BLON BL03
Intro
The BL03 is a somewhat well known IEM at this point, though to many isn't very notable. It tends to be often recommended by Bad Guy (aka Hawaii Bad Boy), and for good reason; It's a great V-Shaped tuning IEM that can be extremely comfortable for those it fits well with.
Many people do not like the texturing and timbre of the bass however, but that's generally up to the individual.
Design
The design for the BL03 is nothing special, though that's definitely not a bad thing.
The cable is nice, looks good, and I really like the L-shaped 3.5mm jack. Though unfortunately the cable is a little on the flimsy side. It's at the very least, however, removable. For this it uses a 2-pin connector much like most other Chinese IEMs. And I actually prefer this to MMCX.
The shells of the IEMs themselves are weighty but not overly hefty, making for a nice solid feel without the weight annoyance in your ears. Additionally they look pretty! The housing also seals well which is always appreciated.
Overall, thanks to the decent braided cable, the fact it's removable, and the L shaped plug, I can give these a 7/10. Sadly no higher due to the flimsiness of the cable and the fact the ear hooks are a little bit deformed (but still perfectly usable)
Tuning
As with anything, I'll show a graph for the tuning of the BL03 before I go into detail.
The BL03 has a very big bass response. In fact it's one of the most noticeable things about these IEMs; it's overwhelming, to me. It's not bad quality mind you, and could be very fun and enjoyable in a lot of contexts.
The lower mids in comparison are slightly recessed, making the bass feel all the more warm and punchy. This results in some very mild bloat but the balance overall is well done.
The upper mids hit pretty well tone wise. Vocals sound pleasant and smooth, with sibilant sounds being tame and easy on the ears, while also being mostly clear, and while the tone isn't the best, the representation is overall pleasant and inoffensive despite not being the most accurate.
The treble is sparkly, bringing some vibrance and detail to music, though it's a little bit dulled by the big bass response. It's fun sounding, but not extremely detailed.
Overall as the BL03 is extremely pleasant, and can be fun to listen to due to the boosted bass and overall v-shaped sound signature I think it deserves a 6/10 overall, with the main caveat being that they're not the most tonally accurate, with slight bass bloat, and lacking detail in the uppermost treble.
Value
The BL03 is priced around $20, which overall is pretty low, especially with the performance you get in mind. They're not neutral by any means, but they're a very fun and pleasant listen, and probably the best V-shaped sound signature in the price bracket.
With this in mind I think the BL03 deserves a 8/10 for its price.
Summary
Well balanced V-shape with a decent tonality to the upper mids, and though lower mids are a little scooped the BL03 manages to be inoffensive on the ears in the treble making it suitable to most people who want a well-executed V-shaped signature.
Score: 70