UnderwaterB0i
100+ Head-Fier
"The FiiO FX17 is priced at just under $1,500, maintaining its reputation as a great budget option among audiophiles."
This hobby is so funny sometimes.
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This hobby is so funny sometimes.
Heh, time marches on. I'm old enough to remember when the Shure SE846 was released and it's "outrageous pricing portends the doom of the audio hobby!!"
BlueA
500+ Head-Fier
The review says nothing, it's just there as a seller.
I would love to read about a real review on headFi or test it on tour...
I'm less convince now about this product...
High-end prices have always been beyond belief. However, considering that you can spend more than three times as much on in-ear headphones as Fiio is asking for the FX17, including the included accessories, the offer can almost be considered "cheap" in comparison. However, that ultimately depends on how good they actually are in comparison.
Nevertheless, hobbies cost money, often more than their actual value reflects.
Nevertheless, hobbies cost money, often more than their actual value reflects.
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At best I'll get FX17 tomorrow, at worst it will be Tuesday, I'm curious to see what Fiio achieves with this release, I hope I can shed some light on the IEM, it's my first completely blind purchase, there isn't a bit of useful information on the net 
GroovyAudio
100+ Head-Fier
That's awesome! I was waiting for someone to share some opinion on this iem. Looking forward to your impressions, mate! Btw, please talk about the fit and if they feel heavy in ear after listening them for say, an hour. I'm really curious about the comfort.At best I'll get FX17 tomorrow, at worst it will be Tuesday, I'm curious to see what Fiio achieves with this release, I hope I can shed some light on the IEM, it's my first completely blind purchase, there isn't a bit of useful information on the net
Golyatx
100+ Head-Fier
At best I'll get FX17 tomorrow, at worst it will be Tuesday, I'm curious to see what Fiio achieves with this release, I hope I can shed some light on the IEM, it's my first completely blind purchase, there isn't a bit of useful information on the net
Please let us know your impressions!
Also, let us know your impressions after one week
BlueA
500+ Head-Fier
Is it the second EST model? we'll see how they can fine tune at this price level.
What's your favorite player you'll test with?
Thanks for sharing your adventures
I share with you all kinds of sensations, weight, comfort, etc. and of course the sound, my current DAP is the DX340 with AMP16, I have the feeling that Fiio FX17 is a worked product and although I am not sure that it can adapt 100% to my preferences, I thought it was appropriate to give it a chance, I like to try all kinds of brands that offer high-level experiences at, let's say, acceptable prices and FX17 certainly ticks all the boxes 
BlueA
500+ Head-Fier
@Yefry How long does it take for you to adapt to different materials? Even with a DAP or dongle I know well it can take several weeks for me.
The fact that we have NO info at all from even the type of tuning, V, U, L, ... make us even more attentive to your feedback since you already
dealed with TOTL and dap is more than qualified to push the FX17.
I would say that the work should have been on the EST integration with the rest of the curve since FIIO already succeed with other components in their product line.
Following you so I don't miss your impressions but take your time or do it in 2 times so you can mature your experience with this totally new challenger!
The fact that we have NO info at all from even the type of tuning, V, U, L, ... make us even more attentive to your feedback since you already
dealed with TOTL and dap is more than qualified to push the FX17.
I would say that the work should have been on the EST integration with the rest of the curve since FIIO already succeed with other components in their product line.
Following you so I don't miss your impressions but take your time or do it in 2 times so you can mature your experience with this totally new challenger!
It's an excellent question, I won't make any hasty statements since on first listens I don't usually like almost any IEM, including the excellent Macbeth that I was able to try thanks to the European tour.
The brain needs to adapt to the new sound, find the right adjustment, the appropriate tips etc.
But it's not usually a long process in my case, hopefully, on the second day I'll be quite familiarize myself with the IEM
I'm not really a fan of IEMs either; they're too complicated when it comes to fitting properly or ensuring they fit perfectly in your ears.
Even the smallest mistake immediately negatively impacts the sound, which is why I only use them when I'm out and about with my AK, for example, which doesn't happen very often, because of their portable size.
So it's only logical that I don't want to invest too much money here and would rather save it for good over-ear headphones. The price of my FA19 is already at the limit, but I'm also curious to see if the FX17 could achieve even better results.
Even the smallest mistake immediately negatively impacts the sound, which is why I only use them when I'm out and about with my AK, for example, which doesn't happen very often, because of their portable size.
So it's only logical that I don't want to invest too much money here and would rather save it for good over-ear headphones. The price of my FA19 is already at the limit, but I'm also curious to see if the FX17 could achieve even better results.
I've owned the FX17 for a week now. I've compared it extensively with the VE EXT. The FX17 is in a completely different league. It's incredible what sounds these headphones produce that I've never heard before. The best headphones I've ever owned. Fantastic...
Super nice!
I'm looking forward to receiving mine. I'll find out on Tuesday!
How's its bass response?
Does it compete with the EXT in that department?
Thanks!
I'm looking forward to receiving mine. I'll find out on Tuesday!
How's its bass response?
Does it compete with the EXT in that department?
Thanks!
BlueA
500+ Head-Fier
And also clarify bass and sub bass - Ext got a lot of midbass but from memory it was not that much textured and present hidden behind the forward mids and mids bass.
If you say a league ahead this is a bold statement @Tobit
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