[Angerer]

Did an unbox vid and will review

Just watched your unboxing video and they look fantastic!

Keep up the good work

 

[Chris1967]

They sounded lean and peaky when i got the wrong tips on them (small).
The medium size changed it in a much better way.

No problem with the tips my friend. The Greek representative of Fiio (who is my friend and i have bought many Fiio products from him over the years) provided me with all the necessary tips and i chose the ones that fit my ears the best. I am very aware of the fit and size and the effects they have on sound in inear headphones.

He also commented that my description is spot on: lean, flat and peaky. This is also evident from the frequency graphs.

There is nothing wrong with them, i just cant enjoy music on such headphones. I thought that they might be giant killers from all the good reports on here, but they aren't.

That's my honest opinion, and that's that.

 

[397324]

Thanks for what I believe is your genuine opinion on these, but I've had two sets and listened on an X5ii, X7ii and a QP1R and I didn't hear what you are describing.

 

[Brooko]

No problem with the tips my friend. The Greek representative of Fiio (who is my friend and i have bought many Fiio products from him over the years) provided me with all the necessary tips and i chose the ones that fit my ears the best. I am very aware of the fit and size and the effects they have on sound in inear headphones.

He also commented that my description is spot on: lean, flat and peaky. This is also evident from the frequency graphs.

There is nothing wrong with them, i just cant enjoy music on such headphones. I thought that they might be giant killers from all the good reports on here, but they aren't.

That's my honest opinion, and that's that.

Perfectly valid impression . It would be somewhat more meaningful if you had listed your normal gear / preferences though - as at the moment we have no idea of what you consider “normal” for you. Hint - maybe fill out your profile and signature (it helps with these types of discussions).

 

[Chris1967]

I don't "listen" with in ear headphones, i use them for travel/lying in bed etc. only. At the moment RHA T20 and UE900s with Fiio X5 gen3, among others.

Over ear reference headphone Sennseiser HD800 (anax2/SDR).

At the moment listening with Susvara and Abyss (Susvara on test and review by DrPank)

 

[Brooko]

Ok - that might explain your impressions. The X5iii is a warmish DAP, and the RHA T20 is definitely on the bass accentuated side of things as far as warmth goes. I reviewed it a long time ago, have the X5iii, own an HD800S - and can see why a short audition of the F9 would sound lean to you. It won't appeal to everyone - and if you took the 7 kHz peak back a bit is actually not that far from what I would consider reference.

Just FYI - you won't find the F9 Pro much different in terms of bass - so probably won't be to your liking either. You might want to try the Simgot EN700 Pro if you get the chance though - it might be closer to your liking.

 

[Hawaiibadboy]

 

[SomeGuyDude]

So what do ya think, Hawaii? I know you're way harder on the bass side of things generally.

 

[Hawaiibadboy]

So what do ya think, Hawaii? I know you're way harder on the bass side of things generally.

Their graph shows a treble higher than anything from 20-1Khz. Sounds light on the bass like the graph says so the comment about too much bass is kinda weird to me. I have not really sat and had a solid listen but the bass is not getting in the way of anything. Not even close. nice boost from the Q1mkII bass boost may be in order

 

[SomeGuyDude]

Their graph shows a treble higher than anything from 20-1Khz. Sounds light on the bass like the graph says so the comment about too much bass is kinda weird to me. I have not really sat and had a solid listen but the bass is not getting in the way of anything. Not even close. nice boost from the Q1mkII bass boost may be in order

You gotta remember a ton of people around here think that the HD650 is insanely bassy around here and any headphone that doesn't have piercing treble is "warm".

The graph does befuddle me a bit. It's what left me avoiding the Kinera H3 and the TFZ S4. Was kinda hoping this would be The One.

 

[397324]

Their graph shows a treble higher than anything from 20-1Khz. Sounds light on the bass like the graph says so the comment about too much bass is kinda weird to me. I have not really sat and had a solid listen but the bass is not getting in the way of anything. Not even close. nice boost from the Q1mkII bass boost may be in order

I loved my F9 with my X7ii, even with no EQ on the 8kHz band. Are you saying that I may not like the Pro so much, as I do like my bass.

 

[Hawaiibadboy]

Sounds great. Not bass dominant as was mentioned by another person. IMO.

 

[Slim1970]

I got these last week and they are not bass heavy. They have a nice balanced sound to my ears. My SE846's and IE800's have more bass than these. But the F9 Pro's are not bass light either in case anyone is wondering.

 

[IamPeterGriffin]

Hello. How is F9 Pro as compared to RHA T20? I have ordered an F9 Pro. I am no audiophile nor have i ever listened to reference cans. Was thinking about upgrading from song source to Ext Dac and a good pair of IEMs.
I only listened to Bose Sound True earphones and V-Moda Wireless. so, i am yet to be born enthusiast. I got a nice deal on S.M.S.L Idea DAC and wanted to pair it with F9 pro.

Do you think this is equivalent to T20 in terms of bass and vocals? I love classical rock and electronic rock and hip hop and pop music.

 

[Daveed84]

Is anyone able to comment on how the F9 sounds vs the Ultimate Ears Triple.Fi 10 (TF10)? Been looking for something to replace those for a while now. How about the F9 Pro? I'm sorry if this has already been discussed, I may just be blind but I couldn't find an easy way to search through the thread