Thieaudio Legacy 2 VS Padsmith IEM
IEM Comparison: Expert & Community Scores Side-by-Side
Thieaudio Legacy 2 and Padsmith IEM use 1DD+1BA and 1DD+1Planar driver setups respectively. Thieaudio Legacy 2 costs $100 while Padsmith IEM costs $120. Padsmith IEM is $20 more expensive. Padsmith IEM holds a decisive 1.5-point edge in reviewer scores (5 vs 6.6). Padsmith IEM has significantly better treble with a 1-point edge and Padsmith IEM has significantly better dynamics with a 4-point edge.
Insights
| Metric | Thieaudio Legacy 2 | Padsmith IEM |
|---|---|---|
| Bass | 3 | 6.6 |
| Mids | 5 | 5 |
| Treble | 3 | 4 |
| Details | 3 | 6.6 |
| Soundstage | 5 | 7 |
| Imaging | 3 | 6.6 |
| Dynamics | 2 | 6 |
| Tonality | 5.1 | 5.3 |
| Technicalities | 3.4 | 4 |
Thieaudio Legacy 2 Aggregated Review Score
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Padsmith IEM Aggregated Review Score
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Thieaudio Legacy 2 Details
Driver Configuration: 1DD+1BA
Tuning Type: Neutral
Brand: ThieAudio Top ThieAudio 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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Thieaudio Legacy 2 User Review Score
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Thieaudio Legacy 2 Gaming Score
Gaming Score & Grade
- The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.
Gaming Score
3.9Gaming 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
3.9Gaming Grade
D+Thieaudio Legacy 2 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
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.
Thieaudio Legacy 2 Reviews
6
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6*
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5
Reviewer Score
check links for more info: Crin Youtube Channel
3.1
Reviewer Score
Pleasant tuning marred by low-level detailing and downwards compression. 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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