FiiO FA19 Review & Comparison - The Perfect IEM?

[@jamesberryman9893]

Fantastic review, Andy! 10 BA is a lot! Please don't worry about your English because it's perfect! Better than most people born in America.

[@AndyAudioVault]

Thanks James. No easy thing to make that 10 BAs to work together in unison, haha

[@tanoguz8792]

I value your truthful review, even though some companies might not favor your honesty. Andy, please never lose that quality. Thanks and keep up the good work!

[@AndyAudioVault]

I appreciate that!

[@tanjacky5780]

Damn, FIIO FA19 just beated the shit out of my DIVA🤣Thanks for recommending it, I really love my FA19.

[@AndyAudioVault]

Rock on! 🤘🙏

[@kenstaroz1536]

Wow such high accolade! So much so, mine is on its way 🍻

[@arthurmonay3156]

Thanks!

[@AndyAudioVault]

My pleasure and thank you!

[@treyhorn5645]

Fantastic review. Thanks brother.

[@AndyAudioVault]

My pleasure!

[@PatrickBarnaby]

Andy you've reviewed FiiO M23 which I don't have. I have FiiO M17 and I just bought KANN ULTRA. I'm still deciding if to keep KANN ULTRA. I wonder how FiiO FA19 sounds in either of these DACs? I might purchase before I return KANN ULTRA or keep if there is a big enough difference in the sound. I've only tested FiiO M17 and KANN ULTRA with Sony WH-1000XM4 (Low End) and Sony MDR-Z7M2 (High End). I've never listen with IEMs so the FiiO FA19 might be the first. Very good reivew.

[@AndyAudioVault]

Thanks. And yes just check my channel and you will find my review on M23. Cheers

[@PatrickBarnaby]

@@AndyAudioVault I bought FiiO FA19 and I'm impressed. They sound awesome in FiiO M17. The volume in FiiO M17 is max 120 and with the FiiO FA19 I have to lower volume to less than 50 and KANN ULTRA max volume is 150 and I have to turn that down to 70 or less, so the FiiO FA19 is the loudest I've ever heard and louder than any headphone or earbuds I have. Very Impressed with the Base and I haven't even switch the ON switch yet. I can hear highs I've not noticed before and very clear. Next FiiO FH19.

[@HeadsEnjoyer]

amazing video, really there is no other second place this honest. One question i would have is how do u think the monarch mkIII compare to the fa19 ? Are they any better or worse because of for example the hybrid design? I am quite new to iems and looking to replace my headset audeze maxwell, 90mm planar, with iems that can match, or try to match, that performance especially for competitive gaming where imaging and soundstage is the most important as bringing the audeze maxwell to lans or even using sponsored iems is just not the best.

[@AndyAudioVault]

Thanks! I have tried the MKIII and I still prefer MK1 over it. Comparatively I also feel that FA19 is slightly superior to MKIII especially when it comes to technicalities and resolution

[@vincentgoh5094]

Great and balanced review, as always!

[@AndyAudioVault]

Thanks! it's a pleasure

[@ernest4483]

Wow Andy sweet review on the FA19, a true end game IEM all BA

[@AndyAudioVault]

Indeed!

[@worms141414]

Thank you for this meticulous review and explanation of every aspect of the ranking table. I thoroughly enjoyed it. Now I'm hoping to see a review of Elysian Pilgrim at some point, and the one I've been hankering for for a long time but can't afford UM MEST III.

[@AndyAudioVault]

Thanks. There will be no full review of Elysian Pilgrim beyond the time I spend listening to it at Stars Picker, Elysian didn't send a review sample to me like they did to other reviewers. Thanks

[@worms141414]

@@AndyAudioVault It's sad, it's a shame, I so wanted to see them in your ranking, especially with and without a better cable, it could have been interesting. Well maybe some other reviews will come up: Dunu DaVinci, DTE900, Shanling ME600, Oriveti OH700VB, Yanyin Canon II, Mega 5EST, Prestige LTD, UM Mest 3 and many more worth a look.

[@TheSecondof5]

Again, a very helpful review. I really like your rating table. It's a very useful guide. I have the FiiO FA9. A beautiful shell and great sound. I recently got the TSMR 12 Zodiac and the Sound Rhyme SR8, both all BA sets and both sound fantastic. It seems the FA19 is another all BA set that belongs on the must have list.

[@AndyAudioVault]

No doub't, FA19 is one of a kind

[@BTN454]

Hello Mr Andy, as a person who bought Simgot EM6L and later on a Zigaat Arete, I always wonder about a difference in terms of music and gaming satisfaction that I would get from a 1000$ iem like this FA19. Would it be too much that if I give that money I would definitely be wowed by the performance? Thank you in advance if you may reply 🙏🏼

[@AndyAudioVault]

FA19 is clearly superior when it comes to resolution, depth of imaging, transient speed and micro details compared to Arete or EM6L. So if these categories are the one you want to push to the max, then FA19 is one of the very best to get

[@Crashboomwallop]

What a wonderfully detailed review for what seems to be a wondrous iem! Great stuff Andy. I can't afford em at that price, giving full cash. But I am so so tempted by your descriptions that if this comes to my country, and the shop offers monthly EMIs, I might just succumb! Some do offer EMIs here, though not sure if this will come and if they offer that. Let me see. oh god, what have you (and FIIO) done Andy?! Regardless of whether I buy or not, this was super good to watch and know. Thanks.

[@AndyAudioVault]

Thanks you! sorry not sorry, lol. You have a great weekend there!

[@kurthertel4299]

I really enjoy your work Andy. Thank you.

[@AndyAudioVault]

You are very welcome. Thanks for the support!

[@Orhan-Bakinec]

Super review 👍 Which one sounds more interesting to your ears: campfire audio supermoon or fiio fa19?)

[@AndyAudioVault]

FA19

[@Orhan-Bakinec]

@@AndyAudioVault thanks

[@MollysLips243]

wow! saving for them now. Love your t-shirt by the way!

[@AndyAudioVault]

Thanks!

[@Oath3D]

Listening to jazz with these IEMs melted my brain, though a bit sharp on some other genres

[@AndrewYouTubehandle]

Excellent review - and love your enthusiasm as well as the detailed testing and comparison.

[@AndyAudioVault]

Thank you kindly!

[@hkhudadad]

please do a FH19 :) thanks for this video

[@AndyAudioVault]

I hope to do FH19 soon

[@carlton9523]

Andy, have you had an opportunity to try the FX15? It is also excellent.

[@AndyAudioVault]

Not yet but I look forward to try it 😁

[@carlton9523]

I have since bought the FA19. It is definitely in the conversation for the best all-BA set available. Fiio nailed it! I am looking forward to their FX17 tribrid and FP3 planar.

[@ahmetdemir446]

I am waiting for a more affordable fh19 comparison from you, I should buy from you as soon as possible.

[@AndyAudioVault]

I am not sure when I would be able to try the FH19, hopefully not too long now

[@earlybird3668]

Very positive review. On my radar. Thank-you. "PRAT?"

[@AndyAudioVault]

Thanks. PRAT = Pace, Rythm and Timing

[@earlybird3668]

@@AndyAudioVault OKAY, thank you. 😇

[@user-ph6lk7eq5s]

I am always grateful to Andy, my teacher for my music hobby. I purchased the delci you recommended for $40. I also purchased the electronics ODO. And the DAC I have is fiio k7 q11 mt-602amp u3 amp. cheap dongle you can recommend in my current condition? ??? As for the things I bought at this Ali event, I bought KZ Pr2 for $13.26, Nicehck F1 for $19.69 (I have the F1 Pro version), Crinacle Zero 2 for $10, Kinera Celest Wyvern Abyss + Divinus Velvet eartips for $30, and various cables. thank you

[@AndyAudioVault]

Thanks. Always a pleasure. I don't know how much you looking to spend, but now my recommendations goes to ONIX Alpha which I will be releasing a review later

[@user-ph6lk7eq5s]

​@@AndyAudioVault ♥♥♥

[@j1nftw1n]

Really appreciate your reviews! I'm very interested in this IEM cause you mentioned it has great and holographic soundstage. I'm a gaming and music lover and want an IEM that'll work for both. By any chance you can compare the soundstage of the FA19 to UM Mest 2, which people tout to have amazing soundstage also.

[@AndyAudioVault]

Thanks. I would not be able to compare with UM2 as I never tried it yet. I have only tried UM1

[@Pictus_Invictus]

Supreme Being, very funny! Thank you for the review, I like it!!

[@AndyAudioVault]

No problem!

[@gabrielduran8755]

Awesome intro!! Thanks for the review.

[@AndyAudioVault]

No problem 👍and Thanks!

[@FabioKasper]

I'm curious about this one and will wait for a sale. It may take a while, though.

[@arthurmonay3156]

Andy , would it be a waste to use this only with my LG V60 ? I would love to hear your review of the Juzear Butterfly 61T. These are the 2 I'm considering with about $800 difference. This is a great review. One of the very best . Thanks !

[@AndyAudioVault]

Thanks! I am honored. With FA19, it is so very efficient and will synergize practically with anything. A V60 will in fact offer you the sort of synergy that is in abundance with analytical details and exceedingly resolving sound, I would even say it may ended up a bit too technical depending on what music you listening to. But if you enjoy details and lots of them, V60 and FA19 way more than capable to satisfy that needs

[@UFO-Audio]

Great review! Your English is very good! 😊 Geoff is so cute!

[@AndyAudioVault]

Thank you! 😃😻

[@MarcLie90]

Nice review! Would love to hear your review of the Sound Rhyme DTE 900 if you would get a hold of it :)

[@AndyAudioVault]

Thanks, I look into DTE 900 when possible. Cheers

[@thedude1249]

⭐ No one i know could ever afford this type of IEM. Hashish dreams. 🤩

[@Nordi1_0745]

Nice review Andy! Always happy to watch your reviews! Are gonna review the ONIX Alpha XI1 dongle? Thanks

[@AndyAudioVault]

Thanks so much! and yes I am working on ONIX Alpha X1 now

[@anatol1204]

Very nice review Andy ❤.I have small shallow ears do you think I would handle them ???

[@AndyAudioVault]

Thanks, I wish I can be more specific, but sometimes small ears really mean small. If you look at the size shown in this video again, it does appear a bit thicker than Kinera Idun Golden, which is most IEMs are sized at, but remember FA19 is also a bit heavier. Things to consider

[@anatol1204]

@@AndyAudioVault Thanks Andy 🤔🫤 Keep the nice work!!!

[@zenboy2000]

Fantastic dude, your really making me want these pretty bad, I know its a different category but are there any over ear headphones that you could compare the FA19's detail and resolution levels to? Thanks for any insights that you might be able provide.

[@AndyAudioVault]

Thanks. When it comes to details and resolution, I can't think of any other headphones that can do what FA19 does, except perhaps Sennheiser HD800s. But then my experience with headphones are still limited.

[@MinghaoLi-c7d]

I listened to the FA19 for 5 minutes and I know they are amazing, but I bought prestige limited instead because LTD is more V thus more interesting for my taste.. FA19 is weeeeell tuned to perfection. It's probably the safest, most refined out there, albeit a quite boring iem if you look at the FR alone. I couldn't agree more that the 10 drivers combined feels like one, because it's been so well tuned. If I were to listen for a longer period of time I might have to buy them on the spot.

[@ajayalexnair]

Would love to see too review the crimson / firaudio

[@AndyAudioVault]

Thanks. Looking forward to that too

[@nsivaraj777]

Hi Andy, If possible try Artti T10 & Letshuore S12 pro, and compare it with ur hidiz mp145 and p1 max panda. Ur videos are very useful👍

[@AndyAudioVault]

I will try!

[@jb678901]

@@AndyAudioVault ARTTI appears to be an affiliate of Shuoer. Same with Aoshida. They all seem to share common supply chain (insofar as packaging, cables...). One thing is for sure, ARTTI seems to be hitting it out of the park via a vis the T10 and the R1. I can only confirm the T10 is an incredible value...very well tuned/comfortable/light...though its design will not win any visual awards. It's tuning is distinct from my other favorite planar...the MP145. I like both over my venerable S12, although the S12 is no slouch. The R1 looks quite interesting (3 DD's...but I already am happy with the Rhapsody hybrid...another IEM purchase(?)...I'll pass for now).

[@nsivaraj777]

@@jb678901 So if u don't consider price what are the 3 planars that you would choose and let me know your priority

[@bk_panther_]

I just thought of an idea. You can make the names in your Excel file of the IEMs link back to each of your reviews.

[@AndyAudioVault]

Thanks, I will add that into my to do list (other than adding price column)

[@thedar7164]

Good stuff..... now will you please review the Fiio M23 please.

[@AndyAudioVault]

Thanks, that one is next

[@pong20237]

Nice review Andy, as always. You should try out the sound rhyme sr8 cuz it have 14 BAs for each side haha

[@AndyAudioVault]

Thanks! and noted, I will try if I can get it

[@nailedit05]

Amazing review Andy! ❤

[@AndyAudioVault]

Thanks so much!

[@DJHaworth]

That sounds brilliant. Love to see you rank the Canpur CP54E one day (3K)

[@Kuhlbreez]

Great review! What DAC/AMP did you use for your testing on these IEMS?

[@AndyAudioVault]

Thanks. At the time of the review I used HIBY FC6, JDS Labs Atom2, FiiO M23 and my own phone Sony Xperia 1iV

[@briank4956]

Can try some Softears iem like Studio4 & RSV, natural organic sounding

[@AndyAudioVault]

Thanks, I look forward to try them

[@realmorecon9687]

Hello Andy! I love your reviews and Geoff! I'd like to ask your opinion. I'm on the fence about this, I'm trying to decide between an iBasso DC04 Pro and a Shanling UA4. I mainly use IEMs. Which one should I go for or do you have another recommendation near their current prices. Thanks a lot and more power!

[@AndyAudioVault]

Both are really good, but due to the issue with DC04Pro USB port integrity over time (mine is already very loose) I am more inclined to suggest UA4 instead. And thanks for the support!

[@realmorecon9687]

@@AndyAudioVault Thank you, Andy. More power to you!

[@SethiBybel]

Nice review Andy! How would you say these do for female vocals? Recessed or forward? Also any hissing?

[@AndyAudioVault]

Transparent, mostly uncolored for Contralto/Britone or low octave vocals, a bit peaky with Soprano or Alto vocals, but never edgy or hissing, the general theme is mild V so the placement is slightly less forward

[@SethiBybel]

​@@AndyAudioVaultmuch respect to you Andy, this clears all my doubts, really appreciate it! Thanks!

[@bourjuva]

finally thank you!

[@AndyAudioVault]

My pleasure

[@laiwoh5001]

Brother hope you can review fh19.and dunu zen pro vs fh19.thx

[@AndyAudioVault]

That's my hope too

[@nathz2020]

Wow amazing review my friend 🎉😊 can you also review or give me a feedback about the the sennheiser ie200 with dunu ss tips? the price is the same for the hidizs mp145. Thank you

[@AndyAudioVault]

Thanks. With iE200 I have no idea as I never tried them yet, sorry

[@nathz2020]

@@AndyAudioVault they say sennheiser i200 thicker sound

[@RadoDani]

Have you heard Symphonium Helios? That one seems to be one of resolution champs (also $1000).

[@AndyAudioVault]

Not yet but I would like to

[@francisdelacruz6439]

Sounding like a really nice iem, expensive though. Perfection is recreating the recording session indistinguishable from the event in every way audio wise. Thanks for the review. If it reaches the soundstsge of the great headphones thats something, it appears this doesnt do that.

[@AndyAudioVault]

Thanks

[@inbaralfasi8474]

Have you by any chance tried elysian diva? I'm quite torn on which one to get since no reviewer seems to have tried both the diva and the fa19

[@AndyAudioVault]

Unfortunately no, I haven't tried any Elysian yet

[@gabrielroque9905]

Did you felt pressure in the ear when you put the FA19? Full BA IEMs always has that

[@AndyAudioVault]

Not that I can tell of. There's no sound pressure when I insert them on

[@myboysanji]

Hello Andy, will the sound quality change if I just plug this to my computer? Or do I need to buy a DAC or amplifier to make it sound really good? What DAC/amplifier do you recommend? Thanks!

[@AndyAudioVault]

It will be as good when attached to your PC. But to get the very best of this FA19, get something like ONIX Alpha XI or iBasso DC07Pro, or at the very least, it will be surprisingly amazing on the $5 Venture Electronics ODO

[@titanattack4743]

have you ever try IEM from Elysian ??? will you review Elysian Pilgrim original ? or NOIR ?

[@AndyAudioVault]

I would like to, but I don't have any Elysian IEMs to play with for now

[@titanattack4743]

@@AndyAudioVault thank you, i hope they can give you sample product 😁😁😁

[@bourjuva]

man do you suggest open hi-fi option for gaming and overall usage?

[@AndyAudioVault]

For gaming especially, it is always better to get the best possible resolution, imaging and spatial staging, overall, it depends on your own preferences

[@inbaralfasi8474]

Gey Andy, I got the fa19, I'm using it with btr7 and Onix alpha, and experiencing very noticeable sibilance with both. Have you run into this problem? Any ideas on how to fix it?

[@AndyAudioVault]

Try rolling the tips and you will find it will emit different sound altogether

[@inbaralfasi8474]

@@AndyAudioVault I tried all of them and unfortunately could not get rid of the sibilance 😐 Eq helped but still not enough

[@AndyAudioVault]

It simply means you are more sensitive to Pinna region than others, which also means you may need safer tuned IEMs like AFUL Explorer or something ultra smooth like SIVGA Nightingale

[@FrantaPo-bc5mu]

I have no doubt that your cat is also "Well-balanced. Organic. Natural" !

[@AndyAudioVault]

😂😍

[@ajayalexnair]

Hi Andy, in Malaysia ade tempat nak beli IEM flagship? Nak test Lu. The place you recommended previously I think closed temporarily

[@AndyAudioVault]

Stars Picker, ada open tempat baru, check their FB for the announcement. Also Red Ape

[@ajayalexnair]

Thanks Andy will check it out next time I’m in Malaysia

[@Masimo_Yovanni]

How does this IEM compare on sound only to Final Audio A8000? I know different drivers, but these two are my two highlited IEM I want to one one of them but stuck on which one If you could help me out, please? Thank you

[@AndyAudioVault]

I wish I can help, I haven't tried A8000 personally so I have no idea how they compare

[@marcolombardi5759]

Hi I have Fiio fh9 how much better is fiio fa19 vs fh9? 🤔

[@AndyAudioVault]

I hope someone can answer this, I haven't tried FH9 personally

[@yafidwipramuaji9264]

Hi Andy What DAC dongle do you prefer Fiio KA17 or Epz Tp50 ? Thanks 😁

[@AndyAudioVault]

EPZ TP50 is what I use most of the time now, so you can say I like it more

[@guillaumedebunge9130]

Hi Andy. For this Fa19 do you recommand EpZtp50 on balanced 4.4 or Hiby fc6 on 3.5 ? Thank you again !

[@-colorful-4804]

Compare with ie900 and se846gen2 and Fiio Fa19 which one is better ?

[@AndyAudioVault]

I hope someone can answer this, I don't have experience with iE900 nor SE846

[@tanjacky5780]

I used to own a se846. FA19 is far better than it. But I haven’t listened to IE900

[@bourjuva]

sory i cant answer my question under my previous aswer i have bug idk why. so you saying for gaming opening hifi option viable? also i ask someting you have u try before UTWS5 before how doest it go ? and is it compatible with fa19 and whats going on it ? coming new or it is already?

[@AndyAudioVault]

UTWS5? no I haven't tried that one. Yes, FA19 is about one of the very best for gaming

[@Soundoverload]

You can get UM Mest II for $999 now, have you heard it?

[@AndyAudioVault]

MK2 not yet

[@herlonsilva]

Very Nice👏👏💯💥

[@AndyAudioVault]

Thanks 🔥

[@n0_XcusZ]

Yes, but are they superior to the Tanchjim Zero in sound 🤷

[@AndyAudioVault]

Have a look at the ranking spreadsheet and you will find the answer

[@paulosilva8200]

Heavy means quality. On this days people think light is quality. Try to buy a mackintosh amp that weights 40kg

[@Barnsey87]

Most uncomfortable iems I've had is fatfreq studio ref pros. My £20 qkz x hbb are most comfortable and sound better in every way. wonder how these stack up to the cheap qkz x hbb.

[@bourjuva]

bro i bought this product! with ka17 so tell me how i can be pleasure with i mean how can i admit im using 1k dollar iem

[@AndyAudioVault]

Only you can determine if you like what you hear, if you like what you hear than that's the only thing that matters

[@amirzafrii]

Most Fiio IEMs are well built.

[@AndyAudioVault]

Agreed, even the $30 FD11 was already quite solid and tuned nicely

[@HeyHey-qp9eh]

FA 19 vs P1 MAX ii ?

[@AndyAudioVault]

Just have a look at the rating spreadsheet and you will find your answers there. FA19 superior in every way except timbre

[@miltonwilliams2399]

It looks like the size of an orchestra lite

[@arthurmonay3156]

Paiaudio PDM7 !

[@karolkedzierski5824]

They measure as if someone was having a heart attack.

[@MsSivaraman87]

😊😊

[@wahid-lg1kk]

Ngolsz, pronounce Indonesian style, long o like 'open', only s/z type sound on the end, like a hard s, cannot hear the e

[@benchanification]

Geof is targeting your FA19 bro. Better hide it from him

[@AndyAudioVault]

Hahaha, he already managed to get some bites on the cable 😅😅😅

[@benchanification]

@@AndyAudioVault 😅

[@bodythetan]

Too bright