Padsmith IEM and NF Acous NM20 are in-ear monitors. Padsmith IEM costs $120 while NF Acous NM20 costs $119. Padsmith IEM is $1 more expensive. Padsmith IEM holds a decisive 2.3-point edge in reviewer scores (6.6 vs 4.3). Padsmith IEM has significantly better treble with a 1-point edge, Padsmith IEM has significantly better dynamics with a 4-point edge and Padsmith IEM has significantly better soundstage with a 1-point edge.
Insights
Metric | Padsmith IEM | NF Acous NM20 |
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Mids | 5 | 5 |
Treble | 4 | 3 |
Soundstage | 7 | 6 |
Dynamics | 6 | 2 |
Tonality | 5.3 | 4.3 |
Technicalities | 4 | 3 |
Padsmith IEM Aggregated Review Score
Average Reviewer Scores
Average Reviewer Score:
6.6Cautiously Favorable
NF Acous NM20 Aggregated Review Score
Average Reviewer Scores
Average Reviewer Score:
4.3Unfavorable
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Padsmith IEM reviewed by Jaytiss
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Padsmith IEM Details
Driver Configuration: 1DD+1Planar
Tuning Type: n/a
Price (Msrp): $120
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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
3.9Gaming Grade
D+NF Acous NM20 Gaming Score

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Gaming Score
3.4Gaming Grade
DPadsmith IEM Scorings
Average Technical & Tuning Grades
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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.
NF Acous NM20 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
D- Limited resolution; finer nuances are masked. Soundstage feels narrow, and complex passages cause muddiness. Transitions lack finesse.
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