FiiO Makes A Open Back Headphones!? FiiO FT3 Review

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[lowercasegoat]

Just want to say thanks for the review. I bought these after watching your video about companies that are doing things right and reading some promising early reviews (came back and used your link- hopefully you get a little piece of that). I think some people are taking your preference of the Sundara to these to indicate that they aren't really worth the money at $300, which I think is not what you were trying to say. They sound great, are suitably technically proficient compared to their competition, and include a compelling set of accessories and build quality. Hard for a company like Fiio to break into the scene against companies like Sennheiser and Hifiman, but FT3 absolutely deserves to be in the discussion at the $200-$400 price range.

[RonBernard-ouye]

Hope you do a review on the ft5 the big brother

[MegaFlackFerry]

I hope you'll get the Hifiman Audivina and Audeze MM-500 for review soon.

[kweekeongthen]

after i compare FT3 with some flagship expensive iem at store. I preorder FT3 immediately.

[Mauntium]

From a value perspective, accessories are an interesting topic. When people compare two headphones they almost exclusively focus on sound quality and maybe build. And if the cable sucks, they'll just say "buy an another", completely forgetting that that adds to the cost, sometimes significantly. I have a Sundara, and it's cable is laughably bad, it's meme material. I bought a replacement cable for €35, but at that point we're almost at €400, compared to €300 on this.

[pzmaven]

Your link for the Aryas doesn’t work. I’m always curious if you’re linking to the v2 or the stealth.

[gustavo-entrala]

Joshua can you suggest an alternative standard to Harman Kardon? I would like to test my headphones with a tuning closer to the one you like. Thanks!

[diana]

This headphone brings a ton of fun . For me, the perfect match is iFi iCAN Pro Signature, with XBass at 10Hz and 3D at 30/+. I think that the size of the driver is, ,responsible" for not distorting at all, and the result is soooo beautiful to listen . My opinion is that it has a holographic-ish presentation, but not so accentuated . Anyway, just for fun, I would take this one anytime over a Sundara or an HD650, or even over a Meze 109 Pro. The only problem I find is with orchestral music, but no headphone is perfect ...

[arthurhaywood]

Wow! Your assessment of these is in almost polar opposite of mine. I find the staging of the FT3 to be superior to the 600 series. The soundstage is much better. The 600 series is too midrange forward to me, hence the narrow soundstage.

The FT3 has better bass performance and has a better overall presentation from top to bottom. I also prefer the protein leather pads over the suede as they open up the top end allowing a more neutral sound. The only clear win for the 600 series was in the midrange. Better detail and technicalities.

The highest compliment I can pay to the FT3 is that it’s tonality is not far off of a ZMF Atrium Open. Of course it doesn’t have the musicality or technicalities of that headphone but it’s impressive considering the 12x price difference. It wouldn’t surprise me if FiiO took some damping cue’s from ZMF!

I’d also add that I consider the FT3 to be more semi open than truly open. Not a whole lot of leakage going on.

[gamingandmusic]

Waiting for your review on Hifiman he1000 stealth and Arya Organic

[MrSTROM]

which headphones would u recommend for games like counter strike 2 ?

[splodman]

Title in english - FiiO makes an open back headphone.

[jasonwrites]

The perfect headphone when listening to Vanilla Ice's Ninja Rap

[GoodBoyShep]

Can you please do a popular IEM vs similar tuning/sounding headphones? (or vice-versa)

Like I have been trying to find an openback headphone with similar feel and tuning to a 7hz Timeless.
I love the 7hz and currently own a Focal Clear awell. But I like the separation, detail and tuning of the Timeless sometimes over the Focal Clear.

[hackinghifi]

Great review and I love your b roll and audio quality! What mic do you use? Thanks for what you do the quality of your videos is something I aspire to.

[moonabhinav]

When you gonna do those SP3 on your desk?

[chrisk]

FT3 is a good entry into the $300ish range, depending on what you're looking for of course, personally I wish the pad openings were bigger people with larger ears will probably have comfort issues, otherwise a very good package overall

[marcelussilva]

Fioo Ft3 or Aune Ar5000 in sound quality?

[shayeinge]

Went ahead and got an open box 350ohm, might eq the mid range a little after listening for a while. Thought it could be a fun addiction to my collection, or for the days I wanna listen to fun bass/edm dance music and just get hyped, or play video games I'm sure they'll be great for that. Sundara is still one of my favorite headphones I own.

[ninja_boy]

Every headphone should have this headband style. It is the most comfortable out there and it sets the correct size automatically! Why are so few designed like this? The modular cable is awesome too. All headphones should have that as well. Why is it only for IEMs?