Tripowin x HBB Olina VS Padsmith IEM

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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 1.2-point edge in reviewer scores (5.4 vs 6.6). 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.

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Metric Tripowin x HBB Olina Padsmith IEM
Bass 5 6.6
Mids 5.3 5
Treble 5.2 4
Details 5 6.6
Soundstage 7 7
Imaging 5 6.6
Dynamics 4.5 6
Tonality 5.2 5.3
Technicalities 5 4

Tripowin x HBB Olina Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Nymz
Jaytiss Precogvision Crin
Audionotions

Average Reviewer Score:

5.4

Mixed to Negative


Padsmith IEM Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Fresh Reviews
Z-Reviews Jaytiss

Average Reviewer Score:

6.6

Cautiously Favorable


Tripowin x HBB Olina User Review Score

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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

3.9

Gaming Grade

D+

Tripowin x HBB Olina 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+
  • Satisfactory technical performance. Handles basic detail retrieval adequately in most tracks. Maintains reasonable cohesion in simpler arrangements.
Bass C+
Average bass performance - present but unremarkable. Has reasonable texture but lacks depth and physicality.
Mids C+
Decent midrange performance - balanced but unremarkable. Adequate clarity for most genres without notable flaws.
Treble C+
Decent treble with acceptable extension and detail. Can sound slightly unrefined but avoids being harsh or sibilant.
Dynamics C
Average dynamics - passable but unexciting. Transients are rounded and micro-dynamics lack refinement.
Soundstage A-
Excellent spatial presentation - wide, deep and tall. Precise instrument placement with clear separation in all dimensions.
Details C+
Decent detail retrieval. Handles most textures adequately though micro-details and ambient cues could be more pronounced.
Imaging C+
Decent positional accuracy. Good left/right placement with acceptable center image, though depth positioning is approximate.
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

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 x HBB Olina Reviews

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. Previously Owned

Audionotions original ranking

Website (Audionotions)

- Audionotions
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
- Jaytiss
Mids: C+ Treble: C+ Dynamics: C- Soundstage: A-
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
- Precogvision
Bass: C+ Mids: B Treble: B Dynamics: C+ Details: C+ Imaging: C+
Crin 5 Reviewer Score
B- Tuning
C+ Tech
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Crin original ranking

Crin Youtube Channel
- Crin
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

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

Padsmith IEM Reviews

Z-Reviews 6.8 * score normalized
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-
Fresh Reviews 5* * The score of this reviewer influences only the Gaming Score

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