FiiO do you plan to make a new FH9 upgraded model?!
And what will be the price for the successor of the M11Plus the M23?!
And what will be the price for the successor of the M11Plus the M23?!
FiiO 2023 New Product Schedule
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Us Earbuds Round-Up fanatics will NEVER let that happen LOL! And by making awesome earbuds, it seems like Fiio is determined not to let that happen as well. Thank you FiiO!
I really respect FIIO for the good exchange of information with customers on this forum.
Problems reported here and information about planned products are very valuable for both parties.
Maybe it will be a good idea to enter here ideas regarding new products planned by FIIO, I mean design assumptions that could be found in new products, and we users notice their lack in current products.
My ideas about planned new DAP FIIO M23 which is to replace FIIO M11:
1. I hope that the promised AKM AK4499EX chips will be on board
2. Jack sockets of plugs 2.5 3.5 4.4 can they go back to the metal gold design again?
3. Can FIIO change the old and no longer available FIIO RM1 BT remote to control this DAP and develop a new one?
4....
Do you have any other ideas based on the currently used FIIO portable players?
Problems reported here and information about planned products are very valuable for both parties.
Maybe it will be a good idea to enter here ideas regarding new products planned by FIIO, I mean design assumptions that could be found in new products, and we users notice their lack in current products.
My ideas about planned new DAP FIIO M23 which is to replace FIIO M11:
1. I hope that the promised AKM AK4499EX chips will be on board
2. Jack sockets of plugs 2.5 3.5 4.4 can they go back to the metal gold design again?
3. Can FIIO change the old and no longer available FIIO RM1 BT remote to control this DAP and develop a new one?
4....
Do you have any other ideas based on the currently used FIIO portable players?
(9) In-ear monitors preview and existing product information
This is a comprehensive chapter, and the reasons are complicated. In general, the wired HiFi IEM market has greatly declined, while competitions are fierce. The wired HiFi IEM technology is relatively mature, and it is hard to create something new for consumers. We are negative about the entire dynamic/balanced armature IEM market. Therefore, we did not plan many new models. Besides, some old models have less inventory. We will just let them go once they are sold out.
Here are some new models we are planning.
1. FD11(NEW), expected to be available in the summer
The FD11 is a new generation of the FD1. The ID design this time is more innovative, the material has also been upgraded to metal, the diaphragm uses the highly welcomed carbon-based one as used in the FF5, and the acoustic cavity also has some adjustments.
All in all, there are some possibilities in the low-end pure dynamic IEM market. After all, with the same cost, dynamic IEM has the highest sound to price ratio. High-end dynamic IEMs need more backgrounds, as well as rare and costly diaphragms and materials. If we make the sound over 300 USD with a cost of 30 USD, we would still set the price within dozens of US dollars.
Therefore, we will not consider the development of high-end dynamic IEMs this year for the time being.
2. FA19 (new), expected to be available in the fall
This is an IEM model with ten balanced armature units on each side. The current situation is that single dynamic driver and double BA IEMs are not very popular. The main reason is also because of the fierce competition, especially some domestic BA IEMs which are sold at an over-low price. Moreover, basically all earphone factories are incapable of developing balanced armatures. They jointly developed or customized BA drivers, making use of technologies from driver developers like Knowles.
In theory, if the number of the BA driver is small, it will cause two results: difficult to get a good sound and achieve differentiation. However, manufacturers have more space for multiple BA combinations. In addition, it is easier for multiple BA IEMs to take advantage of balanced armatures, and make characteristics in terms of sound density and frequency response.
3. Planar in-ear-monitors (new), expected to be available in the fall
Last year was a popular year for planar IEMs when many brands introduced theirs. All the time, planar headphones and speakers attract a lot of audiophiles because of their unique timbre. We can simply think that common dynamic/BA IEMs make sounds through a point, while planar IEMs make sounds through a plane. Therefore, planar IEMs have a unique charm in timbre.
Audiophiles are usually more attracted by new technology, new types and new styles. So, with the technology development of driver manufacturers, the improvement of driver quality, as well as the cost reduction, many planar IEMs are coming up all of a sudden.
Of course, there were reasons why we would develop them late. It is because we wanted to differentiate our products from others. Even if using the same driver unit, we are planning to custom an electrostatic driver with totally different specifications, so that we can achieve a unique "FiiO" sound without being limited by the public molded driver.
4. DD+BA Hybrid electrostatic earphones (NEW), expected to be available in the fall
Like the planar IEMs, ever since sonion introduced the electrostatic driver a few years ago, many brands have started to apply this driver type to their high-end IEMs. Earlier, electrostatic drivers were expensive yet with less mature technology. Most importantly, they were not available in large quantities.
In the past two years, the supply chain has improved greatly. At the same time, both consumers and manufacturers have a clearer understanding of the application of electrostatic drivers.
Especially most recent electrostatic earbuds have adopted 4 electrostatic drivers on each side, so that the electrostatic unit does not become an ornament because of over-low sensitivity.
All in all, it will be an appropriate time for FiiO to release DD+BA hybrid electrostatic IEMs.
This is a comprehensive chapter, and the reasons are complicated. In general, the wired HiFi IEM market has greatly declined, while competitions are fierce. The wired HiFi IEM technology is relatively mature, and it is hard to create something new for consumers. We are negative about the entire dynamic/balanced armature IEM market. Therefore, we did not plan many new models. Besides, some old models have less inventory. We will just let them go once they are sold out.
Here are some new models we are planning.
1. FD11(NEW), expected to be available in the summer
The FD11 is a new generation of the FD1. The ID design this time is more innovative, the material has also been upgraded to metal, the diaphragm uses the highly welcomed carbon-based one as used in the FF5, and the acoustic cavity also has some adjustments.
All in all, there are some possibilities in the low-end pure dynamic IEM market. After all, with the same cost, dynamic IEM has the highest sound to price ratio. High-end dynamic IEMs need more backgrounds, as well as rare and costly diaphragms and materials. If we make the sound over 300 USD with a cost of 30 USD, we would still set the price within dozens of US dollars.
Therefore, we will not consider the development of high-end dynamic IEMs this year for the time being.
2. FA19 (new), expected to be available in the fall
This is an IEM model with ten balanced armature units on each side. The current situation is that single dynamic driver and double BA IEMs are not very popular. The main reason is also because of the fierce competition, especially some domestic BA IEMs which are sold at an over-low price. Moreover, basically all earphone factories are incapable of developing balanced armatures. They jointly developed or customized BA drivers, making use of technologies from driver developers like Knowles.
In theory, if the number of the BA driver is small, it will cause two results: difficult to get a good sound and achieve differentiation. However, manufacturers have more space for multiple BA combinations. In addition, it is easier for multiple BA IEMs to take advantage of balanced armatures, and make characteristics in terms of sound density and frequency response.
3. Planar in-ear-monitors (new), expected to be available in the fall
Last year was a popular year for planar IEMs when many brands introduced theirs. All the time, planar headphones and speakers attract a lot of audiophiles because of their unique timbre. We can simply think that common dynamic/BA IEMs make sounds through a point, while planar IEMs make sounds through a plane. Therefore, planar IEMs have a unique charm in timbre.
Audiophiles are usually more attracted by new technology, new types and new styles. So, with the technology development of driver manufacturers, the improvement of driver quality, as well as the cost reduction, many planar IEMs are coming up all of a sudden.
Of course, there were reasons why we would develop them late. It is because we wanted to differentiate our products from others. Even if using the same driver unit, we are planning to custom an electrostatic driver with totally different specifications, so that we can achieve a unique "FiiO" sound without being limited by the public molded driver.
4. DD+BA Hybrid electrostatic earphones (NEW), expected to be available in the fall
Like the planar IEMs, ever since sonion introduced the electrostatic driver a few years ago, many brands have started to apply this driver type to their high-end IEMs. Earlier, electrostatic drivers were expensive yet with less mature technology. Most importantly, they were not available in large quantities.
In the past two years, the supply chain has improved greatly. At the same time, both consumers and manufacturers have a clearer understanding of the application of electrostatic drivers.
Especially most recent electrostatic earbuds have adopted 4 electrostatic drivers on each side, so that the electrostatic unit does not become an ornament because of over-low sensitivity.
All in all, it will be an appropriate time for FiiO to release DD+BA hybrid electrostatic IEMs.
Any update on the FT3 full-size headphones?
I recall they were originally planned for last summer then delayed to this February...
I recall they were originally planned for last summer then delayed to this February...
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As I was reading the planar IEM announcement, I was thinking of posting a question about what if FiiO tried out an electrostatic model, when sure enough the next section down is one 
Since estat IEMs are higher end ones, what is the estimated price point of that model?
Since estat IEMs are higher end ones, what is the estimated price point of that model?
Thank you FIIO 
Your pictorial diagram clearly explains the positioning of current and future products.
If the FIIO M23 is to have the AKM4499EX chip, then the FIIO M15s model - the letter "s" means that in this model there will be a high version of the ESS chip
or maybe there will be two versions of FIIO M23 and 15s with AKM and ESS chips?
Your pictorial diagram clearly explains the positioning of current and future products.
If the FIIO M23 is to have the AKM4499EX chip, then the FIIO M15s model - the letter "s" means that in this model there will be a high version of the ESS chip
or maybe there will be two versions of FIIO M23 and 15s with AKM and ESS chips?
Dear friend,Thank you FIIO
Your pictorial diagram clearly explains the positioning of current and future products.
If the FIIO M23 is to have the AKM4499EX chip, then the FIIO M15s model - the letter "s" means that in this model there will be a high version of the ESS chip
or maybe there will be two versions of FIIO M23 and 15s with AKM and ESS chips?
The M15S uses ES9038PRO chip.
Best regards
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Any plans for resurrecting the BT Neckband options?
Why does the M15s have an old Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 Chip and not the better newer Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 Chip?!
Why do you give us electronic scrap dated from 09.05.2017 FiiO?!
The same with the ES9038Pro electronic scrap dated from 06.01.2016 a newer Chip the ES9219P is out.
Shame on you FiiO.
Why do you give us electronic scrap dated from 09.05.2017 FiiO?!
The same with the ES9038Pro electronic scrap dated from 06.01.2016 a newer Chip the ES9219P is out.
Shame on you FiiO.
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A previous post indicated March and a price tag of $1200. Given the usual Fiio delays, I think that May/June would be more realistic. However, I reserve the right to be mildly surprised if they keep to the published schedule...
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