GS Audio GD3A VS Final Audio VR3000
IEM Comparison: Expert & Community Scores Side-by-Side
GS Audio GD3A and Final Audio VR3000 use 1DD+2BA and 1DD driver setups respectively. GS Audio GD3A costs $86 while Final Audio VR3000 costs $80. GS Audio GD3A is $6 more expensive. GS Audio GD3A holds a decisive 2.7-point edge in reviewer scores (7 vs 4.2). GS Audio GD3A has significantly better bass with a 4.8-point edge, GS Audio GD3A has significantly better mids with a 4.6-point edge, GS Audio GD3A has significantly better treble with a 4.3-point edge, GS Audio GD3A has significantly better details with a 5.4-point edge and GS Audio GD3A has significantly better imaging with a 4.3-point edge.
Insights
| Metric | GS Audio GD3A | Final Audio VR3000 |
|---|---|---|
| Bass | 6.8 | 2 |
| Mids | 6.6 | 2 |
| Treble | 6.3 | 2 |
| Details | 6.4 | 1 |
| Soundstage | 6.2 | 4.2 |
| Imaging | 6.3 | 2 |
| Dynamics | 6.5 | 4.2 |
| Tonality | 7 | 2 |
| Technicalities | 6.4 | 1.3 |
GS Audio GD3A Aggregated Review Score
Average Reviewer Scores
Average Reviewer Score:
7Cautiously Favorable
Final Audio VR3000 Aggregated Review Score
Average Reviewer Scores
Average Reviewer Score:
4.2Unfavorable
Reviews Comparison
GS Audio GD3A reviewed by Super* Review
7*
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Final Audio VR3000 reviewed by Super* Review
6*
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GS Audio GD3A (more reviews)
GS Audio GD3A reviewed by Head-Fi.org
7.2
* score rescaled + normalized
GS Audio GD3A reviewed by Web Search
6.7
Reviewer Score
The GS Audio GD3A is a budget hybrid with a 1DD+2BA configuration that is reported to be easy to drive from modest sources, keeping entry barriers low for new listeners. Street pricing has historically hovered around $86–$90 via AliExpress listings shared in community threads, positioning it firmly in the sub-$100 bracket.
Tonally, the GD3A skews neutral with a sub-bass lift: community impressions describe bass that “digs very deep” and provides a supportive foundation without obvious bloat, while mids remain clear and the treble avoids harshness. Reviewers also highlight natural timbre and an overall non-fatiguing presentation for long sessions.
On the technical side, users note clean, textured bass and solid clarity for the price, though stage size and micro-detail are only average by enthusiast standards. Discussions referencing measurements also point to limited upper-treble “air” (roll-off near ~10 kHz), which slightly curbs shimmer but helps keep brightness in check. Given its asking price, the GD3A offers competitive resolution and imaging—just don’t expect it to match mid-fi hybrids several tiers up.
Final Audio VR3000 (more reviews)
Final Audio VR3000 reviewed by Z-Reviews
5
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Final Audio VR3000 reviewed by Nymz
1.7
Reviewer Score
GS Audio GD3A Details
Driver Configuration: 1DD+2BA
Tuning Type: Neutral with Bass Boost
Price (Msrp): $86
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Final Audio VR3000 Details
Driver Configuration: 1DD
Tuning Type: Neutral, Bright
Brand: Final Audio Top Final Audio IEMs
Price (Msrp): $80
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GS Audio GD3A Gaming Score
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6.6Gaming Grade
B+Final Audio VR3000 Gaming Score
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1.5Gaming Grade
EGS Audio GD3A Scorings
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A-- The tonal character feels settled and versatile, with just a few gentle bumps. You can listen for hours without fatigue.
Average Technical Grade
B- An honest, middle-of-the-road performance preserves structure without chasing micro-detail. It's respectable for everyday listening sessions.
Final Audio VR3000 Scorings
Average Technical & Tuning Grades
Average Tunign Grade
E+- Expect a discordant presentation where frequency clashes ruin any chance of relaxed listening. It struggles to render a cohesive musical picture.
Average Technical Grade
E-- Hopelessly smeared and congested, it struggles with basic instrument separation and loses detail even in simple tracks. Even casual listening quickly becomes tiring.
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