BLON BL-03 vs Panasonic RP-TCM125 ErgoFit

I really like the blon bl-03. Great warm relaxed sound without being muddy (keep in mind all compliments paid here are for a sub $50 iem)

In that sense, they're more in line with the $7 JVC Gumy Plus I also reviewed. That budget earphone also wasn't a clean sounding as the RP-HJE120s. Like other Panasonic ErgoFit headphones, this model offers a comfortable fit. Sarah Tew/CNET On the plus side, I made a few calls with the RP-TCM125s and while call quality wasn't great, it was decent enough -- about on par with what you get from Apple's EarPods

The microphone seems to work passably well. The iems sound ok. only ok. The better the quality of the recording that your listening to the better they will sound

Being so cheap, I also don't have to fret too much if the Janitor decides to steal this pair also. JVC "Flats": These are on ear headphones, so probably not fair to compare to ear buds. Still they were part of my purchase, so I am including for contrast. At only 12 dollars, I was very surprised how crisp and clean these sounded

I just cant Seem to get a fit that lets me wear them for a long time without it hurting except cable hanging down but I cant find a cable for them made that way and I'm not willing to mod the cable they come with Cable: cable is cheap but so are they, it work fine though so no complaints Tips: I don't use the tips that come with earbuds, I just put some New Bee ear tips on these and they seems to increase the already heavy base a bit more but most people would probably like that.

The Panasonic RP-HJE120-K ErgoFit are very basic in-ear headphones with no additional features. They have a decent sound and barely leak, even at high volumes. However, they have a typical in-ear fit, which may be uncomfortable for some. They're not very stable and cannot block the ambient noise of a moderately busy office

For some reason the pods detach from the wire and eventually the rubber gets worn and the pods keep falling out out of their sockets. Makes no sense to have them detachable, don't waste money on this, find a better pair.

But as far as I can tell, they are very similar and seem to work fine for now. In conclusion? Great durability on the first set and OK on the second. Customer service took some time and prodding to get back to me, but ultimately replaced the failed product which is exactly what I was hoping for. Thanks Panasonic, I'll be coming back again in (hopefully) a few more years

So I plugged it in my Android Phone (my normal playback device with all Inears) and tried the Blons... WTF!

So the search began looking for a set of earbuds that hopefully could solve my previous use of two different sets of earbuds to handle music while working out as well as being able to use it for phone calls. I am cheap when it comes to earbuds since I tend to lose or destroy them on a somewhat regular basis, so I try to spend under $30. I have a similar rule for sunglasses for the same reason. To note, my preference is for bass heavy sound

I've owned all the typical ~$15-$25ish earbuds and after watching Z's review of the Tin T2's many moons ago decided to give those a try. They lasted me years and were great compared to skull candy/cheap sony etc etc. but I haven't been able to find them since I moved so time to find another pair of inexpensive IEM's. After watching /reading a bunch of reviews I decided to give these a try along with some Dekoni tips

[*UPDATE* at the end] ~ [original review]: Here's the thing: I really did not wish to be in the market for a set of earphones/earbuds or whatever these things are being called these days – but given the fact that I'd grown tired of barely being able to hear spoken-word audio through my smartphone speaker, whether it was during phone conversations, trying to listen to online programs, or hearing GPS directions while motorcycle riding, I decided it was time to invest in a "workable" set of something that could be plugged directly into my ear canal. Given that I'd had no interest in investing in audiophile-grade equipment at the requisite audiophile-grade prices, my main concern was finding something somewhere within that delicate balance of "Quality-enough" at just "Cheap-enough," and it seemed to me at the time that these just MIGHT have fit that bill: they did have the "Panasonic" name going for them, after all. But even I, who actually WAS trying to "cheap-out," was impressed with the crispness and clarity, as well as the unexpected comfort, of these buds. Again, they are not anything to go for if you're looking for Top-of-the-Line type quality or heavy-duty performance

Pros: * Good sound quality * Good for small ears * Blocks outside noise well * Wired + mic for phone calls Cons: * Cord easily tangles * Lasted less than 3 months * Expensive

- The ability of these to passively block ambient noise is average and acceptable. - They have a warmish midtone that is probably pleasing depending on the device these are coupled with. I do wonder if my setup had a bit more power available than these were designed for. Sometimes a good clean audio setup leads one to crank the volume higher than they otherwise would do