Tangzu Zetian Wu VS Padsmith IEM

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Tangzu Zetian Wu and Padsmith IEM are in-ear monitors. Tangzu Zetian Wu costs $150 while Padsmith IEM costs $120. Tangzu Zetian Wu is $30 more expensive. Padsmith IEM holds a clear 0.9-point edge in reviewer scores (6.1 vs 7). Tangzu Zetian Wu has significantly better mids with a 2.3-point edge, Tangzu Zetian Wu has significantly better treble with a 1.5-point edge and Padsmith IEM has significantly better soundstage with a 1-point edge.

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Metric Tangzu Zetian Wu Padsmith IEM
Bass 6.5 7
Mids 7.3 5
Treble 5.5 4
Details 6.5 7
Soundstage 6 7
Imaging 6.5 7
Dynamics 6.1 6
Tonality 6 6.7
Technicalities 6.8 6
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Tangzu Zetian Wu Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Shuwa-T Tim Tuned
Crin

Average Reviewer Score:

6.1

Mixed to Positive

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

Tangzu Zetian Wu (more reviews)

Tangzu Zetian Wu reviewed by Crin

Crin 7 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
A- Tech
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Tangzu Zetian Wu reviewed by Shuwa-T

Shuwa-T 5.9 Reviewer Score
B- Tuning
B Tech
Comment: Can be disguised as a DD type of speed. Tuned to be balanced rather than V with more vocal emphasis, bass slams hard for a planar Mediocre soundstage and not the speediest of planar decay, overly warm

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

Tangzu Zetian Wu reviewed by Tim Tuned

Tim Tuned 5.5 Reviewer Score
B- Tuning
A- Tech
Good mild v-shape tuning with little to fault Not ideal soundstage for the price

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Bass: A- Mids: A+ Treble: A-

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

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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.

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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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Tangzu Zetian Wu Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

6.5

Gaming Grade

B+

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-

Tangzu Zetian Wu 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+
  • The presentation is steady if unspectacular, holding onto essential details when the music stays simple. Fine details occasionally slip through the cracks.
Bass B+
Low end hits with respectable impact while staying reasonably tidy. You get a healthy sense of rhythm.
Mids A-
The mid band shines with organic tone and finely rendered textures. Long sessions remain fatigue-free.
Treble B-
Treble feels agreeable overall, bringing sparkle without significant fatigue. You get a polite sense of air.
Soundstage B
Lateral spread stretches comfortably while front/back cues start to feel convincing. You can trace front-to-back movement.
Details B+
Recordings feel well sorted, with supporting details snapping to attention. Small articulations remain intact.
Imaging B+
Layered vocals and harmonies remain distinct and easy to track. Layered vocals remain easy to track.
Gaming B+
Respectable environmental presentation favors atmosphere over precision. Detects obvious directional cues while conveying game world ambiance.

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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