BLON BL-T3 in Ear Headphone, HiFi DJ in Ear Monitor, 11mm Composite Diaphragm Dynamic Drive Metal Earphone with Detachable Cable in Ear Earphone (No Mic, BL-T3 Silver)

Following on from the recent release of the BL-05s and the purple BL-03, BLON now offers the BL-T3. Sporting a new 11mm dynamic driver and a "Diamond mirror" finish, it is priced in the more affordable end of the price range. It has non-detachable cables which are worn cable down and comes in a choice of silver or gunmetal colours.The earpieces are teardrop-shaped and have a long "stalk" out of which the cable emerges. There is channel identification on the inner surface and four small vents along the top of the earpiece. There is a straight metal 3.5mm plug marked with a BLON logo and an in-line microphone and there is no chin slider.The new 11mm dynamic driver has a composite diaphragm and a CCAW coil. The quoted impedance is 16 ohms with a sensitivity of 108dB.The earphones come presented in a small rectangular box similar to that supplied by KZ, CCA, etc., but it has a clear lid bearing the now famous BLON acronym, BELIEF, LET MUSIC BURN, OPPOTY, NEVERGIVEUP, and below, "Annotation and Driams". The box contains:* BL-T3 earphones with fixed cable* Three pairs grey silicone tips, medium bore* Two pairs conical silicone tips (S, M)* Velcro cable tie* DocumentationIt is a fairly basic presentation but acceptable at the price.The BL-T3's fit was similar to the BL-03 in that the short nozzles, smooth and shiny finish and weight distribution resulted in some insecurity. The pre-fitted conical tips afforded little grip and it was necessary to fit the largest of the wide bore tips to ensure the IEMs remained in place. However, the cable down wearing style did help here. Isolation was not perfect but it was adequate.The BL-T3 was tested using an Xduoo X20 DAP. A burn in time of 100 hours was carried out. Initially the sound was heavily biased towards the low frequencies with powerful sub bass, a lift in the mid bass and a significant roll-off in the treble. After burn in and having changed the tips to Spiral Dots, the upper frequencies improved. The profile was now V shaped with recessed mids. There was still limited treble extension, a slightly thin quality to the upper mids and lower treble and also occasional sibilance. The detail retrieval was modest with a somewhat distant feel to the presentation and soft transients.BassThe bass was probably the best feature of the T3. Sub bass was fairly elevated with a gentle attack. Mid bass was more prominent and did bleed a little into the mids.Alexei Zakharov's "Above the Stars" has a deep bass foundation and this did dominate the track with the details in the upper frequencies overpowered. There was good texture and the ambience of the piece was well-rendered with the reverb possessing plenty of space."Castilla" from "Suite Espanola" by Albeniz, conducted by Rafael Fruhbeck de Burgos is a lively transcription with brilliant orchestration. The orchestral bass drum showed nice timbre and good impact but perhaps with a softened initial strike. There was a warmth to the overall presentation which, although attractive, was perhaps not totally natural.In "Cluster One" from Pink Floyd's "Division Bell" the atmosphere of the introduction was well-handled. Rick Wright's keyboard drone was nicely textured but Nick Mason's impressive bass drum did lose a little impact with the transients being soft.MidsAs befits a V shaped profile, the mids were recessed. The lower mids suffered from a little bass bleed but timbre was good and not dissimilar to the BL-03. The upper mids were less impressive, lacking detail and impact, and the presence region was subdued. There was occasional sharpness in the upper mids/lower treble.Reinhold Lakomy's "Capoliveri" from the album "Aer" lost some of its appeal with the strong melody softened by the bass bleed and recessed mids. There was a distant feel to the production which could have benefited from being pushed forward a little."Morning" from "Four Sea Interludes" by Britten also would have improved with a bit more bite. The syncopated introduction with strings, brass and woodwind was softened and although the timbre was generally authentic, Andre Previn's wonderful performance lost a little of its excitement.The vocal projection in Al Stewart's "On the Border" from "Year of the Cat" was somewhat set back and did display some sibilance. The string and guitar accompaniment was pleasantly depicted but the castanet details were not as crisp as they could have been and the soft nature of the presentation robbed the track of some life.TrebleThe treble was quite reserved and "polite" with a reduced amount of detail. There was a lift in the mid-treble after which it rolled off quite rapidly resulting in a lack of "air". Surprisingly, taking this into account, the soundstage was quite spacious."World of Colours" is an inventive and melodic album of electronic music by Alexey Sobol. The title track contrasts a solid bass foundation with colourful flourishes in the treble. The bass dominated once more affecting the balance of the piece. Timbre was once more very good but the detail in the treble was not as prominent as it could have been.The fine details of the drums and percussion in Jacques Loussier's version of Bach's "Air on a G String" were more difficult to discern with the delicate brush work largely missing in action. The upper notes of the piano were more forward with occasional harshness on climaxes. The piece did lose a little of its coherence as a result.Dave Brubeck's "Unsquare Dance" fared better with the handclaps and rim work on the drums more forward than expected. The infectious rhythm was nicely presented and this was a very enjoyable track. The balance here was much better with perhaps only a small reduction in transient attack which slightly blunted the urgency of the performance.SoundstageConsidering the recessed mids and polite treble, I was expecting a poor soundstage but was pleasantly surprised. There was plenty of space with a spherical staging and a good reproduction of hall ambience.Frank Bridge's beautiful "There is a Willow grows aslant a Brook" received a wonderful reading in the recording by the Bournemouth Sinfonietta. The atmosphere of the recording venue is particularly well captured in this version and the BL-T3 reproduced this authentically. The orchestral placing and Norman del Mar's subtle direction were realistically conveyed."Antarctic Echoes" by Vangelis is an electronic soundscape with a particularly open staging. The BL-T3 did well here, with good height and depth and perhaps just a little less width. The reverberating electronic effects decayed nicely and the atmosphere of the piece was nicely preserved. There was some harshness in the upper mids which cut through."Riu Riu" is a 1978 single by Chorale. It begins with a drum and gentle female vocals. Gradually the production builds with male vocals, percussion and deep synthesised bass. The spatial qualities of the recording came over nicely on the T3 with climaxes well portrayed and the voices fading into silence at the conclusion.ComparisonsThe BL-T3 finds itself in a crowded marketplace. Below I list some excellent performers in this price range which offer a more accurate and lively sound. There is also the new BL-01 which I have not heard yet.CVJ's CSA is a dual hybrid which bucks the trend of affordable V-shaped models, instead presenting an accurate, well-balanced neutralish profile. Detail retrieval far exceeds that of the T3, with a faster more detailed bass, forward mids and a more extended top end. It has a detachable cable.The TRN M10 is another dual hybrid to consider. Worn cable down like the T3, it is very compact and comfortable. Its sound is well balanced with a gentle U or V shaping, good mids and once more, improved detail capability. Its detachable cable is a proprietary design.The KZ ED9 has to be a contender in this price range. A single DD, worn with its fixed cable down, it has a choice of tunings with its two tuning nozzles, the gold nozzle giving a bass-focused V shaping and the brass one producing a well balanced nicely detailed response. It is more dynamic than the T3 and is more fun in both its configurations.BLON's own legendary BL-03 at around twice the price is famous for its natural timbre and easy musicality. Like the T3 it does have a mid bass boost but is much better with detail and the treble is not as rolled off. It does have issues with fit, however, and many consider that the cable and tips need replacing.ConclusionThe BL-T3 does some things well, and offers a relaxing, inoffensive sound. V-shaped with a bass emphasis, it does lack excitement due to its recessed mids, rolled off treble and soft transients but does have a good soundstage and a natural timbre not dissimilar to its big brother, the BL-03. Worn cable down, it does still have minor fit issues but a change of tips will solve this.The BL-T3 does struggle a little in comparison to its rivals in this price range which are more accomplished, but if you are looking for a relaxing, undemanding and affordable "plug and play" IEM, then this might just fill the bill.

Let me start by saying that I probably have 7-8 different IEM’s (in ear monitors) ranging from 1 driver to 5 drivers. I use IEM’s regularly for playing guitar and singing live multiple times a week at church.The Fit: The fitment is pretty great. They are comfortable. They are single driver so they are fairly small and fit flush with the outside of my ear. In comparison to popular name brand single driver ears these are very similar in shape and size but they actually sound better in my opinion. Not bad for half the price.Construction: They are metal in construction and feel to be much better quality than many IEM’s on the market. The wire is mid grade in my personal opinion and the silicone tips are garbage. As with any of IEM’s I switch out the silicone tips for memory foam. Your ears will thank you.Price: These cost as much as my favorite 5 driver in ears and they don’t come close in performance however as I mention above they are still half the price of name brand in ears and sound better in my opinion.Sound: These ears have a mid scooped EQ. Meaning you have increased bass, low mids and mild highs. That type of Eq is great for listening to your favorite music while you are on the go. If your goal is to listen to your favorite music than these will be a good option. I have been really enjoying these while working out and riding my bike. If you plan to use these as IEM’s for live music and good representation of what is happening with every instrument and singer then there are much better options at this price point.

Sound: These sound pretty good, great at this price point. I personally like the sound of the Bl05 better than BL03, the base is lighter but the detail is better IMO but still plenty basey for an IEM, I'm happy I bought them and I wear them out and about often although I Still favor my T2 over them but that's just my personal taste. Cable: The cable is trash, it works fine so far but feels cheap, like I have a 19 dollar pair of KZ's and that cable feels nice compared to this one so factor a new cable into the price of these. Build: They are solid metal and feel well build. Tips: I never use tips that come with earbuds, I tried a few of my own on these and stuck with Linsoul T2 blue tips for these. The tips that come with it look cheap but soft however since I use foam tips I cant really say anything about them.

One thing to know is that the ear tips that come with these do not work very well. I think they are too thin. Kept falling out. I switched to some spare KZ silicone tips which work better.I do like the way these sound. They have a more “natural” timber than my other KZ favorites, but a more narrow sound stage. When I switch from these to some KZ ZST X the sound “opens up” and becomes more dimensional, but with a slightly synthetic timber.No problems with fit or comfort.Love the green/blue retro look.

You won't believe how dynamic and fast paced this earphone is. The bass is also no slouch, you can try bass tests on you-tube and audibly hear the very low bass notes, something not possible with most earphones. Most surprising part about these are their price, for 50-60 USD they are a steal. I have beats studio and these easily destroy them in sound reproduction, highs, mids and most especially the lows. This is the type of low cost audio equipment that puts a genuine smile on the faces of audiophiles.

First of all, a word of caution. The included eartips in this pack (in common with all Blon earphones) are pap. I can't get a good seal with them and I'm not alone - Head Fi forum is full of tales of bad fitting eartips. So budget for a set. I've used Misodikos because I had some literally in front of me when I opened the package. I'll probably do some tip rolling later but they're fine.Packaging is standard IEM fare. A few packs of eartips and a detachable cable. A small bonus is a canvas earphone bag. Nothing too fancy but it keeps them separate (I've over 30 pairs of earphones so could do without a tangled mass).These drive amply well with a smartphone and do not require an external amplifier.The main concern though is "how do they sound?"I'm pleased to report that over the shout and unnatural sounding BL05 these have had the stridence taken down a notch. The treble on Oasis' "Definitely Maybe" album is unlistenable on the original 05 but on the 05S it's sharp and crisp without being fatiguing. The frequency response is very wide on these, there is a lot more range on the top and bottom than on many earphones, from the lows of Lady Sovereign's "Love Me Or Hate Me" to the highs of Dresden Dolls' "Coin-Operated Boy".Everything is presented very naturally in a large, 3 dimensional soundstage. Frequency response isn't quite flat but the mid range is a lot less recessed than on much of the competition.These are really good all rounders. Up there with the very best that can be had for the price.Except - if you listen to heavy metal. Heavy Metal is a difficult genre to reproduce well. You need to have the detail and separation to hear what's going on and where all the instruments are but at the same time you need enough heft to really drive the music hard. You also need the bass to not overwhelm the rest of the music. Quite a tall order.Yet these bad boys absolutely manage it. The pale green colour may imply that these sound their best with saccharine pop, but appearences are deceptive. From Slipknot, through Metallica to Cradle of Filth, these are honestly the first earphones I have heard that beat my home separates with massive wharfedales for metal. They even goaded me into listening to Rammstein.If you want an all rounder these are 5 out of 5. For metal it's 6.66 out of 5.

Arrived quickly, everything as expected. Fit is the best I've ever had (small ears) and they're very secure. Sound quality is excellent and I've already enjoyed listening for several hours at a time with no discomfort. I did replace the cable supplied, but more for aesthetics and convenience than the effect on sound quality. I'm still using the supplied tips but I'll probably try foam at some point (no rush because silicons are fine).

Uncomfortable fit, forward treble detail with minimum bass...unbalanced sound...would not recommend.

Blon es una marca de origen chino establecida en el año 2014, y anteriormente conocida con el nombre de BossHifi. Son los creadores de los aclamados BLON Bl-03 unos auriculares que han sorprendido a muchos audiofilos por tener una firma de sonido muy equilibrada a un precio inmejorable.Tienen un bonito diseño como de gota de agua y mucha gente le ha puesto dos notas negativas.La primera es que las ojivas parecen algo cortas, y cuando vamos a colocarnos el IEM esto presentara una dificultad si no damos con las puntas adecuadas que sujeten y ofrezcan un buen sellado, pero en realidad la culpa yo creo que es del diseño de la carcasa del auricular.Y la segunda son los cables de serie que no son de muy buena calidad para lo bien que suenan estos auriculares.Pues bien BlON lanzó al mercado unos auriculares que debían mejorar los BL-03, pero estos nuevos auriculares fueron un rotundo fracaso ya que mejoraron mucho el diseño en cuanto a ergonomía (y ahora asientan muchísimo mejor en la oreja) pero la nueva firma de sonido fue desastrosa, con unos medios altos muy chillones y unos graves pobres. En el segundo intento, los llamados BL-05 de segunda generación mejoraron un poco la firma de sonido, pero no ha sido hasta ahora con los BL-05s, la tercera generación que no han alcanzado el éxito.En definitiva los BL-05s tienen una mayor extensión en la gama de los agudos, alcanzando frecuencias más altas (+ 16 khz) a un buen volumen. Han ganado en definición, rapidez y volumen de bajos, consiguiéndose unos bajos profundos. Tienen una escena (soundtech) mucho más amplia y una imagen muy precisa con una perfecta separación y localización de los instrumentos y las voces.Interiormente siguen teniendo un solo driver de 10 mm hecho de nanotubos de carbono que destaca por su eficacia y buen comportamiento en toda la gama de frecuencias.Las cápsulas están realizadas en metal lacado en un color verde claro muy original y llamativo, alejándose del diseño anterior de las capsulas del BLON BL-03 en forma de gota, en esta ocasión han optado por un diseño de capsulas mas acertado para el BLON BL-05, tanto vistosamente como funcional. Ahora resulta mas natural su colocación y posicionamiento en los oídos, son muchos mas cómodas y facilitan su integración.Las ojivas mantienen el tamaño del modelo anterior, pero por el nuevo diseño de las capsulas ya no resultan tan criticas como antaño. Y el cable también es el mismo que el que lleva el BL-03. Esperemos que BLON en un futuro decida mejorar cables y ojivas y así mejoraría la imagen de marca.Bien.....a la tercera la vencida y por fin BLON a conseguido unos auriculares a los que "casi" no se le pueden poner pegas.

The reviews are not lying. Amazing sound.. good frequency range! Really nice clarity. You will finally be able to say to your self "aaah those are the real lyrics, I thought for years they were saying this". In terms of IEM's, I find they are heavy to hold in your hand, but once in your ears they are super snug and comfortable. I wear them all day with the number of Zoom meetings I have now and I don't look silly with large headphones. This may sound strange, and perhaps its all IEM, but if you are wearing them and laying on your side on a pillow, the monitors stay put and don't put the pressure on your ear like some buds that are very uncomfortable. Perhaps the only drawback I have found is (and this is personal) is the cable. I wish it was not braided and more smooth. The cable around the ears is smooth. However, I wish that tubing flowed all the way down to the "Y" splitter. I would like to know what other compatible replacement cables are recommended.