Fiio FA19-Is it worth spending $1000 on IEM when cheaper options exist?-Honest Audiophile Impression

[@RadoDani]

Hi-Res Sticker … this never gets old 😂

[@st200ol]

My box didn't have the sticker and my FA19 sounds flat and seems to me missing something up top, should I send it back?

[@TheHonestAudiophile]

@st200ol if you don't like it and can return then why not

[@ReverendDr.Thomas]

Thank you again, David! God Bless!

[@TheHonestAudiophile]

My pleasure, you're welcome

[@lavatr8322]

I previously had Blon 03 , my very first IEM. I really loved it, beautiful bass, No Harsh pricky Treble.. Crunchy Mids. Beautifully tuned for its Soundstage... Im now looking for something similar or better.... below 35$

[@TheHonestAudiophile]

Kinera Wyvern Abyss and Kiwi Ears Cadenza

[@paultomaszewski1964]

If I were looking for something new and had the money they want for these, this would be on my list. But it's not to be for now. Nice review as always.

[@TheHonestAudiophile]

I totally understand

[@jackhandy6211]

Wonderful detailed review. Thank tou

[@TheHonestAudiophile]

My pleasure, you're welcome

[@Hijynx87]

I like that fiio box, I have one that came with my fh9.

[@amazish]

Thanks for another concise, informed, well presented review ! Refined and Defined ! ; ] Does the Oriveti oh700vb comes close in resolution/details? Thanks

[@TheHonestAudiophile]

OH700vb is similar in detail retrieval but slightly less resolving.

[@amazish]

@@TheHonestAudiophile appreciated!

[@TheHonestAudiophile]

My pleasure, you're welcome

[@carlton9523]

I bought the FA19 a few weeks ago and agree that it is a great set.

[@TheHonestAudiophile]

Awesome 😎

[@dragonsbreath8653]

I have a HIFIMAN Arya Organic, and I had no idea that something could sound close or better. When I heard how FA19 sounded, I was shocked to the core. FA19 sounds amazing, gorgeous, gorgeous. High detail, deep and gorgeous bass. Oh my God, my ears have fallen in love with FA19.

[@TheHonestAudiophile]

Glad you enjoy the FA19.

[@dragonsbreath8653]

@@TheHonestAudiophile After the first impression of listening to the FiiO FA19, I noticed that this model has some disadvantages. This is especially true for the reproduction of medium frequencies, which is noticeable when playing stringed instruments such as guitar, guzheng and pipa. The sounds at the lower mid and high frequencies merge and are poorly separated, and the high frequencies do not sound as bright and airy as we would like. Overall, FiiO FA19 sounds amazing, but does not reach the level of HIFIMAN Arya Organic. In the latter, I hear a clear separation of sounds at all frequencies, and the sound transmission quality is simply incredible. HIFIMAN Arya Organic is a headset for critical listening.

[@TheHonestAudiophile]

Thanks for the impressions.

[@zmmmzmmmz]

At the rate of progress we are seeing these last years I don't think I can justify spending hundreds extra for a preference tweak when parametric eq is everywhere and a technically superior model might be around the corner for half the price

[@criticactual]

Hi! There are an iem under 500€ as resolving in techs as Fiio FA19?

[@TheHonestAudiophile]

There are some similar but not as good. Tangzu Nezha Moondrop Variation

[@gabrielroque9905]

Dunu SA6 mk2. I bought the Fiio FA19 because the graphics of these two IEMs are very similar. So I thought the FA19 would be an upgrade from the SA6 mk2. But for me, SA6 mk2 is on the same level as the FA19, costing much less (but I think the FA19 can deliver a little more details). Both are excellent, they are warm IEMs, strong bass with "calmer" and very detailed mids and highs.

[@TheHonestAudiophile]

@gabrielroque9905 interesting comparison, thanks

[@criticactual]

@@gabrielroque9905 thanks! Better than Hype 4, Estrella and other híbridos?

[@calvinyip364]

Pls review Fiio ft1

[@TheHonestAudiophile]

Thanks for the suggestion

[@Musicophile-p5l]

That'd be nice. It looks like a very good one.

[@Hijynx87]

Fiio mmcx I've never had an issue with, same with dunu. Sennheiser mmcx sucks though.

[@alexanderac1097]

Do you rank it?

[@TheHonestAudiophile]

Yes, it's ranked E

[@sdm789]

You can get the same thing from KZ for around $100.

[@TheHonestAudiophile]

I politely disagree, I've not heard any KZ products that has the detail retrieval, resolution, tone and timbre that the Fiio FA19 has.

[@LIL-MAN_theOG]

Youre lying...and yourw trolling😂😂😂

[@TheHonestAudiophile]

Thanks for watching, commenting and subscribing 🙏

[@Hijynx87]

I wish!

[@dragonsbreath8653]

You can listen to how FA19 sounds. In the search, insert this 飞傲FA19（10动铁）耳机+山灵M7播放器试听