Fir Audio Thread - Discussion and Impressions
I've just published my review of the Xenon 6 and Neon 4:
https://www.head-fi.org/showcase/fir-audio-xenon-6-custom.25722/reviews
After being so impressed with the Xenon, I couldn't help but order the Neon as well to see how that fares, given the lack of impressions on that one. I honestly really like them both!
https://www.head-fi.org/showcase/fir-audio-xenon-6-custom.25722/reviews
After being so impressed with the Xenon, I couldn't help but order the Neon as well to see how that fares, given the lack of impressions on that one. I honestly really like them both!
Great review. Did you have the chance to try the M4 or M5?
Sadly no. I am a Fir audio virgin with my first taste being these new Frontier Series models. I've been missing out!
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I set you up for that comment so the blame is mine! Ha!
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Look at us both, so happy!!
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There’s been cases where the tracking was behind the actual order. Apologies for that. Rest assured the order did move along. It should be completed and shipped next week according to our schedule at the moment.
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Any idea how long till EU dealers will get their stock? Whenever I ask my dealer he says 2 weeks and it's been more than a month, just curious!
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I'm glad you do
, if only it was under a better situation.
Had the pleasure of hearing the entire FiR Frontier lineup today at CanJam. I was impressed with all 3 sets but the XE6 stole my heart (and soon, my wallet most likely 
). It’s somehow warm, thick and enveloping but also spacious and detailed. The bass is wildly good. FiR nailed this one IMO. The tuning is divisive based on the feedback I was hearing at the show, but I had to go back for second listen after hearing some other heavy hitters and it still had me won over.
@aaf evo you aren’t kidding when you say it’s addictive. The Kr5 is maybe the better choice (or Neon 4, for that matter) for the full breadth of my library, but there’s just something special about the XE6.
Fit and finish is top notch on the entire line. The shells are smaller than I had expected them to be based on pictures. Also, they fit me like a glove. Easily as comfortable as my Nio’s which means all day listening with zero fatigue.
). It’s somehow warm, thick and enveloping but also spacious and detailed. The bass is wildly good. FiR nailed this one IMO. The tuning is divisive based on the feedback I was hearing at the show, but I had to go back for second listen after hearing some other heavy hitters and it still had me won over.@aaf evo you aren’t kidding when you say it’s addictive. The Kr5 is maybe the better choice (or Neon 4, for that matter) for the full breadth of my library, but there’s just something special about the XE6.
Fit and finish is top notch on the entire line. The shells are smaller than I had expected them to be based on pictures. Also, they fit me like a glove. Easily as comfortable as my Nio’s which means all day listening with zero fatigue.
Had the pleasure of hearing the entire FiR Frontier lineup today at CanJam. I was impressed with all 3 sets but the XE6 stole my heart (and soon, my wallet most likely
@aaf evo you aren’t kidding when you say it’s addictive. The Kr5 is maybe the better choice (or Neon 4, for that matter) for the full breadth of my library, but there’s just something special about the XE6.
Fit and finish is top notch on the entire line. The shells were smaller than I had expected them to be based on pictures. Also, they fit me like a glove. Easily as comfortable as my Nio’s which means all day listening with zero fatigue.
Glad you like them! I’ve been spending time with the CIEM Kr5 I got yesterday. The Frontier series release might be the best of all time for me. Both of these IEMs are just awesome.
How was the Neon 4? Do I need it?
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The matte white looks so good on your custom Kr5!Glad you like them! I’ve been spending time with the CIEM Kr5 I got yesterday. The Frontier series release might be the best of all time for me. These IEMs are just awesome.
How was the Neon 4? Do I need it?
Honestly, I got through 2 tracks with the Neon 4 and was ready to have the Xenon 6 back in my ears
. Don’t get me wrong, they’re a nice sounding set and the kinetic bass is still doing it’s thing. They’re quite balanced to my ear with good extension on both ends. They're just missing the unique tonality and smooth yet detailed treble that makes the Xe6 so good, and the bass isn’t quite as impactful or textured. I also felt they had a slightly smaller stage which I guess is to be expected seeing as the kinetic bass port cutout is slightly smaller in diameter.