FiiO FH3 vs FH5 in-ear monitors

[@stephenlegg262]

Hi from Wales. Thanks for speaking about the tips. I am new to iem headphones .

[@Currawong]

Welcome!

[@gabrielcolaco1094]

I guess a comparison with the fh7 would be obviously unfair, considering it's multiple times the price of the fh3s. Thanks for the helpful video.

[@Currawong]

You can always check out my FH7 review, which mentions the FH5, so you'll get some idea: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b6DJd5eBlsSgd6M

[@stevenabakiss4394]

So there pretty much the same with the fh5 having a bit better separation? You talked more about tips than actually comparing the 2

[@Currawong]

Yup, that's pretty much all there was between them. I talked about tips etc. in case someone came across the video who hadn't seen the reviews.

[@rem792]

@@Currawong I think the tips and fit are very important so please keep doing that. I had to sell a few iems because of the pressure on the eardrum because I don't like using foam tips so it's nice to see someone addressing this.

[@HubertRozmarynowski]

@@Currawong I really liked how you described your experience with different tips

[@redace4821]

@@rem792 Have you ever thought about just buy a different pair of ear tips? I mean is your decision to sold it obviously but perhaps some of the stuff you sold actually really good.

[@Z1M0Z1M]

Thanks for introducing me to Merge Of Equals. I just finished listening to them on both my 7.2 Klipsh system and my brand new FH7's and absolutely am amazed.

[@Currawong]

Awesome! There must be heaps of great, but obscure bands out there that we've yet to discover.

[@bigjt37]

Wow, what was that amp module, that is on your Q5S in the preview, it's kinda gold colored? Interesting and good review..👍🏼

[@Currawong]

It's a stick-on pattern that comes with the module.

[@bigjt37]

@@Currawong Oh, okay haha thanks just was curious 😄.

[@yevheniibatiievskyi]

So...? Is it worth to spend more $ for the sound difference?

[@Empty12345]

Depends if you are a "hardcore" music listener

[@ranna942]

Does anyone notice a constant popping sound of fiio fh3 especially when the volume is low? On the right driver of my fh3 it makes a popping noise especially when i move my jaw or swallow my saliva. I try lowering the pressure inside my ear by opening my jaw when i insert the iem but there is still a noise. I try all the tips but still the same. Is it a damage driver or it was just a seal problem?

[@MrB10N1CLE]

late reply, but it's just driver flex (the diaphragm popping back because of pressure change when you move your jaws). It's normal, but definitely annoying

[@Assimilator702]

I e never heard that popping with my FH3. Driver flex fortunately doesn’t plague every set of FH3.

[@goldengold8568]

The thing with IEM is the sound isolation. I have gone through 2 of them both QKZ vk4 and blon bl03 I didn't like either of them they are bright but low bass. You have to push them in your ear to hear good bass. I had very cheap samsung S9 AKG knock off that had better bass although muddy. The iPhone 6 like earphones fit in my ear well. I had a cheap copy of it too. They were a bit better than the aforementioned AKG. I am saving for DT 770 80ohm. Would that be any good?

[@Currawong]

Try a tip size one smaller or one larger. I've found I need a size larger with some IEMs to get a seal good enough that I get bass.

[@goldengold8568]

@@Currawong Okay I will try that. Thank you for the reply.

[@houssamalucad753]

Weird, the blond should have a lot of bass. Probably you weren't getting a good seal with the tips..

[@willyvlyminck138]

I am perfectly happy with the FH3

[@AKSKMY]

This was recommended to me by one of my local audio shops to upgrade from SE215. Also I’m currently rocking with my Q1 Mark II. What is a good possible upgrade from this DAC? And also I’m using normal 3.5mm Jack on it. Is getting another MMCX cable for Balanced output even worth it?

[@Rashomon00]

I've been hoping for a comparison like this! What are your impressions of the FH3 with foam tips? I've been having a hard time getting a tight seal with most tips.

[@VividBoi]

Foam tips seal pretty good in my experience. It's supposed to offer a superior fit since it's more adaptable to ur ear canal. However, it does lessen bass impact and treble quality a little

[@Assimilator702]

Foam tips on any iem are an individuals preference. It doesn’t matter what another person likes or dislikes. Me personally I think foam tips kill the treble on any iem. You might think otherwise.

[@prabinpaudel5572]

You should review bqeyz spring 2 and tin p1 for clearer treble for low price.

[@thenarrator1921]

Based on reviews, Spring 2 just has more prominent treble but not necessarily clearer. Tape Pro shows that well

[@maximsmirnov4459]

Which model spinfit do you use ?

[@glmaudio8131]

Very good review. I also like Spinfit tips a lot. Question: In your opinion it is still worth fh7 bought after 1 year and something on the market? I saw your very detailed review and I am set on that IEM Or I should buy something like Mangird Tea or newer IEM? Thanks!

[@Z1M0Z1M]

Purchase the FH7's I have both the Tea's and the FH7s. Fh7 balanced blows the Tea's away. But then again it subjective. Every one has different tastes. For me the FH7's cover the spectrum from all angles.

[@glmaudio8131]

@@Z1M0Z1M Thanks! I already bought FH7 and I really like them. Definitely the right choice. FH7 sounds on my taste.

[@Z1M0Z1M]

@@glmaudio8131 You made the right choice for sure. I purchased the Comply P-Series M-Bk foam tips model 40-10106-11. They're 50% longer then regular tips and the performance difference when using on the FH7 is surprisingly HUGE. Much better than the Dekoni tips I had on them first and WAY better then ANY of the tips that comes with the FH7's. Night and Day type of difference. Just letting you know. Amazon has them for 17.99 right now.

[@glmaudio8131]

@@Z1M0Z1M I use spinfit L size from Dunu and I feel confortable with them. In the future I want to make custom eartips for FH7. There are some editorials on youtube.

[@prabinpaudel5572]

I hope fiio sends you fiio q3 soon. ☺

[@Currawong]

Coming!

[@prabinpaudel5572]

@@Currawong and please compare it to zen dac. I just bought ifi hip dac which is basically a portable zen. And I'm eager to know if I would have got something extra from Q3. ☺

[@LewisHolford]

Of the FH3 FH5 and FH7 which would you say is better suited to rap and EDM?

[@emilsicaru7693]

I'm curious to 😃

[@dazewithadrian]

Did you ever figure it out? I’m looking at the same options.

[@hoangnhattran6838]

If compare two of this in my opinion i will chose fh5 because the sound is very good how i can say the sound is explosions it good for anyone who change Sony, jbl into better iem

[@neurodox]

How's the bass region of FH5 compared to FH3?

[@mahimjain5702]

How does the fh3 pair with ifi hip dac ? Is it a good pairing? Thanks

[@hmm2928]

Yes

[@robinrichardr2365]

No, its best when paired with the btr5.

[@cricket4life249]

@@robinrichardr2365 Ummm no it is not

[@krisztianpapp1150]

I do not listen Fleetwood Mac. Probably that is why I love my FH3.

[@x-techgaming]

ISN H40 would be a good review :)

[@Assimilator702]

I have them and they’re pretty damn good.

[@magik97]

@@Assimilator702 yeah, the fh3, h40 and the ikko oh10 are like the most recommended iems under 200$ for good bass im confused as to which one i should get, lol

[@mantapdjiwa9768]

Will driver flex kill fh3? My right side one have terrible driver flex

[@HerreDePerre]

Driver flex won’t kill a iem

[@themonsterpal5040]

Why there is no microphones in Fiio headphones . This is very bad 😤

[@Currawong]

Probably because they would have to use low-quality cables, or find a way to design a high quality cable with an inline mic which would cost too much.

[@themonsterpal5040]

@@Currawongthank you for your answer