |
Imaging | 6.6 | 4.3 |
Dynamics | 6 | 4 |
Tonality | 5.3 | 4.8 |
Technicalities | 4 | 3.8 |
Padsmith IEM Aggregated Review Score
Average Reviewer Scores
Average Reviewer Score:
6.6Cautiously Favorable
7hz Legato Aggregated Review Score
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Average Reviewer Score:
4.8Generally Unfavorable
Reviews Comparison
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Padsmith IEM Details
Driver Configuration: 1DD+1Planar
Tuning Type: n/a
Price (Msrp): $120
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7hz Legato Details
Driver Configuration: 2DD
Tuning Type: n/a
Brand: 7Hz Top 7Hz IEMs
Price (Msrp): $100
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Padsmith IEM Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade
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Gaming Score
3.9Gaming Grade
D+7hz Legato Gaming Score

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Gaming Score
3.6Gaming Grade
D+Padsmith IEM Scorings
Average Technical & Tuning Grades
Average Tunign Grade
C+- Generally enjoyable tonal character with some noticeable unevenness. Maintains listenability while showing room for refinement in frequency balance.
Average Technical Grade
C-- Limited resolution; finer nuances are masked. Soundstage feels narrow, and complex passages cause muddiness. Transitions lack finesse.
7hz Legato Scorings
Average Technical & Tuning Grades
Average Tunign Grade
C- Significantly flawed tuning. Noticeable frequency imbalances and unnatural timbre distract from music. Lacks versatility across recordings.
Average Technical Grade
D+- Limited resolution; finer nuances are masked. Soundstage feels narrow, and complex passages cause muddiness. Transitions lack finesse.
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