Padsmith IEM VS Dunu Kima Classic

IEM Comparison: Expert & Community Scores Side-by-Side

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Padsmith IEM and Dunu Kima Classic use 1DD+1Planar and 1DD driver setups respectively. Padsmith IEM costs $120 while Dunu Kima Classic costs $109. Padsmith IEM is $11 more expensive. Padsmith IEM holds a decisive 1-point edge in reviewer scores (7 vs 6).

Insights

Metric Padsmith IEM Dunu Kima Classic
Mids 5 6
Treble 4 6
Soundstage 7 6
Dynamics 6 6
Tonality 6.7 6
Technicalities 6 6
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Padsmith IEM Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Fresh Reviews
Z-Reviews Jaytiss
Kois Archive
Audio Amigo

Average Reviewer Score:

7

Generally Favorable

Dunu Kima Classic Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Audionotions Z-Reviews
Head-Fi.org

Average Reviewer Score:

6

Mixed to Positive

Reviews Comparison

Padsmith IEM reviewed by Z-Reviews

Z-Reviews 6.8 * score rescaled + normalized
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Z-Reviews 5 * score rescaled + normalized
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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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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 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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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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Dunu Kima Classic (more reviews)

Dunu Kima Classic reviewed by Audionotions

Audionotions 5.5 Reviewer Score
Like a bassier Olina with more air. Does a lot of things pretty well, but nothing too spectacular. Slightly bright, and a mid-treble dip messes with timbre on some instruments (like violin). Build quality and cable are excellent. Gorgeous looking IEM.

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Dunu Kima Classic reviewed by Head-Fi.org

Head-Fi.org 7.5 * score rescaled + normalized
3 community members have rated the DUNU Kima Classic at an average of 4.0/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Very Positive.

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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-

Dunu Kima Classic Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

6

Gaming Grade

B

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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