audiophilefan
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Sorry but I don't really like the BLON BL-03 design. It's weird and I may have problems with the fit. And the look overall. I know it's a shallow reason because we should judge stuff mostly by how they sound but I prefer a complete package if you will - good looks, good sound, good build. So I skipped the BLONs. Based on reviews so far, they may be sonically superior to the IM2, even far superior as some may say. But I gotta be honest. I can't get myself to like or buy them...yet. Not much of a help but I hope some might give you a better answer.
This is probably my last post in this thread. If I purchase another TRN later this year, will let you guys know.
I'd like to emphasize that more than cables, tips actually make a lot more difference in sound. Other than aesthetics and durability, cables do not actually alter the sound, at least to my ears. I buy better cables for longevity and looks more than anything else. I love the 4.4 pentaconn because they feel really solid and because more power is pushed through the 4.4 ports in most DAPs.
Anyway, in the topic of tips, TRN usually includes 3 in the box - small, medium (red tipped), and large. For the IM2, the small tips go deeper into the ear, thus producing more bass. It's the least fatiguing sound but also have the least treble overall. The medium ones (red tipped) come pre-installed. They don't go deeper but they block more of the outer ear canal. The effect is more treble and lesser bass than the small tips. The large ones have the shallowest fit thus producing lesser bass and probably also lesser treble than the medium ones. Your mileage may vary. If you are treble sensitive (or a basshead) then maybe use the small ones. If you crave some brightness, then medium. If you have bigger than average ears, then the large ones may produce the best results. It's nice that you can have 3 different sound profiles just by tip rolling. Zeos always suggest tip rolling and I'm glad that it actually works (coming from a non-IEM guy). After much testing, I settled for the medium tips. It gives better balance between bass and treble and gives a much needed "bite" from guitars, sax, and other instruments that need it. Surprisingly, the IM2 sounds more open and less dark with the medium tips and I got to appreciate them more.
That's it folks! I hope this helps, if at all. As always, happy listening!
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