[Slater]

The plug on the cable. Worked like a charm.

I’ll have to give it a try!

Thanks for sharing the mod idea. It sounds like a simple and effective solution

 

[SiggyFraud]

I’ll have to give it a try!

Thanks for sharing the mod idea. It sounds like a simple and effective solution

Actually it was @dflock who came up with the idea. I just used it on my spare type C silver-plated cable.

 

[zr0dfx]

Actually it was @dflock who came up with the idea. I just used it on my spare type C silver-plated cable.

Did you use a knife to “square” the connector on the cable as well or did you just use the hairdryer?

 

[CoiL]

Moondrop KXXS vs Blon bl-03

Setup:
Source: Fiio M11, Flac or better files.
Cable: https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4000009633191.html?spm=2114.12010615.8148356.27.56f1727cq8NgMN (balanced 4,4)
Tips: Spinfits Cp145 Large
the same setup for both.

Build: they both look like they are from the same price range, but when you hold it in your hand the KXXS feels better built and heavier. The 03 is smaller and may not fit everyone but they are both equally comfortable. Fit is also much better on KXXS and seals a lot easier. KXXS wins in build.

Isolation: they are both average on isolation but the KXXS is better due to it having a bigger body that can block more sound. Winner KXXS

Sound: overall they sound pretty much the same if you are not using 100% concentration on telling them apart. the lows is the biggest difference in them.

Lows: 03 has more quantity while the KXXS has more quality and is faster. I prefer the KXXS but for bassheads the 03 is the winner

Mids: honestly can not hear the difference, females sound a tiny bit less sibilant on the 03 due to the KXXS being the brighter one. I prefer the KXXS

Highs: the KXXS is brighter which gives it a little bit more detail but the 03 sound more organic/real. Tie, I can not decide between them

Soundstage: KXXS is bigger, but this might be due to the overall brighter sound, so this might not be a "real" soundstage difference. KXXS is the Winner

Conclusion: if you do not have either of them I would say go for the 03 before they make version 2 of them and triple the cost because OH DAMN they are worth it. If you already have the KXXS then you do not need to buy it, except if you want a very cheap backup for your KXXS. the price of the 03 is around 30$ while the KXXS is 190$, the KXXS is not worth the almost 7 times the cost of the 03. I will still use the KXXS as my daily driver because it is overall better for me.

Winner in value 1000000000% blon 03

Winner overall if you are made of money Moondrop KXXS

THANKS FOR READING

Thanks for impressions!
Again, very similar opinion as I`ve read from some others about KXXS (or KPE) vs. BL-03.
I also think KPE is winner for MY preferences and will be using BL-03 as beater everyday-everywhere IEM.

 

[RikudouGoku]

Thanks for impressions!
Again, very similar opinion as I`ve read from some others about KXXS (or KPE) vs. BL-03.
I also think KPE is winner for MY preferences and will be using BL-03 as beater everyday-everywhere IEM.

Yeah, that is also my plan right now. Altough when 11/11 comes I will probably buy the Tin audio P1, Shuoer Tape and the Thieaudio Phantom.

 

[SiggyFraud]

Did you use a knife to “square” the connector on the cable as well or did you just use the hairdryer?

No knife. Just the hairdryer

 

[zr0dfx]

No knife. Just the hairdryer

Brilliant! Will definitely try this before breaking out the jewellers files.

 

[1clearhead]

So, a few days ago I was searching on taobao and looking forward to purchasing the BLON BL01, but stumbled upon one that eerily looks like the BLON BL03 on "steroids"! I did not even think twice and pulled the trigger on this one! It's like BL03-superman meets Ranvoo H21-bizarro superman! ...The interior is a crazy looking hyper-drive unit in a similar casing to the BL03, but incredibly incased in hardened China glass! Unfortunately, you can only find them on taobao by searching, "Ranvoo". ...Unless, someone finds them elsewhere!

I purchased it on sale for 148 Chinese Yuan, which is around $21 US dollars! And, though the cables are not detachable, I still think it's a steal and want to give them a try!

Check them out...!




...They come in white, too!



Hopefully, I'll receive them in 4 days!


-Clear

 

[Otto Motor]

Why So Cheap? The Story of Chi-Fi Earphones - Part 2!

We investigate the motivation behind cheap earphones from China in a three-part series and shamelessly uncover the truth behind this ever growing business. You'll get spectacular insights like never before right down to the cost break-down of these.

A must-read for everyone with ears!

Spoiler: Part 2

 

[Slater]

No knife. Just the hairdryer

Once you reshape the cable, how well do they still fit the KZs (ie ZSX, C12, ZSN, ZS10 Pro, etc)?

I assume they’ll still fit fine, but might be a little loose.

 

[Slater]

Why So Cheap? The Story of Chi-Fi Earphones - Part 2!

We investigate the motivation behind cheap earphones from China in a three-part series and shamelessly uncover the truth behind this ever growing business. You'll get spectacular insights like never before right down to the cost break-down of these.

A must-read for everyone with ears!

Spoiler: Part 2

You’re the John Stossel of ChiFi; uncovering and reporting on all of the secrets

 

[PhonoPhi]

Why So Cheap? The Story of Chi-Fi Earphones - Part 2!

We investigate the motivation behind cheap earphones from China in a three-part series and shamelessly uncover the truth behind this ever growing business. You'll get spectacular insights like never before right down to the cost break-down of these.

A must-read for everyone with ears!

Spoiler: Part 2

A "rose oil" to everyone with ears!

It makes all the sense now - TRN X6 as a perfect multimedia IEM! Thank you!

 

[Otto Motor]

Some things you can try to tame the treble:

1. Wide bore eartips

Wide bore? Increases treble for me.

https://www.audioreviews.org/how-to-remove-treble-peaks/

 

[Slater]

Wide bore? Increases treble for me.

https://www.audioreviews.org/how-to-remove-treble-peaks/

It usually smooths treble peaks for me. Really narrow bore tips make treble peaky. But we all hear differently, so YMMV.

Wide bore tips reduce the low end slightly, which does rebalance the sound more towards the treble. But it’s not like it creates sharp treble spikes where there were none before.

 

[1clearhead]

It usually smooths treble peaks for me. Really narrow bore tips make treble peaky. But we all hear differently, so YMMV.

Wide bore tips reduce the low end slightly, which does rebalance the sound more towards the treble. But it’s not like it creates sharp treble spikes where there were none before.

+1 ...Same here.