[durwood]

I think maybe people need to make sure they are talking about the same thing, there is a BLON BL01, but the hype is around the BL03.

Second thing, there is a major value component here to the BL03, otherwise the Tanchjim Oxygen would be flying off the shelf. We can all try to deny that excluding cost...but truth is if you were given the option to pay $10 vs $100, there is a small percentage that would go for the $100 thinking it is was better due to price, and the larger group would vote with their wallet in mind.

 

[Slater]

One IEM not getting allot of attention is the GuideRay GR-i18
I think it's just as good to my ear for certain sources I have than these fancier models.

Do you find the treble harsh on those at all? There seems to be mixed opinions on the GuideRay, and I’d like to separate the honeymoon bias from the truth.

 

[HungryPanda]

one day my Blon 03 will turn up, just have to content myself with BGVP DH3 till the magic day

 

[chickenmoon]

one day my Blon 03 will turn up, just have to content myself with BGVP DH3 till the magic day

Mine will get here someday too, supposedly in flight since the 29th. :/

 

[oneula]

Do you find the treble harsh on those at all? There seems to be mixed opinions on the GuideRay, and I’d like to separate the honeymoon bias from the truth.

could just be me as a casual user
but the high end on the Tape and BLON hurt my ears when I raise the volume on my DAPs.
I can't hear all the details I want at lower volumes with some daps

I don't seem to have that problem with the GuideRay which feels smoother and not as painfully precise as the Tape but I also get a better seal with the GuideRay

I need to run the Tape and BLON on the EDV2 like I did with the TIN P1s to compare

could just be my cheap sources (CT-10, Cayin N3, Hiby R3, Zishan DSD)

been leaning more towards some higher ohm buds like the Zen, Hi-Z 150Pro, Rose Mojito/Masya, K's K600 and others with some of my chifi DAPs

 

[HungryPanda]

Mine will get here someday too, supposedly in flight since the 29th. :/

funny mine went into the air on the very same date

 

[chickenmoon]

funny mine went into the air on the very same date

I am afraid it might be a case of lost or crushed shipment... I am tempted ordering another one as I fear this one's never going to arrive, usually it takes 9-10 days.

 

[HungryPanda]

I messaged seller yesterday and got reply today that tracking is not updating but will have them soon

 

[chickenmoon]

I messaged seller yesterday and got reply today that tracking is not updating but will have them soon

Is that the banned seller too?

 

[HungryPanda]

Yes but I have had no problems with them before, I just think the orders are huge

 

[Mybutthurts]

funny mine went into the air on the very same date

It's probably on the same flight as my 2 balanced cables from AliExpress.
Departed country of origin at 21:56 on the 29th.
Probably on that new train from China. Or the slow boat.
The cutty Sark would be faster.

 

[Tonymac136]

I think maybe people need to make sure they are talking about the same thing, there is a BLON BL01, but the hype is around the BL03.

Second thing, there is a major value component here to the BL03, otherwise the Tanchjim Oxygen would be flying off the shelf. We can all try to deny that excluding cost...but truth is if you were given the option to pay $10 vs $100, there is a small percentage that would go for the $100 thinking it is was better due to price, and the larger group would vote with their wallet in mind.

I've got BL01 and BL03. The 01 is fantastic for the money and pretty good at any price. The 03 is downright excellent - it beats my more expensive IE60 and also (though comparing apples to oranges) my AKG K702.
The 03 is the one that gets all the love. The 01 is very underrated. It's my go to for when I just want to plug in and go without messing with DACs, DAPs or amplification. £10 worth of headphone and I have more hours in it than any other.

 

[FastAndClean]

I've got BL01 and BL03. The 01 is fantastic for the money and pretty good at any price. The 03 is downright excellent - it beats my more expensive IE60 and also (though comparing apples to oranges) my AKG K702.
The 03 is the one that gets all the love. The 01 is very underrated. It's my go to for when I just want to plug in and go without messing with DACs, DAPs or amplification. £10 worth of headphone and I have more hours in it than any other.

how about the funny looking Semkarchy?

 

[Tonymac136]

Sounds great but tip sensitive. Build quality of the cable is atrocious (I'm not alone in this though many have been fine). Sadly I haven't been able to get them to fit comfortably enough to really, properly judge them. It's a shame as they DO sound good (though I think for me the Blon shades it on musicality. Properly YMMV though). I've a few different tips coming in from various places so maybe when I get time I will revisit them.

 

[mbwilson111]

how about the funny looking Semkarchy?

Mine is not funny looking. My Semkarch looks beautiful!