Moondrop Starfield VS Padsmith IEM

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Moondrop Starfield and Padsmith IEM use 1DD and 1DD+1Planar driver setups respectively. Moondrop Starfield costs $110 while Padsmith IEM costs $120. Padsmith IEM is $10 more expensive. Padsmith IEM holds a decisive 1.4-point edge in reviewer scores (5.7 vs 7). Moondrop Starfield has significantly better mids with a 1.3-point edge, Moondrop Starfield has significantly better treble with a 1.2-point edge, Padsmith IEM has significantly better dynamics with a 1-point edge and Padsmith IEM has significantly better soundstage with a 1-point edge.

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Metric Moondrop Starfield Padsmith IEM
Bass 5.7 7
Mids 6.3 5
Treble 5.2 4
Details 5 7
Soundstage 6 7
Imaging 5.5 7
Dynamics 5 6
Tonality 5.6 6.7
Technicalities 5.9 6

Moondrop Starfield Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Audionotions
Shuwa-T Precogvision Tim Tuned
Crin
Super* Review

Average Reviewer Score:

5.7

Mixed

Padsmith IEM Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Fresh Reviews
Z-Reviews Jaytiss
Kois Archive
Audio Amigo

Average Reviewer Score:

7

Generally Favorable

Reviews Comparison

Moondrop Starfield (more reviews)

Moondrop Starfield reviewed by Super* Review

Super* Review 8* * score rescaled + normalized
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Super* Review original ranking

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Moondrop Starfield reviewed by Crin

Crin 6 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
B Tech
A cheaper KXXS.

Crin original ranking

Crin Youtube Channel

Moondrop Starfield reviewed by Shuwa-T

Shuwa-T 5.3 Reviewer Score
C Tuning
B- Tech
Well tuned, arguably the one who started the chifi wave of decent tuning

Shuwa-T original ranking

Shuwa-T Website

Bass: C+ Mids: C+ Treble: C Soundstage: B Details: C+ Imaging: B

Moondrop Starfield reviewed by Precogvision

Precogvision 5.2 Reviewer Score
B- Tuning
C+ Tech
See KXXS. Just slightly less upper-midrange.

Precogvision original ranking

Precogvision Youtube Channel
Bass: C+ Mids: A- Treble: C+ Dynamics: C+ Details: C+ Imaging: C+

Moondrop Starfield reviewed by Tim Tuned

Tim Tuned 5 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
A- Tech
Might be too relaxed

Tim Tuned original ranking

Tim Tuned Youtube Channel
Bass: A- Mids: A- Treble: B

Moondrop Starfield reviewed by Audionotions

Audionotions 4.5 Reviewer Score
Like Aria but less fun and slightly improved stage.

Audionotions original ranking

Website (Audionotions)

Padsmith IEM (more reviews)

Padsmith IEM reviewed by Audio Amigo

Audio Amigo 8 * score rescaled + normalized
An EM6L, but with toned down top end. Gorgeous shells. Microplanar instead of Balanced Armature. Great Details and Imaging. Acessories are a little barebones

Audio Amigo original ranking

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Padsmith IEM reviewed by Kois Archive

Kois Archive 7 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
A+ Tech
Rating: A- | Value: ⭐ | Gaming: 🎮 | Comfort: 9 nice planar micro details midbass a little much

Kois Archive original ranking

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Padsmith IEM reviewed by Z-Reviews

Z-Reviews 6.8 * score rescaled + normalized
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Padsmith IEM reviewed by Jaytiss

Jaytiss 6.3 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
C- Tech
Packaged like theiaudio iem... lol this hobby.

Jaytiss original ranking

Jaytiss Youtube Channel
Mids: C+ Treble: C- Dynamics: B Soundstage: A-
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Padsmith IEM reviewed by Fresh Reviews

Fresh Reviews 5* * The score of this reviewer influences only the Gaming Score
Better in COD

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Moondrop Starfield Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

  • The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.

Gaming Score

5.8

Gaming Grade

B-

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

5.7

Gaming Grade

B-

Moondrop Starfield Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

B-
  • Expect a friendly tonal balance that could use polish but remains inviting. Great for casual listening, less so for purists.

Average Technical Grade

B-
  • Overall technicalities are acceptable, delivering enough clarity for casual sessions. Imaging is serviceable though not immersive.
Bass B-
Expect a balanced but ordinary low end that avoids both extremes. Slam remains moderate and controlled.
Mids B
The region sounds composed and expressive, giving vocals a natural spotlight. It keeps vocals front and center nicely.
Treble C+
Treble is decent, offering acceptable extension without harshness. It balances presence with a touch of restraint.
Dynamics C+
It offers fair punch and contrast, though micro-dynamics could be sharper. Impact is satisfying for day-to-day use.
Soundstage B
The presentation supplies a believable venue outline where each instrument owns its pocket of space. The stage opens up nicely for live cuts.
Details C+
Plenty of nuance surfaces, just not the last layer of shimmer. It balances clarity with an easygoing tone.
Imaging B-
The stage feels orderly, guiding your ear across positions without confusion. Depth layering is hinted and believable.
Gaming B-
Moderate spatial presentation conveys general directionality. Suitable for casual play where precision isn't critical.

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.
Mids C+
The mids are solid and dependable, though not especially remarkable. Vocals stay reasonably grounded in the mix.
Treble C-
Treble performance is average, audible but short on refinement. There's acceptable presence but limited finesse.
Dynamics B
Expect energetic dynamics that bring music to life without harshness. It injects enthusiasm into fast music.
Soundstage A-
Immersion steps up dramatically as width, depth, and height integrate into a cohesive hologram. Everything sounds naturally spaced.
Gaming B-
Moderate spatial presentation conveys general directionality. Suitable for casual play where precision isn't critical.

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