Padsmith IEM and Moondrop Aria 2 RED are in-ear monitors. Padsmith IEM costs $120 while Moondrop Aria 2 RED costs $100. Padsmith IEM is $20 more expensive. Padsmith IEM holds a clear 0.6-point edge in reviewer scores (6.6 vs 6).
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Metric | Padsmith IEM | Moondrop Aria 2 RED |
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Mids | 5 | 6 |
Treble | 4 | 6 |
Soundstage | 7 | 6 |
Dynamics | 6 | 6 |
Tonality | 5.3 | 7.5 |
Technicalities | 4 | 6.5 |
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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Moondrop Aria 2 RED Details
Driver Configuration: n/a
Tuning Type: n/a
Brand: Moondrop Top Moondrop IEMs
Price (Msrp): $100
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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+Moondrop Aria 2 RED Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade
- The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.
Gaming Score
6.8Gaming Grade
B+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.
Moondrop Aria 2 RED Scorings
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Average Tunign Grade
A- Well-executed tonal character. No major flaws with good technical control. Smooth presentation works with multiple genres.
Average Technical Grade
B+- Satisfactory technical performance. Handles basic detail retrieval adequately in most tracks. Maintains reasonable cohesion in simpler arrangements.
Padsmith IEM Reviews
Packaged like theiaudio iem... lol this hobby. Jaytiss Youtube Channel
Moondrop Aria 2 RED Reviews
A slightly more vocal centric Aria 2, slightly less soft in the overall texture due to less air. Balanced-clean all-rounder. A bit pricy at $100, wait for sale. Jays Audio Youtube Channel
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