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 0.1-point edge in reviewer scores (6.4 vs 6.6). 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.
Insights
Metric | AFUL MagicOne | Padsmith IEM |
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Bass | 6.8 | 6.6 |
Mids | 7.2 | 5 |
Treble | 6.2 | 4 |
Details | 7 | 6.6 |
Soundstage | 7 | 7 |
Imaging | 6 | 6.6 |
Dynamics | 5.3 | 6 |
Tonality | 6.3 | 5.3 |
Technicalities | 6.2 | 4 |
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AFUL MagicOne Details
Driver Configuration: 1BA
Tuning Type: bass-boosted neutral
Brand: AFUL Top AFUL IEMs
Price (Msrp): $140
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Padsmith IEM Details
Driver Configuration: 1DD+1Planar
Tuning Type: n/a
Price (Msrp): $120
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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
6.2Gaming Grade
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3.9Gaming Grade
D+AFUL MagicOne Scorings
Average Technical & Tuning Grades
Average Tunign Grade
B- Generally enjoyable tonal character with some noticeable unevenness. Maintains listenability while showing room for refinement in frequency balance.
Average Technical Grade
B- Satisfactory technical performance. Handles basic detail retrieval adequately in most tracks. Maintains reasonable cohesion in simpler arrangements.
Padsmith IEM Scorings
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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.
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