[Selenium]

Thanks. Has anyone tried cable swapping on the newer batch?

I have. No issues.

 

[0x6170]

I wouldn't bother getting comply. I have had TX-400s with previous earphones and they lasted no longer than my generic memory foam tips.

3X Comply TX-400 = £19.99 RRP
6X Generic with plastic storage box = £5.99

Could you share some links of the generic tips that you have tried yourself. Thanks!

 

[0x6170]

Hi,
Checked again just now. Both 400 and 500-series could be compatible. The core inner diameter of the f9 is 5.0mm.

Best regards

Will FiiO itself sell any the spare parts for F9-series? Like ear tips, cables and etc.

 

[New Fiio Owner]

Could you share some links of the generic tips that you have tried yourself. Thanks!

I am wearing these ones at the moment on my F9, B&O and Nuforce, https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B071NZ5GQG.

I changed to a size small as I realised my medium Complys were too big for me. The only difference is that they do not have a built in wax guard. They are just as comfortable and last just as long, in fact, they may be harder wearing as my Complys have small knicks whereas the Generics do not.

 

[hyewiz]

I have. No issues.

Are these Balanced cables? do you happen to have direct link to buy, please.

Thank you

 

[Titoyago]

If you're not in a hurry, you can buy them at AliExpress
https://es.aliexpress.com/store/pro...792.html?spm=2114.12010608.0.0.2f94e5d4kepl2w

I also use the Ostry OS200
https://es.aliexpress.com/item/OSTR...6A-KC06-KC08-KC08T-and-other/32811986724.html

 

[Ahmad313]

If you're not in a hurry, you can buy them at AliExpress
https://es.aliexpress.com/store/pro...792.html?spm=2114.12010608.0.0.2f94e5d4kepl2w

I also use the Ostry OS200
https://es.aliexpress.com/item/OSTR...6A-KC06-KC08-KC08T-and-other/32811986724.html

These Ostry tips looks really awesome ,

 

[Mouseman]

I've gotten a 3 pack of the Ostry tips from Amazon. They are very nice, and work well.

 

[0x6170]

Are these Balanced cables? do you happen to have direct link to buy, please.

Thank you

I guess this cable looks similar to this one available here:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/172789222664

 

[Aternam]

JVC sprial dots also work really well with the f9. I got a better fit with them instead of spinfits.

 

[aceedburn]

Just received the F9 Pro. 3 days shipping from Hong Kong to Malaysia. Comes very well packed with outer box and bubble wrap plus styrofoam.

Will post more unboxing pics later.

 

[Aternam]

Just received the F9 Pro. 3 days shipping from Hong Kong to Malaysia. Comes very well packed with outer box and bubble wrap plus styrofoam. Will post more unboxing pics later.

Nice. I should have recieved mine today but dhl forgot to hand it over to the domestic courier and now its gonna take a extra two days.

 

[Dobrescu George]

Woah, super cool!

Looks like FiiO is doing an awesome job!

I have been considering a pair of F9 Pro myself!

 

[aceedburn]

Hi folks. Here’s some unboxing pics of the F9 Pro I just received. The eartips are all packed individually. That’s great as the unused tips will be kept clean and new.

 

[aceedburn]

Ok, here goes my first impressions on the F9 Pro. Please note that I only listened to the earlier F9 for a brief time and found that to be a little sibilant and a tad too bright for me.

Build quality of the F9 Pro is stellar and the new titanium color which is exclusive to the Pro is nice. The 3.5mm and 2.5mm cables are the same as the previous ones but the Pro comes with 6 additional pairs of tips, so in total there are 9 pairs of silicon tips and 3 pairs of foam tips. To recap, you get 3 pairs of foam tips, 3 pairs of wide bore tips, 3 pairs of medium bore tips and 3 pairs of narrow bore tips. You also get a new carry case in addition to the hard case as per my pics above.

Sound quality out of the box is very nice. I don’t hear the unwanted brightness i mentioned about in the earlier F9 and the treble seems much smoother and easier on the ears. I tried switching the tips between the large, medium and narrow bore tips and for my listening preference, the narrow bore tips gave me a well rounded sound reproduction and the snuggest fit in my ears. The narrow bore tips also increased the bass presence a little but didn’t effect the mids and highs significantly. The sound signature is very pleasant and I found that i hear much more detail than any other IEM i have tried including the TFZ Exclusive 5 which i own as well. Staging was brilliant and much wider than the TFZ. Separation was very good and even on rock songs, it sounded a little mushy on the TFZ but sounds fantastic on the F9 Pro.

I’m not a professional audiophiler but i know good sound when i hear it and to sum it up, the Fiio F9 Pro is the best IEM i have ever set my ears upon. It’s fun to listen to, doesnt favour any frequency, has good bass when needed and sub bass is very present and very evident in songs that have the extensions well laid out. Mids are pronounced and super clear, and the highs are just beautiful, Not sibilant and nowhere near the dark sounding TFZ Exclusive 5. The Fiio F9 Pro is not the brightest sounding IEM, nether is it dark sounding. To me, it pushes all the right buttons and would satisfy the majority of listeners. It’s a very balanced sounding IEM.
I used the Fiio X3iii (balanced output) and an iPhone 6s (single ended output) as the music sources. The balanced connection from the X3iii produced much better separation and a tad more clarity to the already stellar sound signature of the F9 Pro.

I love the F9 Pro and am sure you would too.!
P.s. i’m burning them in as we speak.