Padsmith IEM VS Angelears X TFZ Athena
IEM Comparison: Expert & Community Scores Side-by-Side
Padsmith IEM and Angelears X TFZ Athena are in-ear monitors. Padsmith IEM costs $120 while Angelears X TFZ Athena costs $130. Angelears X TFZ Athena is $10 more expensive. Padsmith IEM holds a decisive 3.6-point edge in reviewer scores (6.6 vs 3). Padsmith IEM has significantly better mids with a 1-point edge, Padsmith IEM has significantly better treble with a 2-point edge, Padsmith IEM has significantly better dynamics with a 5-point edge and Padsmith IEM has significantly better soundstage with a 2-point edge.
Insights
| Metric | Padsmith IEM | Angelears X TFZ Athena |
|---|---|---|
| Mids | 5 | 4 |
| Treble | 4 | 2 |
| Soundstage | 7 | 5 |
| Dynamics | 6 | 1 |
| Tonality | 5.3 | 3 |
| Technicalities | 4 | 2 |
Padsmith IEM Aggregated Review Score
Average Reviewer Scores
Average Reviewer Score:
6.6Cautiously Favorable
Angelears X TFZ Athena Aggregated Review Score
Average Reviewer Scores
Average Reviewer Score:
3Very Poor
Reviews Comparison
Padsmith IEM reviewed by Jaytiss
6.3
Reviewer Score
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Angelears X TFZ Athena reviewed by Jaytiss
3
Reviewer Score
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Padsmith IEM (more reviews)
Padsmith IEM reviewed by Z-Reviews
6.8
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Padsmith IEM reviewed by
Fresh Reviews
5*
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Padsmith IEM Details
Driver Configuration: 1DD+1Planar
Tuning Type: n/a
Price (Msrp): $120
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Angelears X TFZ Athena Details
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Tuning Type: n/a
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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+Angelears X TFZ Athena Gaming Score
Gaming Score & Grade
- The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.
Gaming Score
2.3Gaming Grade
E+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.
Angelears X TFZ Athena Scorings
Average Technical & Tuning Grades
Average Tunign Grade
D- Significantly flawed tuning. Noticeable frequency imbalances and unnatural timbre distract from music. Lacks versatility across recordings.
Average Technical Grade
E+- Noticeably blurred or congested. Struggles with basic instrument separation; details are lost in simple tracks. Feels "flat" and one-dimensional.
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