Padsmith IEM VS Dunu SA3
IEM Comparison: Expert & Community Scores Side-by-Side
Padsmith IEM and Dunu SA3 use 1DD+1Planar and 3BA driver setups respectively. Padsmith IEM costs $120 while Dunu SA3 costs $140. Dunu SA3 is $20 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 3-point edge, Padsmith IEM has significantly better treble with a 2-point edge and Padsmith IEM has significantly better dynamics with a 4-point edge.
Insights
| Metric | Padsmith IEM | Dunu SA3 |
|---|---|---|
| Bass | 6.6 | 2 |
| Mids | 5 | 2 |
| Treble | 4 | 2 |
| Details | 6.6 | 2 |
| Soundstage | 7 | 3 |
| Imaging | 6.6 | 2 |
| Dynamics | 6 | 2 |
| Tonality | 5.3 | 2 |
| Technicalities | 4 | 2 |
Padsmith IEM Aggregated Review Score
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Dunu SA3 Aggregated Review Score
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Padsmith IEM Details
Driver Configuration: 1DD+1Planar
Tuning Type: n/a
Price (Msrp): $120
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Dunu SA3 Details
Driver Configuration: 3BA
Tuning Type: Lean Neutral
Brand: DUNU Top DUNU IEMs
Price (Msrp): $140
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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+Dunu SA3 Gaming Score
Gaming Score & Grade
- The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.
Gaming Score
2Gaming 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.
Dunu SA3 Scorings
Average Technical & Tuning Grades
Average Tunign Grade
E+- Tonally jarring or fatiguing. Frequency clashes (e.g., piercing treble, bloated bass) make extended listening unpleasant. Poor genre adaptation.
Average Technical Grade
E+- Noticeably blurred or congested. Struggles with basic instrument separation; details are lost in simple tracks. Feels "flat" and one-dimensional.
Padsmith IEM Reviews
Reviewed by: Z-Reviews
6.8
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Reviewed by: Jaytiss
6.3
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5*
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Dunu SA3 Reviews
Reviewed by: Super* Review
4*
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Reviewed by: Precogvision
2
Reviewer Score
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