[Shane D]

I like the FT5's, but I do wonder about their long term viability. They don't come close to my HE6se V2's or my newly acquired Arya's in a planar kind of way.

They have a Very different sound signature and are super easy to drive. To me, the closest comparison are the iBasso SR2's. I find these two similar, but the SR2's bring out the mids more.

I have to do a lot more HE6se V2's VS Arya's and FT5's VS iBasso SR2's.
Nice problems to have though.

 

[Jim Bobber]

Hey all, would the Fiio M15 run these bad boys well? I’m happy with how it runs me HD800s’s as a point of reference

 

[Ichos]

Hey all, would the Fiio M15 run these bad boys well? I’m happy with how it runs me HD800s’s as a point of reference

The FT5 is really a very easy load. You are not going to have any problem.

 

[Jim Bobber]

The FT5 is really a very easy load. You are not going to have any problem.

Figured as much, but thanks for confirming. Anyone out using this pairing?

Now I gotta figure out if I’m going to get them

 

[listen4joy]

A Review

 

[Shane D]

A Review

I hadn't seen that. Long, but fun, as usual.
I just put mine back on today. Right now I am bouncing through an INXS playlist.

 

[voltdamage]

Hey,
I'm wondering if this would be the upgrade I was looking for.
Right now I own DT900 pro x and FIIO Q3 mqa, the sound signature is not bad apart from the treble which I EQd, but I miss some extra texture, rumble and impact from the bass.
This seem to have a throughout warm sound which i also don't want but I can EQ them around 180hz - 500hz like someone suggested here.

What I really wanted to understand is, can they rumble and have impact without having to crank the volume up like my DT900 pro x?

I also I'm considering the models (budget around 500$):
Sony MDR MV1
HD 490 PRO
Edition XS (probably won't because of comfort and build)

Would appreciate if anyone could give me some feedback on them and/or even your opinion on the options