AFUL MagicOne VS Padsmith IEM

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AFUL MagicOne and Padsmith IEM use 1BA and 1DD+1Planar driver setups respectively. AFUL MagicOne costs $140 while Padsmith IEM costs $120. AFUL MagicOne is $20 more expensive. Padsmith IEM holds a slight 0.4-point edge in reviewer scores (6.6 vs 7). AFUL MagicOne has significantly better mids with a 2.2-point edge, AFUL MagicOne has significantly better treble with a 2.2-point edge and Padsmith IEM has better dynamics with a 0.8-point edge.

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Metric AFUL MagicOne Padsmith IEM
Bass 6.8 7
Mids 7.2 5
Treble 6.2 4
Details 7 7
Soundstage 7 7
Imaging 6 7
Dynamics 5.3 6
Tonality 6.6 6.7
Technicalities 6.5 6

AFUL MagicOne Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Tim Tuned
Smirk Audio Jaytiss Audio Amigo Super* Review Jays Audio Gizaudio Axel
Kois Archive
Z-Reviews Head-Fi.org

Average Reviewer Score:

6.6

Cautiously Favorable

Padsmith IEM Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Fresh Reviews
Z-Reviews Jaytiss
Kois Archive
Audio Amigo

Average Reviewer Score:

7

Generally Favorable

Reviews Comparison

AFUL MagicOne reviewed by Z-Reviews

Z-Reviews 8.5 * score rescaled + normalized
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Padsmith IEM reviewed by Z-Reviews

Z-Reviews 6.8 * score rescaled + normalized
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AFUL MagicOne reviewed by Kois Archive

Kois Archive 7 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
A+ Tech
Rating: A- | Value: ⭐⭐ | Comfort: 8 good tonality and treble slight pressure build up

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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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AFUL MagicOne reviewed by Jaytiss

Jaytiss 6.3 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
C+ Tech
The resolution and clarity at this price is so lovely.

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Mids: B Treble: C+ Dynamics: C- Soundstage: A-
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Padsmith IEM reviewed by Jaytiss

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

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Mids: C+ Treble: C- Dynamics: B Soundstage: A-
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AFUL MagicOne reviewed by Audio Amigo

Audio Amigo 6 * score rescaled + normalized
A prettier, more premium Hexa. Engineering tour-de-force. Try and get it for $100 or less

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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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AFUL MagicOne reviewed by Smirk Audio

Smirk Audio 6.6 Reviewer Score
B+ Tuning
B+ Tech
Pleasant female vocals and decent bass. Male vocals are forward and treble has some grain.

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Bass: B+ Mids: A Treble: B+ Dynamics: B+ Details: A- Imaging: B

AFUL MagicOne reviewed by Super* Review

Super* Review 6* * score rescaled + normalized
Sounds quite good but not exceptional. Not a lot of depth. Nothing is sharp or aggressive. Take it for what it is

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AFUL MagicOne reviewed by Jays Audio

Jays Audio 6 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
B+ Tech
Balanced and neutral with slight warmth in the mid-bass. Male vocals are great on these, weighted but still has edge and sharpness to the end notes, but can get sharp at higher volumes. Male vocals are bit congested, not the most open need the right tips (CLARION). Stage is average, and treble is smooth with solid extension for the most part, tech is around Hexa/EM6L level which is great for a single BA. Great neutral-warm/all-rounder overall, it's pretty much an adjusted diffuse-field with more mid-bass. I personally don't get the hype/"magic" behind these.

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AFUL MagicOne reviewed by Gizaudio Axel

Gizaudio Axel 6 Reviewer Score
B+ Tuning
B Tech
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AFUL MagicOne reviewed by Tim Tuned

Tim Tuned 5.5 Reviewer Score
B- Tuning
A- Tech
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Bass: A- Mids: A+ Treble: A-
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AFUL MagicOne reviewed by Head-Fi.org

Head-Fi.org 8.1 * score rescaled + normalized
34 community members have rated the AFUL MagicOne at an average of 4.3/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Excellent.

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Padsmith IEM (more reviews)

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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AFUL MagicOne Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

6.5

Gaming Grade

B+

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-

AFUL MagicOne Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

B+
  • It sounds pleasant overall, with some uneven spots that hint at room for refinement. Vocals remain pleasant despite the imperfections.

Average Technical Grade

B+
  • Overall technicalities are acceptable, delivering enough clarity for casual sessions. Imaging is serviceable though not immersive.
Bass B+
Expect a solid thump that keeps the rhythm engaging yet controlled. Sub-bass presence is supportive, not overwhelming.
Mids A-
The mid band shines with organic tone and finely rendered textures. Long sessions remain fatigue-free.
Treble B
Treble response is good, delivering clarity and sparkle without fatigue. Hi-hats sound lively without sting.
Dynamics C+
Expect solid impact overall, even if finer gradations feel a touch smoothed. Micro-details could still be sharper.
Soundstage A-
Excellent spatial presentation that is wide, deep, and tall with precise instrument placement. Width, depth, and height all feel expanded.
Details A-
Resolution feels both high and relaxed, capturing nuance with ease. There's zero smearing even at high volume.
Imaging B
Instrument boundaries feel well carved, avoiding smear or drift. Instrument outlines feel well-defined.
Gaming B+
Respectable environmental presentation favors atmosphere over precision. Detects obvious directional cues while conveying game world ambiance.

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.

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