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- closed-back
- dynamic
- 32 Ω
- 113 dB/Vrms | 98 dB/mW
- 340 g
- dual 3.5 mm
- 999 CNY (Chinese Yuan)
https://fiio.com/ft1
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Fiio FT1
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- closed-back
- dynamic
- 32 Ω
- 113 dB/Vrms | 98 dB/mW
- 340 g
- dual 3.5 mm
- 999 CNY (Chinese Yuan)
https://fiio.com/ft1
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First Impressions & Build
Straight out of the box, the FiiO FT1 has one big question mark: its plastic construction. These are some of the cheapest-feeling headphones I own. Even my older Grado SR125 feels more premium by comparison. The headband is nothing fancy, and the ear cups are small for an “over-ear” design. If you can get the fit right, though, comfort over long sessions isn’t a problem. I rarely notice the clamp force, and that alone is praise-worthy.
Comfort & Fit
Coming from more upscale headphones like the ZMF Atrium, HiFiMAN Arya V3, or Meze 109 Pro, the FT1’s comfort is mid-grade at best. If you have larger ears, be aware the cups might feel borderline “on-ear.” Still, once situated, these can easily go for hours without discomfort. I’ve even questioned whether I really need the comfort headband strap I ordered, though the Capra Audio strap does help distribute pressure more evenly for those extra-long sessions.
Sound Quality
Noise Isolation & Portability
The FT1’s isolation is a welcome surprise as my only closed-back headphones. Whether in a busy café or at home with kids around, they do a solid job blocking out noise. Plus, they pack nicely into the supplied clamshell case, with room for the Mojo 2 and cables — a handy travel combo that doesn’t break the bank or the carry-on space.
Conclusion: A Bass Lover’s Bargain
At $150, the FiiO FT1 has some quirks: a slightly cramped fit, a cheap plastic build, and only so-so staging. But when it comes to pure musical enjoyment — especially for bass lovers — these things punch well above their price. The mellow treble and surprisingly good midrange timbre make for a non-fatiguing, all-day listen, and the noise isolation is a major plus for travelers.
Straight out of the box, the FiiO FT1 has one big question mark: its plastic construction. These are some of the cheapest-feeling headphones I own. Even my older Grado SR125 feels more premium by comparison. The headband is nothing fancy, and the ear cups are small for an “over-ear” design. If you can get the fit right, though, comfort over long sessions isn’t a problem. I rarely notice the clamp force, and that alone is praise-worthy.
Comfort & Fit
Coming from more upscale headphones like the ZMF Atrium, HiFiMAN Arya V3, or Meze 109 Pro, the FT1’s comfort is mid-grade at best. If you have larger ears, be aware the cups might feel borderline “on-ear.” Still, once situated, these can easily go for hours without discomfort. I’ve even questioned whether I really need the comfort headband strap I ordered, though the Capra Audio strap does help distribute pressure more evenly for those extra-long sessions.
Sound Quality
- Bass: This is the FT1’s hallmark. It slams — hard. On well-produced tracks, the sub-bass rumble is intoxicating. It’s that guilty pleasure of cranking the subwoofer a bit louder than you’d admit. However, if the source or recording leans bass-heavy (like some electronica mixes), it can get bloated and overwhelm the rest of the spectrum.
- Mids/Timbre: There’s a surprising richness here, especially for vocals. Considering the $150 price point, the naturalness of instruments and voices is quite impressive.
- Treble: Mild and relaxed. Great for all-day listening without fatigue, but not the best for critical treble detail or airy sparkle. If you like your highs smooth and non-sibilant, you’ll be happy.
- Soundstage & Imaging: The FT1 doesn’t excel in these areas. The stage feels relatively intimate, and instrument separation is average. You won’t get expansive or layered imaging like on open-backs or higher-end closed-backs. That said, it’s serviceable for casual listening.
- Tor Audio Roger: The FT1 is at the lower end of the Roger’s impedance range, causing the bass to become overly loose and bloated. Not an ideal pairing.
- Beyerdynamic A20: Everything gets smoothed out; some might love this laid-back synergy, but it can mask a bit of definition. Overall an OK, but not great pairing.
- Schiit Mjolnir 2: Edges are more defined, and the bass slam is even more pronounced. Attack is tighter — easily the most exciting pairing if you want to lean into the FT1’s strengths.
- Chord Mojo 2: Beautiful synergy. I spent a week traveling with this setup, and it was my go-to for hours of fatigue-free listening. The Mojo 2 keeps the bass in check while adding clarity up top.
Noise Isolation & Portability
The FT1’s isolation is a welcome surprise as my only closed-back headphones. Whether in a busy café or at home with kids around, they do a solid job blocking out noise. Plus, they pack nicely into the supplied clamshell case, with room for the Mojo 2 and cables — a handy travel combo that doesn’t break the bank or the carry-on space.
Conclusion: A Bass Lover’s Bargain
At $150, the FiiO FT1 has some quirks: a slightly cramped fit, a cheap plastic build, and only so-so staging. But when it comes to pure musical enjoyment — especially for bass lovers — these things punch well above their price. The mellow treble and surprisingly good midrange timbre make for a non-fatiguing, all-day listen, and the noise isolation is a major plus for travelers.
andrewchoppa
Great review mate - agree completely!
These have been reviewed up and down, frankly I'm just adding mine here so I can add some photos of my FT1 that I recently painted. Transparent turquoise acrylic with gloss enamel clear. Looks best in direct light. Now they look as good as they sound.
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thistevie
If you wanted to show & tell, the Fiio ft1 thread is probably more better suited since this post doesn't really constitute a review...
https://www.head-fi.org/threads/fiio-ft1.974052/
https://www.head-fi.org/threads/fiio-ft1.974052/
aznablerey
I have such a hard time finding the right threads for stuff 
. I'll try to post this over there in a little bit.
. I'll try to post this over there in a little bit.
In my opinion, these are some of the best closed-back headphones you can find in the $300 price range. The warmth of the wooden cup is truly noticeable in the sound. Paired with the Fiio K7, the low end is mighty with a strong and well-defined presence in the low end. Paired with the Moondrop Dawn Pro the bass still very impactful while maintaining a balanced tonality that aligns with its tuning. I absolutely love this old school sound profile. Fiio has done an excellent job creating a fun and engaging product with decent enough build quality at an affordable price. Well done Fiio, Bravo.
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NeoArk90
100+ Head-Fier
Hifigo,dazi pagati e spedizione gratuita,esce 151€ se non sbaglio qualcosa
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Warsoul
New Head-Fier
Non ci credo, sei Andrea il ragazzo che mi aveva venduto le Koss
NeoArk90
100+ Head-Fier
Hhahaj ma dai..ciaoooooo sisi sono io,le sto valutando anche io....le hai prese da hifigo?Non ci credo, sei Andrea il ragazzo che mi aveva venduto le Koss
Warsoul
New Head-Fier
Prese sì! Ho sempre avuto bisogno di un paio di chiuse e finalmente mi sembra di avere trovato un paio che promette bene! Speriamo!
NeoArk90
100+ Head-Fier
Penso di pr
Penso di prenderle anche io, venderò le mie beyerdynamic dt700!spero siano ben bilanciate e non troppo bassose e fangose
aznablerey
New Head-Fier
You could always tape off and clearcoat it beyond what they put on at the factory. I plan to airbrush a teal stain over mine and clearcoat on top of that. They should hold up pretty well even without anything else on top, honestly, as long as you keep them out of direct sunlight and keep them dry.
Audiophile03
100+ Head-Fier
I know it's not really practical to compare open and closed back headphones but I am looking for a decent pair of closed backs for the work office. I have been using the Meze 109 Pros with the Fiio K9 Pro ESS Skylight but the office environment is quieter than I anticipated so I am thinking closed back might be the way to go. Thoughts?
Cheers,
Jared
Edit: To add to this, I am fine with spending $150 for these or up to what I paid for the 109 Pros (~$800ish).
Cheers,
Jared
Edit: To add to this, I am fine with spending $150 for these or up to what I paid for the 109 Pros (~$800ish).
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LibraryDetective
New Head-Fier
Hi there, my first post here, great forum!...
My Fiio FT1 arrived a couple of weeks ago and I've been enjoying them a lot but this evening one side / one of the speaker cups broke free from the yokes - there's a little nut and bolt type connecter that sits above each speker cup that connects it to the yokes and headband. It looks like it's loosened up and come apart. I'm struggling to fit it back together as the parts and the space they fit in are so small, it's difficult to grip the connector at both ends. I'm lucky it fell apart when I placed the headphones down on my desk rather than out and about - I would have lost the small connector pieces. I've emailed Fiio this evening to ask their advice.
Anybody else experienced this issue and have a fix to share?
My Fiio FT1 arrived a couple of weeks ago and I've been enjoying them a lot but this evening one side / one of the speaker cups broke free from the yokes - there's a little nut and bolt type connecter that sits above each speker cup that connects it to the yokes and headband. It looks like it's loosened up and come apart. I'm struggling to fit it back together as the parts and the space they fit in are so small, it's difficult to grip the connector at both ends. I'm lucky it fell apart when I placed the headphones down on my desk rather than out and about - I would have lost the small connector pieces. I've emailed Fiio this evening to ask their advice.
Anybody else experienced this issue and have a fix to share?
jeromeoflaherty
Head-Fier
I saw a post on the headphones.com discord from someone who that this also happened to with their FT1 and they were also struggling put it back.
LibraryDetective
New Head-Fier
I emailed Fiio and they sent me a link to buy (1$) replacement bolts for the FT1 on aliexpress. All sorted now.
