Fiio FH9 - BEST Fiio I have heard? - Honest Audiophile Impressions

[@stockboy87]

I love the “realness” of your reviews…the honesty and layman terms you use that we can all relate. THANK YOU! 😊

[@TheHonestAudiophile]

Glad you enjoy the channel content.

[@GadZookz]

Thanks!

[@TheHonestAudiophile]

My pleasure, you're welcome.

[@TheHonestAudiophile]

Thank you for the donation, much appreciated ❤💖

[@msteele0]

The Fiio FH9 fits me like a glove and I love it. I have a lot of IEMs (some of which are FAR$ more expensive than the FH9) but the FH9 is my go-to while at work especially.

[@TheHonestAudiophile]

Glad you enjoy the FH9.

[@marcolombardi5759]

Hi I have the fiio fh9 +Qudelix-5k btr17, are your fh9 lacking in bass? My fh9 fit me very well they are very lacking in bass and a very flat and boring sound.

[@nicko7201]

Nice to know.. I am getting a good 2nd set ths month at half the price!

[@msteele0]

@@marcolombardi5759 I’ve since switched my main IEM to the Hisenior Mega5EST.

[@michaelmacvittie6977]

I’m glad the hi res sticker is on there. I wouldn’t have known it was a good product otherwise. Fantastic review. I doubt I’ll ever be in the market for iems that expensive, but I’m glad to hear you enjoy them.

[@TheHonestAudiophile]

Word of caution, just because Hi-Res sticker doesn't always mean high-quality.

[@michaelmacvittie6977]

@@TheHonestAudiophile lol I know. Forgot the “/j”.

[@samyg123]

Nice to review and cheers to Dan for lending the comparison units!

[@youandwhosearmy6339]

I have the Shure SE845 mk1 which I bought about two years ago for around £800 and they are lovely earphones. Two days ago I aquired the FiiO FH9 for around £500. OMFG! I've tried all the tips and so far settled for the bass tips. They sound absolutely out of this world, and that is out of my mobile phone's socket. So looking forward to trying the different filters, balanced jacks, and hearing them through my new Gryphon. A seriously good buy that I couldn't believe anyone would regret, with so many options for experimenting with. I am a FiiO convertee.

[@TheHonestAudiophile]

Awesome 👍😎 Thank you for the impressions.

[@idan1242]

great to know how it stands with the se845. 👍 impressive thx

[@HeatDeap]

Mate fantastic info I have the same Shure buds was thinking whats the diff could you please give more info on the diff cheers!

[@nicko7201]

That's good to know.. as I will be purchasing a 2nd hand this month for half the price

[@ericburgos]

I absolutely ADORE mine.

[@viderethevaccinatorfromhol7536]

And a high-res sticker 😂👍 They literally came with a Fiio leather grey case I bought recently. 6 high-res stickers. But i do love everything about Fiio. Their branding, build quality, sound signature etc. I can't stop buying them😢 Fiio's range of portable audio players is also top notch.

[@zionrobotikz3841]

Hi Dave! Can’t wait to hear your review on the zetian wu iems.

[@adriangpuiu]

great review! i have the FH9 and yes like it .. but, since I got the Meze Advar, kind of forgot about the fh9

[@TheHonestAudiophile]

Cool. Hope to get an opportunity to review the Advar at some point.

[@alexeiboukirev8357]

I must say accessories are very nice. Well done, FiiO!

[@jacobfield4848]

I never knew they made "Open back IEM's". How does the Fiio FH9 compare to the IE 600? Nice review.

[@TheHonestAudiophile]

Sorry haven't heard IE600

[@brunis_m]

One of the few reviews on this IEM, thanks a bunch! I'm torn between this one and the Xenns Top. Have you heard the Top? And if so what are your thoughts? They compete in the same price.

[@TheHonestAudiophile]

Here is my Xenns Mangird Top review: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJWZZ2ija6yWptU To be honest, I don't recall the sonic signature of FH9 to do a fair comparison and it was returned to the sender after the review.

[@brunis_m]

@@TheHonestAudiophile Just found that video! I'm torn between these two. I heard the FH9 this weekend and really liked it, but never heard the Top. Coming from a Tea2 and dunno which one to go to. There's an aliexpress sale going on

[@peterscrace3530]

Great review FH9 is an excellent IEM but after burn in the FiiO FD7 is better overall, gotta love beryllium 😀

[@TheHonestAudiophile]

Interesting. I haven't heard the FD7, maybe one day I will get the opportunity. Thanks for the impressions.

[@peterscrace3530]

@@TheHonestAudiophile A majority of us on HeadFi prefer the FD7 overall more organic timbre and cohesive. Still love my FH9 for dance music though 😀

[@FabioKasper]

@@peterscrace3530 can't disagree the FD7 is a beast. Need to look at the FH9 once again to complement the collection.

[@universidadtrabajo1797]

​@@peterscrace3530 fh9 has better soundstage and layering?

[@peterscrace3530]

@@universidadtrabajo1797 Soundstage about the same with FH9 and FD7, layering wise FD7 is better.

[@raf.nogueira]

Please help me to decide, between Hype 4 and Fiio Fh9 or Dunu DaVinci, which one would you recommend? Please your opinion is very important to me

[@TheHonestAudiophile]

I've not heard the DUNU DaVinci. The FH9 I've not heard since I reviewed it a long time ago, it was a loaner. i don't remember enough to offer a comparison. Here's a link to my review: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oWbPf6OCibGVhMk

[@raf.nogueira]

@@TheHonestAudiophile Both reviews you said very good about this 2 iem, still tricky to decide 😁

[@krenkson]

Anybody can compare these to the FH7? Is there any noticeable difference in sound? thank you

[@sheridankamal]

i would like to know as well

[@beneadan]

Fh9 are hot, fh7 not

[@Bumblebee76]

i have Fiio FD7 is a beast love beryllium

[@peterscrace3530]

I have the FH9 and FD7, prefer FD7 to be honest.

[@Strravigor]

Thanks for this review . I have a very good in ear Unique Melody miracle, I enjoy their sound very much and the stage is the best I heard , but I have issue on the right bud, and don t know if I can repair it in france . So perhaps I have to replace them ; so I have a question : for the more “ natural “ sound ( classic symphony, jazz , 20 th century music , baroque , funk, ethnic music ) what is your advice for a pick under 1000 € ? Thanks 😊 (I have a fiio M11 )

[@TheHonestAudiophile]

The IEM I prefer for those genres under 1k are very limited as I've not heard a lot between $400 to 1k. If you don't mind used, the Meze Rai Penta and ADV-Sound M5-12D are solid options. Below 1k I recommend the ThieAudio Clairvoyance and below $400 JQ 4U Pro, Xenns Mangird Tea 2, Moondrop Blessing 2, Moondrop Kato and ThieAudio Elixir.

[@ewqqweasddsazxc]

what a nice and informative review. thank you. also, I would like to ask whether they leak any sound to outside or isolate outside sound since they are open back? similar to over ear open back headphones?

[@TheHonestAudiophile]

Yes, they do leak sound to the outside world.

[@karanpalilkar2320]

How does this compare to Moondrop SSR ? Only sound quality wise

[@heroicmiquio6327]

I love music more than anything, bass should be present but not too strong, but voices and instruments should be precisely audible. I really like to listen to classical music, chansons, folk music, Celtic, chillout/lounge, I mainly have songs in DSD/Hires format because I am a customer of Tidal. Which would be the optimal in-ear headphones? The FA9, FD11, FH11or FH9? Greetings and take care of yourselves. Monic G.

[@TheHonestAudiophile]

Sorry I haven't heard hte FA9, FD11 or FH11.

[@iuliani1663]

@the Honest Audiophile - found this pair at ~ 550$ brand new in store, and not sure if I should go to them..

[@suntanglory]

l might send in the mele just to hear "you rock" 🤣😂😂 Nice one dave!

[@TheHonestAudiophile]

Link to my Mele review kzbin.info/www/bejne/a4aXhJynftqmi68

[@YoussefShawky]

i have the FH7 and i love it, curious to see a comparison between it and the FH9

[@TheHonestAudiophile]

Sorry haven't heard the Fiio FH7.

[@beneadan]

Can not compare fh7 with fh9 ...fh9 are much muvh better.

[@ericburgos]

What kind of stuff do you listen to?

[@beneadan]

@@ericburgos does not matter what i am listening to, it is important what dac you use. but i guess you know this things

[@universidadtrabajo1797]

Is a better option overall than mangird top? Thanks.

[@TheHonestAudiophile]

I haven't heard the FH9 since the review and to be honest I don't recall it's sound.

[@OrganNLou]

Could you do a review of the Sony NW-ZX507 dap?

[@TheHonestAudiophile]

If the funds become available or one is provided for review, sure.

[@missmygamergirl445]

I cant spend that much money to play my music through filter plates. What I hate about phase plugs on compression drivers. might be very nooby but I have to see nice long tube openings and I look forward until they start tapering those tubes. Long long horns in vintage audio add musicality from the second harmonic distortion added.The sound you describe sounds like non linear distortion from filter plates.

[@TheHonestAudiophile]

It is kinda funny but most IEM that use filter plates that I've reviewed, I like the balanced filter. So why don't the mfg just release an IEM with that sound signature with a more tapered nozzle. I do prefer longer nozzles and tubes as they normally fit my ears better but not all ears are created the same so I understand.

[@mysteriousstranger332]

Is it better than the moondrop variations?

[@TheHonestAudiophile]

To be honest, I don't recall enough about the FH9 to give a fair comparison.

[@mysteriousstranger332]

​@@TheHonestAudiophile I had the Variations and was really disappointed with the lower mids even EQ didnt made much of a change. I think I might get the mangird top because you said that you like it better and the mids and bass is better as on the variations. But the build quality is just superior and I loved the fh3. I cant decide 😂

[@TheHonestAudiophile]

Xenns Mangird Top, look forward to hearing your impressions.

[@MannyScoot]

I just picked up the FH9 (Titanium) w/ UTWS5 BT Bluetooth Adapter ...... but still prefer the Xenns Up ......

[@TheHonestAudiophile]

Interesting. I've not heard the Up, hope to get opportunity.

[@dominicgreen115]

So the OG FH7 is now just over 300 bucks and the FH7s is 399 on Amazon, do you think the FH9 is good enough to be worth the extra money?

[@TheHonestAudiophile]

Sorry I haven't heard either the FH7 or FH7s.

[@peterscrace3530]

I have all the above mentioned, FH7S is a step up from the FH7 and is more mid bass focused highly suitable for 70s 80s rock music, FH9 is is a slightly different take on the FH7S with more of a sub bass focus, both FH7S and FH9 have what I would term a "fun signature" if that makes sense.

[@herb601]

Great review. Out of my price range and I know they wouldn't fit in my small ears. Thanks again, Dave.

[@TheHonestAudiophile]

Yeah they're chunky and heavy. You're welcome for the review, my pleasure.

[@FabioKasper]

5:54 sadly it is for you then. Except the little Shures the FH9 has the best fit in my modest collection.

[@TheHonestAudiophile]

Glad you enjoy the FH9. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@Mehrdad_rad]

is loud ?

[@chriscastillo291]

I hate that we don't see the way it looked before you took out everything out of box at least a picture of it when you opened it, it's apart of the experience

[@paulosilva8200]

Heavy. Means better when all people want lighter and cheaper

[@brsrdgn]

Hopefully you'll keep this comment. You say DLC Berilium DD and many people in the comments repeated loving Berilium. Berilium is very rigit and expensive material. Single DD Berilium drivers cost fortune themselves. So, you think Fiio would charge Berilium + 6 knowles 600 dollars? You even contradict yourself by saying Berilium DLC. DLC is diamond like carbon itself a diaphragm material. Before you publish a video, please check the specs carefully.

[@brsrdgn]

Long story short it's a DLC DD not Berilium. I checked the specs and no mentioning of Berilium or Berilium plated fyi.

[@TheHonestAudiophile]

It's a beryllium driver with a DLC diaphragm. Sorry if I didn't clarify properly. Thanks for the comment.

[@brsrdgn]

You're mixing it with Fiio FH7 which has a Beryllium Plated DD not even pure. FH9 uses DLC diaphragm which Diamond like Carbon. :) please research better next time.

[@TheHonestAudiophile]

@brsrdgn Thanks for watching and commenting.Have a great day.