Padsmith IEM VS Moondrop Stellaris

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Padsmith IEM and Moondrop Stellaris are in-ear monitors. Padsmith IEM costs $120 while Moondrop Stellaris costs $110. Padsmith IEM is $10 more expensive. Padsmith IEM holds a decisive 1.6-point edge in reviewer scores (7 vs 5.4). Padsmith IEM has slightly better mids with a 0.4-point edge, Padsmith IEM has better treble with a 0.5-point edge, Padsmith IEM has significantly better dynamics with a 2-point edge and Padsmith IEM has significantly better soundstage with a 1-point edge.

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Metric Padsmith IEM Moondrop Stellaris
Bass 7 5
Mids 5 4.6
Treble 4 3.5
Details 7 6.3
Soundstage 7 6
Imaging 7 6
Dynamics 6 4
Tonality 6.7 4.3
Technicalities 6 5.4

Padsmith IEM Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Fresh Reviews
Z-Reviews Jaytiss
Kois Archive
Audio Amigo

Average Reviewer Score:

7

Generally Favorable

Moondrop Stellaris Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Precogvision Jaytiss Nymz
Shuwa-T
Super* Review
Head-Fi.org

Average Reviewer Score:

5.4

Mixed to Negative

Reviews Comparison

Padsmith IEM reviewed by Jaytiss

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-
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Moondrop Stellaris reviewed by Jaytiss

Jaytiss 4.5 Reviewer Score
C Tuning
C- Tech
Needs EQ to shine.

Jaytiss original ranking

Jaytiss Youtube Channel
Mids: C+ Treble: C- Dynamics: D Soundstage: C+

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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 Fresh Reviews

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

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Moondrop Stellaris (more reviews)

Moondrop Stellaris reviewed by Super* Review

Super* Review 6* * score rescaled + normalized
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Moondrop Stellaris reviewed by Shuwa-T

Shuwa-T 5.9 Reviewer Score
C Tuning
A- Tech
Comment: It's not winning any planar wars. Good technicalities Everything else especially the fit

Shuwa-T original ranking

Shuwa-T Website

Bass: B Mids: B- Treble: D Soundstage: A- Details: A- Imaging: A-

Moondrop Stellaris reviewed by Precogvision

Precogvision 4.6 Reviewer Score
C- Tuning
B- Tech
Shrill and thin sounding to the point of unnaturalness.

Precogvision original ranking

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

Moondrop Stellaris reviewed by Nymz

Nymz 4.2 Reviewer Score
D+ Tuning
C+ Tech
Upper-mid range focused planar with good resolving capabilities, that sadly aren't enough. Thin and agressive sound - probably 1 filter away from excelence. Nozzles and weight might be a problem for most people.

Nymz original ranking

Nymz Website

Bass: C- Mids: C- Treble: D Details: B Imaging: C+

Moondrop Stellaris reviewed by Head-Fi.org

Head-Fi.org 7.1 * score rescaled + normalized
9 community members have rated the Moondrop Stellaris at an average of 3.8/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Strongly Favorable.

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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

5.7

Gaming Grade

B-

Moondrop Stellaris Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

5.1

Gaming Grade

C+

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.

Moondrop Stellaris Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

C-
  • The tuning lacks refinement, jumping between dull and shouty without settling. Vocals frequently sound off-kilter.

Average Technical Grade

C+
  • An honest, middle-of-the-road performance preserves structure without chasing micro-detail. It's respectable for everyday listening sessions.
Bass C+
Bass performance is average—present enough but rarely inspiring. It neither offends nor impresses.
Mids C
The region is listenable but lacks the finesse and clarity of better tuning. A touch of EQ can smooth things out.
Treble D+
The upper range behaves inconsistently, blending dullness with sudden glare. You'll notice sharp spikes alongside dips.
Dynamics C-
The system delivers passable punch but never surprises. Punch is modest rather than exciting.
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 B
Good resolution with clear articulation of nuances that keeps complex passages intelligible. Micro-details pop without sounding forced.
Imaging B
Positions lock in with confidence, sketching a believable stage map. There's a tangible sense of stage geometry.
Gaming C+
Fundamental left/right positioning with limited depth perception. Works for non-competitive gaming but lacks precision.

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