Thieaudio Legacy 3 VS Padsmith IEM
IEM Comparison: Expert & Community Scores Side-by-Side
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 2.4-point edge in reviewer scores (4.1 vs 6.6). 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.
Insights
| Metric | Thieaudio Legacy 3 | Padsmith IEM |
|---|---|---|
| Bass | 3.5 | 6.6 |
| Mids | 4.3 | 5 |
| Treble | 3 | 4 |
| Details | 4 | 6.6 |
| Soundstage | 5 | 7 |
| Imaging | 3.8 | 6.6 |
| Dynamics | 3 | 6 |
| Tonality | 4.4 | 5.3 |
| Technicalities | 4.3 | 4 |
Thieaudio Legacy 3 Aggregated Review Score
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Padsmith IEM Aggregated Review Score
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Thieaudio Legacy 3 Details
Driver Configuration: 1DD+2BA
Tuning Type: Neutral
Brand: ThieAudio Top ThieAudio IEMs
Price (Msrp): $120
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Padsmith IEM Details
Driver Configuration: 1DD+1Planar
Tuning Type: n/a
Price (Msrp): $120
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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
4.3Gaming Grade
C-Padsmith IEM Gaming Score
Gaming Score & Grade
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Gaming Score
3.9Gaming Grade
D+Thieaudio Legacy 3 Scorings
Average Technical & Tuning Grades
Average Tunign Grade
C-- Significantly flawed tuning. Noticeable frequency imbalances and unnatural timbre distract from music. Lacks versatility across recordings.
Average Technical Grade
C-- 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 3 Reviews
5
Reviewer Score
Balanced tonality with a laid-back signature, nothing much to fault nor to praise. Crin Youtube Channel
4.2
Reviewer Score
Comment: Pretty much average. Can sound muddy at times
3.2
Reviewer Score
Pleasant tuning that's too dark for my preferences. Seems to have some QC issues. 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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