Padsmith IEM VS Moondrop Starfield 2

IEM Comparison: Expert & Community Scores Side-by-Side

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Padsmith IEM and Moondrop Starfield 2 are in-ear monitors. Padsmith IEM costs $120 while Moondrop Starfield 2 costs $110. Padsmith IEM is $10 more expensive. Padsmith IEM holds a decisive 1-point edge in reviewer scores (6.6 vs 5.6). Padsmith IEM has significantly better mids with a 1-point edge, Moondrop Starfield 2 has slightly better treble with a 0.3-point edge, Padsmith IEM has significantly better dynamics with a 5-point edge and Padsmith IEM has significantly better soundstage with a 1-point edge.

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Metric Padsmith IEM Moondrop Starfield 2
Bass 6.6 5
Mids 5 4
Treble 4 4.3
Details 6.6 5
Soundstage 7 6
Imaging 6.6 6
Dynamics 6 1
Tonality 5.3 4.9
Technicalities 4 5.6

Padsmith IEM Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Fresh Reviews
Z-Reviews Jaytiss

Average Reviewer Score:

6.6

Cautiously Favorable


Moondrop Starfield 2 Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jaytiss
Jays Audio Shuwa-T
Super* Review
Z-Reviews

Average Reviewer Score:

5.6

Mixed


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 Starfield 2 Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

5.4

Gaming 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.
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 Starfield 2 Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

C
  • Significantly flawed tuning. Noticeable frequency imbalances and unnatural timbre distract from music. Lacks versatility across recordings.

Average Technical Grade

B-
  • Satisfactory technical performance. Handles basic detail retrieval adequately in most tracks. Maintains reasonable cohesion in simpler arrangements.
Bass C+
Average bass performance - present but unremarkable. Has reasonable texture but lacks depth and physicality.
Mids C-
Midrange is passable but unrefined. Lacks detail and smoothness, with occasional harshness in upper mids.
Treble C-
Average treble performance - present but lacking refinement. Some graininess or splashiness affects clarity.
Dynamics E-
Extremely poor dynamic expression. Lacks any sense of impact or volume gradation, making music feel one-dimensional.
Soundstage B
Good soundstage with proper width and depth. Instruments have clear positioning with reasonable front/back placement.
Details C+
Decent detail retrieval. Handles most textures adequately though micro-details and ambient cues could be more pronounced.
Imaging B
Good imaging with precise instrument placement. Clear localization within the soundstage including front/back positioning.
Gaming C+
Fundamental left/right positioning with limited depth perception. Works for non-competitive gaming but lacks precision.

Padsmith IEM Reviews

Reviewed by: Z-Reviews

Z-Reviews 6.8 * score normalized

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-

Reviewed by: Fresh Reviews

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

Moondrop Starfield 2 Reviews

Reviewed by: Z-Reviews

Z-Reviews 7.2 * score normalized
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Reviewed by: Super* Review

Super* Review 6* * score normalized

Reviewed by: Jays Audio

Jays Audio 5.5 Reviewer Score
B Tuning
A- Tech
Bright harman/DF, great detail, but a bit sharp and shrill

Jays Audio original ranking

Jays Audio Youtube Channel

Reviewed by: Shuwa-T

Shuwa-T 5.3 Reviewer Score
C Tuning
B- Tech
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Shuwa-T original ranking

Shuwa-T Website

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

Reviewed by: Jaytiss

Jaytiss 3.8 Reviewer Score
D+ Tuning
C- Tech
It's just not great, but some might like it.

Jaytiss original ranking

Jaytiss Youtube Channel
Mids: D Treble: C- Dynamics: E- Soundstage: B
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