Padsmith IEM VS KZ AST
IEM Comparison: Expert & Community Scores Side-by-Side
Padsmith IEM and KZ AST use 1DD+1Planar and 12BA driver setups respectively. Padsmith IEM costs $120 while KZ AST costs $130. KZ AST is $10 more expensive. Padsmith IEM holds a decisive 4-point edge in reviewer scores (7 vs 3.1). Padsmith IEM has significantly better mids with a 3-point edge, Padsmith IEM has significantly better treble with a 2-point edge and Padsmith IEM has significantly better dynamics with a 4-point edge.
Insights
| Metric | Padsmith IEM | KZ AST |
|---|---|---|
| Bass | 7 | 3 |
| Mids | 5 | 2 |
| Treble | 4 | 2 |
| Details | 7 | 2 |
| Soundstage | 7 | 3.1 |
| Imaging | 7 | 2 |
| Dynamics | 6 | 2 |
| Tonality | 6.7 | 2.3 |
| Technicalities | 6 | 2 |
Padsmith IEM Aggregated Review Score
Average Reviewer Scores
Average Reviewer Score:
7Generally Favorable
KZ AST Aggregated Review Score
Average Reviewer Scores
Average Reviewer Score:
3.1Very Poor
Reviews Comparison
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
KZ AST (more reviews)
KZ AST reviewed by Super* Review
4*
* score rescaled + normalized
KZ AST reviewed by Precogvision
2.1
Reviewer Score
Precogvision Youtube Channel
Padsmith IEM Details
Driver Configuration: 1DD+1Planar
Tuning Type: Neutral, Warm
Price (Msrp): $120
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KZ AST Details
Driver Configuration: 12BA
Tuning Type: V-Shaped, Basshead
Brand: KZ Top KZ IEMs
Price (Msrp): $130
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Padsmith IEM Gaming Score
Gaming Score & Grade
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Gaming Score
5.7Gaming Grade
B-KZ AST Gaming Score
Gaming Score & Grade
- The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.
Gaming Score
2.1Gaming Grade
E+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.
KZ AST Scorings
Average Technical & Tuning Grades
Average Tunign Grade
E+- Balance is severely off, producing a harsh, unpleasant listen regardless of genre. Long sessions quickly become exhausting.
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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