TRI Starsea and Padsmith IEM use 2BA+1DD> and 1DD+1Planar driver setups respectively. TRI Starsea costs $130 while Padsmith IEM costs $120. TRI Starsea is $10 more expensive. Padsmith IEM holds a decisive 1.5-point edge in reviewer scores (5.5 vs 7).
Insights
| Metric | TRI Starsea | Padsmith IEM |
|---|---|---|
| Mids | 5.5 | 5 |
| Treble | 5.5 | 4 |
| Soundstage | 5.5 | 7 |
| Dynamics | 5.5 | 6 |
| Tonality | 6.3 | 6.7 |
| Technicalities | 6 | 6 |
TRI Starsea Aggregated Review Score
Average Reviewer Scores
Average Reviewer Score:
5.5Mixed
Padsmith IEM Aggregated Review Score
Average Reviewer Scores
Average Reviewer Score:
7Generally Favorable
Reviews Comparison
TRI Starsea (more reviews)
TRI Starsea reviewed by Jays Audio
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TRI Starsea reviewed by Crin
Padsmith IEM (more reviews)
Padsmith IEM reviewed by Audio Amigo
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Padsmith IEM reviewed by Kois Archive
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Padsmith IEM reviewed by Z-Reviews
Padsmith IEM reviewed by Jaytiss
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Padsmith IEM reviewed by
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TRI Starsea Details
Driver Configuration: 2BA+1DD>
Tuning Type: U-Shaped
Price (Msrp): $130
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Padsmith IEM Details
Driver Configuration: 1DD+1Planar
Tuning Type: Neutral, Warm
Price (Msrp): $120
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TRI Starsea Gaming Score
Gaming Score & Grade
- The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.
Gaming Score
6.1Gaming Grade
BPadsmith IEM Gaming Score
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Gaming Score
5.7Gaming Grade
B-TRI Starsea 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- Overall technicalities are acceptable, delivering enough clarity for casual sessions. Imaging is serviceable though not immersive.
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.
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