Thing with 2000 dollar sets is they almost never have enough bass and kill the ears of people with good hearing with too much treble.(like Luna or a8000) I just got some dunu 3001 pro and some songs it completely missed certain bass drops without boosting the bass. With bass boost they are great but I still prefer the legacy 9s. I still listen to my blon03s regularly and Everytime I out them in I'm blown away by how they sound for 30 bucks.
I have the very well reviewed Ibasso IT00 in my collection right now, i am very curious if you can/will review it, its the next big thing on the hypetrain right now.
@@davegorthuis679 Hey Dave, if you would have to rank the FH1s, FD1, iBasso IT00 and Legacy 3, how would u rank them? I'm currently owning the FH1s but need something with more body and bass, but don't want to miss the clarity and technicality of the FH1s.
Marian M You will cry much less with the L3. The ISN H40 WILL make you cry a lot more than thE BLON. ISN H40 are my #1 recommendation right now. $210 with expedited shipping from Penon Audio. Received mine in the US than 6 days.
Thanks for the review. Every other iem is hyped to unbelievable levels now a days. Muddy blon03 is the best example. Another one is Urbanfun, are you planning to review it ? Also how do you compare this with audiosense AQ 3
thank you for a kind words Audiosense is much more neutral, with less accents on both ends, with more focus on detailsation and more treble extension. So, they are brighter and more mid forward
@@zoranskibalatski and with mine too. There is a version that there are different versions of BL-03 (I'm not sure here, but at least it can explain such controversy)
Is this a good upgrade from one more triple driver earphones? Which is the best earphones under 200$ I have narrowed down to etymotic er2xr but not convinced with build quality. Anyway I prefer sound quality more. Thanks!
> Is this a good upgrade from one more triple driver earphones? actually not an "upgrade", but more of "sidestep", these are more "fun", so it's a matter of your taste if you like them > Which is the best earphones under 200$ it's totally a matter of tastes, for example, I like BQEYZ Spring 2, but it's subjective > have narrowed down to etymotic er2xr but not convinced with build quality haven't tested new models, so can't say for sure, but old ER4 was a truly classic
Its good to hear your thoughts on them. I actually ordered them from Aliexpress in April and I waited 3 months for them to arrive but in the end I got 1$ worth glasses. I dont know if they were stolen during shipping or what not. I got my refund by getting help from Aliexpress because the stupid seller did not want to give refund. It was his fault to choose a bad shipping method. Anyway I still don't know if I should order them again from Linsoul this time or wait for something better.
I don't know why people are having problems with shipping from linsoul, I've gotten 5 different shipments from them to the UK and 3 weeks max, and the Legacy 3 are fantastic, blon 3, are, for any price great.
At just over twice the price how do they compare as a v signature to the KZ ZS10 Pro? As a budget I have just started trying the alpha and delta ks1 which sounds ok. I am very new to IEM’s with my first pair of IEM’s being the Periodic BR’s around a month ago which I really love listening to esp with their Ni amp in line
I'd said that it's exactly an "upgrade" over KZ's mid-segment hybrids, it's still V-shaped hybrid IEMs, but more natural and engaging but of course don't expect 2 times better sound :) there is no direct price/quality proportion
@@PortaFi thanks, they are arriving tomorrow so after a respectable burn in for the bass I can. Compare to the Alpha Delta’s. I’m hoping the bass will be a bit more fun again
Здравствуйте, хотел бы задать вопрос не по теме видео, но никак не могу найти на него ответ. Какая разница какой кабель покупать для наушников (внутриканальных) за $15 или $50 ? И если есть возможность, можете посоветовать несколько кабелей до $16 ? (пользуюсь наушниками Shuoer tape, но сломался кабель)
кабель в каждом конкретном случае надо подбирать к наушникам конкретным. так как они дают разный результат (а часто и никакого) к сожалению, я не подбирал провода к Tape и не сравнивал шнурки "до $16". вроде бы хвалят TRN, но с Tape я их не пробовал
@@PortaFi Понимаю, что желательно слушать самому, но я весь город обошёл. К сожалению у нас нет магазинов специализированных на этом. Но спасибо за ответ. Попробую рискнуть.
So good that you always stay neutral when it comes to the "Hype-train". Good model of IEMs from ThieAudio. Curious if you will get your hands on the BQEYZ Spring 2 and do some comparisons :).
Hello, I already reviewed Spring 2 :) As for comparison with this model, Spring 2 is more detailed, more forward, with more treble extension and dryer lows
> how about the quality control issue? mine are totally OK, but I can't say about the whole batch > I don't want to spend a lot of money and got a malfunction item unfortunately, no one can be safe from some issues, that's what is warranty for
Mine have QC issues. Beware for sure. They sound great at low volume but have some distortion and some strange crackling sound at higher volume. I wrote them off and moved on.
@@PortaFi Same for me. I have set the volume high for a show on computer and then forget to lower until I play another program so that volume BLASTS into my ears, no distortion at all that I sense.
@@PortaFi looks like good start without being ripped off 🙈 will take tropical green and buy golden 50$ cable to match it, gg, just have tonmake those ear canal scans somehow, looks complicated
@@PortaFi I remembered just now. I had seen an sponsored post of monoprice portable THX amp on ebay for 289$. Check if out once if they deliver to your country too. This review reminded me your ikko oh1 review. That was the time when I just began watching your videos. ☺ Also if you can, please buy and review TRN t4 cable. Do some accessory reviews too. 😁 It's 14 dollars on Ali express and looks really beautiful on photos.
I'll try to get it, but unfortunately AliExpress sellers only offer DHL to my country now, and paying ~$100 to deliver $15 cable looks not logical :) as soon as mail resume work, I'll try to get this cable
well, if you like a really V-shaped signature, then Tape. They have more lows and more treble. L3 has V-shaped signature too, but it's more polite version of such tuning, more suiting for treble sensitive persons
Found your channel and had to subscribe. Your review style is very clear and informative. Keep them coming.
Awesome, thank you!
Great video! Congratulations! I always love all the content you post on your channel! I was anxious for the evaluation of this phone! Congratulations!
Thank you!
Now I know why this is hype. It's from Linsoul hahaha
Linsoul does a really good job anyway
Thing with 2000 dollar sets is they almost never have enough bass and kill the ears of people with good hearing with too much treble.(like Luna or a8000) I just got some dunu 3001 pro and some songs it completely missed certain bass drops without boosting the bass. With bass boost they are great but I still prefer the legacy 9s. I still listen to my blon03s regularly and Everytime I out them in I'm blown away by how they sound for 30 bucks.
well, at the end, the main thing is to enjoy the music, so I really glad you like Blons
Excellent review. This is honest example is exactly the reason why I love your reviews !!!
Glad to hear it!
Thank you for this very detailed review 👍🏼
Glad it was helpful!
"i cried" haha I know what you referencing
ANY REFERENCE TO LIVING PERSONS OR REAL EVENTS IS PURELY COINCIDENTAL :)
Z reviews, lol
@Jacob Dawson despite that, FiiO is still a great example of building business with great commitment and passion
I have the very well reviewed Ibasso IT00 in my collection right now, i am very curious if you can/will review it, its the next big thing on the hypetrain right now.
I supposed to get them in near future, but unfortunately quarantine made its corrections :(
what are you thoughts on the it00? Anything better in the price range?
soumyajit paul i have the Fiio Fh1, Fd1, Thieaudio legacy 3 and and soundwise i will always go for the IT00
@@davegorthuis679 Really the IT00 this good? in that case I may get em instead of the L3 :/ how is the build quality though?
@@davegorthuis679 Hey Dave, if you would have to rank the FH1s, FD1, iBasso IT00 and Legacy 3, how would u rank them?
I'm currently owning the FH1s but need something with more body and bass, but don't want to miss the clarity and technicality of the FH1s.
The tuning pin feature is cool
Japhet Anciado It’s useless on the L3. If it made and changes in the sound I could NOT hear them.
The first time I listened to BLON 03, I cried my eyes out for an hour.
😂😂😂
My question is, would I cry more with Legacy 3 or less?
well, I cried less, so probably you'll too :)
Porta.Fi Thanks. 🤩
Marian M You will cry much less with the L3. The ISN H40 WILL make you cry a lot more than thE BLON. ISN H40 are my #1 recommendation right now. $210 with expedited shipping from Penon Audio. Received mine in the US than 6 days.
Thanks for the review. Every other iem is hyped to unbelievable levels now a days. Muddy blon03 is the best example. Another one is Urbanfun, are you planning to review it ?
Also how do you compare this with audiosense AQ 3
thank you for a kind words
Audiosense is much more neutral, with less accents on both ends, with more focus on detailsation and more treble extension. So, they are brighter and more mid forward
Blon 3, muddy, maybe there was a qc issue with your set? Possible.
@@zoranskibalatski and with mine too. There is a version that there are different versions of BL-03 (I'm not sure here, but at least it can explain such controversy)
Is this a good upgrade from one more triple driver earphones? Which is the best earphones under 200$ I have narrowed down to etymotic er2xr but not convinced with build quality. Anyway I prefer sound quality more. Thanks!
> Is this a good upgrade from one more triple driver earphones?
actually not an "upgrade", but more of "sidestep", these are more "fun", so it's a matter of your taste if you like them
> Which is the best earphones under 200$
it's totally a matter of tastes, for example, I like BQEYZ Spring 2, but it's subjective
> have narrowed down to etymotic er2xr but not convinced with build quality
haven't tested new models, so can't say for sure, but old ER4 was a truly classic
Is it worth to upgrade to L3 from CCA CKX? How much of an upgrade will it be?Thanks!
this model has a pretty different representation, so will it be an upgrade for you or not - depends on your taste
Its good to hear your thoughts on them. I actually ordered them from Aliexpress in April and I waited 3 months for them to arrive but in the end I got 1$ worth glasses. I dont know if they were stolen during shipping or what not. I got my refund by getting help from Aliexpress because the stupid seller did not want to give refund. It was his fault to choose a bad shipping method. Anyway I still don't know if I should order them again from Linsoul this time or wait for something better.
Oh, that's a pity! I had few parcels struck in delivery, but most of them arrived safely after a 3 month of wait
If you ordered from DD AUDIO on AliExpress, they are Linsoul. Same seller.
I don't know why people are having problems with shipping from linsoul, I've gotten 5 different shipments from them to the UK and 3 weeks max, and the Legacy 3 are fantastic, blon 3, are, for any price great.
Frozenflower Try the ISN H40 from Penon Audio. 6 days to the US with expedited shipping and they sound MUCH better than the L3.
At just over twice the price how do they compare as a v signature to the KZ ZS10 Pro? As a budget I have just started trying the alpha and delta ks1 which sounds ok. I am very new to IEM’s with my first pair of IEM’s being the Periodic BR’s around a month ago which I really love listening to esp with their Ni amp in line
I'd said that it's exactly an "upgrade" over KZ's mid-segment hybrids, it's still V-shaped hybrid IEMs, but more natural and engaging
but of course don't expect 2 times better sound :) there is no direct price/quality proportion
@@PortaFi thanks, they are arriving tomorrow so after a respectable burn in for the bass I can. Compare to the Alpha Delta’s. I’m hoping the bass will be a bit more fun again
@@adrianmorrish8494 well, I hope you'll like them. they are pretty fun :)
Здравствуйте, хотел бы задать вопрос не по теме видео, но никак не могу найти на него ответ. Какая разница какой кабель покупать для наушников (внутриканальных) за $15 или $50 ? И если есть возможность, можете посоветовать несколько кабелей до $16 ? (пользуюсь наушниками Shuoer tape, но сломался кабель)
кабель в каждом конкретном случае надо подбирать к наушникам конкретным. так как они дают разный результат (а часто и никакого)
к сожалению, я не подбирал провода к Tape и не сравнивал шнурки "до $16". вроде бы хвалят TRN, но с Tape я их не пробовал
@@PortaFi Понимаю, что желательно слушать самому, но я весь город обошёл. К сожалению у нас нет магазинов специализированных на этом. Но спасибо за ответ. Попробую рискнуть.
ну, вряд ли вы сильно промахнётесь. хотя коннекторы бывают не подходящие, увы
In your personal experience how would these be compared to the Hidizs rainbow?
This one is better for those who like "fun" signature. Overall representation reminds Hidizs, but L3 does that on "higher level"
@@PortaFi Thank you for your response and your videos. Very informative!
Will you happen to be reviewing the Mangird Tea?
really not sure, definitely not in near future
Mangird tea is fantastic!
@@johnhayes8476 quite possible with that many drivers :)
Boomy base??? How is the mid/vocal??
good for its price
How's the bass compared to the Ety Er2xr?
haven't test them, sorry
@@PortaFi
It's okay, ty!
how does it compares with spring1 ? thanks
Legacy 3 is a bit warmer, with more relaxed mids, but it's more "by memory" comparison, as I don't have Spring 1 now
Which is the iem you have tested with the biggest soundstage?
Noble Audio Khan
out of less expensive models - IMR is building a pretty big stage for me
So good that you always stay neutral when it comes to the "Hype-train". Good model of IEMs from ThieAudio. Curious if you will get your hands on the BQEYZ Spring 2 and do some comparisons :).
Hello, I already reviewed Spring 2 :)
As for comparison with this model, Spring 2 is more detailed, more forward, with more treble extension and dryer lows
@@PortaFi Okay! Thank you very much kind sir!
ohh, they changed packaging though.
Hi , I am truly enjoying these.
Better than blon 03
For me the blon 05 compare
Well to these.
Cheers.
Thank you for sharing!
The blon bl03 doesnt sound good in the first place. Highs is non existent and soundtage is small. Sounds dulll
Japhet Anciado Maybe you a bad pair or your gear had a treble roll off.
how about the quality control issue?
I don't want to spend a lot of money and got a malfunction item.
> how about the quality control issue?
mine are totally OK, but I can't say about the whole batch
> I don't want to spend a lot of money and got a malfunction item
unfortunately, no one can be safe from some issues, that's what is warranty for
Mine are good as ordered from Amazon. No issue with quality.
Mine have QC issues. Beware for sure. They sound great at low volume but have some distortion and some strange crackling sound at higher volume. I wrote them off and moved on.
I tried my pair as loud as I can stand, no such issues. But I don't like high volumes, so my comfortable limit is probably lower
@@PortaFi Same for me. I have set the volume high for a show on computer and then forget to lower until I play another program so that volume BLASTS into my ears, no distortion at all that I sense.
Where did you download all those songs from?
buying them on CDs, also HDTracks, Bandcamp, 2L and other labels
ThieAudio Legacy 3 vs bgvp DM6 ?
BGVM is more neutral, less "fun" and with more focus on microdetalisation
Will you buy custom version to review?
no, I won't, as making impressions is really complicated for me
@@PortaFi are there any better options for CIEMs than this? Planning to pair with lg v30+
sure there are better options for CIEM, but they'll be much more expensive too
L3 is interesting as a one of the most affordable CIEMs
@@PortaFi looks like good start without being ripped off 🙈 will take tropical green and buy golden 50$ cable to match it, gg, just have tonmake those ear canal scans somehow, looks complicated
yes, as a good option to try CIEMs for a low price
I’m so torn between this, the moondrop starfield and the BQEYZ Spring 2. :(( help pls. Haha.
sorry, I can't make a decision for you here, it's a subjective taste, you need to decide what signature you'd like more
Porta.Fi Ok thanks. I think i’m leaning more into a warmer, non-fatiguing sound signature; good for casual listening kind of thing.
then probably L3 is your choice :)
Porta.Fi Ok thanks! :)
Kristine S. Starfield is better than the L3. ISN H40 is really a step up from everything I own. H40 is an easy recommendation.
Thanks for the review. Can you compare the level of noise isolation to Dunu DM480?
more or less the same, at least in subjective test using just ears :)
This vs kxxs?
if you like fun V-shaped sound, then this. KXXs will give more neutral and brighter signature
KXXS
@@hanayokoizomi9369 unless one is treble-sensitive…
Maulana Rafif Starfield for a slightly more warm version of the KXXS. Cheaper also. Same build quality.
@@Assimilator702 I don't need starfield, already has kxxs, just want to see is this an upgrade or not since it hyped so much months ago.
Well you finally got it.. I wrote this comment and now beginning the video. 😁
😁
@@PortaFi I remembered just now. I had seen an sponsored post of monoprice portable THX amp on ebay for 289$. Check if out once if they deliver to your country too. This review reminded me your ikko oh1 review. That was the time when I just began watching your videos. ☺
Also if you can, please buy and review TRN t4 cable. Do some accessory reviews too. 😁
It's 14 dollars on Ali express and looks really beautiful on photos.
I'll try to get it, but unfortunately AliExpress sellers only offer DHL to my country now, and paying ~$100 to deliver $15 cable looks not logical :)
as soon as mail resume work, I'll try to get this cable
@@prabinpaudel5572 I love my ikko OH1 so I'm not sure if L3 would give me something much different otherwise I would have purchased a already.
@@johnpeterson99 I think bqeyz spring 2 would be a perfect complement to oh1. ☺
Hilou maj Frėnd maiby vis šit iz gud?❤️
I understood the text, but not the question
@@PortaFi I troll :>
@@gigabuyceps that's noticeable :)
You should not give a fk about your accent whenever speaking English btw. We should be grateful enough that you're trying.
These or Shuoer Tape?
well, if you like a really V-shaped signature, then Tape. They have more lows and more treble. L3 has V-shaped signature too, but it's more polite version of such tuning, more suiting for treble sensitive persons
You have great content but your videos are hard to understand. Continue to improve your English. You have an awesome channel!
that's what I'm constantly doing