FIIO FT1 REVIEW!! A TRUE VALUE!!

[@iisakei2369]

FT1 : Closed-back Dynamic Driver FT1 Pro : Open-back Planar Driver

[@TheRealPotoroo]

Yes, about the only thing they have in common is the headband and the yokes. No confusion there!

[@ashishbarthwal6961]

​@@TheRealPotoroo lel

[@ZombieLincoln666]

Bizarre that they named them this way. A completely different?transducer type warrants a completely different name.

[@AshtonCoolman]

I have the FT1s paired with an SMSL M300SE. It's a great combination for the money. I'm signing their praises far and wide and it's good to see them being talked about. $300 can buy a lot of great gear nowadays.

[@didgineil]

Awesome review David, good to hear your experience

[@Gizaudio]

Thanks for watching!

[@gadgetgenerationspulkit]

Fiio doing fantastic job with the new launches especially in terms of design and build

[@j-bola]

I've just recently gotten into the hobby, which is kind of frustrating because there is so much interesting gear that I want to buy, but because of budget, can't check out. For those on a budget or are hesitant to commit hundreds of $/€/£, I think the FIIO FT1 is great value and easily recommendable. I'm very tempted to get the Pros as I've heard they are also excellent and outperform (for the money) the Sundaras or Edition XS. Would love to see your thoughts on the open back. By the way, since getting into watching audio gear reviews over the last few months, I've found it strange that the sound production on a lot of reviewers' videos is, let's say, a bit lacking. Considering the subject matter, you'd think more care would be taken. But not so with yours. All of your videos sound fantastic and sport very well-produced (dare I say sexy) B-Roll. The reviews themselves are always very informative and engaging. You're definitely one of my favourite resources for exploring the hobby. Well done!

[@rev8962]

Finally my fav reviewer reviewing one of my fav closed backs! Keep it up Dave absolute love your stuff man.

[@Gizaudio]

Thanks for the compliment and thanks for watching!

[@paykoman-Jaz]

Hiya and yet again a spot on review 👌 👍 I have a lot of Portable Dac's, but with the FiiO FT1, I always find myself using the ONIX XI1 as they work so well together, more so than the fiio Q15. Saying that the fiio Q15 is always in my home cinema set up with the HiBy R6 III as a music streamer, works so well too.

[@lucianoscarante]

8:31 - doggy running happy on the backgroud. ❤😄

[@Gizaudio]

lol, you saw that! Yes, he is a happy doggy! Thanks for watching!

[@Musicophile-p5l]

It looks like one of my dream headphones back in the days, some Denon headphones.

[@steph7193]

Great review thanks. Fiio seems to be a good run. ft1pro also a winner= open back.

[@Gizaudio]

Thanks for watching!

[@esariasesarias3793]

Hi, i have fiio ft3 and a k7 dac, what closed back do you recomand? I want for gaming.

[@Jzwiz]

a lot of people have been reporting thats its a fake wood cup and its actually plastic, theyve been showing what happens when you scratch it and the outer layer is just paint that comes off a white plastic cup. any experience with this on yours?

[@Gizaudio]

First thanks for taking the time to watch the review! That's definitely interesting. This is the first I've heard about this. From everything I can tell about my set, it's real wood. Although I don't know how I could determine that without damaging the cup or taking it apart. I will say that would not be consistent with Fiio's marketing integrity record. In my experience Fiio has been one of more forthright and honest manufacturers. Besides, it just doesn't make sense to me that they would take that risk. Again, thanks for checking out the review!

[@Jzwiz]

@@Gizaudio ye the headphones still sound nice but reddit and even their official store are posting pictures of the cups being plastic which is odd. i have a lot of fiio stuff but was concerned

[@nexor7809]

it might have been me reporting it on a certain discord server and went into a discussion with people, because i scratched the earcup and it left off a white mark either way yes this "wood" if it really is wood, very sensitive. You touch it slightly and the whole pretty image is gonna come off. People were telling me it might be veneer

[@Jzwiz]

@ nah theres other people posting images on fiios official store and other reddit post too

[@truenoong]

I would love to see the comparison between this and the K371.

[@austintea]

since they are in a similar price range, how would you say these compare to the tried and true(universally loved and often recommended) beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO, i understand the DT 770 PRO has a more neutral sound but i still see it recommended often on placed like reddit

[@hunteer963]

Love the wooden finish man!!

[@saucyg6371]

If you have had the chance to try the Focal Azurys, how would you say it stacks up against it?

[@Emre-nl8df]

I have a question. Im should buy a iem. But which is the best for metal? I dont know. Im always listen to rock and metal music. Which is the best for me. I can't buy other iems. Also good video. Keep going on! - moondrop chu 2 - 7hz salnotes zero - 7hz zero 2 - truthear gate - kiwi ears dolce

[@nexor7809]

except for when the screws fall out? i returned mine, the screws are so bad

[@brunorodriguez9843]

I have been thinking of getting some good headphones like this I had ny eye on the Meze noir/neo and the beyerdinamic 770 pro x and now considering this one as well. What are yall recomendations ?? i have found all of them around the same price.

[@Tssukiii]

If you don’t have hearing loss I would highly recommend avoiding the Beyerdynamic (unless you use EQ) Meze is way too muddy, but if you’re into fun consumer sound f.e. Sony Bluetooth Over Ears this might be a great upgrade All in all I’d say the Fiio one would be the best choice around that budget

[@brunorodriguez9843]

@Tssukiii Thanks for the help Ill get the meze noir to get a fun pair and to be able to use them for the noise isolation in the future I'll get a true "good" headphone. Like the HIFIMAN Edition XS or something similar, to use them at my desk. any other suggestions for any open back planar magnetics. ?

[@brunorodriguez9843]

are the beyerdinamic that sharp ?

[@Tssukiii]

@@brunorodriguez9843 great, hope you enjoy them! Yes, BD are that sharp if you don’t have any hearing loss or use EQ. For open Planars I would suggest you to skip the Edition XS and save up for an Arya Stealth or an used Arya V2. Stealth can be had for 500-600$ and is an incredible deal. V2 used can be had for around 400$ which I personally like even better. Comfort, build and sound should be superior to the Edition XS and they are not that much more expensive. For V2 you would need a powerful amp though, Stealth would work fine with entry level stuff I suppose.

[@Amariths1]

How was this with the m5 ultra?

[@marcelussilva8857]

Please review of Aune Ar 5000 and Fioo FT1 Pro

[@alpinab14]

anyone know the into track please ? thanks

[@xspaniki]

how would you compare this with beyerdynamic dt 770 pro x edition?

[@mohammadbaqer8305]

dt 770 pro x is garbage its only useful for mixing or competitive games

[@jackson8jackson]

Great Pad! Where is that?

[@GiGaChAd-jt4dz]

What is the main difference between the FT1 and the JT1?

[@TheWorldTeacher]

JT1 is all mud.

[@saucyg6371]

JT1 has a funky tuning in the midbass and low mids that consists of peaks and dips. Basically it’s not necessarily a smooth and cohesive tuning, although in past 1khz they’re actually not that different tuning wise, but FT1 extends more in the treble and is just an overall more capable driver with better build and form factor as well.

[@audie-cashstack-uk4881]

Jt1 is very funky coloured but detailed sound ft1 is far more refined , jt1 is great for dance pop base heavy and making bad games sound good the ft1 is superior

[@timschutte3961]

I have both and was more impressed with the JT1 then the FT1 but it is still new so will get better and it is not muddy and sounds really good for the price and almost competes with my 250$ Audio Technica WS1100. And the JT1 is semi open and FT1 closed back. And with the Fiio K7 both sound really good.

[@Bootrosgali]

Have FT1 and loving the well deserved hype train.. So I love your review but was hoping you were going to have it take out a 500 dollar pair or two. Ha. Not one?? Heard someone returned Senn 620 mk2 for the FT1,, ha I dunno.. Whatever ,, amazing value and my first wide soundstage and crisp placement.

[@saucyg6371]

I need someone to pit it up against the Focal Azurys. Basically go budget and hope it holds me over for a year or two or spend more and basically be one and done on the Azurys

[@Bootrosgali]

Yeah ive seen that comparison,.Gadgetery Tech does a conparison check it out. Like its close man..he gives edge to Azurys,,, the Azurys would have different looks and smaller more normal looking size for out and about​, depends if that matters you,, I wear FT1 outside and it's fine Oh yeah, headphone show guy compares to Azurys and said he preferred FT1,, @saucyg6371

[@arress2052]

I prefer these over both the K361 and K371.

[@GiGaChAd-jt4dz]

Yo! So....... If you don't mind, can I get an iem recommendation under $100 for heavy metal and mostly any type of metal music (I am NOT going on Reddit again)

[@vera_bh8091]

Olina se. The issue with fun is sometimes you have too much treble when you up the volume to get that midbass and you get ear graped by treble. The monarch mk3 does this but the midbass is so good

[@JohnClarkW]

@@vera_bh8091 I love Olina SE, but today my pick would be the Sivga Que. It is $25 cheaper, and has lush bass with the beryllium DD. They graph almost the same, and the accessories on the Que are nicer too.

[@nonenothing4412]

Dunu titan S is great for metal. Crunchy but not offensive sound.

[@jamesberryman9893]

Under $100? I would go with the Fiio JT1 or the Phillips SHP9500 or SHP9600. Those are all around the 60-70 dollar range. You will get more low-end on the Fiio JT1, which IMHO sounds better for metal. Cheers.

[@jamesberryman9893]

Wait nvm sorry I just read your comment half asleep. A great IEM under 100 for metal would be the Seeaudio Z Reviews Rinko. 👌

[@AhmadFauzi-pd2tb]

I prefer openback and prefer planar, but dont want 1/2 Kg load sit on my head😢

[@Helmond2017]

9:25 At this price it seems like a big feat.

[@calvinyip364]

Pls review Fiio ft1 pro

[@raptorravioli662]

the intro had me hooked.

[@Gizaudio]

lol, glad you liked it! Thanks for watching!

[@the.cloudychef]

Giveaway? For Christmas?

[@rustyshakelford1466]

I can confidently say that 20 years from now the best value headphone will still be KSC75.

[@Hakku1403]

lol

[@Razeri]

Recieved it today from ali for 120$)) sounds like 200$ headphones(not enoght clear, and rich) build like 400$ headphones))

[@Gizaudio]

Thanks for watching!

[@wiesolos]

Not gonna lie, sounds very average.

[@OrbObserver]

Good luck making any kind of accurate judgement through KZbins compression, it flattens out everything.

[@alondite215]

I just don't know why I would ever want these. The HE400SE are cheaper and sound better, and if I need isolation the Moondrop Aria II are half the cost and don't really sacrifice anything. I just don't understand what market this is trying to target beyond just being a vanity item that manages to sound somewhat competent. There isn't a reason to buy closed headphones at this price when they're easily outclassed by IEMs until you get into stuff like ZMF as you approach the $1000 mark. Tonality isn't very good. Too much bass, dull upper-mids/lower-treble. Midrange can lack body and be a bit shouty at times. And then there's this really obvious and narrow-band spike in the treble that constantly stands out. I've been with my Focal Clear too long to be satisfied with something like this for anything more than like $80-100.

[@j-bola]

I get your point, but comparing these to an open-back planar or an IEM isn't exactly fair. A lot of people, like myself, have situations at home or at work where others are not particularly happy with the sound leakage of an open-back. And while I have no problems with wearing IEMs, many people (in my case, both my wife and son refuse to use them) hate having something in their ears. Nice that you can afford Focal Clears, but a buttload of people (again, like myself) who want to get into the hobby, cannot. The FT1s do their job very well at their price point and easily outperform similarly priced closed-backs. But I agree, for $150 or so, I'd recommend one of the many outstanding IEMs that are out there before these. Just take into consideration first that for some, that's not an option

[@nonenothing4412]

Hifiman is for the rich people because most probably you'll need another pair very soon lmao.

[@elasmojones]

Can't have too much bass. not possible.

[@nonenothing4412]

@@elasmojones based

[@alondite215]

@@j-bola OK, but the fact that you had to be so specific in your example to make a point kind of just proves my point that there's barely a market for these.

[@hifitommy]

You're dead WRONG. They are close to flat and extended low bass, NOT exaggerated. Take the time to gain experience.

[@animeshmeshram5997]

Have you checked the frequency response graph? Subbass has 10db increase while midbass has 6-7db increase. Bass is very much "exaggerated".

[@hifitommy]

@@animeshmeshram5997 have you listened to the FT-1s?