Used with Sansa Clip +, no amp.
The Blox BE3 were my third foray into the enthusiast earphone market, first being Yuin's OK3, second Yuin's PK3.
Design is clean, refined, nothing flashy. Housing is the clone of Sennheiser MX400.
The earpiece is fairly large at 16.83mm diameter and won't fit some ears well. In my case, if I am chewing they tend to work themselves out of the ear, but otherwise fit is OK
Cable is of good quality and not causing microphonics. Stress relief does not seem adequate since it allows the cable to bend sharply - I have modded mine with heatshrink tubing.
Worn with rubber/silicone rims - this provides a good seal and significantly increases bass presence.
Mostly listening to Metal, Electronic and Ambient.
Soundstage is very impressive, up there with Yuin OK3.
Bass is deep and smooth but mid-bass presence is lacking. Particular basslines are hardly audible.
Mids are detailed, no complaints.
Treble seems to lack "sparkle", has a hissy/fuzzy quality. Was like this from the start and "burn-in" made no difference.
I strongly recommend the Blox BE3 over Yuin's PK3 if you are in the ~$30 range. Yuin's OK3 definitely beats them both, but they cost twice as much.
The Blox BE3 were my third foray into the enthusiast earphone market, first being Yuin's OK3, second Yuin's PK3.
Design is clean, refined, nothing flashy. Housing is the clone of Sennheiser MX400.
The earpiece is fairly large at 16.83mm diameter and won't fit some ears well. In my case, if I am chewing they tend to work themselves out of the ear, but otherwise fit is OK
Cable is of good quality and not causing microphonics. Stress relief does not seem adequate since it allows the cable to bend sharply - I have modded mine with heatshrink tubing.
Worn with rubber/silicone rims - this provides a good seal and significantly increases bass presence.
Mostly listening to Metal, Electronic and Ambient.
Soundstage is very impressive, up there with Yuin OK3.
Bass is deep and smooth but mid-bass presence is lacking. Particular basslines are hardly audible.
Mids are detailed, no complaints.
Treble seems to lack "sparkle", has a hissy/fuzzy quality. Was like this from the start and "burn-in" made no difference.
I strongly recommend the Blox BE3 over Yuin's PK3 if you are in the ~$30 range. Yuin's OK3 definitely beats them both, but they cost twice as much.