Moondrop Starfield VS Padsmith IEM
IEM Comparison: Expert & Community Scores Side-by-Side
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 clear 0.9-point edge in reviewer scores (5.7 vs 6.6). 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 | 6.6 |
| Mids | 6.3 | 5 |
| Treble | 5.2 | 4 |
| Details | 5 | 6.6 |
| Soundstage | 6 | 7 |
| Imaging | 5.5 | 6.6 |
| Dynamics | 5 | 6 |
| Tonality | 5.6 | 5.3 |
| Technicalities | 5.9 | 4 |
Moondrop Starfield Aggregated Review Score
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Padsmith IEM Aggregated Review Score
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Moondrop Starfield Details
Driver Configuration: 1DD
Tuning Type: Mild V
Brand: Moondrop Top Moondrop IEMs
Price (Msrp): $110
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Padsmith IEM Details
Driver Configuration: 1DD+1Planar
Tuning Type: n/a
Price (Msrp): $120
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Moondrop Starfield User Review Score
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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
5.8Gaming 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
3.9Gaming Grade
D+Moondrop Starfield Scorings
Average Technical & Tuning Grades
Average Tunign Grade
B-- Generally enjoyable tonal character with some noticeable unevenness. Maintains listenability while showing room for refinement in frequency balance.
Average Technical Grade
B-- Satisfactory technical performance. Handles basic detail retrieval adequately in most tracks. Maintains reasonable cohesion in simpler arrangements.
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 Starfield Reviews
Reviewed by: Super* Review
8*
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Reviewed by: Crin
6
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Reviewed by: Shuwa-T
5.3
Reviewer Score
Reviewed by: Precogvision
5.2
Reviewer Score
Precogvision Youtube Channel
Reviewed by: Tim Tuned
5
Reviewer Score
Reviewed by: Audionotions
4.5
Reviewer Score
Padsmith IEM Reviews
Reviewed by: Z-Reviews
6.8
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Reviewed by: Jaytiss
6.3
Reviewer Score
Jaytiss Youtube Channel
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5*
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