Thieaudio Legacy 3 VS Padsmith IEM

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Thieaudio Legacy 3 and Padsmith IEM use 1DD+2BA and 1DD+1Planar driver setups respectively. Thieaudio Legacy 3 costs $120 while Padsmith IEM costs $120. Padsmith IEM holds a decisive 2.9-point edge in reviewer scores (4.1 vs 7). Padsmith IEM has better mids with a 0.8-point edge, Padsmith IEM has significantly better treble with a 1-point edge, Padsmith IEM has significantly better dynamics with a 3-point edge and Padsmith IEM has significantly better soundstage with a 2-point edge.

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Metric Thieaudio Legacy 3 Padsmith IEM
Bass 3.5 7
Mids 4.3 5
Treble 3 4
Details 4 7
Soundstage 5 7
Imaging 3.8 7
Dynamics 3 6
Tonality 4.4 6.7
Technicalities 4.3 6
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Thieaudio Legacy 3 Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Precogvision
Shuwa-T
Crin

Average Reviewer Score:

4.1

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

Thieaudio Legacy 3 (more reviews)

Thieaudio Legacy 3 reviewed by Crin

Crin 5 Reviewer Score
B Tuning
C+ Tech
Balanced tonality with a laid-back signature, nothing much to fault nor to praise.

Crin original ranking

Crin Youtube Channel

Thieaudio Legacy 3 reviewed by Shuwa-T

Shuwa-T 4.2 Reviewer Score
D+ Tuning
C Tech
Comment: Pretty much average. Can sound muddy at times

Shuwa-T original ranking

Shuwa-T Website

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

Thieaudio Legacy 3 reviewed by Precogvision

Precogvision 3.2 Reviewer Score
D+ Tuning
D Tech
Pleasant tuning that's too dark for my preferences. Seems to have some QC issues.

Precogvision original ranking

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

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

Kois Archive original ranking

Kois Archive Youtube Channel
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Padsmith IEM reviewed by Z-Reviews

Z-Reviews 6.8 * score rescaled + normalized
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Z-Reviews original ranking

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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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Thieaudio Legacy 3 User Review Score

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Thieaudio Legacy 3 Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

4.3

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-

Thieaudio Legacy 3 Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

C-
  • Expect a patchy tonal profile that makes instrumentation feel mismatched. EQ is almost mandatory to tame the response.

Average Technical Grade

C-
  • Textural information blurs together, making the stage feel pinched and gray. Instrument edges blur together frequently.
Bass D+
Impact feels muted, leaving the low end polite and underwhelming. You may find yourself reaching for EQ boosts.
Mids C-
It delivers a workable midrange that could benefit from smoother transitions. Timbre isn't quite convincing yet.
Treble D
Highs feel erratic, with dips and spikes that make the signature unpredictable. It alternates between splashy and dull.
Dynamics D
Dynamics come across throttled, leaving energetic moments underwhelming. Energetic passages land with a thud.
Soundstage C+
It pushes sound outward confidently while leaving height development as an unfinished idea. Height remains subtle but detectable.
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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