Edifier Neobuds Pro VS Padsmith IEM

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Edifier Neobuds Pro and Padsmith IEM use 1DD+1BA and 1DD+1Planar driver setups respectively. Edifier Neobuds Pro costs $100 while Padsmith IEM costs $120. Padsmith IEM is $20 more expensive. Padsmith IEM holds a decisive 4-point edge in reviewer scores (2.6 vs 6.6). Padsmith IEM has significantly better mids with a 3-point edge and Padsmith IEM has significantly better treble with a 1-point edge.

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Metric Edifier Neobuds Pro Padsmith IEM
Bass 3 3
Mids 3 6
Treble 3 4
Details 2 2
Soundstage 8 8
Imaging 2 2
Dynamics 7 7
Gaming capabilities 2.3 4.2

Edifier Neobuds Pro Aggregated Review Score

Edifier Neobuds Pro Average Reviewer Scores

Nymz

Average Reviewer Score:

2.6

Very Negative


Padsmith IEM Aggregated Review Score

Padsmith IEM Average Reviewer Scores

Fresh Reviews
Z-Reviews Jaytiss

Average Reviewer Score:

6.6

Cautiously Favorable


Edifier Neobuds Pro User Review Score

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Edifier Neobuds Pro Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

2.3

Gaming Grade

E+

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

4.2

Gaming Grade

C-

Edifier Neobuds Pro 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.
Bass D
Bass is light and underwhelming. While some faint rumble exists, it lacks punch and authority in any meaningful way.
Mids D
Midrange is significantly uneven with coloration. Some frequencies are boosted while others are missing, creating an unnatural tone.
Treble D
Uneven treble response with noticeable peaks and dips. Can sound both dull and occasionally harsh simultaneously.
Details E+
Noticeably blurred and lacking definition. Background elements are smeared together and micro-details are inaudible.
Imaging E+
Poor instrument placement with unstable positioning. Instruments drift and lack fixed locations within the sound field.
Gaming E+
Compromised imaging significantly impacts gameplay awareness. Directional cues often lack accuracy or consistency.

Padsmith IEM 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

C-
  • Limited resolution; finer nuances are masked. Soundstage feels narrow, and complex passages cause muddiness. Transitions lack finesse.
Mids B
Good midrange presence with solid clarity. Vocals are clear and instruments have reasonable texture and body.
Treble C-
Average treble performance - present but lacking refinement. Some graininess or splashiness affects clarity.
Dynamics A-
Excellent dynamics with great contrast and speed. Transients are crisp and micro-details are clearly articulated.
Soundstage A+
Exceptional soundstage with holographic imaging. Creates a truly three-dimensional space where instruments float naturally around you.
Gaming C-
Minimal environmental definition provides only general audio cues. Suitable for games where positioning isn't critical.

Edifier Neobuds Pro Reviews

Edifier Neobuds Pro reviewed by:

Nymz 2.6 Reviewer Score
D Tuning
E+ Tech
Favourite TWS due to fit, price and APP (comes with a 4 band PEQ). Treble timbre could be better but great tuning. Stage is above average for a TWS.

Nymz original ranking

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- Nymz
Bass: D Mids: D Treble: D Details: E+ Imaging: E+

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
B Tuning
C- Tech
Packaged like theiaudio iem... lol this hobby.

Jaytiss original ranking

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

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