[Guy Fawkes]

Can anyone make a comparison with FiiO FD5?


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[Ichos]

Can anyone make a comparison with FiiO FD5?


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https://www.head-fi.org/showcase/fiio-fd5.24858/review/25242/

https://www.head-fi.org/showcase/aune-jasper.25194/review/27585/

 

[Guy Fawkes]

https://www.head-fi.org/showcase/fiio-fd5.24858/review/25242/

https://www.head-fi.org/showcase/aune-jasper.25194/review/27585/

yes I have already read the two reviews, but I was looking for someone who would compare the two and highlight the best aspects of one rather than the other.

I already own the FD5s, but I feel the treble tuning doesn't always satisfy me, but I also know that the Aune falls short of the FD5 on the low end.

However, I would like to understand whether to buy Jasper as well.

 

[Ichos]

yes I have already read the two reviews, but I was looking for someone who would compare the two and highlight the best aspects of one rather than the other.

I already own the FD5s, but I feel the treble tuning doesn't always satisfy me, but I also know that the Aune falls short of the FD5 on the low end.

However, I would like to understand whether to buy Jasper as well.

The Jasper has an almost linear bass response with less bass and mid - bass emphasis.
Mids are the same in tuning and then the Jasper is considerably more forward in the upper - mids and presence area but not as accentuated at the upper presence and brilliance range.
Sound is more lean and less full bodied with great clarity and detail retrieval.
They sound quite different, the FD5 is kinda of fun and colored with some bright moments while the Jasper is a monitor like presentation, more airy and analytical, less thick and steadily bright.
The FD5 is Harman type V shape tuning with a couple of treble peaks while
the Jasper is neutral bright.

 

[Guy Fawkes]

The Jasper has an almost linear bass response with less bass and mid - bass emphasis.
Mids are the same in tuning and then the Jasper is considerably more forward in the upper - mids and presence area but not as accentuated at the upper presence and brilliance range.
Sound is more lean and less full bodied with great clarity and detail retrieval.
They sound quite different, the FD5 is kinda of fun and colored with some bright moments while the Jasper is a monitor like presentation, more airy and analytical, less thick and steadily bright.
The FD5 is Harman type V shape tuning with a couple of treble peaks while
the Jasper is neutral bright.

Thank you very much for the comparison.

During my listening session, i sometimes find myself wanting to increase the volume on some passages that make me excited. With the FD5s i can do this as they have a surprisingly low level of distortion.

How does Jasper sounds at high volumes?
can they compete with the low level of distortion of the FD5?

 

[C_Lindbergh]

The shell shape kinda reminds me of the IE 300/900! So they must be really comfy.

 

[Ichos]

Thank you very much for the comparison.

During my listening session, i sometimes find myself wanting to increase the volume on some passages that make me excited. With the FD5s i can do this as they have a surprisingly low level of distortion.

How does Jasper sounds at high volumes?
can they compete with the low level of distortion of the FD5?

I can't remember any kind of distortion.
I like my music loud but I haven't pushed them to ear deafening levels.

 

[Ichos]

The shell shape kinda reminds me of the IE 300/900! So they must be really comfy.

My experience is that they are very comfortable, they literally disappear but as always it might not be the same for all users.

 

[Voxata]

Hey all! Just a heads up if you've wanted to try the Jasper there is a review tour opening up. Head over here for further details and send me a PM!

https://www.head-fi.org/threads/aune-co-head-fi-x1s-gt-jasper-tour.961417/#post-16739933