Padsmith IEM VS ELISE AUDIO X Kinera Dark Phoenix
IEM Comparison: Expert & Community Scores Side-by-Side
Padsmith IEM and ELISE AUDIO X Kinera Dark Phoenix use 1DD+1Planar and 4DD BA+2PZT driver setups respectively. Padsmith IEM costs $120 while ELISE AUDIO X Kinera Dark Phoenix costs $139. ELISE AUDIO X Kinera Dark Phoenix is $19 more expensive. Padsmith IEM holds a decisive 1.6-point edge in reviewer scores (6.6 vs 5). Padsmith IEM has significantly better treble with a 2-point edge, Padsmith IEM has significantly better dynamics with a 1-point edge and Padsmith IEM has significantly better soundstage with a 1-point edge.
Insights
| Metric | Padsmith IEM | ELISE AUDIO X Kinera Dark Phoenix |
|---|---|---|
| Mids | 5 | 5 |
| Treble | 4 | 2 |
| Soundstage | 7 | 6 |
| Dynamics | 6 | 5 |
| Tonality | 5.3 | 5 |
| Technicalities | 4 | 2 |
Padsmith IEM Aggregated Review Score
Average Reviewer Scores
Average Reviewer Score:
6.6Cautiously Favorable
ELISE AUDIO X Kinera Dark Phoenix Aggregated Review Score
Average Reviewer Scores
Average Reviewer Score:
5Mixed to Negative
Reviews Comparison
Padsmith IEM reviewed by Jaytiss
6.3
Reviewer Score
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ELISE AUDIO X Kinera Dark Phoenix reviewed by Jaytiss
5
Reviewer Score
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Padsmith IEM reviewed by Z-Reviews
6.8
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Padsmith IEM reviewed by
Fresh Reviews
5*
* The score of this reviewer influences only the Gaming Score
Padsmith IEM Details
Driver Configuration: 1DD+1Planar
Tuning Type: n/a
Price (Msrp): $120
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ELISE AUDIO X Kinera Dark Phoenix Details
Driver Configuration: 4DD BA+2PZT
Tuning Type: n/a
Brand: Kinera Top Kinera IEMs
Price (Msrp): $139
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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+ELISE AUDIO X Kinera Dark Phoenix Gaming Score
Gaming Score & Grade
- The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.
Gaming Score
2.9Gaming Grade
D-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.
ELISE AUDIO X Kinera Dark Phoenix 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
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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