[reiserFS]

These are legitimately fantastic!

Wow.

Any detailed impressions?

 

[dleblanc343]

Any detailed impressions?

Reminds me of a mix of the old Audeze house sound (LCD2 pre fazor/ LCD3) with a dash of the old HiFiMAN treble coloration (HE6/HE500).

It's neutral/ dark, upper mids are definitely smoother and pulled back in the mix. Bass is extremely satisfying - at this price point I can't immediately think of anything better. Definitely a bit more sustained midbass slam with good texture.

Macrodynamic contrast is great for a planar, not an easy feat. It's not the most detailed (also in part due to its FR), but resolution is great for its category - probably the best. I'd compare it favorably to MM500/ LCD-X as far as dynamics go.

The main takeaway is that it's a very musical headphone with romantic/ dark timbre, offset by a tasteful mid treble sparkle/ energy. I'll be buying a set.

Build quality and comfort are also good.

 

[rkt31]

As per the accompanied graph by fiio the fr seems to be pretty flat so dark signature should be neutral.

 

[reiserFS]

Reminds me of a mix of the old Audeze house sound (LCD2 pre fazor/ LCD3) with a dash of the old HiFiMAN treble coloration (HE6/HE500).

It's neutral/ dark, upper mids are definitely smoother and pulled back in the mix. Bass is extremely satisfying - at this price point I can't immediately think of anything better. Definitely a bit more sustained midbass slam with good texture.

Macrodynamic contrast is great for a planar, not an easy feat. It's not the most detailed (also in part due to its FR), but resolution is great for its category - probably the best. I'd compare it favorably to MM500/ LCD-X as far as dynamics go.

The main takeaway is that it's a very musical headphone with romantic/ dark timbre, offset by a tasteful mid treble sparkle/ energy. I'll be buying a set.

Build quality and comfort are also good.

Sweet, sounds exactly what I'd like. Loved the pre fazor LCD2s until they broke down, so I'll be getting one as well! Thanks for the impressions.

 

[RainyDog]

https://www.fiio.com/ft5

Finally launching in China next week.

 

[csch92]

what will the price be? could it be a sundara or even an XS killer?

 

[RainyDog]

what will the price be? could it be a sundara or even an XS killer?

2999 CNY which hopefully translates to $399 USD for everywhere else.

 

[reiserFS]

2999 CNY which hopefully translates to $399 USD for everywhere else.

That would absolutely be a steal.

 

[Metalingus]

That would absolutely be a steal.

With discounts coupons etc you might even get K7 + FT5 around $500 and call it a day.

 

[reiserFS]

With discounts coupons etc you might even get K7 + FT5 around $500 and call it a day.

I wonder how it'll compare to the MM-100. Audeze might be in for some trouble if the FT5 lives up to it.

 

[csch92]

this could be my next planar since i gave my sundara to a friend of mine.

 

[Shane D]

2999 CNY which hopefully translates to $399 USD for everywhere else.

So, probably $549.00 to $599.00 in Canada. That is not horrible for a nice planar.
Only problem is availability in Canada. Amazon prices in Canada get really jacked up. I recently bought a KA5 and a KA1 through Amazon. On there, they want $449.00 for the FT3, which retails for $299.00US.
And the Canadian dollar is falling.

I am surprised that they don't have a few dealers in Canada considering their great DAP's, Dongles and now headphones.

 

[rkt31]

Website has phase vs frequency plot but no frequency response plot.

 

[rkt31]

Dear @FiiO launch date in India?

 

[RainyDog]

Website has phase vs frequency plot but no frequency response plot.