NF Audio NM2+ VS Padsmith IEM

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

NF Audio NM2+ and Padsmith IEM use 1DD and 1DD+1Planar driver setups respectively. NF Audio NM2+ costs $100 while Padsmith IEM costs $120. Padsmith IEM is $20 more expensive. Padsmith IEM holds a decisive 2-point edge in reviewer scores (5 vs 7).

Insights

Metric NF Audio NM2+ Padsmith IEM
Mids 5 5
Treble 5 4
Soundstage 5 7
Dynamics 5 6
Tonality 4.3 6.7
Technicalities 5.8 6
Take these comparisons with a grain of salt—we don't have enough NF Audio NM2+ reviews saved yet to provide an unbiased result.

NF Audio NM2+ Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Average Reviewer Score:

5

Mixed to Negative


Padsmith IEM Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Average Reviewer Score:

7

Generally Favorable


Reviews Comparison

NF Audio NM2+ (more reviews)

NF Audio NM2+ reviewed by Super* Review

Super* Review 6* * score rescaled + normalized

NF Audio NM2+ reviewed by Gizaudio Axel

Gizaudio Axel 4.5 Reviewer Score
C- Tuning
B Tech
Good detail and separation. Shouty upper mids, and bright treble.

Gizaudio Axel original ranking

Gizaudio Axel Youtube Channel

NF Audio NM2+ reviewed by Crin

Crin 4.5 Reviewer Score
C Tuning
B- Tech
Tonality can get a little intense and is fairly underwhelming, though surprisingly resolving.

Crin original ranking

Crin Youtube Channel

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

Audio Amigo Youtube Channel

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

Kois Archive Youtube Channel

Padsmith IEM reviewed by Z-Reviews

Z-Reviews 6.8 * score rescaled + normalized

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-

Padsmith IEM reviewed by Fresh Reviews

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

NF Audio NM2+ User Review Score

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NF Audio NM2+ Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

5.3

Gaming Grade

C+

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-

NF Audio NM2+ Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

C-
  • Expect a patchy tonal profile that makes instrumentation feel mismatched. EQ is almost mandatory to tame the response.

Average Technical Grade

B-
  • Technical ability is serviceable, keeping basic detail intact across simpler tracks. It keeps up with acoustic tracks without much fuss.
Gaming C+
Fundamental left/right positioning with limited depth perception. Works for non-competitive gaming but lacks precision.

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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