I haven't compared them myself, but my friend who owns both says he prefers the FA9, but the se846 has more bass. One review on Amazon for the FA9 also says the same thing. That's all I heard though. I'm interested in how the older se846 holds up against a 2020 flagship like the FA9. I love my...

The FA9 are my most expensive earphones so far

Yeah the FA9 just takes a slight step towards a different direction. I was messing around with the switches, and with s2 and s3 off (bass boost mode ,which is what I've been mostly testing), this is the sound that most resembles the FA7, and my comparisons were done in this mode. Even in bass...

I received the FA9 today and have been comparing the FA7 and the FA9 directly for the past 5 or so hours. Using ES100 + 2.5mm Balanced Silver plated copper cable (Fiio LC2.5C). All switches set to 0 or off. FA7 (Gray smoke) - What I've been using for the past year. More comfortable. Lighter...

I have also had the FA7 for about a year. Absolutely love the sound from it and the comfort is unmatched. I like the warm and energetic sound of the FA7, as I'm a bit sensitive to treble. I know a lot of people prefer the FH over the FA lineup, but sound aside I prefer the design, smaller form...

I also saw the price drop. It is $500 on Amazon too. I think originally it was announced to retail for $600. On hifigo it is still $530.

Do you think it is worth the extra money to upgrade to a balanced cable? I'm looking at the Fiio 2.5C cable for about $60-$70

Do you have the FA7? I would like to know how the FA9 compares with the FA7. Also, do you notice much of a difference between the stock cable and a balanced cable?