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BLON BL-30 Loudspeaker Open-Back Headphones

Name: BLON BL-30 Loudspeaker Open-Back Headphones
Brand: BLON
SKU: blon-bl-30-loudspeaker-open-back-headphones
Price: 89 USD
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 2.111111 (9 reviews)

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Nothing compares to the sound of a true speaker system, but BLON’s BL-30 headphones come pretty close. That’s because they’re equipped with huge 70-millimeter drivers and an open-back metal mesh cavity—two key components that replicate the performance and sonic characteristics of a true loudspeaker Read More

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mbmzor

Nov 22, 2020

This might help some: https://youtu.be/XtT9xrSas9Y The reviewer a Z-Reviews clone but puts a decent review out. Also in-stock at linsoul. I may consider them.

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oluv

149

Nov 25, 2020

send me one and I will show you how it sounds and measures, no bullshit talk :-p

Keytarmaster

Nov 25, 2020

oluvYou got a measuring rig? Your binaural demos are the best man.

phoenixsong

1055

Nov 22, 2020

Okay, the choice of words does get on my nerves. First of all, "Nothing compares to the sound of a true speaker system..." What's a true speaker system, and what's a false one? O_O Secondly, "... two key components that replicate the performance and sonic characteristics of a true loudspeaker". We have that again- plus the fact that there are terrible-sounding large driver/open-backed metal mash xx headphones or loudspeakers or whatever they're talking about. Thirdly, "To make them work in the context of headphones, BLON has outfitted the BL-30 with..." Excuse me? Are they not headphones after all? Yet they ought to be driven with a regular headphone amplifier? Fourth, "The finished product delivers booming-yet-balanced low frequencies". I am embarrassed for them, and at a lost of words at this point. Finally, "Rounding out the black and metallic design, the BL-30’s matching leather headband features an innovative adjustment system to accommodate all head shapes and sizes." I'm sure we have seen it before somewhere for quite the number of years though *sip* Despite my misgivings, it does look like an interesting product. I sincerely hope they will not disappoint for the benefit of all invested parties

Nov 26, 2020

It’s a new millennium!! Congrats on your first thousand yourself, may you get many more 😉

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Rambone

Nov 27, 2020

Just got mine from Linsoul after placing an order on Monday. I got the gold pair and its really a copper color but I absolutely love how it looks. Mine came with a case and the cable packaged with it was a nicer braided one.

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Diabolynch

Dec 4, 2020

Lmao 😂. Why thank you 🤣

JeremyGunkel

184

Dec 20, 2020

Mine just came in from Linsoul. I have been listening to them for a few hours now and the sound is...interesting. The big downside is I have large head and the fit is not ideal. The yokes they used to attach the cups to the headband do now allow for the cups to angle upward, so the bottom of the cup dosnt touch under my ears. I spent a lot of time bending the headband metal to get it pretty close. Put on brainwave XL pads and that seemed to help with a better seal as well. I have some ZMF pads on the way to see it that will improve the fit a bit more.

phoenixsong

1055

Nov 22, 2020

It's amusing that they would name it as such, though ultimately it doesn't imply much. Bing's definition of "loudspeaker" here: "an apparatus that converts electrical impulses into sound, typically as part of a public address system"

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phoenixsong

1055

Nov 22, 2020

Yup, that would be the MDR-Z1R. I have heard it myself, definitely not a tight and focused sound (if that's desired). However, they have a cheaper version in the past with 70mm drivers, the MA900*. It was probably their experimental model leading up to the Z1R :) *Edited from "MA-900" Update: Upon further searching, it seems a current Sony model, the Z7mk2, as well as the XB1000 have 70mm drivers too! All of them are from Sony though (apart from those huge Planar driver headphones)

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Evshrug

3775

Community

Nov 22, 2020

phoenixsongI can’t make quality comparisons, but the MDR-MA900 and MDR-Z1R sound vastly different 😁 BLON seems to be trying to evoke their BL-03 IEM success into the form of a headphone. Even if it is a bit boomy, it will probably still have fans

Dmac6419

194

Nov 23, 2020

Just ordered these, If you listening Drop do not ship FedEx SmartPost ,ship thru USPS,I only live 24 miles from Edison NJ warehouse,I don't want to wait a week to get them from SmartPost,Get back to me or I will cancel this order.

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LifeOnMercury

Dec 5, 2020

Dmac6419My previous home was just 7 minutes away from drop's edison warehouse but I always have to wait for at least 3 days to receive my package.

Dmac6419

194

Dec 5, 2020

LifeOnMercuryCrazy ain't it,

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bding

271

Nov 22, 2020

Not gonna lie, interested in getting these just to see what the 70mm driver can do. Used to have an MDR-Z7, but it was just meme levels of muddy bass. Edit: Drop's misleading/inaccurate specs strike again: "Earpad and headband material: Leather" - Pictured: Velour/Microfiber earpads.

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Fayne

2586

Nov 23, 2020

bdingYeah. And even then, is it really leather? Or is it some protein based fake leather?

Fayne

2586

Nov 22, 2020

$100? Sure, I'm game. The 150Ω impedance means they'll be compatible with all of my tube amps, and the high sensitivity (likely because of dynamic driver size) means they should work fine with anemic sources. Plus, they're balanced capable, so even if they don't play nice with my tube amps, they'll play nice with my LCX. I do not expect them to be good. But hey, come early January, I could be pleasantly surprised.

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antpage

Dec 4, 2020

FayneTheir actually 220$ headphone sold for 100$ lol: https://forum.headphones.com/t/blon-official-brand-thread/9418/6?u=antpage

Fayne

2586

Dec 4, 2020

antpageI can totally live with that. It'll make up for the absolute pain in the ass that swapping the pads will be. ;)

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PastafarianLemur

158

Nov 22, 2020

Apparently there's a rose-gold colored version too: https://www.lazada.sg/products/blon-bl-30-bl30-full-size-over-ear-headphone-with-70mm-driver-open-back-style-detachable-35mm-cable-adjustable-headband-i1347696588-s5913500394.html? Also, what size are the pads? 100mm, 110mm, something else?

mattris

1272

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Nov 22, 2020

PastafarianLemurNice find, though I'd call it copper-colored. I'm going to ask Drop to add it as an option.

Rambone

Nov 22, 2020

mattrisI'd buy the rose-gold / copper color if it was an option also. I can only seem to find these from overseas shippers but none will take paypal so I probably will just settle on these black drops. Update: Looks like Linsouls website updated and is now offering the gold ones as well. Yissss!

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phoenixsong

1055

Nov 22, 2020

RVDIIIHaha let's not count lost sheep before we even own some! And it's certainly "GOODBYE CASH" either way, lost cause or not if you purchase them ;)

Tickler136

Nov 26, 2020

RVDIIICan't speak for the build quality of their cans, but their IEMs seem fine to me. I've got 5 pairs of their IEMs (and another on the way) and the worst part of their build from a reliability point of view is losing the buttons off the inline Mic on the original BL-01.

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antpage

Dec 4, 2020

This headphone sounds awesome! I’d say at 100$ this is the best sounding headphone in the range. I like it better than some of my 200-300$ headphones. What Blon did in cheap IEMs their doing again in headphones. Bassy, treble not harsh or sibilant at all, but clear. It has that big driver sound like the Arya. not as good of course. But I dont know what other dynamic headphone I could get that from besides expensive Sony headphones. The 70mm drivers are delivering that very well. Great separation. Great dynamics. Good detail for a headphone this cheap. Very pleasing balanced frequency response. This headphone just sounds great. Blon also set this headphone with 150ohms impedance. So should work fine with OTL tube amps. See full review here, and how to remove the pads: https://forum.headphones.com/t/blon-official-brand-thread/9418/2?u=antpage

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JeremyGunkel

184

Dec 20, 2020

antpagereally odd...mine did not have any tape on the pad bracket and there was actually a tiny o-ring being used between that bracket and the cup housing as a washer to allow for a little space to remove and replace pads.

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mbmzor

10w

Hahahaha, I found these at the bottom of a box of my cans to be trashed and after reading this review I couldn’t agree more. There is no amount of modding, EQing or amping to fix how terrible these are lol. The fit is awful, they hurt and don’t even seal around your ears, they kinda float from the top of your ear and stay open at the bottom. Forget new pads too. Junk. Take the drivers out and use them as speaker phone speakers.

Rambone

I am still using the BLON BL-30 since my original post back in Nov 2020. I think they keep getting better and better. The sound is so full bodied and deep, makes my listening experience way more exciting than my other headphones with those huge drivers. They sound absolutely incredible and I wouldn't want to change a thing about them at this point. When I'm not using the BL-30 I typically rotate between a Sundara or Fidelio X2HR to make sure they get some love. As far as audio equipment, I found that these paired better with my Topping D10s DAC connected to a Schiit Vali 2+ AMP. My Creative G6 was a good fit for it as well. I didn't really end up liking it as much on my Monolith THX dac/amp. I still recommend these and maybe would give them a higher rating than my original post, but I still stand by these being a secondary headphone as they can get quite heavy after awhile and for the reason that they do take a LONG time to break in. It's kind of a project of love, growing this ugly little caterpillar into a stunning beautiful butterfly. When I first put them on and listened to them, these were absolute trash. They literally sounded terrible but now that they have had ample time to break in, they have become extraordinary and irreplaceable. I hope they will endure forever as I will be a sad panda if they die and I cannot get another.

TalonOneOne

BUT Did you dieeeeeeee? LOL (Kiddin') Thanks for the heads up