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 2.1-point edge in reviewer scores (6.6 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 | 5.3 | 3 |
| Technicalities | 4 | 3 |
Padsmith IEM Aggregated Review Score
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Fiio FD3 Aggregated Review Score
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Padsmith IEM Details
Driver Configuration: 1DD+1Planar
Tuning Type: n/a
Price (Msrp): $120
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Fiio FD3 Details
Driver Configuration: 1DD
Tuning Type: V-shape
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
3.9Gaming Grade
D+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
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.
Fiio FD3 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- Limited resolution; finer nuances are masked. Soundstage feels narrow, and complex passages cause muddiness. Transitions lack finesse.
Padsmith IEM Reviews
Reviewed by: Z-Reviews
6.8
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Reviewed by: Jaytiss
6.3
Reviewer Score
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5*
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Fiio FD3 Reviews
Reviewed by: Super* Review
6*
* score normalized
Reviewed by: Precogvision
3
Reviewer Score
Precogvision Youtube Channel
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