GS Audio GD3A VS Tripowin Rhombus

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GS Audio GD3A and Tripowin Rhombus use 1DD+2BA and 1DD+1BA driver setups respectively. GS Audio GD3A costs $86 while Tripowin Rhombus costs $80. GS Audio GD3A is $6 more expensive. GS Audio GD3A holds a decisive 3.7-point edge in reviewer scores (7 vs 3.2). GS Audio GD3A has significantly better bass with a 4.8-point edge, GS Audio GD3A has significantly better mids with a 4.6-point edge, GS Audio GD3A has significantly better treble with a 4.3-point edge, GS Audio GD3A has significantly better details with a 5.4-point edge and GS Audio GD3A has significantly better imaging with a 4.3-point edge.

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Metric GS Audio GD3A Tripowin Rhombus
Bass 6.8 2
Mids 6.6 2
Treble 6.3 2
Details 6.4 1
Soundstage 6.2 3.2
Imaging 6.3 2
Dynamics 6.5 3.2
Tonality 7 2
Technicalities 6.4 1.3
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GS Audio GD3A Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

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Super* Review Head-Fi.org

Average Reviewer Score:

7

Cautiously Favorable

Tripowin Rhombus Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

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Super* Review
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Average Reviewer Score:

3.2

Very Poor

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GS Audio GD3A reviewed by Super* Review

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GS Audio GD3A reviewed by Head-Fi.org

Head-Fi.org 7.2 * score rescaled + normalized
2 community members have rated the GS Audio GD3A at an average of 4.5/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Outstanding.

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Tripowin Rhombus reviewed by Head-Fi.org

Head-Fi.org 6 * score rescaled + normalized
4 community members have rated the Tripowin Rhombus at an average of 3.3/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Cautiously Favorable.

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GS Audio GD3A (more reviews)

GS Audio GD3A reviewed by Web Search

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Web Search 6.7 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
B Tech

The GS Audio GD3A is a budget hybrid with a 1DD+2BA configuration that is reported to be easy to drive from modest sources, keeping entry barriers low for new listeners. Street pricing has historically hovered around $86–$90 via AliExpress listings shared in community threads, positioning it firmly in the sub-$100 bracket.

Tonally, the GD3A skews neutral with a sub-bass lift: community impressions describe bass that “digs very deep” and provides a supportive foundation without obvious bloat, while mids remain clear and the treble avoids harshness. Reviewers also highlight natural timbre and an overall non-fatiguing presentation for long sessions.

On the technical side, users note clean, textured bass and solid clarity for the price, though stage size and micro-detail are only average by enthusiast standards. Discussions referencing measurements also point to limited upper-treble “air” (roll-off near ~10 kHz), which slightly curbs shimmer but helps keep brightness in check. Given its asking price, the GD3A offers competitive resolution and imaging—just don’t expect it to match mid-fi hybrids several tiers up.

Bass: B+ Mids: B+ Treble: B Dynamics: B+ Soundstage: B Details: B Imaging: B

Tripowin Rhombus (more reviews)

Tripowin Rhombus reviewed by Nymz

Nymz 1.7 Reviewer Score
E+ Tuning
E- Tech
Overall tuning balance is weak with too much treble action and lack of bass presence. Timbre is off. Stages on your head, despite sounding airy.

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Bass: E+ Mids: E+ Treble: E+ Details: E- Imaging: E+

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GS Audio GD3A Gaming Score

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Gaming Score

6.6

Gaming Grade

B+

Tripowin Rhombus Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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Gaming Score

1.5

Gaming Grade

E

GS Audio GD3A Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

A-
  • The tonal character feels settled and versatile, with just a few gentle bumps. You can listen for hours without fatigue.

Average Technical Grade

B
  • An honest, middle-of-the-road performance preserves structure without chasing micro-detail. It's respectable for everyday listening sessions.
Bass B+
Expect a solid thump that keeps the rhythm engaging yet controlled. Sub-bass presence is supportive, not overwhelming.
Mids B+
Expect a confident midrange that keeps details audible without harshness. Acoustic arrangements sound engaging.
Treble B
The top end is engaging and airy, yet never overbearing. Brass and strings feel energetic.
Dynamics B+
Expect energetic dynamics that bring music to life without harshness. It injects enthusiasm into fast music.
Soundstage B
The presentation supplies a believable venue outline where each instrument owns its pocket of space. The stage opens up nicely for live cuts.
Details B
You hear inner textures easily, even when the arrangement piles on layers. You can hear subtle studio effects.
Imaging B
Instrument boundaries feel well carved, avoiding smear or drift. Instrument outlines feel well-defined.
Gaming B+
Respectable environmental presentation favors atmosphere over precision. Detects obvious directional cues while conveying game world ambiance.

Tripowin Rhombus Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

E+
  • Balance is severely off, producing a harsh, unpleasant listen regardless of genre. Long sessions quickly become exhausting.

Average Technical Grade

E-
  • Instrument separation collapses instantly, burying nuances and leaving everything in a gray blur. Layered arrangements collapse into a messy haze.
Bass E+
Bass comes across thin, offering little body or resonance. Kick drums sound papery and restrained.
Mids E+
A hollow mid band strips body from instruments and voices. Instrumental harmonics fade too quickly.
Treble E+
The upper end is cloaked, leaving cymbals lacking shimmer and air. Overtones hide behind the midrange.
Details E-
Subtle cues refuse to surface, so the song feels like a rough sketch instead of a finished piece. Instrument edges smear together.
Imaging E+
Listening becomes fatiguing when instruments refuse to remain anchored. It becomes tiring to follow the mix.
Gaming E
Compromised imaging significantly impacts gameplay awareness. Directional cues often lack accuracy or consistency.

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