Blon BL03 VS KZ CRN

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Blon BL03 and KZ CRN use 1DD and 1DD+1BA+1Mag driver setups respectively. Blon BL03 costs $39 while KZ CRN costs $35. Blon BL03 is $4 more expensive. Blon BL03 holds a decisive 1.8-point edge in reviewer scores (4.7 vs 2.9). Blon BL03 has significantly better bass with a 2.2-point edge, Blon BL03 has better mids with a 0.8-point edge, Blon BL03 has significantly better treble with a 1.5-point edge, Blon BL03 has significantly better dynamics with a 2-point edge, Blon BL03 has slightly better soundstage with a 0.3-point edge, Blon BL03 has significantly better details with a 1.5-point edge and Blon BL03 has significantly better imaging with a 1.7-point edge.

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Metric Blon BL03 KZ CRN
Bass 4.2 2
Mids 4.3 3.5
Treble 3.5 2
Details 3.5 2
Soundstage 5.3 5
Imaging 3.7 2
Dynamics 4 2
Tonality 4.8 2.9
Technicalities 4.3 2
Take these comparisons with a grain of salt—we don't have enough KZ CRN reviews saved yet to provide an unbiased result.

Blon BL03 Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Nymz
Audionotions
Shuwa-T Precogvision
Kois Archive Jaytiss Crin
Super* Review

Average Reviewer Score:

4.7

Generally Unfavorable

KZ CRN Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Nymz
Jaytiss

Average Reviewer Score:

2.9

Very Negative

Reviews Comparison

Blon BL03 reviewed by Jaytiss

Jaytiss 5.3 Reviewer Score
C- Tuning
C- Tech
Bland, but good tonal balance. Not terrible.

Jaytiss original ranking

Jaytiss Youtube Channel
Mids: C+ Treble: C- Dynamics: C- Soundstage: B

KZ CRN reviewed by Jaytiss

Jaytiss 3.8 Reviewer Score
D+ Tuning
E+ Tech
Hey a KZ that I like, ohh wait.

Jaytiss original ranking

Jaytiss Youtube Channel
Mids: C+ Treble: E+ Dynamics: E+ Soundstage: C+

Blon BL03 reviewed by Nymz

Nymz 2.7 Reviewer Score
D- Tuning
D- Tech
Timbre benchmark. Fit is awful. Sounds a bit veiled and mids are below average for the price. Dethroned by Mele, even tho it has better timbre and treble extension. Remove the grill for better sound.

Nymz original ranking

Nymz Website

Bass: D Mids: D Treble: E+ Details: E+ Imaging: D

KZ CRN reviewed by Nymz

Nymz 2 Reviewer Score
E+ Tuning
E+ Tech
Lacks technicalities - mainly regarding detail, separation and dynamics. Stage is intimate. Timbre is funky. Notes are a bit blurry. Tuning is mostly fine. Nothing new at this current market.

Nymz original ranking

Nymz Website

Bass: E+ Mids: E+ Treble: E+ Details: E+ Imaging: E+

Blon BL03 (more reviews)

Blon BL03 reviewed by Super* Review

Super* Review 7* * score rescaled + normalized
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Super* Review original ranking

Super* Review Youtube Channel

Blon BL03 reviewed by Kois Archive

Kois Archive 5.8 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
B Tech
Rating: C+ | Value: ⭐⭐ | Comfort: 9 og budget benchmark a little muddy

Kois Archive original ranking

Kois Archive Youtube Channel

Blon BL03 reviewed by Crin

Crin 5 Reviewer Score
B Tuning
C Tech
Very pleasing and safe tuning with subpar technical detailing.

Crin original ranking

Crin Youtube Channel

Blon BL03 reviewed by Shuwa-T

Shuwa-T 4.6 Reviewer Score
C Tuning
C Tech
Comment: The only saving grace is the bearable tonality and bass for bassheads. Bass bloat with recessed, messy midrange

Shuwa-T original ranking

Shuwa-T Website

Bass: B- Mids: C- Treble: C- Soundstage: C Details: C Imaging: C+

Blon BL03 reviewed by Precogvision

Precogvision 4 Reviewer Score
C- Tuning
D+ Tech
Pleasant, bassy, warm tonality marred by subpar resolution.

Precogvision original ranking

Precogvision Youtube Channel
Bass: C- Mids: C+ Treble: C- Dynamics: C- Details: C- Imaging: D

Blon BL03 reviewed by Audionotions

Audionotions 3 Reviewer Score
Abysmal fit and I couldn't actually listen to them without having to press them into my ears to seal. I'm sure they sound fine. YMMV.

Audionotions original ranking

Website (Audionotions)

Blon BL03 User Review Score

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Blon BL03 Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

4.4

Gaming Grade

C-

KZ CRN Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

2.3

Gaming Grade

E+

Blon BL03 Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

C
  • The tuning lacks refinement, jumping between dull and shouty without settling. Vocals frequently sound off-kilter.

Average Technical Grade

C-
  • The tuning renders a cramped window into the music, with nuance fading fast. Expect grainy textures to creep in.
Bass C-
Expect a conservative bass profile that maintains order but little excitement. Basslines track along but rarely stand out.
Mids C-
It delivers a workable midrange that could benefit from smoother transitions. Timbre isn't quite convincing yet.
Treble D+
The upper range behaves inconsistently, blending dullness with sudden glare. You'll notice sharp spikes alongside dips.
Dynamics C-
It maintains a steady dynamic profile that neither offends nor inspires. Swells arrive but lack drama.
Soundstage C+
You start to perceive distinct rows of players even if the ceiling still feels low. Layering is present but still modest.
Details D+
It can follow the main lines but loses composure once arrangements become busy. Fine articulation is frequently glossed over.
Imaging D+
Modest imaging with basic left/right positioning that never quite nails the center image. Left/right cues exist but are rough.
Gaming C-
Minimal environmental definition provides only general audio cues. Suitable for games where positioning isn't critical.

KZ CRN Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

D-
  • Balance is severely off, producing a harsh, unpleasant listen regardless of genre. Long sessions quickly become exhausting.

Average Technical Grade

E+
  • Hopelessly smeared and congested, it struggles with basic instrument separation and loses detail even in simple tracks. Even casual listening quickly becomes tiring.
Bass E+
The bass register sounds hollow, with minimal texture or sustain. There's little sustain to bass guitar notes.
Mids D+
Midrange is highly uneven, veering between shouty peaks and hollow dips. Tonality swings between shouty and withdrawn.
Treble E+
Highs sound subdued and short on sparkle, hiding fine detail. Metallic instruments lose their bite.
Dynamics E+
It struggles to convey small volume changes, flattening energetic bursts. Micro-contrast is practically absent.
Soundstage C+
Stage expands beyond the shoulders and finally hints at layers, though vertical cues stay muted. Depth cues begin to emerge.
Details E+
Secondary lines struggle to stand apart because resolution can't parse their subtleties. Textures feel monotone and dull.
Imaging E+
Center focus slips in and out, eroding confidence in where sounds originate. There's no consistent center image.
Gaming E+
Compromised imaging significantly impacts gameplay awareness. Directional cues often lack accuracy or consistency.

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