TRI Starsea VS Padsmith IEM
IEM Comparison: Expert & Community Scores Side-by-Side
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 1.1-point edge in reviewer scores (5.5 vs 6.6).
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 | 5.3 |
| Technicalities | 6 | 4 |
TRI Starsea Aggregated Review Score
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Padsmith IEM Aggregated Review Score
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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: n/a
Price (Msrp): $120
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TRI Starsea User Review Score
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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
Gaming Score & Grade
- The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.
Gaming Score
3.9Gaming Grade
D+TRI Starsea 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
B- Satisfactory technical performance. Handles basic detail retrieval adequately in most tracks. Maintains reasonable cohesion in simpler arrangements.
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.
TRI Starsea Reviews
Reviewed by: Jays Audio
5.5
Reviewer Score
Jays Audio Youtube Channel
Reviewed by: Crin
5.5
Reviewer Score
Padsmith IEM Reviews
Reviewed by: Z-Reviews
6.8
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Reviewed by: Jaytiss
6.3
Reviewer Score
Jaytiss Youtube Channel
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5*
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