BLON x HBB Z300 VS Moondrop Crescent

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BLON x HBB Z300 and Moondrop Crescent are 1DD in-ear monitors. BLON x HBB Z300 costs $35 while Moondrop Crescent costs $30. BLON x HBB Z300 is $5 more expensive. Moondrop Crescent holds a decisive 1.2-point edge in reviewer scores (5.1 vs 6.3).

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Metric BLON x HBB Z300 Moondrop Crescent
Bass 4 6.3
Mids 4 6.3
Treble 3 6.3
Details 3 6.3
Imaging 3 6.3
Gaming capabilities 4.3 6.1

BLON x HBB Z300 Aggregated Review Score

BLON x HBB Z300 Average Reviewer Scores

Nymz
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Average Reviewer Score:

5.1

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Moondrop Crescent Aggregated Review Score

Moondrop Crescent Average Reviewer Scores

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Crin
Super* Review

Average Reviewer Score:

6.3

Mixed to Positive


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BLON x HBB Z300 Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

4.3

Gaming Grade

C-

Moondrop Crescent 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 x HBB Z300 Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

C+
  • Generally enjoyable tonal character with some noticeable unevenness. Maintains listenability while showing room for refinement in frequency balance.

Average Technical Grade

C-
  • Limited resolution; finer nuances are masked. Soundstage feels narrow, and complex passages cause muddiness. Transitions lack finesse.
Bass C-
Subdued bass response that stays mostly in the background. Lacks energy and impact but maintains basic definition.
Mids C-
Midrange is passable but unrefined. Lacks detail and smoothness, with occasional harshness in upper mids.
Treble D
Uneven treble response with noticeable peaks and dips. Can sound both dull and occasionally harsh simultaneously.
Details D
Modest detail presentation with significant loss of texture. Nuances are masked and complex passages become congested.
Imaging D
Modest imaging with basic left/right positioning. Lacks precision for center placement and suffers from positional blurring.
Gaming C-
Minimal environmental definition provides only general audio cues. Suitable for games where positioning isn't critical.

Moondrop Crescent Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

A-
  • Pleasing tonal balance with good technical control. Minor quirks present but not distracting. Demonstrates decent genre versatility.

Average Technical Grade

B-
  • Satisfactory technical performance. Handles basic detail retrieval adequately in most tracks. Maintains reasonable cohesion in simpler arrangements.
Gaming B
Decent spatial awareness for fundamental positioning. Creates satisfying atmosphere in story-driven games while handling basic directional cues.

BLON x HBB Z300 Reviews

BLON x HBB Z300 reviewed by:

Z-Reviews 6 * score normalized

BLON x HBB Z300 reviewed by:

Jays Audio 4 Reviewer Score
B+ Tuning
C+ Tech
Nicely done warm tuning. Slight upgrade to QKZ HBB.

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BLON x HBB Z300 reviewed by:

Nymz 3.4 Reviewer Score
D+ Tuning
D Tech
Great bass elevation with some bleed into the midrange. Treble has some zing around the 8k and 10k area to compensate for the warmth. Solid warm pick, great cable.

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Bass: C- Mids: C- Treble: D Details: D Imaging: D

Moondrop Crescent Reviews

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Moondrop Crescent reviewed by:

Crin 6 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
C+ Tech
Well-executed V-ish signature that's neither harsh nor bloated.

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Moondrop Crescent reviewed by:

IEMRanking AI 5 Reviewer Score
B+ Tuning
B+ Tech

The Moondrop Crescent features a distinctive brass housing that gives it premium heft but also makes it notably heavy, potentially affecting comfort during extended wear. Its non-detachable cable and basic accessories—including subpar stock eartips that often require replacement—highlight cost-cutting compromises. Isolation is mediocre due to vented designs, though build quality otherwise feels robust for the price.

Sonically, the Crescent adheres closely to the Harman target response, delivering a balanced signature with a slight bass boost that avoids bloat while maintaining textured lows. Its midrange leans transparent but can thin male vocals, and treble extends cleanly without harshness, though upper-mids occasionally verge on shouty. Technical performance impresses for its tier, with strong imaging and a wide soundstage, though detail retrieval lags behind pricier hybrids.

Discontinued and increasingly hard to find, the Crescent remains a value standout for its natural timbre and cohesive tuning, outperforming many peers under $50. Its need for aftermarket tips and amplification to maximize potential are notable drawbacks, but it retains cult appeal for its musicality.

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