Tripowin x HBB Olina VS Padsmith IEM

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

Home Price $1,000–$2,000 Canpur CP622B Compare IEMs

Tripowin x HBB Olina and Padsmith IEM use 1DD and 1DD+1Planar driver setups respectively. Tripowin x HBB Olina costs $100 while Padsmith IEM costs $120. Padsmith IEM is $20 more expensive. Padsmith IEM holds a decisive 1.5-point edge in reviewer scores (5.5 vs 7). Tripowin x HBB Olina has slightly better mids with a 0.3-point edge, Tripowin x HBB Olina has significantly better treble with a 1.2-point edge and Padsmith IEM has significantly better dynamics with a 1.5-point edge.

Insights

Metric Tripowin x HBB Olina Padsmith IEM
Bass 5 7
Mids 5.3 5
Treble 5.2 4
Details 5 7
Soundstage 7 7
Imaging 5 7
Dynamics 4.5 6
Tonality 5.2 6.7
Technicalities 5 6

Tripowin x HBB Olina Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Nymz
Jaytiss Precogvision Crin
Audionotions Head-Fi.org

Average Reviewer Score:

5.5

Mixed

Padsmith IEM Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Fresh Reviews
Z-Reviews Jaytiss
Kois Archive
Audio Amigo

Average Reviewer Score:

7

Generally Favorable

Reviews Comparison

Tripowin x HBB Olina reviewed by Jaytiss

Jaytiss 5.8 Reviewer Score
C Tuning
C+ Tech
New HBB Xuan NV is just the way to go over this.

Jaytiss original ranking

Jaytiss Youtube Channel
Mids: C+ Treble: C+ Dynamics: C- Soundstage: A-

Padsmith IEM 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-
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Tripowin x HBB Olina (more reviews)

Tripowin x HBB Olina reviewed by Audionotions

Audionotions 6 Reviewer Score
Pretty good for the price but a little bright/shouty stock. Slap a second stock filter on top, and it's much improved! Good vocals-focused set with decently sparkly treble and good bass punch. Technicalities are quite good for the price. Average stage but has decent imaging.

Audionotions original ranking

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Tripowin x HBB Olina reviewed by Precogvision

Precogvision 5.2 Reviewer Score
B- Tuning
C+ Tech
Exellent tonality and shimmer (for a DD); nonetheless, could possibly benefit from better layering chops.

Precogvision original ranking

Precogvision Youtube Channel
Bass: C+ Mids: B Treble: B Dynamics: C+ Details: C+ Imaging: C+

Tripowin x HBB Olina reviewed by Crin

Crin 5 Reviewer Score
B- Tuning
C+ Tech
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Crin original ranking

Crin Youtube Channel

Tripowin x HBB Olina reviewed by Nymz

Nymz 4.9 Reviewer Score
C Tuning
C+ Tech
Close to Oxygen but for 99$ with better fit. One of the best price-to-performance you can get at the moment. Good imaging, great stage presentation and very balanced harman tuning. If you don't wish to mod, grab Olina SE instead.

Nymz original ranking

Nymz Website

Bass: C+ Mids: C+ Treble: C Details: C+ Imaging: C+

Tripowin x HBB Olina reviewed by Head-Fi.org

Head-Fi.org 6.3 * score rescaled + normalized
4 community members have rated the Tripowin x HBB Olina at an average of 4.0/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Very Positive.

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Head-Fi.org original ranking

Padsmith IEM (more reviews)

Padsmith IEM reviewed by Audio Amigo

Audio Amigo 8 * score rescaled + normalized
An EM6L, but with toned down top end. Gorgeous shells. Microplanar instead of Balanced Armature. Great Details and Imaging. Acessories are a little barebones

Audio Amigo original ranking

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Padsmith IEM reviewed by Kois Archive

Kois Archive 7 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
A+ Tech
Rating: A- | Value: ⭐ | Gaming: 🎮 | Comfort: 9 nice planar micro details midbass a little much

Kois Archive original ranking

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Padsmith IEM reviewed by Z-Reviews

Z-Reviews 6.8 * score rescaled + normalized
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Padsmith IEM reviewed by Fresh Reviews

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

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Tripowin x HBB Olina Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

5.1

Gaming Grade

C+

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

5.7

Gaming Grade

B-

Tripowin x HBB Olina Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

C+
  • Expect a friendly tonal balance that could use polish but remains inviting. Great for casual listening, less so for purists.

Average Technical Grade

C+
  • Overall technicalities are acceptable, delivering enough clarity for casual sessions. Imaging is serviceable though not immersive.
Bass C+
Bass performance is average—present enough but rarely inspiring. It neither offends nor impresses.
Mids C+
It presents a stable midrange foundation suitable for everyday listening. Clarity is serviceable without standing out.
Treble C+
Treble is decent, offering acceptable extension without harshness. It balances presence with a touch of restraint.
Dynamics C
It maintains a steady dynamic profile that neither offends nor inspires. Swells arrive but lack drama.
Soundstage A-
You hear both the breadth and the altitude of the mix, anchored by accurate positional cues. Immersion improves across genres.
Details C+
The mix feels articulate, yet the tiniest ripples don't always sparkle. Background ambience is reasonably clear.
Imaging C+
The stage feels orderly, guiding your ear across positions without confusion. Depth layering is hinted and believable.
Gaming C+
Fundamental left/right positioning with limited depth perception. Works for non-competitive gaming but lacks precision.

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.
Mids C+
The mids are solid and dependable, though not especially remarkable. Vocals stay reasonably grounded in the mix.
Treble C-
Treble performance is average, audible but short on refinement. There's acceptable presence but limited finesse.
Dynamics B
Expect energetic dynamics that bring music to life without harshness. It injects enthusiasm into fast music.
Soundstage A-
Immersion steps up dramatically as width, depth, and height integrate into a cohesive hologram. Everything sounds naturally spaced.
Gaming B-
Moderate spatial presentation conveys general directionality. Suitable for casual play where precision isn't critical.

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