Padsmith IEM VS Sennheiser IE200

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Padsmith IEM and Sennheiser IE200 use 1DD+1Planar and 1DD driver setups respectively. Padsmith IEM costs $120 while Sennheiser IE200 costs $150. Sennheiser IE200 is $30 more expensive. Padsmith IEM holds a decisive 1.3-point edge in reviewer scores (7 vs 5.7). Sennheiser IE200 carries a user score of 5. Sennheiser IE200 has significantly better mids with a 1.5-point edge and Sennheiser IE200 has significantly better treble with a 3-point edge.

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Metric Padsmith IEM Sennheiser IE200
Bass 7 7
Mids 5 6.5
Treble 4 7
Details 7 6
Soundstage 7 5.7
Imaging 7 5
Dynamics 6 6
Tonality 6.7 6
Technicalities 6 6.4

Padsmith IEM Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Fresh Reviews
Z-Reviews Jaytiss
Kois Archive
Audio Amigo

Average Reviewer Score:

7

Generally Favorable

Sennheiser IE200 Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Precogvision Jays Audio
Audionotions Tim Tuned

Average Reviewer Score:

5.7

Mixed

Reviews Comparison

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

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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

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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 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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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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Sennheiser IE200 (more reviews)

Sennheiser IE200 reviewed by Audionotions

Audionotions 6 Reviewer Score
Energetic, great quality bass. Mids are not the best but also not bad. Fun to listen to. Fit is amazing. Unfortunately, plagued by QC issues and I cannot reccomend this.

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Sennheiser IE200 reviewed by Tim Tuned

Tim Tuned 6 Reviewer Score
B Tuning
A- Tech
IE600 style tuning with less upper mids and treble details Stock tips and gimmick sucks

Tim Tuned original ranking

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Bass: A+ Mids: A- Treble: A+
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Sennheiser IE200 reviewed by Precogvision

Precogvision 5.9 Reviewer Score
B Tuning
B- Tech
Redefines expectations in its price bracket for single-DDs. Impressive treble extension and technicalities if a bit dry sounding.

Precogvision original ranking

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

Sennheiser IE200 reviewed by Jays Audio

Jays Audio 5 Reviewer Score
B Tuning
B+ Tech
Great dynamics and scaling. Very good treble timbre and extension... but $150?? Low-end is soft, boring, and pushed back. Mid-range and vocals are recessed. Same level of clarity and tech as cheaper sets like DSP and Khan. Gets outdoned by the Hexa, Olina, Dioko for $50-70 cheaper. Horrible pricing. NEEDS EQ or MOD.

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Padsmith IEM User Review Score

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Sennheiser IE200 User Review Score

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5

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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-

Sennheiser IE200 Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

6.3

Gaming Grade

B

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.

Sennheiser IE200 Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

B
  • Tonality is generally agreeable, though a few bumps remind you of its limits. Certain tracks spotlight its tonal quirks.

Average Technical Grade

B
  • It offers a competent showing, maintaining cohesion on straightforward arrangements. Complex passages start to challenge it, but never derail the show.
Bass A-
Expect a commanding bass response that reaches deep without clouding the mix. There's both slam and nuance in equal measure.
Mids B+
The region sounds composed and expressive, giving vocals a natural spotlight. It keeps vocals front and center nicely.
Treble A-
Highs feel superbly executed, revealing micro-detail without hint of sibilance. Highs stay smooth even at volume.
Dynamics B
It handles shifts in volume well, keeping transients lively and controlled. Quiet-to-loud transitions feel natural.
Details B
Recordings feel well sorted, with supporting details snapping to attention. Small articulations remain intact.
Imaging C+
Stereo cues lock in more reliably, even if depth mapping remains approximate. Panning transitions smoothly across the stage.
Gaming B
Decent spatial awareness for fundamental positioning. Creates satisfying atmosphere in story-driven games while handling basic directional cues.

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M Makavelian
5

Better options for the price.

Pros
Sense of clarity, comfortable fit that should fit any set of ears.
Cons
lack of body from recessed low mids/upper bass, bass texture could be better.

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