Moondrop - Blessing 2

Though it may be a tad harsh in the treble, the Thieaudio Legacy 4 is probably your best bet. If you want something more relaxing and better for all genres, then the Simgot EM6L unless you can find a second hand Moondrop Blessing 2 (original or Dusk) for less than $200. ETA: I haven't tried the Meze Alba yet, but I've heard good things about it and the Empyrean is fantastic for orchestral music.

KZ ZSR, replaced them with TRN V80's soon after. Nowdays I mostly use my Blessing 2's

Its interesting how subjective this is, I'd take my Blessing 2 over the HD600 honestly. Only sound-wise tho, i would take the hd600 if i wanted a long lasting well built headphones (mine are ~20 years old). I just dont trust the build quality and qc of chi-fi iems as much.

I dont even consider the thing i mentioned "collecting" - it is just a upgrade path. I could justify buying multiple mid-fi to higher-end iems with different sound signatures and i could probably enjoy having them simultaneously. Ever since i got my blessing 2s, i was unable to listen to my hexas for more than 10 minutes - they are just that inferior. Thats why i cant imagine enjoying a collection like this.

Hey guys, just wanted to spark this discussion because I haven't seen many people talk about this. I was recently comparing and listening to the Hexa and the Blessing 2 that I upgraded to. I know I noticed a difference - the Blessing 2s are more bassy and more detailed and also feel more "real" to me. What is it that makes them sound better and more "detailed"? Is it the FR that just sounds better to me? Or is there any other measurement that would explain this? (Or is it just immeasurable?) What actually makes more expensive iems better than the lower priced ones? (Components, tuning...?) I am sorry if this is a stupid question and has an easy answer. I am still quite new ro the hobby.

That would make sense. I am honestly not looking for any more iems or headphones. I happily settled on my B2, HD600, KSC75 and a pair of PSB Alpha B1 speakers.

If your dads untrained ear thinks so, I cannot oppose. It is after a time that a person gets used to the gear and appreciates its features. Also you must compare gear with similar tuning, for example the Hexa vs B2. After hours of switching in between them, the B2 is just better in every way (except for comfort). I did all this while being used to both iems and having used them for multiple months. I have also tried this with the wan'er and it couldnt compete even tho i wouldnt call its sound signature bad. Even tho the differences might be subtle at first glance, its when I try to focus on detail in more messy songs, when i appreciate the higher end iem. Edit: just realized you did the test with a faulty cable as well lol.

This was definitely my experience coming from Blessing 2s. They are different tunings but I've really been enjoying my tea pros! Definitely a worthwhile upgrade in my opinion.

Moondrop Blessing 2, still use them regularly

1. Focal Clear OG: very transparent and thumpy in a good way. I didn't like it at first but it grew on me. 2. Sennheiser HD560s: the daily driver. Comfortable, good for all day long calls. I can recommend this one for everyone. 3. Sennheiser HD6xx: sounds very natural but I always get sad when I change to Focal and notice how veiled everything are. 4. Sennheiser HD800s: just not my jam. Trying to trade in some Hifiman 1. Unique Melody MEST MKII: detailed, crazy amount of sub-bass. I just can't use IEMs for too long. 2. Moondrop Blessing 2: a good reference to go back.

blessing 2 then eq to b2: dusk all the way

Either the sm4, the quintet and maybe blessing 2 . May i suggest u the fatfreq deuce? Also in order to keep in mind your interest in gaming i think the sm4 is the best choice , ( deuce awful for competitive gaming but very immersive for single player) sm4 is kept in very much good consideration for footsteps etc etc. i have the EM6L and i have to say simgot has got better at lowering that annoying 5k and raising bass response.

cklvx ck2v has the best stock tuning out of any iem I have ever heard at that price point but I dont play any guitars so idk how practical it would be live on stage but the comfort is pretty good for the driver setup it has. It’s probably the only iem which will never need eq unless you need to tune down the bass/lower mids a little. Blessing 2 is good as well if you can get it cheap but the nozzle size might be too uncomfortable since it’s around 6.5 mm to 7 mm range. Those are the only two iems worth getting imo. P1 max and Quintet is also okay if you want a planar/planar-like sound, but for listening and monitoring instruments it does become fatiguing after a while.

I do think the Blessing 2 is the easiest to tune/best platform out of these just for its treble smoothness and extension. You can EQ the mid treble down closer to the newer standard if you're sensitive and give it a bass/lower mids shelf if you want to, ala B2:Dusk. Out of the box it's going to be bright-neutral, not as bright in and past the mid treble as S12 Pro though, bass-light but takes well to eq, some might enjoy its clearer presentation. The upper mids are also more prominent on the B2. Supermix4 might be better stock but worse/peakier extension.

I got the Blessing 2 and two things really annoy me that I was curious whether you could suggest something else from your S Tier list. 1) They have a recessed 2 pin port, which means some adapters I have don't push in far enough or fall out easily. 2) The thick nozzle and their plastic ear pieces around them are terrible. They always get stuck in my ear when removing the IEM and their filter constantly gets ripped off the nozzle of the IEM as a result. Thank you!

You just prefer the tuning of the Blessing 2 over the Hexa, that's all. Higher price does not mean upgrade in sound. It does give you better build, accessories, which always influence your opinion unless you blind test (and even then you will detect the difference in build) As far as drivers are concerned, my opinion is of course they matter because they are giving you the FR, but unless you work in one of the driver development companies or you tune IEM for a living, you will not learn anything useful, and it's best to ignore all of that and look at overall FR

add another vote for Blessing 2. Amazing airy vocals.

They’re IEMs. Which some of them—I’d include the blessing 2s—is on par with some headphones.

Ziigaat Odyssey is the perfect set for me at the volume I listen to, music genres I listen to and the games I play. I had the Blessing 2s before and while they are really good I found them a lil too spicy and sharp.

Different driver configuration(the driver brand they use) and running plays a part. Think it this way, phones nowadays are the same. They have screen, battery, chipset, and software. How each of this hardware is being used and then implemented will make the phone feel different. So in iem context, the drivers are like the phone hardwares, while the tuning of the iem is more like the phone optimisation and how it’s being implemented granted some iem can be priced way more than the b2 yet sounded worst than hexa itself so it’s also not always about the price tag.

I just bought a used moondrop blessing 2 for 100 USD and am quite impressed by it when run on quedlix 5k or chord mojo. I have also some expensive iems (Sony ier z1r & Shure kse1200) and while it is obviously not competing with those, it is very nice, esp. for the price tag. I find it to be resolving enough and while it lacks some of the weight (e.g. on bass notes) of the above mentioned top tier products, I enjoy it a lot.

Currently using blessings 2 for about 2-3 years. Went to an audio store in my country to try new 300-400$ price range IEMS. Immediately love the Tea Pros. Went home to order it online because it’s cheaper by about 30-50$. Stuck in production delay right now for 1-2months :(

Have the Quintet, previously owned the Blessing 2, S12 and TinHifi P1 Max. The original P1 Max (not the Max Ii) is absolutely sublime and is the tuning you are looking for. The only thing is the p1 Max may be a bit harder to find. Check the site Squig.link for measurements

Blessing 2 smokes the others in a good way IMHO, but they are all different in their sound profile so not sure what you are really going for.

I decided to take this advice a few years ago and it's true. Upgraded to a set of moon drop blessing 2s for my iem and was still using a Sony walkman for a few years. I just got a hibi r4 yesterday and tossed my old iem on it just to see. The thing the hibi does is allow me to pull more out of my headphones with the gain. The balanced cable is also really nice for dedicated listening. But yeah in general I'd say get your iem and your music source sorted before you jump into a new dap unless you just hate it for some reason.

At the moment my slightly EQ'd blessing 2's. I usually rock open backs for gaming etc, so iems offer a whole different feel, and the blessing 2 are pretty stunning in detail and clarity. I know they're not technically headphones but I don't care, they're incredible.

https://preview.redd.it/d04jdm4b16ce1.jpg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=b570f65b9c67845ef90070731ecc511bd83d631b Got my pair from Shenzhenaudio, sharing my thoughts in hope I can provide a point of reference for people who are on the fence with this one. *Background* • I quit playing Star Rail when 2.0 released, so I don’t have a clue about Robin as a character, but I think Hoyo-Mix make some great music, so I was pretty excited for this product. • I’m a big fan of Moondrop’s OG TWS, the Sparks, and liked some of their later releases (Nekocake 2022, Moca). *Unboxing and accessories* • Big, beautiful box, acrylic stand – would make an amazing gift for a friend who’s into HSR • Full set of Spring tips + a set of generic white TWS tips • A fake leather case very similar to the one that came with the Sparks – low quality and the top lid doesn’t even fit properly. *Build* • Moondrop’s best TWS yet in terms of how they feel. The IEMs are beautiful, light yet feel solid. • The bottom part of the charging case is smooth and very pleasant to the touch. The top lid is a little flimsy, but at least it’s spring loaded. The lid is also a fingerprint magnet unfortunately. • The charging light inside the case is pretty! *Fit* • My biggest problem with stem-style TWS like the Nekocake and all of its derivatives is that they just don’t stay in my ear. • No issues with the Robin whatsoever – they are smaller than appear and fit like a glove. *Sound and comparisons* • Out of the available sound profiles: Classic sounds like way too much highs; Ultra Bass and POP style are unnecessary bass boosts to an already bassy IEM; Standard and Monitor are the two usable profiles. • No manual EQ in the Moondrop app. • Ranking in terms of tuning from most neutral to most “fun”, I would put the IEMs I currently own in this order: 1. Moondrop LAN / Chu I / Blessing 2 (original) – most neutral, vocal-forward 2. Moondrop Moca – little more “fun” than Lan, but overall a great sweet spot while still being vocal-forward 3. Moondrop Robin / Chu II / Kato – bassier, more laid-back sets. Compared to the others, vocals sound a little muted or veiled. • In terms of details, the Robin is slightly more capable the Lan or Moca, but overall due to the cleaner tuning I still much prefer the Lan or Moca. • Soundstage is better on the Robin compared to Lan or Moca. *Other relevant points* • Firmware version was 1.2.0 out of the box, updated to 1.2.1 via the app. • By default, LDAC and proximity sensor are turned off and need to be activated via the Moondrop link app. • Noise floor is the lowest among any TWS I ever heard. The Sparks, Nekocake etc. have MUCH more noticeable static noise when playing music normally. The Robin is a much better choice for ASMR since during silent sections you almost can’t hear any static. • ANC works alright. I’m no expert on the subject but I guess if this is a priority for you, Moondrop won’t be your first pick. ***TL:DR*** • This is a big step up for Moondrop in terms of build, comfort, and battery life compared to Nekocake and its clones, and finally a worthy successor to the Sparks; • Unfortunately for me, this is tuned closer to the Chu II / Aria / Kato than the Blessing 2 / Lan / Original Chu. I’m too lazy to EQ so will be probably selling these or keeping them for movies/ASMR exclusively.

personally I would go for either the quintet or s12 pro. reason : the supermix 4 and quintet are quite similar. the quintet has the better tuning for my taste. The nozzle of the blessing is too big at 6,5mm . The s12 pro is a Planar (takes eq well and Crin has it in his measurements. Easy EQ with squiglink). wouldn't spend the 45 bucks extra for the heyday. can't comment on the P1 max or Myer CKLVX Edit: I somehow missed your text (only saw the pic). If you are treble sensible, I wouldn't go for the quintet or s12 pro. the CKLVX seems the most reasonable to me. Another Option would be the Letshuoer S08 has a a smoother treble and a pretty comfortable shell/nozzle.