Padsmith IEM and Kbear Diamond use 1DD+1Planar and 1DD driver setups respectively. Padsmith IEM costs $120 while Kbear Diamond costs $100. Padsmith IEM is $20 more expensive. Padsmith IEM holds a decisive 1.5-point edge in reviewer scores (6.6 vs 5.1). Padsmith IEM has significantly better mids with a 1-point edge and Padsmith IEM has significantly better dynamics with a 2-point edge.
Insights
Metric | Padsmith IEM | Kbear Diamond |
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Bass | 6.6 | 5 |
Mids | 5 | 4 |
Treble | 4 | 4 |
Details | 6.6 | 4 |
Soundstage | 7 | 5.1 |
Imaging | 6.6 | 4 |
Dynamics | 6 | 4 |
Tonality | 5.3 | 4.3 |
Technicalities | 4 | 4 |
Padsmith IEM 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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Kbear Diamond Details
Driver Configuration: 1DD
Tuning Type: V-shape
Brand: Kbear Top Kbear 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+Kbear Diamond Gaming Score

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4.1Gaming Grade
C-Padsmith 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.
Kbear Diamond Scorings
Average Technical & Tuning Grades
Average Tunign Grade
C-- Significantly flawed tuning. Noticeable frequency imbalances and unnatural timbre distract from music. Lacks versatility across recordings.
Average Technical Grade
C-- Limited resolution; finer nuances are masked. Soundstage feels narrow, and complex passages cause muddiness. Transitions lack finesse.
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