Moondrop Blessing 3 REVIEW! Nearly PERFECT

It's been 3 years since the Moondrop Blessing 2 rocked my world. Now there's a new model, so what's changed? And what could possibly get better?
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00:00 Intro & Pricing
02:05 What's in the box
04:35 Build quality
09:40 Fit & comfort
13:25 Sound signature
14:30 Sound: What I like
19:05 Sound: What I don't
23:20 vs. Blessing 2, Dusk, Studio4, and Orchestra Lite
33:40 Conclusion & Rating
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[@SuperReview]

Why two DDs? Which IEM is hotter? Genre-based recommendations, and more 👉 kzbin.info/www/bejne/g2a1gWSMibFkgbM

[@Garrettdx1988]

This is the review I was waiting for. Love to see it

[@Manupassero]

great that you covered all the comments / questions, mine as well, amazing work you are doing, thank you!

[@SuperReview]

🙏

[@TimBaxter]

The one freaking time I don't get notifications ! Makes me feel better after your review. I never had second thoughts about B2 Dusk. Should be here tomorrow ...

[@spakuda.r1762]

YES I was waiting for this

[@nisem0no]

Thanks for mentioning the pressure thing. I can't use BAs due to that feeling of suction in my ear. Even some hybrid BA/DD IEMs still don't have enough venting to prevent it.

[@unblockedbridge]

nice review! ive come to appreciate reviews that dont complain about the box art for 10 minutes

[@SuperReview]

I only complain about the box art if I have to censor it to avoid feeling like a creep.

[@deadline7610]

Nicely Done. Thanks for the reveal of the nozzle :) I'm for the Husk vers. or maybe the Husky.

[@kzr83]

I would totally be up for the Blessing 3 Husk 🤘🏻

[@charlesjag3407]

The 2nd DD will be put to good use when the Blessing 3: Dusk releases😜

[@iikatinggangsengii2471]

lul

[@Onyxus_Music]

Lol! Still waiting for this to actually happen…

[@John.Christopher]

​@@Onyxus_Music You can just get the B3 and EQ a shelf if you need to. I have them and will a proper seal, it is fantastic. Good amount at baseline and great separation/ tacticality

[@John.Christopher]

Why wait, no word on it yet. B3 is fantastic. Bass is punch, tactile, crisp and physically punchy. You have always EQ a higher shelf if you feel.

[@sleepyrhythms6668]

At that point there’s literally zero reason not to go for a Symphonium Meteor or Campfire Cascara

[@user-qs9mv7dv6c]

They have a flat sound profile that follows Harman-based target curve quite well

[@tor13128]

16:13 which are the other IEMs with equal or better vocals than the Blessing 3 (based on your preference) that you alluded to here?

[@views8962]

How does the Blessing 3 react to impedance adapters? I want to pick it up if only it would be tunable with impedance adapters to get a little more warmth and bass when I want to.

[@frightenedchaos]

I had to buy another cable because the one that comes with the B3s is awful. I liked the one that came with the Arias more. I absolutely love the neutrality of it, for me, sterility is amazing.

[@FantomMind]

I am new to this and given your thoughts on this, I'm really tempted to get the Blessing 3. The only caveat is that the 2 look so much better!

[@patchiezero]

blessing 2 dusk is a no brainer imo love mine but u buy what u want heheh

[@GadZookz]

Just streaming to the SA6 MkII from the Hiby R6 Gen 2 and they sound like a very good match.

[@SuperReview]

The knob holds up?

[@GadZookz]

@@SuperReview The knob is well protected from kinetic threats. I did drag the player off the table which let it momentarily hanging from my ears via the minor Hulk cable but the player detached with gravity and dropped harmlessly to the floor. Best not to do that again though.

[@eerie4169]

How much of an upgrade moondrop variations from this blessing 3?

[@hpwrotethis]

Okay I've decided to buy this [Rumors of a Blessing 3 Dusk coming soon] Ah... okay I'll wait

[@SuperReview]

You need EJ07M.

[@999sonicspeed]

Amazing review! Are these on pre-order on shenzhen audio? Everywhere else I looked had them on pre-order.

[@SuperReview]

I think it officially went on sale last week.

[@999sonicspeed]

​@@SuperReview oh sweet! I can finally get my hands on them! Thank you!

[@marchaberberger4464]

Hey. Awesome video. As always ;) Would you recommend these over the Sennheiser ie 600?

[@SuperReview]

They're very different things, exciting vee vs. clean, vocal-focused neutral.

[@marchaberberger4464]

@@SuperReview So for Metal perhaps the Blessings?

[@ANOLE_VX]

Blessing 3 actually has a deep, rumbly and textured bass, you just have to plug it in a more powerful source or switch to balance or high gain. I myself thought that B3 will sound similar to my Yume Ultra, it has a very similar FR curve, but oh boy I was wrong, B3 sounded more balanced compared to my Yume Ultra which has a lean, neutral bright presentation, B3 sounded really different. It is far from lean sounding, it has this deep, rumbly, subwoofer like bass to it. Only con for me that I noticed with B3 is it's narrow-ish sound stage.

[@TheDjsBass]

I actually always take some of the midbass with eq, most earphones has too much of it.

[@laszlokiss3578]

hi, thx for the great review :) may the Blessing 3 be a good pairing with the Cayin RU7? is it better than the Variations? thx

[@kyrie2945]

No

[@DominikPhilipp1]

Thank you for the review, can you please post the q&a?😅

[@SuperReview]

Aqui: kzbin.info/www/bejne/g2a1gWSMibFkgbM

[@DominikPhilipp1]

@@SuperReview gracias :)

[@bop2864]

Do you know if the blessing 3 uses the same BA drivers as the blessing 2? I think Crinacle contributed the treble insufficiency for the blessing 2 + blessing 2 ducks to the limitations of the BA drivers - but it's not present at all in the Blessing 3. I also preferred the sound of the B2 over the B2Dusk despite my preference for darker sound tonalities with headphones 🤷🏽 Luckily the B3 also responds well to EQ though its base sound signature is excellent.

[@SuperReview]

I don't know, no.

[@TheDigitalcrack]

Just got the Blessing 3...already own the dusk and OG Blessing...completed the trinity:). Maybe I'm missing something but I don't find much different about the Blessing 3. It really doesn't feel at all like a upgrade. In fact the OG Blessing 2 intimacy is better than the Blessing 3 and a little more body and yes the blessing 3 is too lean. And when you are talking about the dusk.....the dusk is clearly better. It a little of a let down but I shouldn't be surprised with how great the Blessings have been, it's hard to be make something almost perfect , perfect sometimes.

[@lordnikon4050]

As a Dusk owner, I'm pretty astonished at how well they're standing the test of the new market saturation especially at the lower price points. I simply stopped shopping for IEMs after I picked them up. They're nigh-on perfection with my tonal preferences, and still sound absolutely incredible even after owning them for a good while. They might even be considered the IEM version of the HD600s IMO -- just an all-around headphone that sounds good with everything and has extremely good detail without sounding overly dry or analytical. Such a superbly balanced IEM, and I don't see myself upgrading for a long, long time.

[@milkoreo9593]

I'm planning on buying one of these for gaming and music purposes, which one would you recommend?

[@Thec0nv1ct777]

Pulled the trigger on an Ie 600 and i can say the treble problem is really only at high volumns.

[@SuperReview]

Worth playing with tips, it's one of the most tip-sensitive IEMs I've tested.

[@radicalbyte]

Which IEMs would you recommend with tuning for older classic rock? I've found the Timeless with a small EQ tweak good (and I don't even have foam tips on them). I have the B2D and I love it for most music but Stairway doesn't sound that amazing on it. Also the B2D is a completely different thing based on volume. I usually listen pretty low. I boosted the B2D to the upper end of what I call comfortable and it went from OK to WOW.

[@SuperReview]

I don't really make genre-based generalizations, but if listening to music without much sub-bass content (and older recordings are often lacking this moreso than newer recordings), having a set with fuller mid bass will usually work better than an all sub-bass focused boost.

[@SimonP2]

Stairway sounds amazing on anything! :)

[@bindstf2]

The B3 has just come out at the strangest time it possibly could. Measurements of the B3 rolled out on crin's database at the exact same time as the new B&K measurements, which has led to the discovery (and adoption) of the DF 0.8/oct tilt target. The B3 measures amazingly to the old target, but literally 1 week later IEF 2023 releases, exposing the lower mids/bass scoop of the old target, and thus the B3. Edit: not to mention the super review target has had a downslope for a long while lol.

[@ahmadhusaini8420]

Not odd or strange. Target curve is still target curve. The new IEF isn't the absolute benchmark.

[@SuperReview]

I don't think the new IEF neutral target represents Crinacle's preferred sound. Compare Blessing 3 graph with the new Project Red that Crin has been working on.

[@redgopnik2227]

Doesn't moondrop tune to their own VDSF target? Or whatever they call it... I don't think they care as much about meeting reviewer measurements with B3; they have their own 5128 rig anyway and don't need to wait for Crin. More likely they're waiting for a retune like Dusk to match Crin's targets more closely

[@Ghostling6180]

@@redgopnik2227 Yeah, VDSF itself is derived from DF + Harman. This "conspiracy theory" is getting out of hand lmao.

[@siyanaba]

My B2 sound fantastic with effect audio cadmus cable pentacon. Now I use it more than my Monarch 1 and mk2. Will get these, thanks for the review ❤

[@AverieS820]

Damn, been hearing so many good impressions about the cadmus. I have the Eros S and it's fantastic, don't know if I should bite the bullet and buy another effect audio cable 😂

[@housepianist]

I do have one question: I just realized that Softears is a sister company of Moondrop and the two IEMs that are on my short list are the Studio 4 and the Blessing 3. Both of these IEMs measure exactly the same from 20Hz to around 3Khz with just minor variances above that. Considering that the Studio 4 is roughly $130 more expensive than the Blessing 3, and they both have roughly the same FR, is it worth getting the S4? As much as I lust after it, I would prefer saving some money by getting the B3 IF it has the same general sonics of the S4

[@kevinw0lf]

I'm very much considering these two, but at least based on the graph the S4 seems to be just slightly less forward, which is veeeeeery close to my own target. I would consider slightly eq-ing to what their rough balances are and see if it makes a huge difference for you (as long as you have any other iem that has been graphed by the same person for that comparison)

[@geraltnroach]

Really on your preference, to me B3 is more energetic and lean compared to a bit relax and little bit fuller sound on Studio4. To me Studio4 is the slightly more neutral & balance than B3, also Studio4 fits my ears better. Can't go wrong on both 👍

[@SuperReview]

I compared them in the review and answered this exact question in the Q&A 👍

[@PantsaBear]

​@@SuperReview Can you timestamp tht, and pretty much the video in general? Kinda tough to refer us to watch the vid when its over 2 hours lol

[@Gundemonium]

Oh now I see why stellaris and Alice had softears tips in them, the more you know, thanks 😅

[@yevheniibatiievskyi]

What about eartips? Do they still tend to stay in the ear canal when you take the IEMs out of your ear like it often happens with Blessings 2 because of a slippery nozzles?

[@SuperReview]

Talked about it in the video. I use Spring tips personally, have had zero issues with them coming off.

[@mengshinwu5693]

Just want to know which one would you prefer s8 vs blessing 3 ? Im considering one of them because your video 2 year ago you give 5 star to s8 and blessing 3 so im stuck now with which one to get isit worth that extra 300 dollar ?

[@SuperReview]

Tough. 7th Acoustics Supernova is my pick at S8 prices now, though.

[@noirblanc5975]

i will keep my blessing 2, because i love it a lot, till i hear review about blessing 3 dusk from here in the future

[@ifan2705]

hi mark, i want to ask question. which eartips did you use for bright iem like SSR?

[@SuperReview]

I use whatever fits with the particular IEM. With SSR, Spring tips fit well for me.

[@okay4105]

How does B3 compare with hexa, cause it almost 4x the price, curious how hexa competes with it in just technicalities?

[@kevinmccarthy3753]

Hi Mark, Any chance of doing a review of the Aful Performer 8? I would love to see the comparison against the B3!

[@SuperReview]

Sorry don't think so, haven't had a chance to hear that one.

[@kevinmccarthy3753]

@@SuperReview Thanks, hopefully one will show up at your door!

[@RyougiVector]

So much talk about the springiness of the Blessing 3, and yet it didn't come with Spring Tips...perhaps they've become fused with the Blessing 2 to create the Blessing 3.

[@SuperReview]

And no Spring tips with LAN or Droplet, why hast thou (Moondrop) forsaken us?

[@neoalex]

@@SuperReview makes you wonder if they're working on a upgrade

[@SimonP2]

I don't get why they're already saying there will be a Dusk version. Wasn't the B:2 Dusk created as an alternative with a slightly different tune as some people found the bass a bit lacking and the upper mids a bit harsh (or something like that)? A B:3 Dusk sounds to me like, "We're going to fix that minor blemish that Super*Review pointed out and tweak it a bit more as we're not entirely happy." 😀

[@SuperReview]

Yeah, surprised they discussed an upcoming alternative before this one's even widely available.

[@zelven6109]

Its confirmed

[@crelliseng]

Crinacle himself made a video stating he won’t be reviewing the blessing 3 purely because he is working with them on a collab. As such, he basically kicked off people talking about B3 dusk and holding off on buying it before it really could take off.

[@gogogo510]

Is the B3 very different from S8? Which one do u prefer more?

[@SuperReview]

Overall prefer S8, but B3 is more similar to S8 than B2 is.

[@DEFKNIGHT]

If it's too clinical and sterile for him it's definitely going to be so for me. I like a mild mid bass bump that doesn't bleed and yet have a slow rise to a very strong Sub bass. No sub bass is a no go for me. Mids for me should be mildly subdued for me. In Metal, which I mainly listen to, mids and mid highs are already boosted. Vocals are already forward to cover the depth and power that the guitars are punching out. Many many IEMs don't do metal well. For that matter, most audiophile gear can't really play Metal well as it's just all to flat and neutral. You take a band like Tool, which is the most accessible and fairly dynamic of bands goes from quiet and moody to crushing and tonely dense in a heartbeat. Neutral systems will do the quiet and moody and well and utterly fail on the Crunchy and dense areas as they can't handle the dissonance that distortion dense guitars and bass can produce a long with simultaneously dealing with the speed, tamber and accuracy required for the drums. You don't want a V shaped signature, you want a lazy rise in mid bass to a high subbass and a sort of mildly dark 2k to 8k with peaks in the 11k and 14k and maybe 18k.

[@shaunbrady15]

I can tell you these are so clean. The bass is very good quality. Tight and snappy and can rumble when called upon. It could probably use 2 db boost and these would be the perfect iems

[@wandernogueira1682]

Although in different price range how do you compare the B3 to the Variations?

[@SuperReview]

Haven't heard the Variations in a while, from memory they're surprisingly similar, with B3 being more consistent in the low end and Variations being more, well, variable, depending on the music.

[@SlimAsianEntertainment]

I don't think it's going to be a fair comparison, but I have to ask; as they were both given 5 stars do you prefer the Moondrop S8 or Blessing 3 sound more?

[@SuperReview]

I think S8 treble is on another level, it's the one I personally reach for.

[@SlimAsianEntertainment]

@@SuperReview yesss my same sentiments! I kept my S8 and ended selling my Blessing 3 for the treble and the S8 is such a better all rounder!

[@lhv2k]

How is the B3's Treble compared to the S8 ? Does the improvement in its treble over B2 put it on par with S8 level, or is it more like Variations treble ?

[@SuperReview]

Comparable to Variations, from memory.

[@mattriarchal]

You’re very blessed

[@SuperReview]

True.

[@AeroSatan]

Can these hold their own against Sony IER- Z1R's? Or we talking about different levels?

[@SuperReview]

Incredibly different sounds. squig.link/?share=Super_22_Target,IEF_Comp_Target,Moondrop_Blessing_3,Sony_IER-Z1R_(S2_-_Sedna)

[@paolocermelli8108]

Hi Mark, I bought my first iems (Moondrop Blessing 3) and I really like them in terms of design, fit and sound. In particular, like you, I love neutral, crystal clear sound with dry, fast and powerful bass. I've already wanted to buy more and I'm in two minds between the Moondrop Variations and the Moondrop S8. Do you think it's worth it? Is there a significant difference with the Blessing 3, in your opinion? Thanks in advance and congratulations for your videos!

[@badguy7432]

How do you rate the comfort out of 10? How long could u wear it

[@paolocermelli8108]

@@badguy7432 I would sai 9. Very comfortable for my “medium” size ears.

[@paolocermelli8108]

@@badguy7432 2/3 Hours without any problem

[@badguy7432]

@@paolocermelli8108 thanks

[@SuperReview]

Get Supernova.

[@john808welk]

The supernova is the only direct b2 upgrade to my ears...

[@SuperReview]

In the immortal words of Lucas Barton, "I love the Supernova. It's so bad."

[@apothecy4011]

The Dusk will have better bass and body. This is why they are made in the first place. You are incorrect in saying that the Blessing 3 Dusk won't improve on that front.

[@SuperReview]

You are incorrect that that is anything I said.

[@FabioKasper]

Hype. Hype. Hype.

[@s.morales1360]

The blessing 2 or 3 it can be considerated as an endgame?

[@SuperReview]

If it hits your preference, why not? End game is a choice, not an externality.

[@s.morales1360]

@@SuperReview Wow, this is the first time I've heard that. You know? you're right. Thanks for that great answer, 🤝🏻

[@user-ze3kd5wb8i]

I own a B2 OG and think it's one of the best IEMs under $1000, I'm totally serious. What's the point of 2 DD when the graph looks like this?

[@SuperReview]

Theoretically, lower distortion.

[@burns0100]

Same reason you'd use 2 BA's instead of one. Each driver has to work slightly less meaning less distortion, cleaner sound and much better response. Even if people think the bass is lacking it has all the qualities of having good bass. Good texture, fast attack, clean, low distortion at all volumes.

[@jayadiambar7491]

What eartips is used for Orchestra lite??

[@SuperReview]

Fiio's new ear tips.

[@outdawayyy887]

Would these be a good option for gaming? Hearing footsteps?

[@anonymoususer.999]

Bro just get something cheap lol why waste 300$ for gaming

[@sariago6035]

Truthear hexa should me more than enough, it’s fun cuz they are more similar to the b3 than the b2. And they are 80 bucks

[@nuwang2381]

Tenz is using the blessing 3s now

[@raptakisk.9983]

about the loose fit after time on the tips..i have exactly the same problem with truthear HEXA(coincedence)...

[@lysandrourena1610]

so i listen to edm and hip hop and rap and soul. is this a good iem for these genres?

[@777metal]

No! Look for a good bass tuned iem.

[@WuClear]

Wait for dusk if you are set on the blessing 3 it’ll be more bass focused. Or look elsewhere. The crin zero red editon just dropped. Could be a decent option for a fraction of the price, I wish I had some recommendations around the same price point but the blessing is all I know 😂

[@mimotojiyt]

2:30 what is that watch you are wearing ? I am pretty digging the look of the watch

[@SuperReview]

Pebble 2

[@mimotojiyt]

@@SuperReview Thank you!

[@mimotojiyt]

@@SuperReview Also I just realized that the watch's maker went bankrupt... but man I really do like the design of it

[@SuperReview]

@@mimotojiyt Yep, still works at least.

[@badguy7432]

I have a blessing 2. Sound quality is good but there was 2 issues personally. blessing 2 has too little bass (i dont need bass overload, thanks) Blessing 2 doesnt have the comfort level to allow my ears to wear it for prolonged period of time, say 5 hours+ Any of yall have a blessing 3? If so please recon whether an upgrade is necessary in my case. Much appreciated

[@SuperReview]

The video answers these questions.

[@badguy7432]

@@SuperReview i know. I need more opinions

[@burns0100]

@@badguy7432 Blessing 3 has a smaller nozzle of 5.8mm compared to 6.5mm and it has more bass then the Blessing 2. It's a slight upgrade. worth the cost? well that's up to you. Personally think if you own the Blessing 2 you should just look else where for another IEM as the entire line has similar tuning and sound and it's really just a 5% give or take difference.

[@badguy7432]

@@burns0100 what would you recommend if i like bass

[@daveinbelgrave4247]

Have a decent no. of IEMs. Have a good system. I am downsizing . Any advice?

[@daveinbelgrave4247]

Please reply.

[@1fareast14]

Rank what you own and sell what you don't need?

[@Altamimi911]

Why the cable not included mic 😩😩😩

[@SuperReview]

It's a 2-pin IEM, you can get a cable with a mic separately. Personally I don't like mics on my cables 🤢

[@pisderata]

imaging a moondrop Super Blessing with a small form factor and ssr tunning

[@Reeeepicheep]

5 stars but I still prefer the Blessing 2 lol

[@srkoenma2947]

why

[@Angel-AbC9]

B3 or variations ?

[@mokisan]

As usual no bass. It needs bass I hope there is an updated model like dusk with more bass.

[@flowstatelabs]

Cant u just bass boost ?

[@hachi1631]

Few years ago; nearly perfect Years ago: nearly perfect Year ago: nearly perfect Now: nearly perfect 100 years in the future: nearly perfect. LOL LOL LOL you pay so much only for tuning that you can tune how the sounds work. Every IEAM head ear phone¹²³ now are perfect just search what your ear prefer as laptop, phone, smartphone are all maturing now everything just a gimmick that makes people have refresing feeling blablabla

[@norm5958]

These or studio 4

[@kyrie2945]

Sennheiser is 200 is better

[@norm5958]

@@kyrie2945 went with something different isn neo5 and I have mahina

[@Angel-AbC9]

Video is to long , most will just fast forward to sound and comparison

[@Ahzahail]

"midranges sound signature"...... I'm out!!!

[@paolocermelli8108]

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 KZbin 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 KZbin videos and yr impartial approach!!!

[@SuperReview]

Yeah, these are as good as it gets unless you want to spend like twice as much. Don't worry about balanced connections, zero benefit for IEMs.

[@paolocermelli8108]

@@SuperReview Tks 4 yr answer!

[@hpwrotethis]

Just one thing: Spends 2 hours 39 mins on the review / q&a. Definitely a lot more than one thing covered 🫡