Padsmith IEM VS Fiio FD3
IEM Comparison: Expert & Community Scores Side-by-Side
Padsmith IEM and Fiio FD3 use 1DD+1Planar and 1DD driver setups respectively. Padsmith IEM costs $120 while Fiio FD3 costs $100. Padsmith IEM is $20 more expensive. Padsmith IEM holds a decisive 2.5-point edge in reviewer scores (7 vs 4.5).
Insights
| Metric | Padsmith IEM | Fiio FD3 |
|---|---|---|
| Mids | 5 | 4.5 |
| Treble | 4 | 4.5 |
| Soundstage | 7 | 4.5 |
| Dynamics | 6 | 4.5 |
| Tonality | 6.7 | 3 |
| Technicalities | 6 | 3 |
Padsmith IEM Aggregated Review Score
Average Reviewer Scores
Average Reviewer Score:
7Generally Favorable
Fiio FD3 Aggregated Review Score
Average Reviewer Scores
Average Reviewer Score:
4.5Generally Unfavorable
Reviews Comparison
Padsmith IEM (more reviews)
Padsmith IEM reviewed by Audio Amigo
8
* score rescaled + normalized
Audio Amigo Youtube Channel
Padsmith IEM reviewed by Kois Archive
7
Reviewer Score
Kois Archive Youtube Channel
Padsmith IEM reviewed by Z-Reviews
6.8
* score rescaled + normalized
Padsmith IEM reviewed by Jaytiss
6.3
Reviewer Score
Jaytiss Youtube Channel
Padsmith IEM reviewed by
Fresh Reviews
5*
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Score
Fiio FD3 (more reviews)
Fiio FD3 reviewed by Super* Review
6*
* score rescaled + normalized
Fiio FD3 reviewed by Precogvision
3
Reviewer Score
Precogvision Youtube Channel
Padsmith IEM Details
Driver Configuration: 1DD+1Planar
Tuning Type: Neutral, Warm
Price (Msrp): $120
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Fiio FD3 Details
Driver Configuration: 1DD
Tuning Type: V-Shaped
Brand: FiiO Top FiiO IEMs
Price (Msrp): $100
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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
5.7Gaming Grade
B-Fiio FD3 Gaming Score
Gaming Score & Grade
- The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.
Gaming Score
3Gaming Grade
DPadsmith IEM Scorings
Average Technical & Tuning Grades
Average Tunign Grade
B+- The tuning leans easygoing, yet occasional unevenness nudges it away from greatness. A bit of EQ polish can smooth things nicely.
Average Technical Grade
B- An honest, middle-of-the-road performance preserves structure without chasing micro-detail. It's respectable for everyday listening sessions.
Fiio FD3 Scorings
Average Technical & Tuning Grades
Average Tunign Grade
D- It struggles with balance, producing a lumpy response that rarely sounds coherent. Genre hopping highlights glaring inconsistencies.
Average Technical Grade
D- Resolution is limited, masking finer nuances and narrowing the soundstage. Busy mixes still overwhelm it with ease.
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