Tanchjim Echo VS Padsmith IEM

IEM Comparison: Expert & Community Scores Side-by-Side

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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 2.7-point edge in reviewer scores (4.4 vs 7). 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
Bass 4.8 7
Mids 4.5 5
Treble 4.8 4
Details 4.5 7
Soundstage 4 7
Imaging 3.8 7
Dynamics 3 6
Tonality 4.9 6.7
Technicalities 4.3 6
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Tanchjim Echo Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Shuwa-T Precogvision Super* Review
Crin

Average Reviewer Score:

4.4

Unfavorable

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

Tanchjim Echo (more reviews)

Tanchjim Echo reviewed by Crin

Crin 5 Reviewer Score
B- Tuning
C+ Tech
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Crin original ranking

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Tanchjim Echo reviewed by Shuwa-T

Shuwa-T 4.4 Reviewer Score
C- Tuning
C Tech
Comment: Solid TWS that does not break the bank. Decently tuned, impressive soundstage for TWS Upper midrange peak can be shouty

Shuwa-T original ranking

Shuwa-T Website

Bass: C Mids: C- Treble: C Soundstage: C- Details: C+ Imaging: C

Tanchjim Echo reviewed by Precogvision

Precogvision 4.1 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
D Tech
Low-level detailing and dynamics with a resonably decent tonality.

Precogvision original ranking

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

Tanchjim Echo reviewed by Super* Review

Super* Review 4* * score rescaled + normalized
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Super* Review original ranking

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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

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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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Tanchjim Echo User Review Score

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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

4.5

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

5.7

Gaming Grade

B-

Tanchjim Echo Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

C
  • It struggles with balance, producing a lumpy response that rarely sounds coherent. Genre hopping highlights glaring inconsistencies.

Average Technical Grade

C-
  • Resolution is limited, masking finer nuances and narrowing the soundstage. Busy mixes still overwhelm it with ease.
Bass C
Bass stays subdued, content to hover in the background. It keeps things tidy, yet unremarkable.
Mids C
Expect adequate midrange presence with a touch of grit and unevenness. Textures smear when the mix gets busy.
Treble C
Highs are present enough yet carry a bit of grain and splash. Busy mixes can still feel a bit splashy.
Dynamics D
Expect a limited dynamic swing that keeps musical climaxes from hitting hard. Volume gradations feel artificially restrained.
Soundstage C-
It creates a serviceable arc that keeps instruments apart but rarely draws you into the space. It sounds more intimate than expansive.
Details C
Nothing sounds offensive, yet nothing is etched sharply enough to captivate detail lovers. It's fine for casual listening sessions.
Imaging D+
It sketches positions loosely while allowing outlines to blur. Instrument outlines remain fuzzy.
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+
  • 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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