Padsmith IEM and KZ ASX are in-ear monitors. Padsmith IEM costs $120 while KZ ASX costs $100. Padsmith IEM is $20 more expensive. Padsmith IEM holds a decisive 2.6-point edge in reviewer scores (6.6 vs 4).
Insights
Metric | Padsmith IEM | KZ ASX |
---|---|---|
Mids | 5 | 4 |
Treble | 4 | 4 |
Soundstage | 7 | 4 |
Dynamics | 6 | 4 |
Tonality | 5.3 | 4 |
Technicalities | 4 | 4 |
Padsmith IEM Aggregated Review Score
Average Reviewer Scores
Average Reviewer Score:
6.6Cautiously Favorable
KZ ASX Aggregated Review Score
Average Reviewer Scores
Average Reviewer Score:
4Unfavorable
Reviews Comparison
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Padsmith IEM Details
Driver Configuration: 1DD+1Planar
Tuning Type: n/a
Price (Msrp): $120
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KZ ASX Details
Driver Configuration: n/a
Tuning Type: V-shape
Brand: KZ Top KZ 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+KZ ASX Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade
- The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.
Gaming Score
4Gaming 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.
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