FiiO FD7 IEM Review - Going All Beryllium

[@cs-glanzmanufaktur]

Nice, thoroughly taken review. Thanks for that. I'm always on a split when it comes to the FD7, hint that I'm using the FD5 with Final E-Tips to tame the highs by a bit. But it's very tempting, especially once you've heard that massive headstage of the FD5. ^^ Have to think twice about getting the FD7, nonetheless. Thank you again for that review. All the best from Germany Chris

[@Flavius7]

Very clean, crisp and airy sounding IEM's. Not the best isolation against the "sounds of the city", but very good for the rest.

[@aceofspades6667]

cool product and fun review!

[@Soundnews]

Thanks Ace

[@Shozimus]

Waiting for a Smsl D2 review 😉 wonder if IT will be an considerable upgrade vs M400 🙂

[@Soundnews]

An upgrade? Yes. A considerable upgrade? Certainly not. To me it sounds mostly like a refined version of D1 SE, with even more meat and lushness, while decompressing the stage even more

[@Shozimus]

@@Soundnews that's pretty much what sound characteristic I was expecting IT to have. Thanks You for the response - awaiting the review with anticipation 🙂

[@keithjohnson2863]

How do the Fiio FD7 IEMs sound when driven by the Keces E40 integrated amp? I have the original Topping D90 feeding this amp. I like to critically listen to jazz and new age music that has a lot of layers and details. I currently have Sundara 2020 headphones and FD3 IEMs. I think the E40 and the Sundaras are a great match. Thanks.

[@gagansaurav00]

FD7 vs blessing 2. Which one would you suggest? Please suggest

[@zeissiez]

Great review as always. Which would you choose, Kato, Timeless, FD5?

[@Soundnews]

Out of those three and without thinking twice: 7Hz Timeless. It is like having a pair of Audeze in your pockets.

[@yogiwp_]

@@Soundnews Wow are they really that good? Do they have Audeze punch/slam and cream?

[@Soundnews]

@@yogiwp_ Everything except the punch (which can be slightly improved with memory foams). Yeah, I love them too and I don't think anyone can compete with them at $200.

[@Filopo07]

@@Soundnews which DAP are you driving the 7Hz Timeless with Sandu? I'm interested in the power needed to "open them up" since they are planars after all. I have an A&K SP1000M (4.2Vrms condition no load) 🤔 would that suffice? Thanks!

[@Soundnews]

@@Filopo07 Hey Felipe, I'm using a FiiO M11 Plus, but I think SP1000M should be enough via its balanced output.

[@fatihtuncer7230]

Is it suitable for deathstep?

[@harpokrates]

Cool review. Just out of curiosity, did you burn them in for around 100h as it is suggested? If yes did you notice changes in the sound characteristics?

[@shahkhan110]

how its compared to OH10? Any news on fh9 review in the future? thanks

[@johnjackson7295]

Acoustics, transfer function. No elevated bass or treble in Harman target curve

[@snakeheadvn761]

Can you send me a link to buy that headphone stand

[@Soundnews]

Silverstone EBA01

[@Breaklunchdinner]

Still, waiting for OOR review... almost 2 month waiting

[@Soundnews]

Trying to cheer you up: others are waiting for 10 months for my Susvara review and it isn't live yet (but it will be next week).

[@x-techgaming]

Correction: FD5 on steriods = FH9. FD7 has LESS bass and LESS treble than FD5. I love FD5, but FD7 seems to be 2 steps back.

[@Soundnews]

I hope you checked my measurements in the written review...less brightness is not a step back, at least in my book.