Padsmith IEM VS TinHifi T4 Plus

IEM Comparison: Expert & Community Scores Side-by-Side

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Padsmith IEM and TinHifi T4 Plus are in-ear monitors. Padsmith IEM costs $120 while TinHifi T4 Plus costs $120. Padsmith IEM holds a decisive 1.9-point edge in reviewer scores (6.6 vs 4.7). TinHifi T4 Plus has significantly better mids with a 1-point edge, TinHifi T4 Plus has better treble with a 0.5-point edge, Padsmith IEM has significantly better dynamics with a 4-point edge and Padsmith IEM has significantly better soundstage with a 2-point edge.

Insights

Metric Padsmith IEM TinHifi T4 Plus
Bass 6.6 7
Mids 5 6
Treble 4 4.5
Soundstage 7 5
Dynamics 6 2
Tonality 5.3 5.2
Technicalities 4 5.3

Padsmith IEM Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Fresh Reviews
Z-Reviews Jaytiss

Average Reviewer Score:

6.6

Cautiously Favorable


TinHifi T4 Plus Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jaytiss
Jays Audio Tim Tuned

Average Reviewer Score:

4.7

Generally Unfavorable


Padsmith IEM User Review Score

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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+

TinHifi T4 Plus Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

5.3

Gaming Grade

C+

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.

TinHifi T4 Plus 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+
  • Satisfactory technical performance. Handles basic detail retrieval adequately in most tracks. Maintains reasonable cohesion in simpler arrangements.
Bass A-
Strong, well-defined bass with good texture. Delivers satisfying punch and rumble without overwhelming other frequencies.
Mids B
Good midrange presence with solid clarity. Vocals are clear and instruments have reasonable texture and body.
Treble C
Average treble performance - present but lacking refinement. Some graininess or splashiness affects clarity.
Dynamics E+
Limited dynamic range with poor micro-detail. Subtle volume changes are lost, and transients lack proper attack.
Soundstage C+
Decent spatial presentation with noticeable width. Some depth perception but height dimension remains underdeveloped.
Gaming C+
Fundamental left/right positioning with limited depth perception. Works for non-competitive gaming but lacks precision.

Padsmith IEM Reviews

Reviewed by: Z-Reviews

Z-Reviews 6.8 * score normalized

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-

Reviewed by: Fresh Reviews

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

TinHifi T4 Plus Reviews

Reviewed by: Jays Audio

Jays Audio 5 Reviewer Score
B+ Tuning
B Tech

Reviewed by: Tim Tuned

Tim Tuned 5 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
A- Tech
Relatively well tuned slight V-shape signature Slightly distracting cymbals

Tim Tuned original ranking

Tim Tuned Youtube Channel
Bass: A- Mids: A- Treble: B

Reviewed by: Jaytiss

Jaytiss 4 Reviewer Score
C- Tuning
D Tech
Decent iem for a bud sytle iem. Not terrible. Last iem I buy off a Z-review.

Jaytiss original ranking

Jaytiss Youtube Channel
Mids: C+ Treble: D Dynamics: E+ Soundstage: C+

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