1. Blessing 3 continues the physical frequency division framework of previous versions through the use of state-of-the-art 3D printing.
2. Blessing 3 utilizes a new horizontally-opposed double-dynamic bass driver module that delivers higher dynamic range and lower dynamic nonlinear distortion than previous versions.
3. The new scientifically-designed horizontally-opposed double dynamic driver module further demonstrates the advantages of the hybrid earphone in bass dynamics.
4. The frequency division design of Blessing 3 is the result of a long period of repeated experimentation and modification that has resulted in a doubling of the parameters and accuracy of the earlier Blessing 2, and even better acoustic indices.
5. The brand-new Blessing 3 faceplate features an eye-catching interplay of light and shadow, achieved by precision CNC machining followed by meticulous hand-polishing of the esthetically satisfying angular design.
6. The classic hybrid triple-frequency division of the Blessing series is the culmination of MOONDROP’s unparalleled acoustic expertise, backed up by repeated testing in the company’s measurement laboratory, and ensuring high full-band phase consistency.
The best hybrid at this price but little progress compared to the previous generation
Pros: Refined and monitoring profile
It barely colors the music
Reference sound at a "cheap" cost
Wide, tall and deep soundstage
Cons: Limited or insufficient bass for certain genres
Lacks more personality
I'd like more wow feel
Reduced macro and micro detail. It sounds "screened" to me.
Large size
Decent but fair cable
INTRO
Welcome to Critica Actial written review. Today it's time to see, once the media hype has passed, the Moondrop Blessing 3. Reviewing a Moondrop earphone is always synonymous with at least being talked about. I remember when I tried the Moondrop Aria. The original. An iem with a dynamic driver that I quite liked. It sounded dynamic, good soundstage, very natural and coherent. I said wow. I was able to try other products from the brand and more or less this was repeated. They know how to tune headphones.
The first generation Blessing achieved worldwide recognition due to its combination of affordable price, revolutionary acoustic design and outstanding performance. With the Blessing 2, this success was taken even further, providing reference-level sound quality, with a great richness of detail and noticeably improved sonic hardware. This allowed the Blessing 2 to exceed expectations within the hybrid headphone category, rising to the status of a benchmark product in the audio market. Years went by and that recognition remained. The Blessing 2 and Blessing 2 Dusk were the reference IEMs, not excessively expensive, for those looking for that neutral, detailed and coherent sound.
After more than three years of development according to the brand, the long-awaited successor finally arrived: the Blessing 3. This new iteration promises to further consolidate and improve the reputation of the Blessing series, offering technological innovations, acoustic refinement and a superior sound experience for audiophiles and audio enthusiasts alike.
Is it a noticeable leap from the Blessing 2? Well, not for me, but I encourage you to read the review.
UNBOXING SECTION
The packaging of the Blessing 3 is the classic and unmistakable one that fuses minimalism and anime culture. The box stands out for Moondrop's characteristic clean design, adorned with the iconic illustration.
The package reveals a more sophisticated inner box, evoking the minimalist style of brands like Nothing. Monochromatic design, with subtle silver details, accentuates the feeling of elegance. When you open the lid, the box unfolds into two compartments: a thin one in the lid that holds the manual, a quality control card and the classic Moondrop waifu postcard, and the main one, where the headphones rest. These, with their shiny mirror-finished faceplates, are protected by a transparent sheet. Of course, the mirror-polished faceplates are visually attractive, but they tend to **accumulate fingerprints** and smudges easily. As for the IEM itself, its transparent resin housing reveals the internal design, while the mirror-polished faceplates, which are very prone to fingerprints, add elegance. The ergonomic design, which adapts very well to the anatomy of the ear, guarantees a comfortable fit and excellent isolation.
What else do we have? Well, a retro carrying case. A case that is a bit large for my taste, but very very sturdy.
As for accessories, the Blessing 3 does not disappoint. It includes a silver-plated copper cable with 2-pin connectors, an airplane adapter and six pairs of silicone earplugs of different sizes.
Overall the whole unboxing process of the Blessing 3 feels luxurious, a real delight that is surprising considering its price, adding even more value to the user experience.
SOUND SECTION
The Moondrop Blessing 3 has a balanced and detailed sound, making it an excellent choice within the range of in-ear monitors (IEM). Its sound signature is characterized by a neutral-harmonious approach, close to harman, with great clarity and precision in the different frequencies, offering a refined listening experience, without excessive emphasis on any particular range. Don't expect a personality or something that makes it stand out. It has a conservative sound.
SOUND SECTION - BASS
As for the bass, the Blessing 3 offers a controlled and precise performance. Although it is not the most powerful or emphasized, the bass is clear and well defined, achieving an excellent balance with the rest of the frequencies. The **sub-bass** has presence, but does not dominate the spectrum, while the **mid-bass** is more natural, without adding additional warmth. This ensures that the bass is punchy enough without feeling overdone, making it ideal for genres where detail and accuracy are more important than an overwhelming bass thump.
Users looking for powerful, commanding bass may find the Blessing 3’s bass somewhat subtle, but those who prefer a more balanced approach that is faithful to the original recording will appreciate it for its ability to keep the lows in balance with the mids and highs.
SOUND SECTION - MIDS
The Moondrop Blessing 3’s mids are one of its greatest strengths. They offer a detailed and balanced presentation, allowing vocals and instruments to come through with outstanding clarity. The low mids have enough body to bring warmth without becoming muddy, which favors a natural sound. Meanwhile, the high mids are accurate and detailed, enhancing clarity without sounding aggressive. This provides excellent separation between instruments, which is especially noticeable in genres such as jazz, classical or acoustic music, where detail and texture are key.
The vocals in particular stand out for their clarity and definition, achieving a very realistic sound, with good presence but without being overexposed. This makes the Blessing 3 ideal for those who value fidelity in the representation of voices and mid-range instruments.
SOUND SECTION - TREBBLE
The Blessing 3’s treble is extended and bright, but without becoming too shrill or causing ear fatigue. It focuses on delivering a decent level of overall detail, allowing you to perceive nuances and textures in the recordings, such as cymbals or high strings. The treble has a good extension, which contributes to a feeling of air and space in the sound stage, without becoming, as I say, excessively bright or sibilant.
The Blessing 3 manages to keep the treble refined and controlled, avoiding peaks that could become uncomfortable on prolonged listening. This smoothness at the higher end of the spectrum is ideal for those who enjoy detailed, bright sound but value balance without sacrificing comfort during long listening sessions, although if you are very sensitive to highs you may find it a little uncomfortable during long listening sessions.
SOUND SECTION – TECHS
In terms of technicalities, the Moondrop Blessing 3 positions itself as a good performing IEM, offering a technical listening experience.
The Blessing 3 features well controlled dynamics. The ability to handle both soft passages and intense moments within a piece of music is excellent. Although the dynamics are not explosive or the best I have heard for this price, they are precise enough to deliver contrasting transitions between the most delicate and the most energetic parts of a song. The changes in volume and energy within the music are therefore perceptible and well differentiated, do not expect a flat or lifeless IEM although this is not its strongest point.
What is good is the soundstage. Despite being an IEM, it offers a **fairly wide scene** that comes close to what one would expect from over-ear headphones. Instruments and vocals are positioned with a good sense of space, giving the feeling of being in a larger, airier environment. This is particularly noticeable in live recordings or orchestral pieces, where the depth and width of the soundstage is appreciated. The Blessing 3's soundstage is not only wide, but also well-proportioned, with the width slightly above the depth.
The separation of instruments and vocals is also very very good on the Blessing 3. Each element within the mix is presented in a clearly differentiated manner, making it easy to identify and follow each individual instrument in complex compositions. This is crucial for dense musical genres such as progressive rock, symphonic metal or jazz, where multiple layers of sound occur simultaneously. There is no feeling of congestion or of sounds blending into each other, allowing for more detailed and accurate listening.
The imaging of the Blessing 3 is also outstanding. The placement of instruments in space is precise, giving a clear impression of where sounds are coming from within the soundstage. Details such as vocal direction, instrument movements or the positions of different elements in a recording are presented with great accuracy. This results in an excellent three-dimensional representation of sound, adding a sense of realism to the audio. The precise imaging, together with instrument separation, allows for an immersive and detailed listening experience, where sounds are not only perceived clearly, but also seem to occupy a real space within the scene.
SUMMARY SECTION
The Moondrop Blessing 3 has many positive qualities, it is not without some weaknesses that could be important for certain users.
While the bass is precise and well controlled, it may not be enough for those who prefer a sound profile with more impact in the bass like me for example
The size is not ideal for everyone. The housings can be somewhat large, which could generate discomfort in people with smaller ears or narrower ear canals.
Despite the extension and detail in the highs, some people may find that the highs tend to be a little bright or slightly emphasized, which in certain genres or songs with a lot of energy in the high frequencies can generate listening fatigue over time.
Variations>Blessing 3>Blessing 2 Dusk
Little variation from the Blessing 2. Lots of competition in these price ranges.
Pros: excellent technicalities,
great tonality,
clear and detailed vocals,
forward and snappy guitars
Cons: a little lean sounding (for my preference),
can be fatiguing to listen to for long periods
Introductions
This is the Moondrop Blessing 3! It’s been a while since I’ve listened to one of these. I think this was one of the first “Expensive” IEMs, or perhaps even the first one I’ve tried almost a year ago now ? Back then I was really looking forward to reviewing one of these. The other pair I tested was a pair of Stellaris. But, I digress. How do they sound ? Especially after experiencing the Crimson, the Volur, and many more IEMs ? I think I’ve grown a lot since the last time I tried them. With the Blessing 3 Dusk around the corner now. It feels like it is a good time to revisit them! This unit here is another loaner from Jaben Surabaya. Thank you for sending them in for reviews!
Backstory+ Sound Impressions
Back when I was first tried them on, I was still in love with my Moondrop Chu. I still remembered there was a note about the Blessing 3 that I wrote during the time. I said “The Blessing 3 has better micro details, I feel like I can hear the Bass String vibrating on Hotel California”. Which is weird because I only noticed that one time. The other time I tried looking for it, it didn’t show. I also wrote that the nozzle looks funny, because the eartips are just pressed on there. Which is kind of a problem now, as the eartips keep falling off the earbuds when I take them off. And… they ended up stuck inside my ears. Or, they became loose and rolled of the desk or something. Oh, the initial note from a year ago also mentioned that it sounds thin. I also wrote that it might need a DAC/Amp, which I do not own back then. However, now… it doesn’t sound thin at all. It is still considered “lean” but not thin. Which I don’t really mind, I think you could consider this as reference tuned IEM ? I personally enjoyed my time editing the Moondrop Variations video with this.
What I liked about the Blessing 3
Although technically it is a little too lean to be considered as a “fun” IEM to my taste. I think the Blessing 3 is fun enough to be daily driven. Where it really shines is actually the vocal presentation. Female vocals are airy, sparkly, clean, and well defined. Male vocals are strong, forward, and well defined. Guitars on Symphony of Destruction are forward and snappy, while the Bass is slightly clouded in the background. I personally don’t mind and it is to be expected from a “leaner” sounding IEMs. I think if you like guitars, vocals, and orchestra the Blessing 3 truly is a blessing for you.
Why I Always Switch to The Variations
Don’t get me wrong, the Blessing 3 is still a “fun” IEM. But the fun is different from something like the Variations, the 64Audio Volur, or even the Symphonium Crimson. The fun aspect of Blessing 3 is I think more of like a scavenger hunt fun. It is where you pick up some of the microdetails on certain recording or hearing something that you don’t notice usually. Although, from my experience. This kind of fun can be a little exhausting at times, more so than the analytical fun nature of the Symphonium Crimson. But, that’s just me.
What Music I Love to Listen to with The Blessing 3
I personally love listening to Danish National Symphony Orchestra with the Blessing 3. Like listening to them playing Welcome to Jurassic Park, Shallow, and My Heart Will Go On. Or listening to the acoustic tracks, such as Hikari by Miwa, La La Lost You by Niki, and Hotel California by Eagles. As the tracks works really well with Treble forward IEMs.
TL;DR/DW
Overall, I think the Blessing 3 is excellent the Tonality are great, I give them a B, and the Technicalities are up there with some of the best. So they got an A on Technicalities. Also, something is also bugging me for some reason. I feel like whenever I pick up the Blessing 3 for a listen, at 2 or so hour mark. I feel a bit tense after listening to them ? Let me know what do you think happened in the comments section.
That is it ? That is the Moondrop Blessing 3! I would personally wait for the Blessing 3 : Dusk, as I would like to see what that version brings to the table. And with them showing up in CanJam NYC earlier. I think the release date is around the corner. Thank you again Jaben Surabaya for lending me the Moondrop Blessing 3 and the Variations. Hopefully, at the time this video is released. They’re already safe and sound at their rightful place.
Footnote :
My Source is the TimeEar BTE-222 connected to my PC most of the time. I judge them using various genres of songs. I narrowed down what I think sounds best in this Spotify Playlist here :
Head-Fi Special (Videos about this might be up soon)
Durability :
The unit is a store demo unit, so it is slight worse for wear. Considering the age of the unit, which is around 6 months according to my friend at Jaben Surabaya. They still look pretty good, the faceplate does have a lot of micro scratches, but it is to be expected. Honestly, I think it's not that bad. Considering the fact that it is a Demo unit after all. Although if you own this IEM or any other IEM, I think it is good practice to put them inside a case with Silica Gel in it. Oxidation is slightly starting on the inside of the Blessing 3. It is clearly displayed as the resin body are very clean and clear.
Cons: For the cost I would have liked a better cable and more tips, they are on the larger size and may not fit smaller ears. This is very source fickle and can be unforgiving with poor quality recordings.
Specs:
Model: Blessing3 Hybrid In-ear Monitor
Impedance: 14.8Ω±15% (@1kHz)
Frequency Response: 10Hz-30kHz
Effective Frequency Response: 20Hz-20kHz (IEC60318-4, -3dB)
Sensitivity: 120dB/Vrms(@1kHz)
THD: THD@1kHz≤0.5%
Driver: 2DD+4BA
Jack: 3.5mm single-ended jack
Housing processing: 3D printing of imported medical resin.
Headphone Jack: 0.78-2pin
In the Package
[BLESSING3] earphone * 1
3.5mm silver-plated earphone cable * 1
Storage bag * 1
Aviation adapter * 1
Silicon ear tips * 3 pairs (S, M, L)
QC Certificate * 1
Manual * 1
Equipment Used: ifi Gryphon, ifi GoPods, Questyle M15, Fosi DS2, Burson funk, TempoTech V6, ddhifi TC44pro , Hidizs XO and AP80 pro X.
Build quality was very good, I think on par with the second- Gen but I really liked the look of the original to be honest. The packaging is decent, to be candid I always thought the Kato unboxing was superior.
The case is more than adequate in size, the cable is good but not on par with other brands in this price range like Kinera. Tips are weird and it does take much time to find a second party tip that will not ruin the beautiful sound of the B3. I ended up with spinfit and symbio, the later didn't perform to my liking on this IEM. I found them large, so you'll not want to sleep with these on, but they were comfortable on me for a few hours at least.
Sound:
Bass:
The Bass is very good on this one and scales depending on source and music. It has the ability to dig down deep when listening to rap and K-pop and stay composed during acoustical. Both Mid and Sub are adaptive, have a good speed and neutrality. Bass in general is an improvement over the B2 but still can present a little thin.
Mids:
Are excellent and present more balanced than neutral, they have a decent weight and timbre. vocals are placed perfectly and sound so natural and rich. This does both female and male quite good.
Treble:
The highs present with a smooth almost neutral sound, medium energy level, and fine sense of openness. There are fine details but no harshness ever.
Soundstage:
The stage is vast but not artificial. It lends itself well to live performances. openness, accurate and wonderful separation. can handle busy recording with ease.
Conclusion:
The Blessing3 is a continuation of the B2 and also an improvement Bass wise. I think in general it is better tuned with some small improvements overall. It looks amazing and should be considered for fans of the B2.
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