Tin Hifi T4 VS Padsmith IEM

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Tin Hifi T4 and Padsmith IEM are in-ear monitors. Tin Hifi T4 costs $100 while Padsmith IEM costs $120. Padsmith IEM is $20 more expensive. Padsmith IEM holds a clear 0.8-point edge in reviewer scores (5.7 vs 6.6). Tin Hifi T4 has better mids with a 0.8-point edge, Tin Hifi T4 has significantly better treble with a 1.3-point edge, Padsmith IEM has significantly better dynamics with a 2-point edge and Padsmith IEM has significantly better soundstage with a 1.5-point edge.

Insights

Metric Tin Hifi T4 Padsmith IEM
Bass 4.8 6.6
Mids 5.8 5
Treble 5.3 4
Details 4.8 6.6
Soundstage 5.5 7
Imaging 4.8 6.6
Dynamics 4 6
Tonality 5.5 5.3
Technicalities 5 4

Tin Hifi T4 Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Precogvision
Crin Shuwa-T
Audionotions
Super* Review

Average Reviewer Score:

5.7

Mixed


Padsmith IEM Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Fresh Reviews
Z-Reviews Jaytiss

Average Reviewer Score:

6.6

Cautiously Favorable


Tin Hifi T4 User Review Score

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Tin Hifi T4 Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

5.2

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

3.9

Gaming Grade

D+

Tin Hifi T4 Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

B-
  • Generally enjoyable tonal character with some noticeable unevenness. Maintains listenability while showing room for refinement in frequency balance.

Average Technical Grade

C+
  • Satisfactory technical performance. Handles basic detail retrieval adequately in most tracks. Maintains reasonable cohesion in simpler arrangements.
Bass C
Subdued bass response that stays mostly in the background. Lacks energy and impact but maintains basic definition.
Mids B-
Decent midrange performance - balanced but unremarkable. Adequate clarity for most genres without notable flaws.
Treble C+
Decent treble with acceptable extension and detail. Can sound slightly unrefined but avoids being harsh or sibilant.
Dynamics C-
Average dynamics - passable but unexciting. Transients are rounded and micro-dynamics lack refinement.
Soundstage B-
Decent spatial presentation with noticeable width. Some depth perception but height dimension remains underdeveloped.
Details C
Average resolution - reveals basic elements but misses subtleties. Satisfactory for casual listening but lacks refinement.
Imaging C
Average imaging - reasonable localization but lacks specificity. Instruments have general positions but lack pinpoint accuracy.
Gaming C+
Fundamental left/right positioning with limited depth perception. Works for non-competitive gaming but lacks precision.

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.

Tin Hifi T4 Reviews

Super* Review 7* * score normalized
Audionotions 6 Reviewer Score
Like C3 with slightly better technicalities. Fit on C3 is better. Can't really justify the price increase over C3. Previously Owned

Audionotions original ranking

Website (Audionotions)

- Audionotions
Crin 5.5 Reviewer Score
B Tuning
B- Tech
A worthy successor to the legendary GR07.

Crin original ranking

Crin Youtube Channel
- Crin
Shuwa-T 5.3 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
B- Tech
Comment: Neutral and inoffensive. Decent tuning Limited by technical performance

Shuwa-T original ranking

Shuwa-T Website

- Shuwa-T
Bass: C Mids: B- Treble: B- Soundstage: B- Details: B- Imaging: B-
Precogvision 4.8 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
C- Tech
Solid tuning and technical chops for the price, not much to complain about here.

Precogvision original ranking

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

Padsmith IEM Reviews

Z-Reviews 6.8 * score normalized
Jaytiss 6.3 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
C- Tech
Packaged like theiaudio iem... lol this hobby.

Jaytiss original ranking

Jaytiss Youtube Channel
- Jaytiss
Mids: C+ Treble: C- Dynamics: B Soundstage: A-
Fresh Reviews 5* * The score of this reviewer influences only the Gaming Score

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