Shanling ME100 VS Padsmith IEM

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Shanling ME100 Aggregated Review Score

Shanling ME100 Average Reviewer Scores

Crin

Average Reviewer Score:

4

Negative

Padsmith IEM Aggregated Review Score

Padsmith IEM Average Reviewer Scores

Fresh Reviews
Jaytiss Z-Reviews

Average Reviewer Score:

6.6

Mixed Reviews

Shanling ME100 Details

Driver Configuration:

Tuning Type: V-Shaped

Price (Msrp): $120

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Padsmith IEM Details

Driver Configuration: 1DD+1Planar

Tuning Type: n/a

Price (Msrp): $120

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Shanling ME100 User Review Score

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Shanling ME100 Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

4.4

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

4.2

Gaming Grade

C-

Shanling ME100 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

C
  • Limited resolution; finer nuances are masked. Soundstage feels narrow, and complex passages cause muddiness. Transitions lack finesse.
Gaming C-
Minimal environmental definition provides only general audio cues. Suitable for games where positioning isn't critical.

Padsmith IEM Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

B
  • Flawed execution of tonal character. Noticeable peaks/dips affect timbre and coherence. May suit specific genres but lacks refinement.

Average Technical Grade

C-
  • Limited resolution; finer nuances are masked. Soundstage feels narrow, and complex passages cause muddiness. Transitions lack finesse.
Mids B
Good midrange presence with solid clarity. Vocals are clear and instruments have reasonable texture and body.
Treble C-
Average treble performance - present but lacking refinement. Some graininess or splashiness affects clarity.
Dynamics A-
Excellent dynamics with great contrast and speed. Transients are crisp and micro-details are clearly articulated.
Soundstage A+
Exceptional soundstage with holographic imaging. Creates a truly three-dimensional space where instruments float naturally around you.
Gaming C-
Minimal environmental definition provides only general audio cues. Suitable for games where positioning isn't critical.

Shanling ME100 Reviews

Shanling ME100 reviewed by:

Crin 4 Reviewer Score
C- Tuning
C Tech
An odd take on the typical "chifi DD" sound, rolling off the bass for extra clarity at the expense of tonality.

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Padsmith IEM Reviews

Padsmith IEM reviewed by:

Jaytiss 6.3 Reviewer Score
B Tuning
C- Tech
Packaged like theiaudio iem... lol this hobby.

Jaytiss original ranking

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Mids: B Treble: C- Dynamics: A- Soundstage: A+
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Padsmith IEM reviewed by:

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

Fresh Reviews original ranking

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Padsmith IEM reviewed by:

Z-Reviews 6.8 * score normalized
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