TForce Yuan Li VS Padsmith IEM

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TForce Yuan Li and Padsmith IEM use 1DD and 1DD+1Planar driver setups respectively. TForce Yuan Li costs $100 while Padsmith IEM costs $120. Padsmith IEM is $20 more expensive. Padsmith IEM holds a decisive 3.7-point edge in reviewer scores (2.9 vs 6.6). Padsmith IEM has significantly better mids with a 2-point edge and Padsmith IEM has significantly better treble with a 1-point edge.

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Metric TForce Yuan Li Padsmith IEM
Bass 3 6.6
Mids 3 5
Treble 3 4
Details 2 6.6
Soundstage 2.9 7
Imaging 4 6.6
Dynamics 2.9 6
Gaming capabilities 2.8 3.9

TForce Yuan Li Aggregated Review Score

TForce Yuan Li Average Reviewer Scores

Nymz

Average Reviewer Score:

2.9

Very Negative


Padsmith IEM Aggregated Review Score

Padsmith IEM Average Reviewer Scores

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Z-Reviews Jaytiss

Average Reviewer Score:

6.6

Cautiously Favorable


TForce Yuan Li User Review Score

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TForce Yuan Li Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

2.8

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

3.9

Gaming Grade

D+

TForce Yuan Li 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-
  • Noticeably blurred or congested. Struggles with basic instrument separation; details are lost in simple tracks. Feels "flat" and one-dimensional.
Bass D
Bass is light and underwhelming. While some faint rumble exists, it lacks punch and authority in any meaningful way.
Mids D
Midrange is significantly uneven with coloration. Some frequencies are boosted while others are missing, creating an unnatural tone.
Treble D
Uneven treble response with noticeable peaks and dips. Can sound both dull and occasionally harsh simultaneously.
Details E+
Noticeably blurred and lacking definition. Background elements are smeared together and micro-details are inaudible.
Imaging C-
Average imaging - reasonable localization but lacks specificity. Instruments have general positions but lack pinpoint accuracy.
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

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.
Mids C+
Decent midrange performance - balanced but unremarkable. Adequate clarity for most genres without notable flaws.
Treble C-
Average treble performance - present but lacking refinement. Some graininess or splashiness affects clarity.
Dynamics B
Good dynamic expression with solid impact. Handles volume contrasts well while maintaining good transient snap.
Soundstage A-
Excellent spatial presentation - wide, deep and tall. Precise instrument placement with clear separation in all dimensions.
Gaming D+
Compromised imaging significantly impacts gameplay awareness. Directional cues often lack accuracy or consistency.

TForce Yuan Li Reviews

TForce Yuan Li reviewed by:

Nymz 2.9 Reviewer Score
D Tuning
D- Tech
Mids could be better. Doesnt nothing wrong but also doesn't do anything special that cheaper options can't do. Awsome imaging tho. Too mellow, too soft - blunted transients and lack of detail.

Nymz original ranking

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Bass: D Mids: D Treble: D Details: E+ Imaging: C-

Padsmith IEM Reviews

Padsmith IEM reviewed by:

Fresh Reviews 5* * The score of this reviewer influences only the Gaming Score

Padsmith IEM reviewed by:

Z-Reviews 6.8 * score normalized

Padsmith IEM reviewed by:

Jaytiss 6.3 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
C- Tech
Packaged like theiaudio iem... lol this hobby.

Jaytiss original ranking

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- Jaytiss
Mids: C+ Treble: C- Dynamics: B Soundstage: A-

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