Soundmagic E11 VS BLON x HBB Z300

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Soundmagic E11 and BLON x HBB Z300 are in-ear monitors. Soundmagic E11 costs $40 while BLON x HBB Z300 costs $35. Soundmagic E11 is $5 more expensive. BLON x HBB Z300 holds a clear 0.6-point edge in reviewer scores (4.5 vs 5.1).

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Metric Soundmagic E11 BLON x HBB Z300
Bass 4.5 4
Mids 4.5 4
Treble 4.5 3
Details 4.5 3
Imaging 4.5 3
Tonality 4.5 5.1
Technicalities 4.5 4

Soundmagic E11 Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Crin

Average Reviewer Score:

4.5

Generally Unfavorable


BLON x HBB Z300 Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Nymz
Jays Audio
Z-Reviews
Super* Review

Average Reviewer Score:

5.1

Mixed to Negative


Reviews Comparison

Soundmagic E11 (more reviews)

Soundmagic E11 reviewed by Crin

Crin 4.5 Reviewer Score
C Tuning
C Tech
A little suppressed in the upper mids but somewhat balanced out by a midtreble emphasis.

Crin original ranking

Crin Youtube Channel

BLON x HBB Z300 (more reviews)

BLON x HBB Z300 reviewed by Super* Review

Super* Review 7* * score normalized

BLON x HBB Z300 reviewed by Z-Reviews

Z-Reviews 6 * score normalized

BLON x HBB Z300 reviewed by Jays Audio

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

Jays Audio original ranking

Jays Audio Youtube Channel

BLON x HBB Z300 reviewed by Nymz

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.

Nymz original ranking

Nymz Website

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

Soundmagic E11 User Review Score

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Soundmagic E11 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

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-

Soundmagic E11 Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

C
  • Significantly flawed tuning. Noticeable frequency imbalances and unnatural timbre distract from music. Lacks versatility across recordings.

Average Technical Grade

C
  • Limited resolution; finer nuances are masked. Soundstage feels narrow, and complex passages cause muddiness. Transitions lack finesse.
Gaming C
Minimal environmental definition provides only general audio cues. Suitable for games where positioning isn't critical.

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.

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