Padsmith IEM VS 7Hz Salnotes Dioko

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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 2-point edge in reviewer scores (7 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
Bass 7 5
Mids 5 5.5
Treble 4 4.8
Details 7 4.8
Soundstage 7 6
Imaging 7 4.5
Dynamics 6 3
Tonality 6.7 4.6
Technicalities 6 5.1

Padsmith IEM Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Fresh Reviews
Z-Reviews Jaytiss
Kois Archive
Audio Amigo

Average Reviewer Score:

7

Generally Favorable

7Hz Salnotes Dioko Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Nymz Jaytiss
Precogvision Tim Tuned
Super* Review

Average Reviewer Score:

5.1

Mixed to Negative

Reviews Comparison

Padsmith IEM reviewed by Jaytiss

Jaytiss 6.3 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
C- Tech
Packaged like theiaudio iem... lol this hobby.

Jaytiss original ranking

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Mids: C+ Treble: C- Dynamics: B Soundstage: A-
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7Hz Salnotes Dioko reviewed by Jaytiss

Jaytiss 4 Reviewer Score
C- Tuning
D Tech
Timbre is weird, treble is harsh.

Jaytiss original ranking

Jaytiss Youtube Channel
Mids: C+ Treble: D Dynamics: E- Soundstage: B

Padsmith IEM (more reviews)

Padsmith IEM reviewed by Audio Amigo

Audio Amigo 8 * score rescaled + normalized
An EM6L, but with toned down top end. Gorgeous shells. Microplanar instead of Balanced Armature. Great Details and Imaging. Acessories are a little barebones

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Padsmith IEM reviewed by Kois Archive

Kois Archive 7 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
A+ Tech
Rating: A- | Value: ⭐ | Gaming: 🎮 | Comfort: 9 nice planar micro details midbass a little much

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Padsmith IEM reviewed by Z-Reviews

Z-Reviews 6.8 * score rescaled + normalized
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Padsmith IEM reviewed by Fresh Reviews

Fresh Reviews 5* * The score of this reviewer influences only the Gaming Score
Better in COD

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7Hz Salnotes Dioko (more reviews)

7Hz Salnotes Dioko reviewed by Super* Review

Super* Review 7* * score rescaled + normalized
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7Hz Salnotes Dioko reviewed by Precogvision

Precogvision 5.1 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
C+ Tech
Bass sounds oddly restrained and treble still has some oddity. Solid enough otherwise.

Precogvision original ranking

Precogvision Youtube Channel
Bass: C- Mids: B Treble: C+ Dynamics: C+ Details: B- Imaging: C+
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7Hz Salnotes Dioko reviewed by Tim Tuned

Tim Tuned 5 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
A+ Tech
Pros: Balanced tonality, inoffensive, neutral. Cons: Uneven treble and okay staging.

Tim Tuned original ranking

Tim Tuned Youtube Channel
Bass: A- Mids: B Treble: A-
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7Hz Salnotes Dioko reviewed by Nymz

Nymz 4.2 Reviewer Score
C- Tuning
C- Tech
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.

Nymz original ranking

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Bass: C- Mids: C+ Treble: C- Details: C- Imaging: C-

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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

5.7

Gaming Grade

B-

7Hz Salnotes Dioko Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

  • The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.

Gaming Score

4.9

Gaming Grade

C

Padsmith IEM Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

B+
  • The tuning leans easygoing, yet occasional unevenness nudges it away from greatness. A bit of EQ polish can smooth things nicely.

Average Technical Grade

B
  • An honest, middle-of-the-road performance preserves structure without chasing micro-detail. It's respectable for everyday listening sessions.
Mids C+
The mids are solid and dependable, though not especially remarkable. Vocals stay reasonably grounded in the mix.
Treble C-
Treble performance is average, audible but short on refinement. There's acceptable presence but limited finesse.
Dynamics B
Expect energetic dynamics that bring music to life without harshness. It injects enthusiasm into fast music.
Soundstage A-
Immersion steps up dramatically as width, depth, and height integrate into a cohesive hologram. Everything sounds naturally spaced.
Gaming B-
Moderate spatial presentation conveys general directionality. Suitable for casual play where precision isn't critical.

7Hz Salnotes Dioko Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

C
  • Expect a patchy tonal profile that makes instrumentation feel mismatched. EQ is almost mandatory to tame the response.

Average Technical Grade

C+
  • Technical ability is serviceable, keeping basic detail intact across simpler tracks. It keeps up with acoustic tracks without much fuss.
Bass C+
Bass performance is average—present enough but rarely inspiring. It neither offends nor impresses.
Mids B-
It presents a stable midrange foundation suitable for everyday listening. Clarity is serviceable without standing out.
Treble C
Expect serviceable treble that keeps detail audible without much polish. It keeps the highs audible without elegance.
Dynamics D
Dynamics come across throttled, leaving energetic moments underwhelming. Energetic passages land with a thud.
Soundstage B
You can map the ensemble with confidence thanks to solid spacing and coherent depth layering. Ambient effects feel believable.
Details C
You get the outline of textures, though the finer brushstrokes remain faint. Background information is audible but soft.
Imaging C
Depth hints are present though they rarely extend far beyond the stage front. Movement effects are understandable.
Gaming C
Minimal environmental definition provides only general audio cues. Suitable for games where positioning isn't critical.

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