Shuoer Tape Pro VS Padsmith IEM

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Shuoer Tape Pro and Padsmith IEM use 1DD and 1DD+1Planar driver setups respectively. Shuoer Tape Pro costs $130 while Padsmith IEM costs $120. Shuoer Tape Pro is $10 more expensive. Padsmith IEM holds a decisive 4.3-point edge in reviewer scores (2.8 vs 7). Padsmith IEM has significantly better mids with a 4-point edge, Padsmith IEM has significantly better treble with a 3-point edge and Padsmith IEM has significantly better dynamics with a 3-point edge.

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Metric Shuoer Tape Pro Padsmith IEM
Bass 2 7
Mids 1 5
Treble 1 4
Details 1.5 7
Soundstage 2.8 7
Imaging 2 7
Dynamics 3 6
Tonality 2.1 6.7
Technicalities 2.9 6
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Shuoer Tape Pro Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Nymz
Precogvision
Head-Fi.org
Crin

Average Reviewer Score:

2.8

Very Negative

Padsmith IEM Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Fresh Reviews
Z-Reviews Jaytiss
Kois Archive
Audio Amigo

Average Reviewer Score:

7

Generally Favorable

Reviews Comparison

Shuoer Tape Pro (more reviews)

Shuoer Tape Pro reviewed by Crin

Crin 4 Reviewer Score
D+ Tuning
C+ Tech
An attempt to fix the original Tapes by targeting not the upper mids, but the treble. Just makes things worse.

Crin original ranking

Crin Youtube Channel

Shuoer Tape Pro reviewed by Precogvision

Precogvision 2.1 Reviewer Score
E Tuning
D- Tech
"I tried the most dynamic songs, and nothing. The Tape Pro taped everything shut. Sorry. Move on." - Antdroid

Precogvision original ranking

Precogvision Youtube Channel
Bass: D Mids: E- Treble: E- Dynamics: D Details: E+ Imaging: D

Shuoer Tape Pro reviewed by Nymz

Nymz 1 Reviewer Score
E- Tuning
E- Tech
I'd rather listen to my own thoughts. Or a KZ.

Nymz original ranking

Nymz Website

Bass: E- Mids: E- Treble: E- Details: E- Imaging: E-

Shuoer Tape Pro reviewed by Head-Fi.org

Head-Fi.org 3.9 * score rescaled + normalized
9 community members have rated the Shuoer Tape Pro at an average of 2.2/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Unfavorable.

URL to full Review

Head-Fi.org original ranking

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
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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

Kois Archive original ranking

Kois Archive Youtube Channel
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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

Jaytiss Youtube Channel
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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Shuoer Tape Pro User Review Score

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Shuoer Tape Pro Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

2.7

Gaming Grade

D-

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-

Shuoer Tape Pro Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

E+
  • Expect a discordant presentation where frequency clashes ruin any chance of relaxed listening. It struggles to render a cohesive musical picture.

Average Technical Grade

D-
  • Hopelessly smeared and congested, it struggles with basic instrument separation and loses detail even in simple tracks. Even casual listening quickly becomes tiring.
Bass E+
Low-end weight is lacking, making the presentation feel undernourished. Warm recordings turn surprisingly brittle.
Mids E-
Critical mid frequencies hide in the background, making lyrics hard to catch. Guitars and pianos lose their presence.
Treble E-
The top end feels muffled, with air and shimmer barely audible. Ambient reverb tails are chopped short.
Dynamics D
Volume shifts feel constrained, so build-ups plateau before releasing. Build-ups plateau before resolving.
Details E
Subtle cues refuse to surface, so the song feels like a rough sketch instead of a finished piece. Instrument edges smear together.
Imaging E+
Center focus slips in and out, eroding confidence in where sounds originate. There's no consistent center image.
Gaming D-
Compromised imaging significantly impacts gameplay awareness. Directional cues often lack accuracy or consistency.

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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