Shure se215 VS Padsmith IEM
IEM Comparison: Expert & Community Scores Side-by-Side
Shure se215 and Padsmith IEM use 1DD and 1DD+1Planar driver setups respectively. Shure se215 costs $100 while Padsmith IEM costs $120. Padsmith IEM is $20 more expensive. Padsmith IEM holds a decisive 3.3-point edge in reviewer scores (3.3 vs 6.6). Padsmith IEM has significantly better mids with a 2.5-point edge, Padsmith IEM has significantly better treble with a 1.5-point edge, Padsmith IEM has significantly better dynamics with a 5-point edge and Padsmith IEM has significantly better soundstage with a 2.5-point edge.
Insights
| Metric | Shure se215 | Padsmith IEM |
|---|---|---|
| Bass | 3 | 6.6 |
| Mids | 2.5 | 5 |
| Treble | 2.5 | 4 |
| Details | 2.8 | 6.6 |
| Soundstage | 4.5 | 7 |
| Imaging | 2.8 | 6.6 |
| Dynamics | 1 | 6 |
| Tonality | 3.1 | 5.3 |
| Technicalities | 3 | 4 |
Shure se215 Aggregated Review Score
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Padsmith IEM Aggregated Review Score
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Shure se215 Details
Driver Configuration: 1DD
Tuning Type: Warm V
Brand: Shure Top Shure IEMs
Price (Msrp): $100
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Padsmith IEM Details
Driver Configuration: 1DD+1Planar
Tuning Type: n/a
Price (Msrp): $120
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Shure se215 User Review Score
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Shure se215 Gaming Score
Gaming Score & Grade
- The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.
Gaming Score
3Gaming Grade
DPadsmith IEM Gaming Score
Gaming Score & Grade
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Gaming Score
3.9Gaming Grade
D+Shure se215 Scorings
Average Technical & Tuning Grades
Average Tunign Grade
D- 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.
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.
Shure se215 Reviews
4*
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3.6
Reviewer Score
Comment: Already more than a decade old, it's time to move on. Would rather listen to the default samsung wired earpiece than this. Just no Literally everything apart from the subpar imaging
3.5
Reviewer Score
Sounds like a typical dynamic IEM. Slightly bloated bass and narrow staging. Crin Youtube Channel
1.9
Reviewer Score
A relic of the past that should be avoided by any self-respecting audiophile who wants good sound. Precogvision Youtube Channel
Padsmith IEM Reviews
6.8
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6.3
Reviewer Score
Packaged like theiaudio iem... lol this hobby. Jaytiss Youtube Channel
5*
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