Padsmith IEM VS NF Audio NM20
IEM Comparison: Expert & Community Scores Side-by-Side
Padsmith IEM and NF Audio NM20 are in-ear monitors. Padsmith IEM costs $120 while NF Audio NM20 costs $119. Padsmith IEM is $1 more expensive. Padsmith IEM holds a clear 0.8-point edge in reviewer scores (6.6 vs 5.8). Padsmith IEM has significantly better treble with a 1-point edge.
Insights
| Metric | Padsmith IEM | NF Audio NM20 |
|---|---|---|
| Mids | 5 | 5 |
| Treble | 4 | 3 |
| Soundstage | 7 | 7 |
| Dynamics | 6 | 6 |
| Tonality | 5.3 | 4.8 |
| Technicalities | 4 | 3 |
Padsmith IEM Aggregated Review Score
Average Reviewer Scores
Average Reviewer Score:
6.6Cautiously Favorable
NF Audio NM20 Aggregated Review Score
Average Reviewer Scores
Average Reviewer Score:
5.8Mixed
Reviews Comparison
Padsmith IEM reviewed by Jaytiss
6.3
Reviewer Score
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NF Audio NM20 reviewed by Jaytiss
5.8
Reviewer Score
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Padsmith IEM reviewed by Z-Reviews
6.8
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Padsmith IEM reviewed by
Fresh Reviews
5*
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Padsmith IEM Details
Driver Configuration: 1DD+1Planar
Tuning Type: n/a
Price (Msrp): $120
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NF Audio NM20 Details
Driver Configuration:
Tuning Type: Strong V
Brand: FAudio Top FAudio IEMs
Price (Msrp): $119
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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
3.9Gaming Grade
D+NF Audio NM20 Gaming Score
Gaming Score & Grade
- The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.
Gaming Score
3.5Gaming Grade
D+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.
NF Audio 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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