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Even though the attack and decay of notes could have been resolved more quickly, they are on par with other IEMs. It is all going to depend on personal music tastes and what everyone prefers to listen to, as the Z300 work much better than the Cadenza for certain things but, due to the fact that I listen to a lot of acoustic and vocal centric music, I prefer the upper mids presence on the Cadenza. What I am happy to say is that Blon have finally, with the help of HBB, brought something new that puts them back in the spotlight of budget IEMs, something that has not happened for a long time.
The notes' distant and distinct characteristics make them easy to distinguish, so the separation is really nice. Of course, the instruments sound playful, with good notes that are less sharp and produce lovely details. Their body is made of zinc alloy, while inside, a 10mm dynamic driver with a silicon diaphragm has been chosen, which is designed to be rigid and flexible at the same time, with the intention of producing a sound with high precision and detail.
Cymbals sound soughing and dull on how I perceived it but portrays well the sound of hi-hats with its shortened buzzing quality. It has a two-dimensional, typical basic two-channel stereo panning presentation where you will be able to locate the arrangement of instruments and singers but not in a well-pinpoint manner. In terms of sound, the C3s are subtly more sensitive, a higher volume is achieved with the same energy. Fortunately, the treble avoids sinking into the sound, helping to maintain balance and homogeneity throughout the sound range. The Z300 strikes a better balance between sounding dense and clean; the instruments and vocals sound thick and dense as they should while maintaining clear, easily recognisable notes.
Its entire body is made of zinc alloy, with the dragon on the case printed on the faceplates with gold paint. Blon has released other IEMs, such as the BL05 and BL05s, which have a different signature than their typical V-shape tuning, in contrast to the tuning of the BL03 model. The point to be noted is that if you like to listen to the mid frequencies, you need to turn up the volume a little more, which causes the low frequencies to overshadow the mid frequencies a little. Seemingly joining forces with past luminary BLON, and on-going phenomena HBB to collaborate in making something fun. It can also work well to tame overly harsh brass instruments but, again, on tracks where the brass has been recorded well, it can dull them a bit too much.
It is clear that the cable and its shiny copper colour have raised the quality of the set, and the more common capsule design also helps, both in terms of ergonomics and attractiveness. Due to its leaning towards a more darker sound, it will not have that crisp, clarity and detail that detail lovers and analytical-type of listeners will prefer to. I would have liked to own the Blon-03 for a comparison but it has never convinced me, plus I’ve always read very conflicting opinions probably due to its shape and very short nozzle. As an experienced audio enthusiast and content creator, HBB has brought his expertise and creativity to this project, and the result is a truly unique product that reflects his passion for high-quality sound and design.
That said, Z300 still managed to come close to BL03's experience while providing a more updated technicalities to compete with current models, as well as a less awkward form factor compared to BL03. The increased sense of dynamics, brightness, transparency and clarity bring more separation and a more ethereal feel to the C3 scene. The BLON Z300 was tuned by HBB , and as is inherent to Hawaiian tuning , this is a headphone with a lot of bass weight, but we'll talk about that later. My quick test for this is “ Crazy” by Daniela Andrade, where the low end of the guitar can become a uncontrolled and overly reverberant, something that is not the case with the Z300. The lower mid range builds the foundation of the natural characteristics of every note in the upper frequencies.With a darker sound and a more diffuse representation, the background is less discernible and the uniqueness of the details is more complex to notice. Even though the imaging could be sharper, I still think it is better than the Piccolo and the Khan and can bring clarity to the mix. However, because the Piccolo puts out a lot more impacts and hits, the bass may not feel as full on the Piccolo. In terms of sound, the BLON x HBB Z300s have a warm, slightly dark, subtly veiled midrange profile, with soft, but well-represented and extended treble. The treble comes across as nicely expansive and full of good details, the mid range sounds forward and lively, and the bass responds with enough warmth to make up for the natural timbre that permeates the entire mix.
The size of the capsules is medium, with a very nice matte/rough finish, which keeps digital smudges away. Meanwhile, it is engineered to be both rigid and flexible at the same time, with a balance between stiffness and pliability that produces sound with incredible accuracy and detail. The lowest notes do not present as much rumble as on some other sets yet there is still more than enough for the track to be appreciated for what it is. I like the details, but I'd still rather pair the Z300 with the V6 because the transparent response lowers the tonality and makes the IEM sound generic. The C2 and the Khan are either perceived as being more airy and lean or as being overly spirited or forward.On the other side of the coin, it can work well for vocals that are overly harsh in these ranges, such as Beth in “ Don't You Worry Child”, who comes across a lot tamer on the Z300, although it does dull the piano of the song a little at the same time.
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