HanselPA
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It is at $500 on Fiio AE store! It was like that from the beginning or the price drop?
It is at $500 on Fiio AE store! It was like that from the beginning or the price drop?
The FA7 I have had for a year is a different beast compared to the FH7. You're looking at a thick, energetic, engaging sound that isn't afraid to suck the music into its tonality. Very warm and colored compared to the more resolving FH line. So for the FA9, I expect the same improved on. The medical grade resin is NO JOKE. My FH7 and FH5 are scathed with micro nicks from being carried in the included zipper pouches. The FA7 on the other hand looks like I unboxed it minutes ago. Looking forward to the sonic comparisons.How much FA9 are larger than FA1/7?
@FiiO can you spoil a bit about tuning? I hope that they are FA1 signature with FH7 dynamics and sound quality
Could you please compare the sound to the FA7?FiiO FA9 6 Knowles Balanced Armature IEM
Features of FiiO FA9:-
>Six Knowles Balanced Armature Driver Units.
>Three-Way Tuning Switch & Hi-Res Certification.
>80.6mm Large Acoustic Tube.
>3D printed resin shells.
>8-Core Single-Crystalline Silver Plated Copper Cable.
>Universal MMCX Connectors.
FiiO has released its latest flagship pair of in-ear monitors, the FiiO FA9. It features six Knowles balanced armature driver units on each side that provide crisp clear sound output with a wide soundstage. The pair has 3D printed medical-grade resin shell with a transparent inner cavity and ergonomic design. The faceplate has a diamond-cut design that adds to the rich and premium look of this flagship pair.
Unmatched Sound Output:-
FiiO FA9 is equipped with six Knowles balanced armature driver units on each side. It features SWFK-31736 balanced armature unit for providing a crisp detailed treble section, Knowles 33877 unit for providing solid sweet vocals and acoustic details in the mids section and HODVTEC-31618 unit to provide a thick, deep, and rich lower end. The sound quality is balanced and natural, with crisp clarity and lush vocals. The bass response is deep and punchy, the treble portion is smooth and detailed. This pair is suitable for any genre of music.
80.6mm Large Acoustic Tube:-
FiiO FA9 features a large 80.6mm acoustic tubes that bring output through the drivers to the ear nozzle. They ensure that the output is distortion-free due to multi-driver units and provide a lifelike rich output.
3D Printed Resin Shells:-
The earpieces in FiiO FA9 are made with high precision 3D printing techniques to provide an ergonomic design and lightweight structure to them. They are made up of skin-friendly resin material. The fit with these earpieces is very comfortable, users won’t even notice them even after long music sessions.
Three-Way Tuning Switch & Hi-Res Certification:-
FiiO FA9 is equipped with a three-way electronic switch that users can use to tune the sound output according to one’s personal preference. The pair has received Hi-Res certification from the Japanese Audio Association, it is able to provide details better than cd quality.
Supreme Quality Cable:-
FiiO FA9 has a supreme quality cable included in the package. It is an 8-core single-crystalline silver-plated copper cable with MMCX connectors and 3.5mm termination plug. The cable provides very low resistance to the audio signal and provides a well-detailed signal from the source to the IEM’s.
Quality Accessories Bundled in the Package:-
The package included high-quality accessories including an HB3 leather carry case, 15 pairs of ear tips including 3 pairs of SpinFit premium ear tips, Cleaning Brush, and more
The FA7 I have had for a year is a different beast compared to the FH7. You're looking at a thick, energetic, engaging sound that isn't afraid to suck the music into its tonality. Very warm and colored compared to the more resolving FH line. So for the FA9, I expect the same improved on. The medical grade resin is NO JOKE. My FH7 and FH5 are scathed with micro nicks from being carried in the included zipper pouches. The FA7 on the other hand looks like I unboxed it minutes ago. Looking forward to the sonic comparisons.
Noooooo, I love that full bodied, thick, mid bass energy focused, warm tonality of the FA7. Sad to hear the bigger brother takes a step back. Thank you kindly for taking the time to list off the comparisons. It has always been my experience the FA series is for people leaning toward a smooth, colored approach while the FH line is dramatically more resolving and spacious sounding It seems the FA9 takes a step between the two. Will have to try it at Canjam in December. Appreciate your write up.I received the FA9 today and have been comparing the FA7 and the FA9 directly for the past 5 or so hours.
Using ES100 + 2.5mm Balanced Silver plated copper cable (Fiio LC2.5C). All switches set to 0 or off.
FA7 (Gray smoke) - What I've been using for the past year. More comfortable. Lighter weight, not as big. Slips right into my ears perfectly. Overall darker/warmer sounding. Everything sounds a little bit "softer" in comparison with the FA9. I feel the bass extends deeper, might be because of the overall warmer tone. Never sibilant.
FA9 (Clear) - Bigger, heavier. Doesn't slide into the ears quite as nicely but still comfortable. I was worried that you could feel the switches when they are in your ears, but you can't. Very flush. Very energetic and not as warm sounding. Basically, a cleaner and more detailed sounding pair of IEMs across the board. Soundstage is slightly bigger and more "airy," more width than depth. Instrument separation is a lot better than the FA7, can hear a lot of micro details coming in from left and right sides. More treble. Never sibilant.
An overall improvement in comparison to the FA7. The FA9 to me is a cleaner, more detailed FA7 with much better instrument separation. However, it still maintains the slightly warm and energetic traits of an all balanced armature IEM. I always thought the FA7 were extremely good looking IEMs (and they still are), but the FA9 look even more stunning in person with the clear color. I'm very happy with my purchase
Noooooo, I love that full bodied, thick, mid bass energy focused, warm tonality of the FA7. Sad to hear the bigger brother takes a step back. Thank you kindly for taking the time to list off the comparisons. It has always been my experience the FA series is for people leaning toward a smooth, colored approach while the FH line is dramatically more resolving and spacious sounding. It seems the FA9 takes a step between the two. Will have to try it at Canjam in December. Appreciate your write up.
Yeah the FA9 just takes a slight step towards a different direction. I was messing around with the switches, and with s2 and s3 off (bass boost mode ,which is what I've been mostly testing), this is the sound that most resembles the FA7, and my comparisons were done in this mode. Even in bass boost mode, the bass is just slightly reduced in comparison with the FA7. By default s3 is on when it arrives which reduces the bass and bumps up the mids, which makes the sound even less warm and energetic. I prefer to keep s2 and s3 off (bass boost mode). The good thing about the switches is that people can change them to whatever sound they want. I know the FA7 wasn't for everyone, so for people who wanted less bass and more treble they can turn s2 and s3 on. I've been really enjoying the FA9 so far.
Are you able to comment on how it fares against earphones higher up the pricing scale?
it arrived