[lgcubana]

How does fh3 compares to CA16? Maybe someone has both and can share their thoughts about it

Two different price tiers and it shows. If you use the FH3 as the bar, for the $100 - $150 USD tier, then the CCA CA16 doesn’t punch above it’s weight class.

The FH3 dominates sub bass to mid bass, authoritative and clean

What’s surprising are the mid frequencies. Quite a few CCA16 owners have lauded the design choice to side mount the BA that would normally be loaded into the nozzle. When comparing the two IEMs it’s glaring that some of the mid frequencies are missing in the CA16.

Upper frequency range: both resolve well, without being fatiguing.

Summary:
If you’ve got the funds for the FH3, you aren’t losing anything by bypassing the CCA CA16. If circumstances dictate that your next purchase has to be around $60 USD, then get the iBasso IT00; it’s a more better CA16.

 

[BubisUK]

Two different price tiers and it shows. If you use the FH3 as the bar, for the $100 - $150 USD tier, then the CCA CA16 doesn’t punch above it’s weight class.

The FH3 dominates sub bass to mid bass

What’s surprising are the mid frequencies. Quite a few CCA16 owners have lauded the design choice to side mount the BA that would normally be loaded into the nozzle. When comparing the two IEMs it’s glaring that some of the mid frequencies are missing in the CA16.

Upper frequency range: both resolve well, without being fatiguing.

Summary:
If you’ve got the funds for the FH3, you aren’t losing anything by bypassing the CCA CA16. If circumstances dictate that your next purchase has to be around $60 USD, then get the iBasso IT00; it’s more better CA16.

Thank you for your answer . I do own the the CA16, so was wondering how them two compare. I am planning to get something up to 200$ in sale on ali, but can not make up my mind, simply too much options

 

[lgcubana]

Thank you for your answer . I do own the the CA16, so was wondering how them two compare. I am planning to get something up to 200$ in sale on ali, but can not make up my mind, simply too much options

If you’re happy with the overall abilities of the CCA CA16, but want to go up a few rungs on the audiophile ladder, checkout the KBear Tri i3; it’s a big boy, but will pair very well with your Btr5

 

[IEMusic]

Should i get FH3 instead FA9!? I listen a lot of electronic music , edm , trance etc.

I can’t comment on the sound of the FA9, but it is an all-BA IEM, and thus will provide a different bass sound from the dynamic driver in the FH3. Maybe more importantly, it‘s approx. $370 more expensive. That‘s a huge difference, so they’re not really direct competitors.

I can say that the FH3 has very powerful, but controlled, fast, and detailed bass. It is an excellent IEM for EDM, pop, rock, metal, trance...most genres of music, though it wouldn’t be my choice for classical, jazz, acoustic music in general.

 

[IEMusic]

How was the FH3? A short impression please?

See above. I’ll also add that the coherence is very good, and it sounds natural. The midrange is very forward in it’s presentation and is well balanced between male and female vocals. No harsh aspects of it’s tuning, IMO. It is a very fun and exciting sounding IEM, but also is one that you can listen to for a long period of time. Soundstage is quite wide, but imaging is average. Just my take.

 

[Capo Dei Capi]

Any idea how this would compare the tin T3. Would it be an upgrade?

Also, when will these hit amazon UK.

 

[Capo Dei Capi]

Waiting for these to be available in the UK Amazon store. Is there any estimate, @FiiO ?

Might get them instead of spending over triple on something else.

Same here. Waiting for amazon UK.

 

[Capo Dei Capi]

Dear user,

Thanks for your interest in our FH3. We haven't arranged sending the FH3 to the UK seller yet. Or you may consider getting one from our Aliexpress store instead:

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/4001308795909.html

Best regards

I'm waiting on amazon UK as well. Any idea when these will be available in the UK.

 

[ldo77]

Available in France https://www.son-video.com/article/n...rs-ecouteurs-intra-auriculaires/fiio/fh3-noir
Received mine this week and, after burning, I could say they sound good.
On the clear side, with great bass and nice impact (thanks DD )
Highs are good too but the high medium may be too much, for some, especially on some female voices.

 

[HerrXRDS]

How's the bass on these compared to FH5? I like the bass on FH5, if these are any less in quantity or quality I have no reason to buy them.

 

[IEManiac]

Any idea how this would compare the tin T3. Would it be an upgrade?

Also, when will these hit amazon UK.

The Tin T3 have a very unique, niche tonality. Lean, dry and bright. I would expect the Fiio to sound nothing like that. In fact, I keep the T3 precisely for that reason, because nothing else sounds like them.

 

[Capo Dei Capi]

The Tin T3 have a very unique, niche tonality. Lean, dry and bright. I would expect the Fiio to sound nothing like that. In fact, I keep the T3 precisely for that reason, because nothing else sounds like them.

Would you consider the T3 bassy. Most people say its neutral. I'm looking for something with a little more bass than the T3 and a better overall sound quality.

The T3 is an excellent IEM and my main one i use. But I'm looking for a good upgrade that's not to expensive. The problem is the FH3 is not available on amazon in the UK and i don't want to wait 3 months for aliexpress.

 

[IEMusic]

Would you consider the T3 bassy. Most people say its neutral. I'm looking for something with a little more bass than the T3 and a better overall sound quality.

The T3 is an excellent IEM and my main one i use. But I'm looking for a good upgrade that's not to expensive. The problem is the FH3 is not available on amazon in the UK and i don't want to wait 3 months for aliexpress.

Quite frankly, there are a ton of great options available now. You should post the question on a new thread. Etymotic ER2XR, Tin t2+ or T4, FiiO FD1, iBasso IT00, Moondrop Starfield, NF Audio NA2 or NM2, CCA CA16.... are all great IEMs, but it would help to know exactly what traits you’re looking for.

 

[Capo Dei Capi]

Quite frankly, there are a ton of great options available now. You should post the question on a new thread. Etymotic ER2XR, Tin t2+ or T4, FiiO FD1, iBasso IT00, Moondrop Starfield, NF Audio NA2 or NM2, CCA CA16.... are all great IEMs, but it would help to know exactly what traits you’re looking for.

I mainly listen to old school rock, Led Zep, Floyd, etc. Some EDM and a bit of modern stuff. Sunset bros, Katy Perry, etc. No classical, jazz or blues.

I was attracted to this because of the knowles BA and i thought if i get a few more drivers, might improve the sound quality on the T3.

Some of those you mentioned are not available on amazon UK.

 

[IEMusic]

I mainly listen to old school rock, Led Zep, Floyd, etc. Some EDM and a bit of modern stuff. Sunset bros, Katy Perry, etc. No classical, jazz or blues.

I was attracted to this because of the knowles BA and i thought if i get a few more drivers, might improve the sound quality on the T3.

Some of those you mentioned are not available on amazon UK.

The FH3 would suit you well then, but another alternative that’s similar IMO is the iBasso IT00. The IT00 has more sub bass, but has really good resolution and detail. The Tin T2+ and NF Audio NA2 are also very good. All three of these options just have a single DD, but one that is fast and detailed, with good resolution. I don’t have the T3, but can vouch that the DDs in the FH3, IT00, NA2, and T2+ are significantly more technically capable than the DD in the T2.