Tanchjim Echo and Padsmith IEM use 1DD and 1DD+1Planar driver setups respectively. Tanchjim Echo costs $100 while Padsmith IEM costs $120. Padsmith IEM is $20 more expensive. Padsmith IEM holds a decisive 2.2-point edge in reviewer scores (4.4 vs 6.6). Padsmith IEM has better mids with a 0.5-point edge, Tanchjim Echo has better treble with a 0.8-point edge, Padsmith IEM has significantly better dynamics with a 3-point edge and Padsmith IEM has significantly better soundstage with a 3-point edge.
Insights
Metric | Tanchjim Echo | Padsmith IEM |
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Bass | 4.8 | 6.6 |
Mids | 4.5 | 5 |
Treble | 4.8 | 4 |
Details | 4.5 | 6.6 |
Soundstage | 4 | 7 |
Imaging | 3.8 | 6.6 |
Dynamics | 3 | 6 |
Tonality | 4.9 | 5.3 |
Technicalities | 4.3 | 4 |
Tanchjim Echo Aggregated Review Score
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Tanchjim Echo Details
Driver Configuration: 1DD
Tuning Type: Bright V
Brand: TANCHJIM Top TANCHJIM 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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Tanchjim Echo Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade
- The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.
Gaming Score
4.5Gaming Grade
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3.9Gaming Grade
D+Tanchjim Echo 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.
Padsmith IEM Scorings
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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.
Tanchjim Echo Reviews
check links for more info: Crin Youtube Channel
Comment: Solid TWS that does not break the bank. Decently tuned, impressive soundstage for TWS Upper midrange peak can be shouty
Low-level detailing and dynamics with a resonably decent tonality. Precogvision Youtube Channel
check links for more info:Super* Review original ranking
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Padsmith IEM Reviews
Packaged like theiaudio iem... lol this hobby. Jaytiss Youtube Channel
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