What a unique channel. As an audiophile, I should find it corny and non-sensical (which I do, sort of), but I like it! I even like the piano in the background. And you may have convinced me to actually buy these since they seem to fit exactly what I want out of an IEM. Plus, it’s nice to be different when taking on this hobby and creating a channel for it. Subscribed! 👍
I actually like the background music as I was listening to this video wearing my new B3's. I totally agree with your take on the sensitivity of amps. I first plugged them into my Schiit Stack and was like something is weird with the interaction between mid-range vocals and the upper harmonics. They actually sound much better plugged into my BTR5 dongle. I am going to play with some impedance connectors to narrow down the correct level. Also, with tips I ended up with the Moondrop Spring tips instead of my usual go to KBear 07s. You nailed it when you indicated the bore size is small. The sound tubes come right up to the edge of the bore and can be easily be blocked by many commonly used tips destroying any chances for a decent coherent sound signature. Overall, they are a great pair of IEMs. Crystal clear and can produce a thumpy bass when required. Your mileage may vary as this is one of the most subjective hobbies on the planet, but I am extremely happy with my purchase.
I think B3 is cleaner on default setup/eartips, but the weird thing about dusk is that, when you have REALLY deep insertion depth and good seal, man does it sound good. (you can see my frustration in tip rolling on dusks and the number of filter wasted as well ;/)
While reviewing, i only changed the eartips to Softears UC Eartips. At the moment, im using it with spring tips M and keep the stock cable. For some reason, i can't use spring tips on any other iems, but this set.
Thank you for your review. It was really insightful, may be just reduce the piano music at the back just a bit for it to play in the background so that it doesn't mask your voice. Thank you for the good work!
Just came across your channel, really enjoying your videos so far! And it's really weird to me that Moondrop doesn't include better tips. They could absolutely just include spring & ultra clear tips and it would be a perfect package
Unfortunately, its a really niche piece and i cannot find it on any streaming services as well. Its named "flower -piano arrangement", from the album "恋×シンアイ彼女 Complete Sound Track" (song #13, disk 2). While I believe you can find the lossless piece somewhere else on the internet, here's someone who did a cover on it as well: ruclips.net/video/xlBz5z0R6No/видео.html&ab_channel=%E3%82%8A%E3%83%BC Enjoy ! :D
@@Viewer13128 Yeah I've bought it, I think they make it more kind of L-shaped (being U-shaped originally), bc they reduce the treble & increase the bass.
Nice review different..Do you think that these are good for mixing mastering purposes?How do they compare sonically with a dt 880-770 or an HD 600 -650..?
Given that I am not an expert in mixing/mastering by any means, i think this should do the job well enough for cross referencing, from speakers>headphones>earphones, once you get used to its sound signature. Also, It's really hard to compare iems to full-sized headphones... The only comparison i can do is with hd6xx. Let alone soundstage, size of imagining (cuz its obviously better on headphones), while i think 6xx has indisputable advantages on midrange/natural timbre, the bass and sparkling details on B3 can give better insight into the elements that a song contain. Its a mess of answer, but hope it helps D;
@@catadegen I have a Dt 880 but I search a - not usual - upgrade because the next step up is over 1000 euros..because it doesn t have good separation in the busy tracks - projects..Thanks a lot for the answer ..!If you can make a review of the sa6 mk2 you can find one..! 👍
Watched the entire vid, got curious, clicked a more link here more link there. Then I see, you own the 7hz Timeless as well. I love my timeless, it's my daily driver on Qudelix5k 5+ hours a day. Would I love the Blessing 3? I am a moderate bass head prefer the quality over quantity aspect for sure but it seemed like you were ok after adding a bass shelf tho?
Not gonna lie, if you already own timeless, I think you will ONLY love B3 under these circumstances : a.okay with ba timbre b.okay with “Moondrop”’s classic midrange (some’d say it’s clear, while some’d say it’s on the lean side) c. Can swing 320usd like nothing ;/ Otherwise, as a fellow timeless enjoyer, I STRONGLY recommend you demo the B3 before pulling the trigger since the upgrade is not a gaming changing one.
@Catadegen For sure, I really appreciate you taking the time to answer my inquiry. Really interested in finding an upgrade to the timeless that I can also afford, because nope I can't just swing 320$ Lol.
I only have demoed it once and didn't buy it. IIRC, while all else sound fairly well with excellent note weight/definition, it didn't make me want to spend a grand just for the sound (unlike Stax did to me). Also, i found the shell enormous and uncomfortable, which is a concern for me as well.
@@catadegen I hear you, when spending a small fortune, a little magic is important ✨✨✨ I found some magic with ZMF Auteurs teak the originals, but upon further listening picked up the Blackwoods. The teaks had an ethereal quality while the Blackwoods were deep rich earthy with almost undetectable cup resonance.
Hello, I have been using premium true wireless earbuds (Sennheiser, B&O, Unique Melody etc.) for a few years but I would like to go one step further and buy a dac dongle for my iPhone and some wired earbuds. I'm looking for a crystal clear sound with dry and powerful bass (but not "artifacts" or overwhelming), incisive highs and above all very high volume, since I mostly listen to house/techno/minimal music/rock/pop (no classical at all). Documenting myself on RUclips I would have thought of this set: Luxury Precision W4/W4 EX (I would also like to understand the difference between the two, from the listening point of view that I have described and to know if they are "plug and play") and Moondrop Blessing 3 (I since these iems use a 3.5 mm jack and I wanted to understand the difference with the balanced 4.4 mm one and if it can be used with these iems) Do you think it's a good choice?! Do you have any other tips for me?! I am truly a beginner in the field and would gladly take advantage of your advice! I await a kind reply. Thank's in advance. Best, Paolo Cermelli P.S. I appreciate yr RUclips videos and yr impartial approach!!!
Hello there, Since I don't have LP W4 or anything related from the company on hand, my apologies for not being to compare or give any comment on the dongle. In case you're using TWS earphones for years and trying to switch to wired earphones, I'd sincerely suggest you to start from something like 7HZ Salnotes Zero or Truthear Hola, to have a taste on what a standard entry audiophile grade earphones has to offer nowadays. It's not a budget oriented advice, but rather to build a sound profile about what to expect on more expensive iems later on. Also, i found the balance between dongle and earphones' a little bit off. Always start from the thing that makes the most difference for sound (aka earphones themselves). If i were you, i'd split the budget of LPW4 (482usd), into a more affordable but still commendable dac (something like moonriver 2 for 190usd,,, but 2ti is coming tho, so watch out), then just spam the remaining 300 usd into another earphones, since it's almost impossible to have one earphone to do every genre perfectly. Last but not least, the difference between 3.5mm and balanced 4.4mm, while theoretically if 3.5mm provide enough power for the iems, 4.4mm won't matter much. In reality, you'd probably notice the difference in terms of sound stage and separation (usually bigger ss and better separation in balanced mode, but less regular imaging and presentation). So its a give or take. ALSO, as long as your earphones has detachable cable and connectors, you usually can run it balanced (as long as you have the balanced cable, e.g. 4.4mm/2.5mm/xlr etc.) Good luck on your wired iem journey :) Best, Cata
@@catadegen Thank you Cata for your complete and exhaustive answer! You were really kind! I'll keep you updated on my journey to “the dark side of audio”🤣😜
Nah, i still don't have a chance to demo ap8. While I personally find b3's tuning perfect for my daily usage, its' too specific in terms of sources/timbre. Hmmmm, i heard that b3 dusk is around the corner, maybe just wait a little bit and see...?
Yeah, B3 dusk might be good, but I think they Aful P8s and Blessings 3 are both great, let's see what happens on 11/11 - think that'll be a deciding factor on what I buy 😂
I only have dusk, and cannot compare against the b2. Given the technical performance of all these are around the same, I think b3 has an edge on fast bass response and vocal clarity with more airs on top, but there's something about grainy vocal as well,,, idk.
They are not comparable in my book, and thus not forming a direct upgrade path. Kato features natural, impactful & lush(kinda) single DD sound with good technicalities; B3 features a hybrid setup that kinda emphasize on ease to listen with very fast bass response and capable BAs (slightly higher technicalities), however some may consider note weight being too light or sound is too thin as result. So, are they worth it? In my own situation, yes, because with spring tips on, this is just an easy going set that comfortably sit on my ears, doing everything without much disturbance. But if you are looking for an upgrade from Kato, this won't cut it, and you may even dislike it because of it's "lighter" approach to sound in general. Just make sure to demo it before buying it.
I'd take this over blessing 2 dusk, because of the revamp of bass (to the quality side, not quantity). It is "good" for everything with the correct eartips, games included of coz. BUT, its not that kind of usual tuning that will grab your attention when you listen it for the first time (at least i didn't), but it kinda grows on me, to the point that I think, i can use this on everything and have an accurate sense of how things should sound. My conclusion remains the same tho, its a very specific, truly monitor like sound and one should not blind for it before demoing.
Interesting take, my experience with my audio interface is that it has quite high output impedance of 66ohms. And it feeds less than 0.75Vrms to 32ohm headphones/IEMs, the less the impedance the less the voltage too. Almost everything I feed it sounds prominently inferior to my apple dongle (the difference on Hexa is the worst particularly could be its hybrid design apart from unmatching impedance). Sadly I don't have high impedance headphones to test that the difference would be smaller, in which the interface can have higher output power and voltage. Or it could be that DAC on the interface is so bad. 😆
While B3 is better in technical performance, Kato features a warmer/ALMOST lush approach to midrange that is so satisfying in music listening. Most importantly, hybrid vs single dd, they are not in the same category imo, because someone really don't like the BA timbre (or some may find it superior due to generally better technical performance).
I own and like every bit of KATO as well. Tbh, the difference between KATO and B3 is essentially single dd vs hybrid, which is hard to call upon a direct upgrade. Weight wise, I feel like b3 is a lil bit lighter, maybe it’s a ratio thing?… cuz its bigger, but not heavy at all…(sry, I’m travelling with b3 atm, don’t have KATO on hand for direct comparison ;/). Sub bass wise, iirc KATO slap harder , but b3 is plainly faster,cleaner. Maybe trying KATO on 4.4balanced amp…? That thing can take power.
@@catadegenAppreciate your thoughts. I run my KATOs balanced 4.4 on go blu so got plenty power. I wonder if B3 slap a little harder with bass boost on, on ifi go blu cause it bumps up the bass pretty nicely. Would love to see you make a comparison video on B3 with KATO. Hope you get to hear Variations soon. Some say Variations still better than B3.
@@deparoo Np, B3’s bass is quite distinct and on the “capable” side due to fast response, I can only imagine it reacts pretty nicely with eq or bass boost button… But will it be TOO distinct with a bass boost button due to its sub bass tuck? I really have no clue… I may do a comparison between b3 & KATO in the future, but it will definitely come later than a retro review of KATO, which is…idk how long Zzz Regarding to variation, yah I hope at some point I can demo it as well, but I heard that the differences between individual unit is quite huge…
@@catadegen However long my man! Quality over quantity. Looking forward to your reviews. I'm definitely looking forward to your KATO review as you had the TWS version reviewed.
Do you think these are a huge upgrade from my AirPods Pro gen1? I’m fine with wired and lack of anc so it’s all if you think the audio is a lot better.
Forgive me if it feels like a rude response, while the answer is a definite “YES”, the same answer also applies to a LOT of wired earphones in hugely lower price bracket as well…If somehow this is your 1st pair of audiophile grade wired earphones, I would actually recommend KATO instead, since that is a pair of universally good,well-received iems with dynamic drivers inside. While b3 offers higher technical performance, the ba timbre in this hybrid set is, urgh, unique to new comers that, some may really like it , some may really hate it.
@@alexasbagel Hmmmmm, it may sound biased because I have been using dusk for such a long time. I think, while you will have a better sound with B3 straight out-of-box, dusk excels and does sound more “affective” with DEEP insertion depth and seal.
I only demoed it once, but it didn’t wow me. IIRC, while it sounds undoubtedly good (sub bass slapping real hard, notes hitting with authority, sounded “dense” but with surprisingly good separation), such quality is not enough to justify a. The price b. The size and weight of both earpieces/cable for me. Maybe I’m an el cheapo, but it really didn’t put a smile on my face like my 1st time hearing stax, it doesn’t sound like “end game” for me, especially when I’m constantly aware of the size of the whole earpiece…;/
@@catadegen Simple, no background music at all. Just use your voice. We want to know your opinion, not listen music on a review. If you really want to use a music as a background, low the volume down. Almost as It was not there.
Lol I like how silly and fair this review is. Thanks for the vid
What a unique channel. As an audiophile, I should find it corny and non-sensical (which I do, sort of), but I like it! I even like the piano in the background. And you may have convinced me to actually buy these since they seem to fit exactly what I want out of an IEM. Plus, it’s nice to be different when taking on this hobby and creating a channel for it. Subscribed! 👍
been waiting for a good review, subbed
Summer Pockets on the playlist?
Have I just found another man of culture? I think I did!
I liked your video. It feels like storytelling about IEM.
Also I loved the fact that you hear lurie theater. I love those song.
I actually like the background music as I was listening to this video wearing my new B3's. I totally agree with your take on the sensitivity of amps. I first plugged them into my Schiit Stack and was like something is weird with the interaction between mid-range vocals and the upper harmonics. They actually sound much better plugged into my BTR5 dongle. I am going to play with some impedance connectors to narrow down the correct level. Also, with tips I ended up with the Moondrop Spring tips instead of my usual go to KBear 07s. You nailed it when you indicated the bore size is small. The sound tubes come right up to the edge of the bore and can be easily be blocked by many commonly used tips destroying any chances for a decent coherent sound signature. Overall, they are a great pair of IEMs. Crystal clear and can produce a thumpy bass when required. Your mileage may vary as this is one of the most subjective hobbies on the planet, but I am extremely happy with my purchase.
your reviews are very lively at the same time informative, it isn't boring to watch and listen.
your video are so relaxing to watch your voice and bgm choice are amazing!
I like your style of review, subbed!
I also felt the sound was weirdly unclean the last time I demo dusk. If B3 has the same issue I'll probably skip it.
I think B3 is cleaner on default setup/eartips, but the weird thing about dusk is that, when you have REALLY deep insertion depth and good seal, man does it sound good. (you can see my frustration in tip rolling on dusks and the number of filter wasted as well ;/)
Did you only change the eartips to Softears UC Eartips and keep the stock cable for this review?
While reviewing, i only changed the eartips to Softears UC Eartips.
At the moment, im using it with spring tips M and keep the stock cable.
For some reason, i can't use spring tips on any other iems, but this set.
How is it after 1 year? Im about to get one. Among all of the reviews i watched, this one rly have the relaxing vibe to watch 😊
Thank you o/ It's still in my daily rotation routine, with spring tips, it's just sounds and feels so right for my preference.
randomly find this vid and already loving the channel keep it up :3
It is true to its name. very nice.
Thank you for your review. It was really insightful, may be just reduce the piano music at the back just a bit for it to play in the background so that it doesn't mask your voice. Thank you for the good work!
Just came across your channel, really enjoying your videos so far!
And it's really weird to me that Moondrop doesn't include better tips. They could absolutely just include spring & ultra clear tips and it would be a perfect package
I tried using the spring tips with the B3 and didn't think it was a good much. The treble became a bit too intense with them
Sorry for the unrelated question, but is the background music available in any streaming ? I loved it ! lol
Unfortunately, its a really niche piece and i cannot find it on any streaming services as well. Its named "flower -piano arrangement", from the album "恋×シンアイ彼女 Complete Sound Track" (song #13, disk 2). While I believe you can find the lossless piece somewhere else on the internet, here's someone who did a cover on it as well: ruclips.net/video/xlBz5z0R6No/видео.html&ab_channel=%E3%82%8A%E3%83%BC
Enjoy ! :D
LET IM COOK HE IS COOKING
COOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOKED BOI
I like Moondrop but I know for sure I won’t like the upper-midrange shout. I think the Sa6 mk2 is the way to go, however BA bass is still a concern.
Man, Im really looking forward to it as well. Can't Dunu just release it earlier,,, reeeeeee
did u get the SA6 Mk2? Supposedly it's a V-shaped IEM more than its predecessors.
@@Viewer13128 yes, i did, and it is V-shaped. I don't have the original Sa6, so cannot comment much tho.
@@Viewer13128 Yeah I've bought it, I think they make it more kind of L-shaped (being U-shaped originally), bc they reduce the treble & increase the bass.
Yeah I think that was first video I saw from you.
Nice review different..Do you think that these are good for mixing mastering purposes?How do they compare sonically with a dt 880-770 or an HD 600 -650..?
Given that I am not an expert in mixing/mastering by any means, i think this should do the job well enough for cross referencing, from speakers>headphones>earphones, once you get used to its sound signature.
Also, It's really hard to compare iems to full-sized headphones... The only comparison i can do is with hd6xx. Let alone soundstage, size of imagining (cuz its obviously better on headphones), while i think 6xx has indisputable advantages on midrange/natural timbre, the bass and sparkling details on B3 can give better insight into the elements that a song contain.
Its a mess of answer, but hope it helps D;
@@catadegen I have a Dt 880 but I search a - not usual - upgrade because the next step up is over 1000 euros..because it doesn t have good separation in the busy tracks - projects..Thanks a lot for the answer ..!If you can make a review of the sa6 mk2 you can find one..! 👍
@@anatol1204 Not recommended. blessing 2 got special polarity design. I believe blessing 3 also got same special polarity design.
😐 So the hunt continues..) If you have any recommendations feel free to write.. 👍
Watched the entire vid, got curious, clicked a more link here more link there. Then I see, you own the 7hz Timeless as well. I love my timeless, it's my daily driver on Qudelix5k 5+ hours a day. Would I love the Blessing 3? I am a moderate bass head prefer the quality over quantity aspect for sure but it seemed like you were ok after adding a bass shelf tho?
Not gonna lie, if you already own timeless, I think you will ONLY love B3 under these circumstances : a.okay with ba timbre b.okay with “Moondrop”’s classic midrange (some’d say it’s clear, while some’d say it’s on the lean side) c. Can swing 320usd like nothing ;/ Otherwise, as a fellow timeless enjoyer, I STRONGLY recommend you demo the B3 before pulling the trigger since the upgrade is not a gaming changing one.
@Catadegen For sure, I really appreciate you taking the time to answer my inquiry. Really interested in finding an upgrade to the timeless that I can also afford, because nope I can't just swing 320$ Lol.
nice review bro
Very cool videos reviews thoughts & style!
Really curious on your take of the Monarch mkii?
Thanks 🙏
I only have demoed it once and didn't buy it. IIRC, while all else sound fairly well with excellent note weight/definition, it didn't make me want to spend a grand just for the sound (unlike Stax did to me). Also, i found the shell enormous and uncomfortable, which is a concern for me as well.
@@catadegen I hear you, when spending a small fortune, a little magic is important ✨✨✨
I found some magic with ZMF Auteurs teak the originals, but upon further listening picked up the Blackwoods.
The teaks had an ethereal quality while the Blackwoods were deep rich earthy with almost undetectable cup resonance.
Hello,
I have been using premium true wireless earbuds (Sennheiser, B&O, Unique Melody etc.) for a few years but I would like to go one step further and buy a dac dongle for my iPhone and some wired earbuds. I'm looking for a crystal clear sound with dry and powerful bass (but not "artifacts" or overwhelming), incisive highs and above all very high volume, since I mostly listen to house/techno/minimal music/rock/pop (no classical at all). Documenting myself on RUclips I would have thought of this set: Luxury Precision W4/W4 EX (I would also like to understand the difference between the two, from the listening point of view that I have described and to know if they are "plug and play") and Moondrop Blessing 3 (I since these iems use a 3.5 mm jack and I wanted to understand the difference with the balanced 4.4 mm one and if it can be used with these iems) Do you think it's a good choice?! Do you have any other tips for me?! I am truly a beginner in the field and would gladly take advantage of your advice! I await a kind reply. Thank's in advance.
Best,
Paolo Cermelli
P.S. I appreciate yr RUclips videos and yr impartial approach!!!
Hello there,
Since I don't have LP W4 or anything related from the company on hand, my apologies for not being to compare or give any comment on the dongle. In case you're using TWS earphones for years and trying to switch to wired earphones, I'd sincerely suggest you to start from something like 7HZ Salnotes Zero or Truthear Hola, to have a taste on what a standard entry audiophile grade earphones has to offer nowadays. It's not a budget oriented advice, but rather to build a sound profile about what to expect on more expensive iems later on. Also, i found the balance between dongle and earphones' a little bit off. Always start from the thing that makes the most difference for sound (aka earphones themselves). If i were you, i'd split the budget of LPW4 (482usd), into a more affordable but still commendable dac (something like moonriver 2 for 190usd,,, but 2ti is coming tho, so watch out), then just spam the remaining 300 usd into another earphones, since it's almost impossible to have one earphone to do every genre perfectly. Last but not least, the difference between 3.5mm and balanced 4.4mm, while theoretically if 3.5mm provide enough power for the iems, 4.4mm won't matter much. In reality, you'd probably notice the difference in terms of sound stage and separation (usually bigger ss and better separation in balanced mode, but less regular imaging and presentation). So its a give or take. ALSO, as long as your earphones has detachable cable and connectors, you usually can run it balanced (as long as you have the balanced cable, e.g. 4.4mm/2.5mm/xlr etc.)
Good luck on your wired iem journey :)
Best,
Cata
@@catadegen Thank you Cata for your complete and exhaustive answer! You were really kind! I'll keep you updated on my journey to “the dark side of audio”🤣😜
Have you tried/demoed Aful Performer 8? Trying to decide between these two right now, leaning more towards the Aful P8s for now
Nah, i still don't have a chance to demo ap8. While I personally find b3's tuning perfect for my daily usage, its' too specific in terms of sources/timbre. Hmmmm, i heard that b3 dusk is around the corner, maybe just wait a little bit and see...?
Yeah, B3 dusk might be good, but I think they Aful P8s and Blessings 3 are both great, let's see what happens on 11/11 - think that'll be a deciding factor on what I buy 😂
How they compare with the blessing 2 ?
I only have dusk, and cannot compare against the b2. Given the technical performance of all these are around the same, I think b3 has an edge on fast bass response and vocal clarity with more airs on top, but there's something about grainy vocal as well,,, idk.
Nice insights. man.
Interesting.
Just curious how the stack up against the kato cause i enjoy the katos alot but wanted an upgrade. Would these be worth it?
They are not comparable in my book, and thus not forming a direct upgrade path. Kato features natural, impactful & lush(kinda) single DD sound with good technicalities; B3 features a hybrid setup that kinda emphasize on ease to listen with very fast bass response and capable BAs (slightly higher technicalities), however some may consider note weight being too light or sound is too thin as result.
So, are they worth it? In my own situation, yes, because with spring tips on, this is just an easy going set that comfortably sit on my ears, doing everything without much disturbance.
But if you are looking for an upgrade from Kato, this won't cut it, and you may even dislike it because of it's "lighter" approach to sound in general. Just make sure to demo it before buying it.
Good for games ? And better then blessing 2 ?
I'd take this over blessing 2 dusk, because of the revamp of bass (to the quality side, not quantity). It is "good" for everything with the correct eartips, games included of coz. BUT, its not that kind of usual tuning that will grab your attention when you listen it for the first time (at least i didn't), but it kinda grows on me, to the point that I think, i can use this on everything and have an accurate sense of how things should sound. My conclusion remains the same tho, its a very specific, truly monitor like sound and one should not blind for it before demoing.
Interesting take, my experience with my audio interface is that it has quite high output impedance of 66ohms. And it feeds less than 0.75Vrms to 32ohm headphones/IEMs, the less the impedance the less the voltage too. Almost everything I feed it sounds prominently inferior to my apple dongle (the difference on Hexa is the worst particularly could be its hybrid design apart from unmatching impedance).
Sadly I don't have high impedance headphones to test that the difference would be smaller, in which the interface can have higher output power and voltage. Or it could be that DAC on the interface is so bad. 😆
Every bits count, that's the most interesting, and at the same time, most annoying thing about this hobby :P
Yup even hearing can change when people catch cold. 😆
Can neutral tuning ... I think it's worth trying this
How is it compared to moondrop kato?
While B3 is better in technical performance, Kato features a warmer/ALMOST lush approach to midrange that is so satisfying in music listening. Most importantly, hybrid vs single dd, they are not in the same category imo, because someone really don't like the BA timbre (or some may find it superior due to generally better technical performance).
more air and better bass, less goo
nice review
I own KATOs, I like everything about them except their weight and lack in subbass. Will B3 be a good upgrade?
Thank you.
I own and like every bit of KATO as well. Tbh, the difference between KATO and B3 is essentially single dd vs hybrid, which is hard to call upon a direct upgrade. Weight wise, I feel like b3 is a lil bit lighter, maybe it’s a ratio thing?… cuz its bigger, but not heavy at all…(sry, I’m travelling with b3 atm, don’t have KATO on hand for direct comparison ;/). Sub bass wise, iirc KATO slap harder , but b3 is plainly faster,cleaner. Maybe trying KATO on 4.4balanced amp…? That thing can take power.
@@catadegenAppreciate your thoughts. I run my KATOs balanced 4.4 on go blu so got plenty power. I wonder if B3 slap a little harder with bass boost on, on ifi go blu cause it bumps up the bass pretty nicely.
Would love to see you make a comparison video on B3 with KATO. Hope you get to hear Variations soon. Some say Variations still better than B3.
@@deparoo Np, B3’s bass is quite distinct and on the “capable” side due to fast response, I can only imagine it reacts pretty nicely with eq or bass boost button… But will it be TOO distinct with a bass boost button due to its sub bass tuck? I really have no clue… I may do a comparison between b3 & KATO in the future, but it will definitely come later than a retro review of KATO, which is…idk how long Zzz Regarding to variation, yah I hope at some point I can demo it as well, but I heard that the differences between individual unit is quite huge…
@@catadegen However long my man! Quality over quantity. Looking forward to your reviews. I'm definitely looking forward to your KATO review as you had the TWS version reviewed.
Do you think these are a huge upgrade from my AirPods Pro gen1? I’m fine with wired and lack of anc so it’s all if you think the audio is a lot better.
Forgive me if it feels like a rude response, while the answer is a definite “YES”, the same answer also applies to a LOT of wired earphones in hugely lower price bracket as well…If somehow this is your 1st pair of audiophile grade wired earphones, I would actually recommend KATO instead, since that is a pair of universally good,well-received iems with dynamic drivers inside. While b3 offers higher technical performance, the ba timbre in this hybrid set is, urgh, unique to new comers that, some may really like it , some may really hate it.
@@catadegen I think I still might go with this or dusk cause I want a big technical boost mainly. Also it isn’t rude I appreciate it a ton
@@alexasbagel Hmmmmm, it may sound biased because I have been using dusk for such a long time. I think, while you will have a better sound with B3 straight out-of-box, dusk excels and does sound more “affective” with DEEP insertion depth and seal.
oot, what do you think about monarch mk2?
I only demoed it once, but it didn’t wow me. IIRC, while it sounds undoubtedly good (sub bass slapping real hard, notes hitting with authority, sounded “dense” but with surprisingly good separation), such quality is not enough to justify a. The price b. The size and weight of both earpieces/cable for me. Maybe I’m an el cheapo, but it really didn’t put a smile on my face like my 1st time hearing stax, it doesn’t sound like “end game” for me, especially when I’m constantly aware of the size of the whole earpiece…;/
This piano background was so out of place
Man, I have no idea how to do a proper background music. Sorry for the disturbance D;
@@catadegen it was ok but way too loud. maybe a little fast paced piano track for a review but the main issue is the volume
@@catadegen just reduce the volume on it tbh. 20-30% should be a good range.
@@catadegen Simple, no background music at all. Just use your voice. We want to know your opinion, not listen music on a review. If you really want to use a music as a background, low the volume down. Almost as It was not there.
I think it works amazing for an intro and outro and it ties it together but the middle could use a different track that is lower