FiiO FH1s Review: BANGER budget dual-driver IEM!

[@TacticalBruce]

Hey David, nice IEM's at a great price. Fiio keeps bringing out stuff that just keeps getting better and better. Anyways keep up the good work, respect from Melbourne and take care = )

[@PrimeAudioReviews]

Thanks 👍

[@ancientslav4863]

FiiO fh1s Jade audio ea1 Tin t2 pro Kbz something pro... Kgbear? For 24$ that beat them all?

[@kellyforeman13]

I have these and your review is spot on! If you run them in balanced mode they really open up and get much better

[@PrimeAudioReviews]

Nice! Appreciate the feedback.

[@rodrigo3509]

It is very good to know! What balanced cable would you recommend?

[@kellyforeman13]

@@rodrigo3509 I have the zonie two pin terminated to the 2.5mm

[@sanjay130176]

was eagerly awaiting the review, niceeeeeeee :)

[@PrimeAudioReviews]

Hope you enjoyed it!

[@housepianist]

I purchased these about 6 weeks ago and everything you say is spot on. For the price, it’s really top notch and perhaps better than any other similar IEM’s. But that 8k spike in the freq response does present itself when you least expect it. However, it’s not a big deal. And it’s funny that you compared the Fiio’s with the KBEAR Diamonds. I have the iBasso IT01’s which is a single DD like the Diamond’s. The iBasso’s have a lot of authoritative bass and it’s really, really solid. The upper bass flows nicely into the midrange and the treble , although not as detailed and extended as the FHS1’s, is very smooth and articulate. I tend to go back and forth between the two quite a bit but in my opinion, the IT01’s and the FHS1’s are among the best within their price range. Some days I want punch and midrange smoothness from the IT01’s - other days I want a balanced and clean sound from the FHS1’s. It’s all good!

[@PrimeAudioReviews]

They compliment each other nicely!

[@blokkka9inety293]

how are these compared to the KZ ZS10 Pro?

[@PaulGreeve]

I always slide the chin slider as far up the cable towards the IEMs as I can before I wind them up on my fingers when I’m putting them away. Stops any major tangling in my experience. If the cable doesn’t have a chin slider I improvise one from a small loop of double sided Velcro strip.

[@HaimPeretz]

I also do this

[@davidgitelman3317]

I do this too. Also I make the chin slider out of pieces of twist ties.

[@jon_in_space9402]

Thanks for the review! I'm planning to get them :3

[@PrimeAudioReviews]

Glad I could help!

[@ja5304]

New sub here. I pulled the trigger on these as my first iem. No regrets at all, definitely a massive step up from previous (cheap) in-ear headphones. Your review is spot on. Question: which iem would you recommend next as a significant upgrade in the $100 - $150?

[@PrimeAudioReviews]

Hi. I recommend you take a look at the ThieAudio Legacy 3.

[@rodrigo3509]

Very nice review! I already have the Diamond and I ordered the fh1s a week ago. I'm looking for a nature signature and according to your review I think I found it.

[@Saul_Goodman_Criminal_Lawyer]

Rodrigo Do the FiiO Fh1s already arrived? Which better, knear diamonds or this?

[@wund33k]

hey Rodrigo, same dillema. which is better Kbear or FIIO?

[@Amsterdammerboi]

Which one do you think is better?

[@ancientslav4863]

@@wund33k seems bear is better as it's just 24$ and apparently sounds like ea1. But they are all good. I use the fh1s and they are much better than my old earpods...

[@Saul_Goodman_Criminal_Lawyer]

In your opinion, if you can also choose one, which would you choose: FiiO FH1s or KB-Ear Diamond?

[@PrimeAudioReviews]

Difficult choice as they're both good iems. I'd probably go with the Diamond for it's smooth treble.

[@albertogonzalez01]

This earphone fits well in the fiio M5

[@PrimeAudioReviews]

Yes, a perfect match for the M5.

[@albertogonzalez01]

@@PrimeAudioReviews tku good sir.

[@asotomayor]

Actually I’m listening to this video on my FH1s playing from my iPhone and transmitting through my M5 🤯 I unknowingly pair these up and they are a killer combo

[@ThePhunkymunkie]

Such a fun IEM to listen to

[@PrimeAudioReviews]

Yep, it is a pretty sweet deal that one.

[@musaddiqahmed3975]

@@PrimeAudioReviews I was told that this particular iem has huge soundstage. how does it compare to the moondrop aria?

[@PrimeAudioReviews]

@@musaddiqahmed3975 fh1s has an average size soundstage. Aria has a similar stage but is less V-shaped. Aria is lower treble focus and fh1s is upper treble focus.

[@musaddiqahmed3975]

@@PrimeAudioReviews pardon me please. But which one would be better? To use with the shanling q1 dap.

[@PrimeAudioReviews]

@@musaddiqahmed3975 if you like a bit more bass and treble energy get the FiiO. If you want something more balanced get Aria.

[@MrGoalieguy11]

Would these be good for gaming, good detail in sound and bass? Clear to tell footsteps and what not?

[@PrimeAudioReviews]

Yes, they're great for gaming, especially footsteps.

[@RaynGlass]

Do these have better sound that AirPods Pro?

[@adriankasa4339]

I bought this today. Waiting for the delivery on Friday

[@PrimeAudioReviews]

Awesome bro. I hope you enjoy it!

[@Emira_75]

The bird are beautiful

[@liutony4872]

I heard that you can tape one of the air vent of the Fiio Fh1s to get insane bass response. I wonder how this one compared to the KZ.

[@PrimeAudioReviews]

Tape mods usually have a negative effect on other parts of the FR i.e. smaller soundstage, more congestion.

[@williamsmilton6316]

I'll be buy next getting tired of getting kzs

[@mr-w4812]

Great insights. How do you think they compare to the Ibasso IT00?

[@PrimeAudioReviews]

Thanks. Main differences are the IT00 has bigger bass and boost in the presence region. FH1s has more forward vocals and occasional sibilance from the 8kHz peak. FH1s sounds a tad cleaner with more micro-details.

[@husainsid3628]

@@PrimeAudioReviews fhs1 satisfy bass lovers?

[@PrimeAudioReviews]

I think Whizzer HE01 or Tin Hifi T3 Plus are better options.

[@polonavarro6177]

Hi. Wich one do you think is better fiio fhis or klipsch s4. I just ordered the fiios . I have the klipsch and i love em

[@PrimeAudioReviews]

I haven't been able to try the Klipsch S4 yet.

[@polonavarro6177]

Thank you. I let you know wich one i think is better when the fiios arrive

[@xeruskun]

Can you also review CCA C12?

[@XxXHardcoreshredderxXXxxxxxxxx]

do you think anything from KZ is just as good as these? or maybe like the RAI solos? sorry im really new to IEM game, if you could tell me any iems that are really great, id appreicate it a lot. Im trying to find some IEMs with a little bit of everything strictly for music enjoyment and NOT engineering or mixing thank you! even if you need to name like 2 or 3 that are coming to mind, ive been looking at the KZ's and stuff. thanks again hahaah

[@PrimeAudioReviews]

It depends a lot on your budget but I can give you some recommendations. iBasso IT00, FiiO FH3, Mangird MT4. If you're looking for lower-priced items then KBEAR KB04 and Tin Hifi T2 Plus.

[@XxXHardcoreshredderxXXxxxxxxxx]

@@PrimeAudioReviews thanks a lot! Your reviews are really well done. I subscribed for sure. I decided on going wireless for now, and I'm getting the master and dynamic mw07 plus, but after that I'm saving up for a decent dac, and those FiiO's or something that is just enjoyable but as high quality as possible to listen through and not so fatiguing/stressful. And possibly at the best price I can. Thanks a bunch. I'll be sure to watch and like more stuff you put out! Thanks a lot!

[@HaimPeretz]

Great review as always! How those iem compared to Tin T4?

[@PrimeAudioReviews]

FH1s has a tighter bass, more detail, better comfort/noise isolation.

[@yhungbenlo6651]

How well can it handle stress? Will it easily lasts for 2-3 years?

[@PrimeAudioReviews]

I can't say for sure but so far it's really good

[@yhungbenlo6651]

@@PrimeAudioReviews so how's your experience these past 10 months? Does it handle stress nicely? Heard that Fiio earphones are built like tank so just curious lmao.

[@PrimeAudioReviews]

@@yhungbenlo6651 yep, so far mine are as good as new.

[@commentingcommented.9034]

Hello, how does it compared to BLON BL03? I’m quite deciding between both because the blon hype movement on headfi, plus they have just released BL05.

[@PrimeAudioReviews]

The BLON BL-03 has a fuller bass response and more forward midrange. It's smoother in general and more musical compared to the FH1s which leans towards neutral.

[@reydencarnicer5602]

How is the peak in treble compared to the original FH1?

[@PrimeAudioReviews]

I haven't heard the FH1.

[@hmm2928]

Great review, looking to get one But idk if I should, I really need a fun sounding iem like the diamond.

[@PrimeAudioReviews]

It can be very difficult to choose! The FH1s can be fun too, it's just tuned a bit more towards neutral.

[@mrlolster2144]

I heard about a new set called NF audio na2

[@Daniel0Alves]

How those iem compared to diamond end starfield?

[@PrimeAudioReviews]

FH1s is more technical/analytical with a neutral presentation. The Diamond is smoother with a lovely timbre and has the most bass impact. The Starfield is more diffuse sounding with a natural, open stage and overall balance.

[@prabhuja7554]

Will the bass be as decent as Sony MDR 7506

[@PrimeAudioReviews]

It's very difficult to compare full-size headphones with earphones but I haven't heard the MDR 7506 so not sure how it sounds.

[@chuckyfox9284]

So will you also review the ea3 now?

[@PrimeAudioReviews]

I currently have no plan to do the EA3.

[@coaldust01]

You can EQ the ea3, they are the same iem.

[@stevep7837]

Hi do these suffer from driver flex at all?

[@PrimeAudioReviews]

moto 1 I haven't experienced any driver flex at all with these.

[@dylansantos5958]

Can I use them directly to my phone?

[@PrimeAudioReviews]

Yes, absolutely. So long as your phone has a headphone jack.

[@oluvsentmehere6427]

@@PrimeAudioReviews Yup, the part about the headphone jack is important

[@ChyanSie]

This or the Tin T2 Plus?

[@PrimeAudioReviews]

I still haven't spent much time with the T2 Plus but from my early impressions I would probably choose the T2P.

[@claudiogomez3812]

the jack connector is 3.5 or 2.5 mm??

[@PrimeAudioReviews]

It's 3.5mm.

[@wydua]

Is the cable "noisy"?

[@PrimeAudioReviews]

Nope, it has a good cable.

[@R023N]

I think I read somewhere that if you put a tape to block the vent on top of the DD, it gives a boost to the bass

[@DenisDamulira23]

it does but you lose some stage width and instrument separation

[@noudockeloen]

This ore the ibasso it00,?

[@PrimeAudioReviews]

This if you like brighter treble and bigger soundstage. IT00 for warmer organic sound and fuller bass.

[@sweetandsour1014]

Pls review the fiio fd1 another budget iem ^_^

[@PrimeAudioReviews]

I won't be doing the fd1 but I have kz zstx and kbear ks2 reviews coming soon. Also have the fiio fh3 but that's in a different price bracket

[@trungkien9675]

This or ibasso it00 ?

[@PrimeAudioReviews]

K1eN lk IT00.

[@husainsid3628]

Can fioo fhs1 disappoint bass lovers?

[@PrimeAudioReviews]

Yes, if you're treble sensitive lol...

[@husainsid3628]

@@PrimeAudioReviews means yes or no? Honestly

[@PrimeAudioReviews]

No.

[@husainsid3628]

@@PrimeAudioReviews😅😅u kidding

[@husainsid3628]

Seriously this gonna be my 1st expensive iem and i am truly dedicated to bass but this time both important to me

[@canniekor4684]

How would you rate this with Shure SE215?

[@PrimeAudioReviews]

I only tried the SE215 briefly about 3 years ago so I really can't say.

[@canniekor4684]

Okay. How about Alpha & Delta KS1? How is the housing size compared as well as the sound?

[@PrimeAudioReviews]

@@canniekor4684 KS1 shells are quite a bit smaller and more comfortable to my ears. In terms of sound, KS1 midrange is more recessed and the treble is more volatile. I'd recommend iBasso IT00, Tin Hifi T2 Plus, KBEAR Diamond or TRN VX around this price range.

[@Moraud5386]

It used to be king 5 years ago but competition came up hard and they are now not even Top10 for below 100$. Etymotic ER2X and Fiio FH1S would be my top choice for below 100$

[@qertonfmy1697]

Are they as good as looks? 🙄

[@PrimeAudioReviews]

Yes! If you like the way they look you will probably like the sound. Clear, dynamic and exciting sound with great build quality too.

[@DreamBoy-gf8wq]

It's better than final audio E3000?

[@PrimeAudioReviews]

I wish I had the E3000 so I could answer your question!

[@takeo3998]

I think it sounds dirty. Heavy bass, but dirty treble.

[@jezusmylord]

69 dolars nice.

[@dougmorato]

The worst IEM I've ever had.... just don't buy it.

[@PrimeAudioReviews]

What don't you like about it?

[@dougmorato]

Prime Audio Reviews many things but the worst is the treble. It’s totally out of tonality. Extremely high. Like if I had dialed the highs all the way up. Horrible.

[@PrimeAudioReviews]

@@dougmorato yeah, some people are sensitive to that 8kHz peak for sure.

[@dougmorato]

Prime Audio Reviews I definitely wouldn’t call it sensitive. It’s pure distortion. It completely alters the real sound making it horrible.

[@ЩеголСтриженый]

Итс ту найс. 👣

[@alastairuminga9843]

This or the TRN BA5?

[@PrimeAudioReviews]

I still haven't had a chance to try the BA5. I should have the VX soon though.