Etymotic ER2XR VS Padsmith IEM

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Etymotic ER2XR and Padsmith IEM use 1DD and 1DD+1Planar driver setups respectively. Etymotic ER2XR costs $100 while Padsmith IEM costs $120. Padsmith IEM is $20 more expensive. Padsmith IEM holds a decisive 1.1-point edge in reviewer scores (5.4 vs 6.6). Etymotic ER2XR has slightly better mids with a 0.3-point edge, Etymotic ER2XR has better treble with a 0.8-point edge, Padsmith IEM has significantly better dynamics with a 4-point edge and Padsmith IEM has significantly better soundstage with a 2-point edge.

Etymotic ER2XR Aggregated Review Score

Etymotic ER2XR Average Reviewer Scores

Jaytiss
Nymz
Jays Audio Precogvision Tim Tuned
Gizaudio Axel
Super* Review

Average Reviewer Score:

5.4

Mixed to Negative

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Padsmith IEM Aggregated Review Score

Padsmith IEM Average Reviewer Scores

Fresh Reviews
Z-Reviews Jaytiss

Average Reviewer Score:

6.6

Cautiously Favorable

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Etymotic ER2XR Details

Driver Configuration: 1DD

Tuning Type: Neutral

Price (Msrp): $100

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Padsmith IEM Details

Driver Configuration: 1DD+1Planar

Tuning Type: n/a

Price (Msrp): $120

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Etymotic ER2XR Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

5.3

Gaming Grade

C+

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-

Etymotic ER2XR 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+
  • Satisfactory technical performance. Handles basic detail retrieval adequately in most tracks. Maintains reasonable cohesion in simpler arrangements.
Bass B
Good bass foundation with decent impact. Maintains acceptable control while providing satisfying thump in most tracks.
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 D
Noticeably compressed dynamics. Musical expression suffers with weak transients and poor contrast between quiet and loud sections.
Soundstage B
Good soundstage with proper width and depth. Instruments have clear positioning with reasonable front/back placement.
Details C+
Decent detail retrieval. Handles most textures adequately though micro-details and ambient cues could be more pronounced.
Imaging C
Average imaging - reasonable localization but lacks specificity. Instruments have general positions but lack pinpoint accuracy.
Gaming C+
Fundamental left/right positioning with limited depth perception. Works for non-competitive gaming but lacks precision.

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.

Etymotic ER2XR Reviews

Etymotic ER2XR reviewed by:

Jays Audio 5.5 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
B+ Tech
An ER2SE with better bass control.

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Etymotic ER2XR reviewed by:

Super* Review 7* * score normalized
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Etymotic ER2XR reviewed by:

Precogvision 5.7 Reviewer Score
B Tuning
C+ Tech
Controlled bass and darker treble. Narrow imaging, but solid technicalities for a single DD.

Precogvision original ranking

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Bass: B Mids: A- Treble: C+ Dynamics: C+ Details: C+ Imaging: C+

Etymotic ER2XR reviewed by:

Tim Tuned 5.5 Reviewer Score
B- Tuning
A- Tech
Great detail and solid tuning Intrusive fit

Tim Tuned original ranking

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Bass: A- Mids: A+ Treble: A-

Etymotic ER2XR reviewed by:

Jaytiss 3.5 Reviewer Score
D+ Tuning
E+ Tech
Legendary iem. But I can't even.

Jaytiss original ranking

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Mids: C+ Treble: E+ Dynamics: E- Soundstage: B

Etymotic ER2XR reviewed by:

Gizaudio Axel 6 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
B- Tech
Great tuning with natural vocals and safe treble. The fit.

Gizaudio Axel original ranking

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Etymotic ER2XR reviewed by:

Nymz 4.9 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
C Tech
Sub-100usd king. Great for the price, punching above, but fit is a major problem - I use it with comply foams. Lacks stage depth due to fit. Hard to drive.

Nymz original ranking

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Bass: C+ Mids: C+ Treble: C+ Details: C+ Imaging: C-

Padsmith IEM Reviews

Padsmith IEM reviewed by:

Fresh Reviews 5* * The score of this reviewer influences only the Gaming Score
Better in COD

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Z-Reviews 6.8 * score normalized
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Padsmith IEM reviewed by:

Jaytiss 6.3 Reviewer Score
B Tuning
C- Tech
Packaged like theiaudio iem... lol this hobby.

Jaytiss original ranking

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Mids: B Treble: C- Dynamics: A- Soundstage: A+
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