Tuesday, April 11th 2023
MOONDROP Releases Blessing 3 IEMs and LittleWhite Bluetooth DSP Neckband
MOONDROP's Blessing2 (and Blessing2:Dusk) IEMs get credited for being a benchmark in the world of in-ear monitors at the $300 price point, having re-defined expectations and besting far more expensive products when it comes to technical and tuning performances. A successor has been hotly anticipated thus and now we have the all-new Blessing 3 coming in at the same $320 price point. It uses a 2 DD/4 BA hybrid driver configuration paired with a see-through resin shell that has greatly improved comfort owing to a smaller shell and nozzle—thus addressing the biggest issue with the Blessing2—and a polished stainless steel nozzle on top. The Blessing 3 uses MOONDROP's VDSF tuning to put forth a neutral/bright tuning that we'll examine in more detail in an upcoming review, but those who can't wait can purchase the product from retailers such as HiFiGo right now.
Releasing alongside is a Bluetooth neckband accessory called LittleWhite. It uses a Cirrus Logic CS4131 DAC and has digital signal processing support integrated with a first-party app to allow for specific MOONDROP wired IEMs to have EQ profiles generated so they all get tuned similarly to hit the desired target easier. This can help significantly as seen in our recent coverage of the MOONDROP Quarks DSP, and MOONDROP promises high quality Bluetooth audio with a long battery life (~12 hours). The LittleWhite supports Bluetooth 5.2 with codecs including aptX and LHDC courtesy the Qualcomm QCC5144 SoC, has integrated microphones for calls, and the app provides parametric EQ support for other IEMs you wish to use wirelessly too. It sells for $89.99 from retailers including HiFiGo for those interested.
Releasing alongside is a Bluetooth neckband accessory called LittleWhite. It uses a Cirrus Logic CS4131 DAC and has digital signal processing support integrated with a first-party app to allow for specific MOONDROP wired IEMs to have EQ profiles generated so they all get tuned similarly to hit the desired target easier. This can help significantly as seen in our recent coverage of the MOONDROP Quarks DSP, and MOONDROP promises high quality Bluetooth audio with a long battery life (~12 hours). The LittleWhite supports Bluetooth 5.2 with codecs including aptX and LHDC courtesy the Qualcomm QCC5144 SoC, has integrated microphones for calls, and the app provides parametric EQ support for other IEMs you wish to use wirelessly too. It sells for $89.99 from retailers including HiFiGo for those interested.
8 Comments on MOONDROP Releases Blessing 3 IEMs and LittleWhite Bluetooth DSP Neckband
Looks interesting and given the reputation of the 2 should be amazing. I have my doubts about dual DD but we will see what we see. Pass on the bluetooth though. Should have tossed in a Dawn DAC dongle.
A funny, slightly related thing happened to me lately. So I broke off half a 2 pin in a blessing 2 iem and had left it out on the table to work on. Cat batted it off the table and I ran it over with an Aeron chair. The vendor laughed and stated while not my fault they have some open boxes and can hook me up with a whole new set at 150 bucks so I jumped at that. Moondrop directed me to their fixing team and so for 50 shipping and 50 repairs they are fixing it. Keep in mind this was all of my own doing. This all happened two weeks ago. So I now have two blessing2 and the blessing3 just hit. I guess I'll ebay one of them.
The $300 price seems a little bit steep IMO, I don't feel comfortable paying that much money on in-ears when I know they gonna break in about 2 years.
The small nozzles and mic are appealing, maybe I'll buy it if the reviews are good and if I can find it in Europe (for warranty).