[cleg]

Text version of FiiO FA9 review​

English: https://porta.fi/fiio-fa9-headphone-review-the-second-but-not-the-last-flagship/
Russian: https://porta.fi/ru/obzor-naushnikov-fiio-fa9-vtoroj-no-ne-poslednij-flagman/

 

[397324]

Hi. I've just ordered mine. Is there a definitive guild to the switches, as I see many interpretations as to their effect.

 

[Ichos]

Roughly this one.

The best way is to try all the combinations and see what you like.

 

[397324]

Thanks, but the text doesn't match the pictures on the FiiO website?

For instance, the picture for bass boost is down, up, up, having 2 and 3 up is treble boost and normal bass.

 

[397324]

The pictures are upside down?

 

[Ichos]

No they are the same as the FiiO website photos.
The light grey is the switch position and not the dark grey.
For example Crisp highs = all switches up and ON.

 

[397324]

Thanks. Makes sense now. Can't believe I did that! D'oh.

 

[397324]

Anyone using the "D" spec cable, and if so, what difference did you notice over the standard cable. They look very similar.

 

[edb]

My FA9 arrived yesterday, but I am disappointed. When compared to my AKG K701, FA9 does not have the spacious sound stage, does not have the resolving capability to bring out the texture of string music, and it costs twice as much.
Is it unfair to compare an IEM to an over-year?

 

[Ichos]

Well , yes it is quite unfair to do such a comparison especially with the 701 which is famous for it's staging!!!

Regarding string texture , give it some time to open up and experiment with the switches.

 

[edb]

Well , yes it is quite unfair to do such a comparison especially with the 701 which is famous for it's staging!!!

Regarding string texture , give it some time to open up and experiment with the switches.

Thanks. I guess I expected too much based on the hype I read in the reviews. I have to say the FA9 does shine with voice, to my ears.

 

[drftr]

FiiO newbie here... Has anyone spent a decent amount of time with both the FH7 and FA9? Like always, reviews seem to favour the latest hot thing, thinking it must be better, so I'd like to read some opinions from people who actually had them in their ears for plenty of days and also with classical music and jazz instead of only "amplified music".

I'm looking for the more neutral setup as I don't like overpowering bass or treble, and from reading a dozen reviews the FA9 seems to be the obvious choice. But I'm also reading they are rather boring. If that is sound profile-wise then it may just be my cup of tea, but I value musicality, rhythm, and timing higher than a neutral sound, so if boring means uninviting then I may want to go for the FH7 instead.

Opinions are greatly appreciated...

drftr

 

[Dobrescu George]

FiiO newbie here... Has anyone spent a decent amount of time with both the FH7 and FA9? Like always, reviews seem to favour the latest hot thing, thinking it must be better, so I'd like to read some opinions from people who actually had them in their ears for plenty of days and also with classical music and jazz instead of only "amplified music".

I'm looking for the more neutral setup as I don't like overpowering bass or treble, and from reading a dozen reviews the FA9 seems to be the obvious choice. But I'm also reading they are rather boring. If that is sound profile-wise then it may just be my cup of tea, but I value musicality, rhythm, and timing higher than a neutral sound, so if boring means uninviting then I may want to go for the FH7 instead.

Opinions are greatly appreciated...

drftr

Go FH7, FA9 is not what you need there. FA9 is warmer, you need a more neutral signature from what I understand. For acoustic music they are better, more airy treble.

 

[drftr]

Go FH7, FA9 is not what you need there. FA9 is warmer, you need a more neutral signature from what I understand. For acoustic music they are better, more airy treble.

I think I bookmarked your video review for tomorrow if I remember well. Any other serious contenders at maximum that price range that I absolutely need to research?

Tnx...

drftr

 

[edb]

I think I bookmarked your video review for tomorrow if I remember well. Any other serious contenders at maximum that price range that I absolutely need to research?

Tnx...

drftr

I returned my FA9, and bought Audiosense T800. I am very happy about it.