Review on 🎧 HiFiHear BLON BL 05 In-Ear Earphone with 10mm Carbon Diaphragm Dynamic Drive for Enhanced Bass, DJ in-Ear Monitor, Metal Shell, 2-Pin Detachable Cable, Wired Earphone (White Steel - No Mic) by Victor Hurvitz

After the recent release of the BL-05s and the purple BL-03, BLON now offers the BL-T3. With a new 11mm dynamic driver and a Diamond Mirror finish, it sits at the more affordable end of the price range. It features non-detachable cables that slide down the cable and are available in silver or bronze. The earphones are teardrop-shaped and have a long "stalk" from which the cable comes out. There is a channel identifier on the inside and four small vents along the top of the earcup. There's a straight 3.5mm metal plug with the BLON logo and a built-in microphone, but no chin slide. The new 11mm dynamic driver features a composite diaphragm and CCAW coil. The specified resistance is 16 ohms with a sensitivity of 108 dB. The headphones come in a small rectangular box, similar to those used by KZ, CCA etc., but with a transparent lid that says the now-familiar abbreviation BLON, BELIEF, LET MUSIC. BURN, OPPOTY, NEVERGIVEUP, and "Notes and Dramas” below. The box contains: * BL-T3 fixed cable earphones * Three pairs of medium-diameter gray silicone ear tips * Two pairs of tapered silicone ear tips (S, M) * Velcro cable ties * Documentation This is a fairly simple presentation, but acceptable for the price. The fit of the BL-T3 was similar to the BL-03, as the short nozzles, smooth and shiny finish, and weight distribution all contributed to some unreliability. The pre-installed conical tips offered little support and it was necessary to install the largest of the wide bore tips to ensure the IEMs would stay in place. Here, however, the style of wearing braids helped. The insulation is not perfect, but sufficient. BL-T3 has been tested with Xduoo X20 DAP. burned for 100 hours. Initially, the sound was heavily shifted towards low frequencies with a powerful sub-bass, a rise in the mids and a clear drop in the highs. After firing and replacing the tips with Spiral Dots, the top frequencies improved. The profile was now V-shaped with recessed centers. There was still limited high-end extension, a bit of thin quality in the upper mids and lower highs, and occasional hiss. The level of detail was modest, with a somewhat detached sense of presentation and smooth transitions. Bass Bass was probably the T3's best feature. The sub bass was quite upbeat with a smooth attack. The mid-bass was more pronounced and went a bit into the mids. "Above the Stars" by Alexei Zakharov has a deep bass base and really dominated the track with suppressed treble detail. The track had good texture and the atmosphere of the track was conveyed well with a reverberation that had plenty of room. "Castilla" from Albéniz' "Suite España", performed by Rafael Fruchbeck de Burgos, is a live transcription with brilliant orchestration. The orchestral bass drum showed a pleasing tone and impact, but perhaps with a softer start. The overall presentation had a warmth that, while attractive, was perhaps not entirely natural. In "Cluster One" from Pink Floyd's "Division Bell" the intro atmosphere came across well. Rick Wright's keyboard rumble was well structured, but Nick Mason's impressive bass drum lost some of its punch due to soft transients. Mids As befits a V-profile, the mids have been pulled back. The lower mids suffered from a bit of bass leakage, but the tone was good and indistinguishable from the BL-03. The upper mids were less impressive, lacking detail and impact, and the presence range was muted. Sometimes there was sharpness in the upper and lower mids. "Capoliveri" by Reinhold Lacomi from the album "Aer" has lost some of its appeal due to its strong melody, which is softened by bass bleeding and deepened mids. There was a sense of remoteness in the production that could have benefited from being pushed forward a bit. The syncopated introduction of strings, brass and woodwind was toned down, and while the timbre was generally authentic, André Previn's delicate delivery lost some of its tension. sat back and showed a hiss. The string and guitar accompaniment was rendered nicely, but the detail of the castanets wasn't as clear as it could have been and the smooth nature of the delivery robbed the track of some life. Treble The treble was rather restrained and "polite" with reduced detail. . There was a surge in the middle of the high frequencies, after which it died down rather quickly, resulting in a lack of "air". Surprisingly, the soundstage turned out to be quite spacious. "The World of Colors" is an imaginative and melodic electronic music album by Alexey Sobol. In the title track, a solid bass foundation contrasts with colorful treble accents. The bass dominated again and affected the balance of the piece. Timbre was again very good but treble detail wasn't as clear as it could be. The subtle details of the drums and percussion in Jacques Loussier Bach's version of "Air on a G String" were harder to discern due to the lack of fine brushwork in action. The top notes of the piano were harsher, sometimes harsh at the climax. As a result, the piece lost coherence. Dave Brubeck's "Unsquare Dance" sounded better when the handclaps and rimwork on the drums were more prominent than expected. The infectious rhythm was presented beautifully and it was a very enjoyable track. The balance was much better here, with perhaps only a slight reduction in transient attack, dulling the edge a bit. Soundstage Given the recessed mids and polite highs, I was expecting a poor soundstage, but was pleasantly surprised. There were many places with a spherical setting and a good representation of the atmosphere of the hall. Frank Bridge's beautiful work The Willow Grows Beneath the Stream was a wonderful read on the Bournemouth Symphonyette recording. The atmosphere of the shooting location is particularly well captured in this version and faithfully reproduced by the BL-T3. The orchestral arrangement and the fine direction of Norman del Mar were realistically reproduced. "Antarctic Echoes" by Vangelis is an electronic soundscape with a particularly open production. The BL-T3 performed well here, with good height and depth and perhaps a little less width. The reverberant electronic effects were well muted and the track's atmosphere was perfectly preserved. There was a certain upper-mid harshness that cut through the 1978 Chorale's "Riu Riu" single. It begins with drums and gentle female vocals. The production gradually builds up with male vocals, percussion and a deep synth bass. The spatial qualities of the recording are well reproduced on the T3, with well-reproduced highlights and voices that fade to silence at the end. Comparison The BL-T3 found itself in a crowded market. Below I list some great players in this price range that offer more accurate and vibrant sound. There is also a new BL-01 that I haven't heard of. The CVJ CSA is a dual hybrid that bucks the trend towards affordable V-models and instead presents a precise, balanced neutral profile. Detail is much higher than the T3, with faster and more detailed bass, mids pushed forward and highs extended. It has a detachable cable. The TRN M10 is another dual hybrid to watch out for. Worn cable like the T3, it's very compact and handy. Its sound is well balanced with a smooth U or V profile, good mids and again improved detail. Its detachable cable has a patented design. KZ ED9 should be a competitor in this price range. Worn with the fixed cable down, the single DD has a choice of dual tuning tip settings: the gold tip gives a V-shape with bass emphasis, while the brass tip delivers a balanced, beautifully detailed response. It's more dynamic than the T3 and more fun to drive in either configuration. The legendary BLON BL-03, which costs about twice as much, is famous for its natural timbre and easy musicality. Like the T3, it has a mid-bass boost, but it's much better with detail and the highs don't roll off as much. However, it has fitment issues and many believe the cord and attachments need replacing. V-shaped with an emphasis on bass, it lacks exhilaration from deepened mids, flattened highs, and smooth transients, but has a good soundstage and natural timbre that's no different from its older brother, the BL-03. Worn out cable, it still has some minor fitment issues, but replacing the lugs will fix this issue. , unpretentious and affordable plug-and-play IEM that can easily meet any need.