FIIO SP3 BT (Bluetooth)
3.5” Carbon Woofer + 1" Silk Tweeter
$350
Before I even start this review, let me thank FIIO for sending the SP3 BT in for review.
Rest assured, this review is 100% my own personal opinion.
Check the speakers here :
https://www.fiio.com/sp3
The Difference between SP3 and SP3 BT is that the BT version has Bluetooth.
Unboxing
What you get inside the box :
The body is made from metal, it feels pretty solid and well put together, at the front you can see the 3.5”Carbon Fiber Woofer and 1” Silk Tweeter, there is also an RGB lighting if you're into it.
At the back of the right unit you can see the input output of the SP3 BT, bass control and volume control.
The only thing I want to complaint is that FIIO SP3 BT is lacking TRS Balanced input for connecting to audio interfaces.
On the FIIO APP you can select things such as
RGB Indicator, Power Saving Mode, Bluetooth Codec, Input Source, EQ and check for firmware updates and the manual.
Sound + Comparation
Disclaimer : this review is done in an untreated bedroom
Tonality in General : Neutral
Bass : SP3 BT has a bass frequency starting from 65hz, so the lowest sub-bass is just simply not there ,though, if you're talking about mid bass, the SP3 BT has a very good punch and body, the only thing I miss is that sub rumble, the rolled sub is also probably because of size limitation.
Midrange : the lower midrange is somewhat feels like a bit scooped out, but that creates an illusion like the stage is getting a bit bigger because the lower midrange is simply not forward, as for the upper midrange, it sounds very good actually, its comparable to studio monitors such as Yamaha HS5.
Vocals and instrument timbre also sounds correct to my ears.
Treble : has a bit boost, just a tiny bit from studio monitors (I use my HS8 as reference) on the SP3 BT everything sounds a bit more sparkly and airy, while on the HS8 its just dead flat neutral.
So the result of this is just like increased perception of details especially on treble region.
If the SP3 BT is compared to lets say same sized studio monitors such as Yamaha HS3, Presonus Eris 3.5 (they are a lot cheaper I know, but I compare it on perspective of size)
(Yamaha HS3)
the SP3 BT completely blown them out of the water.
SP3 BT has a much deeper and extended bass compared to those two.
If compared to lets say similarly priced studio monitors (Yamaha HS5)
Tonality wise, the HS5 has tad more deeper sub bass, more dead neutral midrange and treble, but the size difference is pretty massive, its impressive how FIIO could make such small speakers sound this good.
(Yamaha HS8)
I'm honestly now super curious what about the upcoming SP5 speakers, is it comparable to lets say the Yamaha HS8?
Well, lets just hope FIIO gonna send me the sample for me to review HAHAHA.
Technicality
Very Good For a $350 and 3.5" Speakers
Stage : It depends on your placement and room honestly
Lets say if you use it table top, I recommend you to use the angled base so the sound will somewhat directed towards your ears.
With table top placement, the stage is kinda good, wide enough, though not the most widest soundstage from a speakers of its price.
The stage imaging is much better if you use a speaker stand and aim your speakers around your ear level.
Imaging : Almost holographic
It lacks the sub bass so it sounds not as natural and convincing lets say HS8.
Separation and Positioning : Very Good
I can clearly separate and visualized the positioning of each instruments, no complaint here.
Detail Retrieval : Very Good
It has very good overall details including from bass – mid – treble, it definitely punch above its size, and is comparable to lets say speakers much larger (Yamaha HS5) and even compared to HS5, the treble detail of FIIO SP3 BT is simply better and more resolving.
Conclusion
Is the SP3 BT any good? Well yeah actually its pretty good, especially for a person who has a limited space, the only thing I complain about the SP3 BT is the lack of balanced TRS input and the fact that the EQ is only working on BT mode.
Besides that, its really good, the SP3 BT offers a very good build quality, RGB, and compact size with superb sound for its size.
Thanks for reaching this far,
Just in case you're Indonesian or understand Bahasa Indonesia, you can watch this review here
-littlenezt.
3.5” Carbon Woofer + 1" Silk Tweeter
$350
Before I even start this review, let me thank FIIO for sending the SP3 BT in for review.
Rest assured, this review is 100% my own personal opinion.
Check the speakers here :
https://www.fiio.com/sp3
The Difference between SP3 and SP3 BT is that the BT version has Bluetooth.
Unboxing
- Speakers
- Power Adapter
- Power Cable
- RCA to 3.5mm Cable
- Speaker Connection Cable
- Instruction Manual
- Rubber base *2 pairs
The body is made from metal, it feels pretty solid and well put together, at the front you can see the 3.5”Carbon Fiber Woofer and 1” Silk Tweeter, there is also an RGB lighting if you're into it.
At the back of the right unit you can see the input output of the SP3 BT, bass control and volume control.
The only thing I want to complaint is that FIIO SP3 BT is lacking TRS Balanced input for connecting to audio interfaces.
On the FIIO APP you can select things such as
RGB Indicator, Power Saving Mode, Bluetooth Codec, Input Source, EQ and check for firmware updates and the manual.
Sound + Comparation
Disclaimer : this review is done in an untreated bedroom
Tonality in General : Neutral
Bass : SP3 BT has a bass frequency starting from 65hz, so the lowest sub-bass is just simply not there ,though, if you're talking about mid bass, the SP3 BT has a very good punch and body, the only thing I miss is that sub rumble, the rolled sub is also probably because of size limitation.
Midrange : the lower midrange is somewhat feels like a bit scooped out, but that creates an illusion like the stage is getting a bit bigger because the lower midrange is simply not forward, as for the upper midrange, it sounds very good actually, its comparable to studio monitors such as Yamaha HS5.
Vocals and instrument timbre also sounds correct to my ears.
Treble : has a bit boost, just a tiny bit from studio monitors (I use my HS8 as reference) on the SP3 BT everything sounds a bit more sparkly and airy, while on the HS8 its just dead flat neutral.
So the result of this is just like increased perception of details especially on treble region.
If the SP3 BT is compared to lets say same sized studio monitors such as Yamaha HS3, Presonus Eris 3.5 (they are a lot cheaper I know, but I compare it on perspective of size)
(Yamaha HS3)
the SP3 BT completely blown them out of the water.
SP3 BT has a much deeper and extended bass compared to those two.
If compared to lets say similarly priced studio monitors (Yamaha HS5)
Tonality wise, the HS5 has tad more deeper sub bass, more dead neutral midrange and treble, but the size difference is pretty massive, its impressive how FIIO could make such small speakers sound this good.
(Yamaha HS8)
I'm honestly now super curious what about the upcoming SP5 speakers, is it comparable to lets say the Yamaha HS8?
Well, lets just hope FIIO gonna send me the sample for me to review HAHAHA.
Technicality
Very Good For a $350 and 3.5" Speakers
Stage : It depends on your placement and room honestly
Lets say if you use it table top, I recommend you to use the angled base so the sound will somewhat directed towards your ears.
With table top placement, the stage is kinda good, wide enough, though not the most widest soundstage from a speakers of its price.
The stage imaging is much better if you use a speaker stand and aim your speakers around your ear level.
Imaging : Almost holographic
It lacks the sub bass so it sounds not as natural and convincing lets say HS8.
Separation and Positioning : Very Good
I can clearly separate and visualized the positioning of each instruments, no complaint here.
Detail Retrieval : Very Good
It has very good overall details including from bass – mid – treble, it definitely punch above its size, and is comparable to lets say speakers much larger (Yamaha HS5) and even compared to HS5, the treble detail of FIIO SP3 BT is simply better and more resolving.
Conclusion
Is the SP3 BT any good? Well yeah actually its pretty good, especially for a person who has a limited space, the only thing I complain about the SP3 BT is the lack of balanced TRS input and the fact that the EQ is only working on BT mode.
Besides that, its really good, the SP3 BT offers a very good build quality, RGB, and compact size with superb sound for its size.
Thanks for reaching this far,
Just in case you're Indonesian or understand Bahasa Indonesia, you can watch this review here
-littlenezt.
