Pros: attractive, light weight, comfy, great mids, affordable
Cons: rolled off sub bass, less than realistic treble
The Fischer Audio FA-004 is an enigma wrapped in a riddle, wrapped in an enigma. This Russian headphone has just garnered attention recently in the Western world. And, with a selling price of $67 at Bugden Audio, it should hopefully take off as a really viable option for someone looking for a portable, nice sounding set of closed cans at a budget price. So, what does this cheapy set of cans sound like? Well, that's the enigma. They are smallish, barely-circumaural cans. And, as a result, they simply aren't able to convey the nuances of more expensive and more full-size headphones. But what they do offer is a sound signature that is tuned to give you a lot of enjoyment. ...
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