Padsmith IEM and 7Hz Salnotes Dioko are in-ear monitors. Padsmith IEM costs $120 while 7Hz Salnotes Dioko costs $100. Padsmith IEM is $20 more expensive. Padsmith IEM holds a decisive 1.5-point edge in reviewer scores (6.6 vs 5.1). 7Hz Salnotes Dioko has better mids with a 0.5-point edge, 7Hz Salnotes Dioko has better treble with a 0.8-point edge, Padsmith IEM has significantly better dynamics with a 3-point edge and Padsmith IEM has significantly better soundstage with a 1-point edge.
Insights
Metric | Padsmith IEM | 7Hz Salnotes Dioko |
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Bass | 6.6 | 5 |
Mids | 5 | 5.5 |
Treble | 4 | 4.8 |
Details | 6.6 | 4.8 |
Soundstage | 7 | 6 |
Imaging | 6.6 | 4.5 |
Dynamics | 6 | 3 |
Tonality | 5.3 | 4.6 |
Technicalities | 4 | 5.1 |
Padsmith IEM Aggregated Review Score
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7Hz Salnotes Dioko Aggregated Review Score
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Padsmith IEM Details
Driver Configuration: 1DD+1Planar
Tuning Type: n/a
Price (Msrp): $120
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7Hz Salnotes Dioko Details
Driver Configuration:
Tuning Type: Lean Neutral
Brand: 7Hz Top 7Hz IEMs
Price (Msrp): $100
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Padsmith IEM User Review Score
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Padsmith IEM Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade
- The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.
Gaming Score
3.9Gaming Grade
D+7Hz Salnotes Dioko Gaming Score

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4.9Gaming Grade
CPadsmith 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 Salnotes Dioko 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
C+- Satisfactory technical performance. Handles basic detail retrieval adequately in most tracks. Maintains reasonable cohesion in simpler arrangements.
Padsmith IEM Reviews
Packaged like theiaudio iem... lol this hobby. Jaytiss Youtube Channel
7Hz Salnotes Dioko Reviews
Bass sounds oddly restrained and treble still has some oddity. Solid enough otherwise. Precogvision Youtube Channel
Pros: Balanced tonality, inoffensive, neutral. Cons: Uneven treble and okay staging. Tim Tuned Youtube Channel
Could use more bass but other than that, probably the best tunning of all the planars I've heard for my preferences. Resolving power is not on the same level as its competition but it has better imaging chops. Great price to performance.
Timbre is weird, treble is harsh. Jaytiss Youtube Channel
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