Jaybirds Vista VS Padsmith IEM

IEM Comparison: Expert & Community Scores Side-by-Side

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Jaybirds Vista and Padsmith IEM use 1DD and 1DD+1Planar driver setups respectively. Jaybirds Vista costs $150 while Padsmith IEM costs $120. Jaybirds Vista is $30 more expensive. Padsmith IEM holds a decisive 3.9-point edge in reviewer scores (3.1 vs 7).

Insights

Metric Jaybirds Vista Padsmith IEM
Mids 3.1 5
Treble 3.1 4
Soundstage 3.1 7
Dynamics 3.1 6
Tonality 3.3 6.7
Technicalities 2.8 6
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Jaybirds Vista Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Average Reviewer Score:

3.1

Very Poor


Padsmith IEM Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Average Reviewer Score:

7

Generally Favorable


Reviews Comparison

Jaybirds Vista (more reviews)

Jaybirds Vista reviewed by Crin

Crin 3.5 Reviewer Score
D+ Tuning
D+ Tech
Extremely scooped out midrange with piercing treble.

Crin original ranking

Crin Youtube Channel

Jaybirds Vista reviewed by Precogvision

Precogvision 2.7 Reviewer Score
D Tuning
E+ Tech
Generic mainstream tuning and low-level detailing.

Precogvision original ranking

Precogvision Youtube Channel

Padsmith IEM (more reviews)

Padsmith IEM reviewed by Audio Amigo

Audio Amigo 8 * score rescaled + normalized
An EM6L, but with toned down top end. Gorgeous shells. Microplanar instead of Balanced Armature. Great Details and Imaging. Acessories are a little barebones

Audio Amigo original ranking

Audio Amigo Youtube Channel

Padsmith IEM reviewed by Kois Archive

Kois Archive 7 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
A+ Tech
Rating: A- | Value: ⭐ | Gaming: 🎮 | Comfort: 9 nice planar micro details midbass a little much

Kois Archive original ranking

Kois Archive Youtube Channel

Padsmith IEM reviewed by Z-Reviews

Z-Reviews 6.8 * score rescaled + normalized

Padsmith IEM reviewed by Jaytiss

Jaytiss 6.3 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
C- Tech
Packaged like theiaudio iem... lol this hobby.

Jaytiss original ranking

Jaytiss Youtube Channel
Mids: C+ Treble: C- Dynamics: B Soundstage: A-

Padsmith IEM reviewed by Fresh Reviews

Fresh Reviews 5* * The score of this reviewer influences only the Gaming Score

Jaybirds Vista User Review Score

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Jaybirds Vista Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

  • The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.

Gaming Score

2.9

Gaming 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

5.7

Gaming Grade

B-

Jaybirds Vista Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

D
  • Expect a patchy tonal profile that makes instrumentation feel mismatched. EQ is almost mandatory to tame the response.

Average Technical Grade

D-
  • Everything sounds flat and suffocated, with even elementary passages losing definition and energy. Expect little in the way of micro-details.
Gaming D-
Compromised imaging significantly impacts gameplay awareness. Directional cues often lack accuracy or consistency.

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.
Mids C+
The mids are solid and dependable, though not especially remarkable. Vocals stay reasonably grounded in the mix.
Treble C-
Treble performance is average, audible but short on refinement. There's acceptable presence but limited finesse.
Dynamics B
Expect energetic dynamics that bring music to life without harshness. It injects enthusiasm into fast music.
Soundstage A-
Immersion steps up dramatically as width, depth, and height integrate into a cohesive hologram. Everything sounds naturally spaced.
Gaming B-
Moderate spatial presentation conveys general directionality. Suitable for casual play where precision isn't critical.

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