Rose Technics Star City 5 Pro VS Blon A8 Prometheus

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Rose Technics Star City 5 Pro and Blon A8 Prometheus use 2DD BA and 1DD driver setups respectively. Rose Technics Star City 5 Pro costs $72 while Blon A8 Prometheus costs $88. Blon A8 Prometheus is $16 more expensive. Rose Technics Star City 5 Pro holds a decisive 2-point edge in reviewer scores (6.5 vs 4.5). Rose Technics Star City 5 Pro has significantly better mids with a 2-point edge, Rose Technics Star City 5 Pro has significantly better treble with a 2-point edge and Rose Technics Star City 5 Pro has significantly better dynamics with a 3-point edge.

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Metric Rose Technics Star City 5 Pro Blon A8 Prometheus
Bass 6.5 3
Mids 5 3
Treble 5 3
Details 6.5 3
Soundstage 5 4.5
Imaging 6.5 3
Dynamics 6 3
Tonality 5 3.8
Technicalities 5 3.8
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Rose Technics Star City 5 Pro Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Average Reviewer Score:

6.5

Cautiously Favorable


Blon A8 Prometheus Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Average Reviewer Score:

4.5

Generally Unfavorable


Reviews Comparison

Rose Technics Star City 5 Pro (more reviews)

Rose Technics Star City 5 Pro reviewed by Audio Amigo

Audio Amigo 7 * score rescaled + normalized
A slightly brighter Hexa, Includes Dongle DAC and hard case. Cool Looks. Slight Vocal Forwardness

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Rose Technics Star City 5 Pro reviewed by Jaytiss

Jaytiss 6 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
C+ Tech
Great bass, upper mids are good.

Jaytiss original ranking

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Mids: C+ Treble: C+ Dynamics: B Soundstage: C+

Rose Technics Star City 5 Pro reviewed by Head-Fi.org

Head-Fi.org 6.6 * score rescaled + normalized
21 community members have rated the Rose Technics Star City 5 Pro at an average of 4.2/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Very Positive.

URL to full Review

Head-Fi.org original ranking

Blon A8 Prometheus (more reviews)

Blon A8 Prometheus reviewed by Z-Reviews

Z-Reviews 7 * score rescaled + normalized

Blon A8 Prometheus reviewed by Crin

Crin 4.5 Reviewer Score
C Tuning
C Tech

Blon A8 Prometheus reviewed by Super* Review

Super* Review 4* * score rescaled + normalized

Blon A8 Prometheus reviewed by Precogvision

Precogvision 2.6 Reviewer Score
D Tuning
D Tech
An even warmer, less resolving BL03. The essence of Blon running out of oppoties to score another hit.

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Bass: D Mids: D Treble: D Dynamics: D Details: D Imaging: D

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Rose Technics Star City 5 Pro Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

  • The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.

Gaming Score

5

Gaming Grade

C+

Blon A8 Prometheus Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

  • The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.

Gaming Score

3.8

Gaming Grade

D+

Rose Technics Star City 5 Pro Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

C+
  • A mostly enjoyable signature keeps things listenable despite a handful of quirks. It handles most playlists without major complaints.

Average Technical Grade

C+
  • The presentation is steady if unspectacular, holding onto essential details when the music stays simple. Fine details occasionally slip through the cracks.
Mids C+
It presents a stable midrange foundation suitable for everyday listening. Clarity is serviceable without standing out.
Treble C+
The top end is tidy and serviceable, adding air without overdoing it. Extension is decent for casual listening.
Dynamics B
The performance feels robust, with satisfying punch and natural transitions. Nuances are easy to follow.
Soundstage C+
Stage expands beyond the shoulders and finally hints at layers, though vertical cues stay muted. Depth cues begin to emerge.
Gaming C+
Fundamental left/right positioning with limited depth perception. Works for non-competitive gaming but lacks precision.

Blon A8 Prometheus Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

D+
  • Expect a patchy tonal profile that makes instrumentation feel mismatched. EQ is almost mandatory to tame the response.

Average Technical Grade

D+
  • Even moderate complexity exposes the limited resolution and narrow sense of space. Technical fans will find it lacking.
Bass D
The bass sits quietly in the background, providing only faint support. Live recordings lose their stage thump.
Mids D
The region feels unstable, alternating between honky resonance and missing information. You'll hear odd resonances across the mids.
Treble D
Highs feel erratic, with dips and spikes that make the signature unpredictable. It alternates between splashy and dull.
Dynamics D
Volume shifts feel constrained, so build-ups plateau before releasing. Build-ups plateau before resolving.
Details D
Information density overwhelms it quickly, so finer layers fade beneath the surface. Intricate passages blur when pushed.
Imaging D
Panning effects blur at the edges, making movement sound smeared. Fast panning effects smear noticeably.
Gaming D+
Compromised imaging significantly impacts gameplay awareness. Directional cues often lack accuracy or consistency.

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