Kiwi Ears Airoso VS Padsmith IEM
IEM Comparison: Expert & Community Scores Side-by-Side
Kiwi Ears Airoso and Padsmith IEM use 1DD+4BA and 1DD+1Planar driver setups respectively. Kiwi Ears Airoso costs $130 while Padsmith IEM costs $120. Kiwi Ears Airoso is $10 more expensive. Both score 7 from reviewers. Kiwi Ears Airoso has significantly better mids with a 1-point edge, Kiwi Ears Airoso has significantly better treble with a 1-point edge, Kiwi Ears Airoso has significantly better dynamics with a 1-point edge and Padsmith IEM has significantly better soundstage with a 1-point edge.
Insights
| Metric | Kiwi Ears Airoso | Padsmith IEM |
|---|---|---|
| Mids | 6 | 5 |
| Treble | 5 | 4 |
| Soundstage | 6 | 7 |
| Dynamics | 7 | 6 |
| Tonality | 7 | 6.7 |
| Technicalities | 6.2 | 6 |
Kiwi Ears Airoso Aggregated Review Score
Average Reviewer Scores
Average Reviewer Score:
7Generally Favorable
Padsmith IEM Aggregated Review Score
Average Reviewer Scores
Average Reviewer Score:
7Generally Favorable
Reviews Comparison
Kiwi Ears Airoso reviewed by Jaytiss
7
Reviewer Score
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Padsmith IEM reviewed by Jaytiss
6.3
Reviewer Score
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Kiwi Ears Airoso reviewed by Z-Reviews
6.5
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Padsmith IEM reviewed by Z-Reviews
6.8
* score rescaled + normalized
Kiwi Ears Airoso (more reviews)
Kiwi Ears Airoso reviewed by Jays Audio
6.5
Reviewer Score
Jays Audio Youtube Channel
Kiwi Ears Airoso reviewed by Head-Fi.org
8.1
* score rescaled + normalized
Kiwi Ears Airoso reviewed by Web Search
7
Reviewer Score
The Kiwi Ears Airoso offers a warm, smooth sound signature characterized by a full-bodied bass with satisfying sub-bass rumble and quick decay, though mid-bass impact remains reserved. Its midrange shines with a natural and organic presentation, particularly excelling with female vocals, though some male vocals lack weight. Treble is relaxed and non-fatiguing, providing decent air but lacking sparkle and ultimate detail retrieval.
Comfort is a mixed bag; the lightweight resin shells with CNC aluminum/titanium faceplates are praised by some, but others report significant fit challenges due to the shell shape and nozzle design, requiring tip rolling beyond the included selection. The stock cable is widely criticized as basic and low-quality for the price point, though the detachable 2-pin design allows for upgrades. Soundstage is reasonably spacious but not particularly expansive, with imaging being competent rather than exceptional.
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
Fresh Reviews
5*
* The score of this reviewer influences only the Gaming
Score
Kiwi Ears Airoso Details
Driver Configuration: 1DD+4BA
Tuning Type: Neutral, Warm
Brand: Kiwi Ears Top Kiwi Ears IEMs
Price (Msrp): $129.99
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Padsmith IEM Details
Driver Configuration: 1DD+1Planar
Tuning Type: Neutral, Warm
Price (Msrp): $120
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Kiwi Ears Airoso Gaming Score
Gaming Score & Grade
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Gaming Score
6.4Gaming Grade
BPadsmith IEM Gaming Score
Gaming Score & Grade
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Gaming Score
5.7Gaming Grade
B-Kiwi Ears Airoso Scorings
Average Technical & Tuning Grades
Average Tunign Grade
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- It offers a competent showing, maintaining cohesion on straightforward arrangements. Complex passages start to challenge it, but never derail the show.
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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