Tripowin Olina SE VS Padsmith IEM

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Tripowin Olina SE and Padsmith IEM are in-ear monitors. Tripowin Olina SE costs $100 while Padsmith IEM costs $120. Padsmith IEM is $20 more expensive. Padsmith IEM holds a slight 0.1-point edge in reviewer scores (6.5 vs 6.6). Tripowin Olina SE has significantly better mids with a 1.5-point edge, Tripowin Olina SE has significantly better treble with a 2-point edge and Padsmith IEM has significantly better soundstage with a 1.5-point edge.

Insights

Metric Tripowin Olina SE Padsmith IEM
Bass 5.5 6.6
Mids 6.5 5
Treble 6 4
Details 6 6.6
Soundstage 5.5 7
Imaging 6 6.6
Dynamics 6.5 6
Tonality 6 5.3
Technicalities 5.8 4

Tripowin Olina SE Aggregated Review Score

Tripowin Olina SE Average Reviewer Scores

Shuwa-T
Super* Review

Average Reviewer Score:

6.5

Mixed to Positive


Padsmith IEM Aggregated Review Score

Padsmith IEM Average Reviewer Scores

Fresh Reviews
Z-Reviews Jaytiss

Average Reviewer Score:

6.6

Cautiously Favorable


Tripowin Olina SE User Review Score

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Padsmith IEM User Review Score

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Tripowin Olina SE Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

5.9

Gaming Grade

B-

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+

Tripowin Olina SE 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.
Bass B-
Average bass performance - present but unremarkable. Has reasonable texture but lacks depth and physicality.
Mids B+
Good midrange presence with solid clarity. Vocals are clear and instruments have reasonable texture and body.
Treble B
Good treble response - clear and detailed without fatigue. Well-extended with proper air and sparkle.
Soundstage B-
Decent spatial presentation with noticeable width. Some depth perception but height dimension remains underdeveloped.
Details B
Good resolution with clear articulation of nuances. Reveals recording nuances and maintains clarity in complex passages.
Imaging B
Good imaging with precise instrument placement. Clear localization within the soundstage including front/back positioning.
Gaming B-
Moderate spatial presentation conveys general directionality. Suitable for casual play where precision isn't critical.

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.

Tripowin Olina SE Reviews

Tripowin Olina SE reviewed by:

Super* Review 7* * score normalized
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Super* Review original ranking

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Tripowin Olina SE reviewed by:

Shuwa-T 5.9 Reviewer Score
B Tuning
B- Tech
Comment: An improved Olina essentially. Balanced tuning over the OG, with generally decent tech Upper frequencies on the relaxaed side, B-grade bass

Shuwa-T original ranking

Shuwa-T Website

- Shuwa-T
Bass: B- Mids: B+ Treble: B Soundstage: B- Details: B Imaging: B

Padsmith IEM Reviews

Padsmith IEM reviewed by:

Z-Reviews 6.8 * score normalized

Padsmith IEM reviewed by:

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-

Padsmith IEM reviewed by:

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

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