Etymotic ER2SE/ER2XR VS Padsmith IEM

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Etymotic ER2SE/ER2XR and Padsmith IEM are in-ear monitors. Etymotic ER2SE/ER2XR costs $110 while Padsmith IEM costs $120. Padsmith IEM is $10 more expensive. Both score 6.5 from reviewers.

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Metric Etymotic ER2SE/ER2XR Padsmith IEM
Mids 6.5 5
Treble 6.5 4
Soundstage 6.5 7
Dynamics 6.5 6
Tonality 7.5 5.3
Technicalities 6.5 4

Etymotic ER2SE/ER2XR Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Crin

Average Reviewer Score:

6.5

Cautiously Favorable


Padsmith IEM Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Fresh Reviews
Z-Reviews Jaytiss

Average Reviewer Score:

6.6

Cautiously Favorable


Etymotic ER2SE/ER2XR User Review Score

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Padsmith IEM User Review Score

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Etymotic ER2SE/ER2XR Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

6.8

Gaming Grade

B+

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+

Etymotic ER2SE/ER2XR Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

A
  • Well-executed tonal character. No major flaws with good technical control. Smooth presentation works with multiple genres.

Average Technical Grade

B+
  • Satisfactory technical performance. Handles basic detail retrieval adequately in most tracks. Maintains reasonable cohesion in simpler arrangements.
Gaming B+
Respectable environmental presentation favors atmosphere over precision. Detects obvious directional cues while conveying game world ambiance.

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.

Etymotic ER2SE/ER2XR Reviews

Crin 6.5 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
B+ Tech
Slightly less detailed than the ER4, but without the usual BA timbre.

Crin original ranking

Crin Youtube Channel
- Crin

Padsmith IEM Reviews

Z-Reviews 6.8 * score normalized
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-
Fresh Reviews 5* * The score of this reviewer influences only the Gaming Score

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