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Snake_Doc17
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Nov 8, 2019
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Excellent EXCEPT one thing...
Honestly, I really like these, they are comfortable, sound great, the price point is perfect...
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the Blon B03 are just better in every way and even cheaper so I can't recommend these when those are out there. The only thing I will say is that the cable on these is mildly better than the Blon...but still not good. Honestly, just buy the B03...they are incredible and beat out $250+ iems I have tried...
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Recommends this product? No
RainingMan
84
Dec 30, 2019
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Snake_Doc17You are almost right. I have them both and the Kz zs10 Pro do beat the blons in many categories.
- The KZs seal of way more sound and for many the blons dont fit at all, sealing very little noise.
- The kz zs 10 pro do have quite a lot more detail, i would say 20% more
- The kz zs 10 have a lot of bass. Actually huge amounts
- The blons imaging may sound weird to some people and the kz have a more traditional sound.
- I think the kz has a bit more soundstage. EDIT: They definitely do!
- The metall of the blons can be quite uncomfortable when its cold
- The KZ is waay faster than the blon
- EDIT: I listend to them again and the imageing on the KZ is more accurate
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Ottobawt
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Jan 2, 2020
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RainingManA lot of bass? But not as much as the Blon, right? Or is there a trick to getting bass out of them? I found their bass the least out of my collection. It's there but... not enough for my tastes.
I agree with just about everything else.
I find the KZ treble a bit fatiguing for sustained use.
RainingMan
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Jan 5, 2020
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Ottobawtvery interesting to hear that, either the KZ is the more power demanding IEM and you are using a weak source or the blon has way more Bass than i thought an i have a weak source.... I dont have a good amp but my samsung s10e puts out a decent amout of power and i have an audio interface that isnt very clean but more powerful than most PC souncards and phones. Maybe try a different source because for me the KZ has about 10% (it sounds pretty insane) more bass that extends to sub-bass(which the blons lack)but also bloats the mids a bit. Of course if we are talking about such cheap IEM's the quality controll isnt that great. I might have a diffrenet sounding Blon that you do!
Some good tracks to test out bass and especially sub bass are from LORN. Arid , Ash, 555-5555, oxbow b, drawn out like an ache etc. After litening to it again the blons have maybe more mid bass but it souns very bloaty. The airiness and detail of the KZ's bass is amazing.
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Ottobawt
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Jan 5, 2020
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RainingManI'm using a note10+ with usbc dongle.
I haven't connected it to my amp yet(schiit valhalla).
I didn't find the blon to be a bass machine ether, it's good bass, but compared to my very inexpensive VE bonus or Rock Zircon, they don't stand out... BUT I have the feeling the kz/blon have more room to dial in with an EQ and maybe amp...
I also have the ZSN pro... which I also find to be low on bass... which if anything I thought would have the most bass... maybe KZ is just amp hungry for a phone.
I'll say this much, the blon may be a better overall sound, but the KZ is just so much comfortable/easy to put on.
Snake_Doc17
85
Jan 6, 2020
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RainingManThanks for the reply RainingMan.
I went back and listened again as it's been a little bit since I wrote the review.
For reference purposes I use a Radsone ES100 as my portable amp and my desktop setup is an SMSL SU8 DAC --> THX AAA 789 Amplifier.
I have copied your thoughts below for anyone who wants track our back and forth. My replies are in CAPS...not yelling, just differentiating.
At end of the day, this is what I love about this as a hobby. Many would listen to both and say we are insane...which is probably true. With that said, much is personal preference in sound signature I think.
- The KZs seal of way more sound and for many the blons dont fit at all, sealing very little noise.
- I DO PREFER THE SEAL ON THE KZs, HOWEVER THE BLONS WITH THE CORRECT TIPS ARE EXCEPTIONALLY COMFORTABLE FOR ME. TO BE FAIR I HAVE HEARD SOME WHO DON'T LIKE THE FIT OR SEAL. SO I AGREE THE SEAL IS BETTER FOR SURE, COMFORT I THINK IT'S ABOUT THE TIPS FOR YOUR PERSONAL EAR.
- The kz zs 10 pro do have quite a lot more detail, i would say 20% more
- I JUST DON'T AGREE ON THIS ONE. I GET MORE DETAIL OUT OF THE BLON TO MY EAR. THAT BEING SAID I GET THINGS OUT OF THE KZ AND BLON THAT I DON'T GET OUT OF OTHER IEMs
- The kz zs 10 have a lot of bass. Actually huge amounts
- THE BASS IS GOOD ON BOTH. I THINK IT'S TIGHTER ON BLON AND MORE TRADITIONAL ON THE KZ.
- The blons imaging may sound weird to some people and the kz have a more traditional sound.
- THIS IS A VERY STRONG POINT. BLON HAS WHAT I WOULD CALL EXCEPTIONAL IMAGING AND KZ IS DEFINITELY TRADITIONAL. I LOVE THE BLON IMAGING SO THIS COULD BE A PREFERENCE THING?
- I think the kz has a bit more soundstage. EDIT: They definitely do!
- I WILL AGREE THAT THE SOUNDSTAGE IS LARGER ON KZ BUT I PREFER THE WAY VOCALS COME OUT ON BLON.
- The metall of the blons can be quite uncomfortable when its cold
- I'VE NOT EXPERIENCED THIS
- The KZ is waay faster than the blon
- I DON'T AGREE ON THIS
- EDIT: I listend to them again and the imageing on the KZ is more accurate
- EHHHHHH, CAN'T AGREE!
RainingMan
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Jan 7, 2020
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Snake_Doc17I probably need a better setup before i can be sure about my judgment on headphones. I enjoyed reading your reply
Also, i just received new double tips for my blons, gonna try them out today
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Snake_Doc17
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Jan 7, 2020
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RainingManThe DAC and AMP can definitely change things slightly so every system will be a bit different. I hear things much different between my portable amp and when I use my desktop setup for sure!!
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