BQEYZ Summer VS Padsmith IEM

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BQEYZ Summer and Padsmith IEM are in-ear monitors. BQEYZ Summer costs $129 while Padsmith IEM costs $120. BQEYZ Summer is $9 more expensive. Padsmith IEM holds a decisive 2-point edge in reviewer scores (4.6 vs 6.6). Padsmith IEM has better mids with a 0.5-point edge and Padsmith IEM has significantly better soundstage with a 2.5-point edge.

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Metric BQEYZ Summer Padsmith IEM
Bass 4 6.6
Mids 4.5 5
Treble 4 4
Details 5 6.6
Soundstage 4.5 7
Imaging 5.5 6.6
Dynamics 4.6 6
Gaming capabilities 4.8 3.9

BQEYZ Summer Aggregated Review Score

BQEYZ Summer Average Reviewer Scores

Shuwa-T

Average Reviewer Score:

4.6

Generally Unfavorable


Padsmith IEM Aggregated Review Score

Padsmith IEM Average Reviewer Scores

Fresh Reviews
Z-Reviews Jaytiss

Average Reviewer Score:

6.6

Cautiously Favorable


BQEYZ Summer User Review Score

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BQEYZ Summer Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

4.8

Gaming Grade

C

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

3.9

Gaming Grade

D+

BQEYZ Summer 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.
Bass C-
Subdued bass response that stays mostly in the background. Lacks energy and impact but maintains basic definition.
Mids C
Midrange is passable but unrefined. Lacks detail and smoothness, with occasional harshness in upper mids.
Treble C-
Average treble performance - present but lacking refinement. Some graininess or splashiness affects clarity.
Soundstage C
Average soundstage - adequate width but flat presentation. Reasonable instrument separation but lacks layering and depth.
Details C+
Decent detail retrieval. Handles most textures adequately though micro-details and ambient cues could be more pronounced.
Imaging B-
Decent positional accuracy. Good left/right placement with acceptable center image, though depth positioning is approximate.
Gaming C
Minimal environmental definition provides only general audio cues. Suitable for games where positioning isn't critical.

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.
Mids C+
Decent midrange performance - balanced but unremarkable. Adequate clarity for most genres without notable flaws.
Treble C-
Average treble performance - present but lacking refinement. Some graininess or splashiness affects clarity.
Dynamics B
Good dynamic expression with solid impact. Handles volume contrasts well while maintaining good transient snap.
Soundstage A-
Excellent spatial presentation - wide, deep and tall. Precise instrument placement with clear separation in all dimensions.
Gaming D+
Compromised imaging significantly impacts gameplay awareness. Directional cues often lack accuracy or consistency.

BQEYZ Summer Reviews

BQEYZ Summer reviewed by:

Shuwa-T 4.6 Reviewer Score
C- Tuning
C+ Tech
Wonky tuning, bass bloom, unforgivable 8khz on a V-shape iem

Shuwa-T original ranking

Shuwa-T Website

- Shuwa-T
Bass: C- Mids: C Treble: C- Soundstage: C Details: C+ Imaging: B-

Padsmith IEM Reviews

Padsmith IEM reviewed by:

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

Padsmith IEM reviewed by:

Z-Reviews 6.8 * score normalized

Padsmith IEM reviewed by:

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

Jaytiss original ranking

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

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