Padsmith IEM VS Fearless Audio Provence

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Padsmith IEM and Fearless Audio Provence use 1DD+1Planar and 1DD+2BA driver setups respectively. Padsmith IEM costs $120 while Fearless Audio Provence costs $140. Fearless Audio Provence 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 1-point edge, Padsmith IEM has significantly better treble with a 1-point edge and Padsmith IEM has significantly better dynamics with a 4-point edge.

Insights

Metric Padsmith IEM Fearless Audio Provence
Bass 6.6 3
Mids 5 4
Treble 4 3
Details 6.6 3
Soundstage 7 3
Imaging 6.6 3
Dynamics 6 2
Tonality 5.3 3.3
Technicalities 4 2.7

Padsmith IEM Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Fresh Reviews
Z-Reviews Jaytiss

Average Reviewer Score:

6.6

Cautiously Favorable


Fearless Audio Provence Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Precogvision

Average Reviewer Score:

3

Very Poor


Reviews Comparison

Padsmith IEM (more reviews)

Padsmith IEM reviewed by Z-Reviews

Z-Reviews 6.8 * score normalized

Padsmith IEM reviewed by Jaytiss

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

Jaytiss original ranking

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

Padsmith IEM reviewed by Fresh Reviews

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

Fearless Audio Provence (more reviews)

Fearless Audio Provence reviewed by Precogvision

Precogvision 3 Reviewer Score
D Tuning
D- Tech
See Fearless Audio Barcelona, just slightly more palpable.

Precogvision original ranking

Precogvision Youtube Channel
Bass: D Mids: C- Treble: D Dynamics: E+ Details: D Imaging: D

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Padsmith IEM Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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Gaming Score

3.9

Gaming Grade

D+

Fearless Audio Provence Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

2.9

Gaming 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.
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.

Fearless Audio Provence 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

D-
  • 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 C-
Midrange is passable but unrefined. Lacks detail and smoothness, with occasional harshness in upper mids.
Treble D
Uneven treble response with noticeable peaks and dips. Can sound both dull and occasionally harsh simultaneously.
Dynamics E+
Limited dynamic range with poor micro-detail. Subtle volume changes are lost, and transients lack proper attack.
Details D
Modest detail presentation with significant loss of texture. Nuances are masked and complex passages become congested.
Imaging D
Modest imaging with basic left/right positioning. Lacks precision for center placement and suffers from positional blurring.
Gaming D-
Compromised imaging significantly impacts gameplay awareness. Directional cues often lack accuracy or consistency.

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