BLON BL01 VS KZ Taurus

IEM Comparison: Expert & Community Scores Side-by-Side

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BLON BL01 and KZ Taurus are in-ear monitors. BLON BL01 costs $23 while KZ Taurus costs $25. KZ Taurus is $2 more expensive. KZ Taurus holds a decisive 1.5-point edge in reviewer scores (4.5 vs 6).

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Metric BLON BL01 KZ Taurus
Bass 4.5 6.5
Mids 4.5 5.7
Treble 4.5 5.9
Details 4.5 5.9
Soundstage 4.5 5.4
Dynamics 4.5 5.1
Tonality 4.5 5.7
Technicalities 4.5 6.3
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BLON BL01 Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Crin

Average Reviewer Score:

4.5

Generally Unfavorable

KZ Taurus Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jaytiss Kois Archive
Paul Wasabii Head-Fi.org

Average Reviewer Score:

6

Mixed to Positive

Reviews Comparison

BLON BL01 (more reviews)

BLON BL01 reviewed by Crin

Crin 4.5 Reviewer Score
C Tuning
C Tech
Generic V-shape tuning with middling technicalities.

Crin original ranking

Crin Youtube Channel

KZ Taurus (more reviews)

KZ Taurus reviewed by Paul Wasabii

Paul Wasabii 6.5 * Score computed by IEMRanking.com
B Tuning
B Tech
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Vocal focused 2DD with boosted upper mids and lower treble. Bass shelf has good impact, but stage and upper treble air are typical for the price and it works best at lower volumes. Clear, vivid vocals and a well judged bass shelf with snappy impact for the price. Upper mids dominate at higher volumes, trimming warmth and masking upper treble air; stage is on the small side.
Youtube Video Summary

KZ Taurus is a Keep Hi-Fi exclusive 2DD with dual 8 mm drivers in a horizontal layout, tuned neutral-bright with a clear vocal-focused tilt. Upper mids and lower treble are pushed forward for vivid presence, while a long-glide bass shelf supplies body and a crisp impact; keeping volume modest preserves warmth and balance.

Compared with recent KZ tunings that sit closer to a Harman-style V, Taurus trades big-end excitement for midrange clarity, which also means a more typical stage size and less audible upper-treble air at this price. Vocal tracks benefit most; higher-energy EDM or bass-heavy material will highlight the dominant upper mids, whereas mixed content at lower volumes showcases a clean presentation and solid fundamentals for the money.

Bass: B+ Mids: B Treble: B- Dynamics: B Soundstage: B- Details: B-

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KZ Taurus reviewed by Jaytiss

Jaytiss 5.8 Reviewer Score
C Tuning
B Tech
Sizzly!

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Jaytiss Youtube Channel
Mids: C+ Treble: B Dynamics: C- Soundstage: C+
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KZ Taurus reviewed by Kois Archive

Kois Archive 5.2 Reviewer Score
B Tuning
A- Tech
Rating: C- | Value: ⭐ | Gaming: 🎮 | Comfort: 9 sound nice with impedance adapter spicy mid and treble. not vented?

Kois Archive original ranking

Kois Archive Youtube Channel
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KZ Taurus reviewed by Head-Fi.org

Head-Fi.org 6.5 * score rescaled + normalized
6 community members have rated the KZ Taurus at an average of 3.5/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Generally Favorable.

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BLON BL01 User Review Score

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BLON BL01 Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

4.5

Gaming Grade

C

KZ Taurus Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

6.1

Gaming Grade

B

BLON BL01 Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

C
  • Tonality remains inconsistent, with uneven peaks and dips that disrupt musical flow. You'll constantly notice peaks or dips pulling focus.

Average Technical Grade

C
  • Resolution is limited, masking finer nuances and narrowing the soundstage. Busy mixes still overwhelm it with ease.
Gaming C
Minimal environmental definition provides only general audio cues. Suitable for games where positioning isn't critical.

KZ Taurus Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

B-
  • Expect a friendly tonal balance that could use polish but remains inviting. Great for casual listening, less so for purists.

Average Technical Grade

B
  • Technical ability is serviceable, keeping basic detail intact across simpler tracks. It keeps up with acoustic tracks without much fuss.
Bass B+
Expect a solid thump that keeps the rhythm engaging yet controlled. Sub-bass presence is supportive, not overwhelming.
Mids B-
The mids are solid and dependable, though not especially remarkable. Vocals stay reasonably grounded in the mix.
Treble B-
Treble is decent, offering acceptable extension without harshness. It balances presence with a touch of restraint.
Dynamics C+
It offers fair punch and contrast, though micro-dynamics could be sharper. Impact is satisfying for day-to-day use.
Soundstage C+
The image breathes a little, spacing instruments laterally while sketching a light sense of distance. Separation improves with cleaner recordings.
Details B-
The mix feels articulate, yet the tiniest ripples don't always sparkle. Background ambience is reasonably clear.
Gaming B
Decent spatial awareness for fundamental positioning. Creates satisfying atmosphere in story-driven games while handling basic directional cues.

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