Padsmith IEM VS Moondrop Aria 2 RED

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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
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

Average Reviewer Scores

Fresh Reviews
Z-Reviews Jaytiss

Average Reviewer Score:

6.6

Cautiously Favorable


Moondrop Aria 2 RED Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jays Audio

Average Reviewer Score:

6

Mixed to Positive


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

3.9

Gaming 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

6.8

Gaming 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.
Mids C+
Decent midrange performance - balanced but unremarkable. Adequate clarity for most genres without notable flaws.
Treble C-
Average treble performance - present but lacking refinement. Some graininess or splashiness affects clarity.
Dynamics B
Good dynamic expression with solid impact. Handles volume contrasts well while maintaining good transient snap.
Soundstage A-
Excellent spatial presentation - wide, deep and tall. Precise instrument placement with clear separation in all dimensions.
Gaming D+
Compromised imaging significantly impacts gameplay awareness. Directional cues often lack accuracy or consistency.

Moondrop Aria 2 RED Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

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.
Gaming B+
Respectable environmental presentation favors atmosphere over precision. Detects obvious directional cues while conveying game world ambiance.

Padsmith IEM Reviews

Z-Reviews 6.8 * score normalized
Jaytiss 6.3 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
C- Tech
Packaged like theiaudio iem... lol this hobby.

Jaytiss original ranking

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Mids: C+ Treble: C- Dynamics: B Soundstage: A-
Fresh Reviews 5* * The score of this reviewer influences only the Gaming Score

Moondrop Aria 2 RED Reviews

Jays Audio 6 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
B+ Tech
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 original ranking

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- Jays Audio

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