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 |
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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
Average Reviewer Score:
6.6Cautiously Favorable
Fearless Audio Provence Aggregated Review Score
Average Reviewer Scores
Average Reviewer Score:
3Very Poor
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Padsmith IEM Details
Driver Configuration: 1DD+1Planar
Tuning Type: n/a
Price (Msrp): $120
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Fearless Audio Provence Details
Driver Configuration: 1DD+2BA
Tuning Type: n/a
Brand: Fearless Audio Top Fearless Audio IEMs
Price (Msrp): $140
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Padsmith IEM Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade
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Gaming Score
3.9Gaming Grade
D+Fearless Audio Provence Gaming Score

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Gaming Score
2.9Gaming Grade
D-Padsmith IEM Scorings
Average Technical & Tuning Grades
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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.
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.
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