iBasso IT01X VS Padsmith IEM
IEM Comparison: Expert & Community Scores Side-by-Side
iBasso IT01X and Padsmith IEM use 1DD and 1DD+1Planar driver setups respectively. iBasso IT01X costs $120 while Padsmith IEM costs $120. Padsmith IEM holds a decisive 1.6-point edge in reviewer scores (5.5 vs 7). Padsmith IEM has significantly better mids with a 1-point edge and Padsmith IEM has significantly better dynamics with a 3-point edge.
Insights
| Metric | iBasso IT01X | Padsmith IEM |
|---|---|---|
| Bass | 4 | 7 |
| Mids | 4 | 5 |
| Treble | 4 | 4 |
| Details | 3 | 7 |
| Soundstage | 5.5 | 7 |
| Imaging | 3 | 7 |
| Dynamics | 3 | 6 |
| Tonality | 4.3 | 6.7 |
| Technicalities | 3.8 | 6 |
iBasso IT01X Aggregated Review Score
Average Reviewer Scores
Average Reviewer Score:
5.5Mixed to Negative
Padsmith IEM Aggregated Review Score
Average Reviewer Scores
Average Reviewer Score:
7Generally Favorable
Reviews Comparison
iBasso IT01X (more reviews)
iBasso IT01X reviewed by Super* Review
6*
* score rescaled + normalized
iBasso IT01X reviewed by Crin
4.5
Reviewer Score
iBasso IT01X reviewed by Precogvision
3.3
Reviewer Score
Precogvision Youtube Channel
iBasso IT01X reviewed by Head-Fi.org
8
* score rescaled + normalized
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*
* The score of this reviewer influences only the Gaming
Score
iBasso IT01X Details
Driver Configuration: 1DD
Tuning Type: V-Shaped
Price (Msrp): $120
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Padsmith IEM Details
Driver Configuration: 1DD+1Planar
Tuning Type: Neutral, Warm
Price (Msrp): $120
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iBasso IT01X User Review Score
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iBasso IT01X 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+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-iBasso IT01X Scorings
Average Technical & Tuning Grades
Average Tunign Grade
C-- 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.
Padsmith 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.
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