Is The FiiO FT5 Competing at $500??

My thoughts on the FiiO FT5. Big thank you to Apos Audio who provided me the FT5 in exchange for this review. You can find the FT5 to purchase at this link below (non-affiliate)
apos.audio/products/fiio-ft5-...
More information on Fiio's first Planar Magnetic headphone can be found here:
www.fiio.com/ft5
Gear that I use for testing:
Desktop DAC
Bifrost 2/64
Desktop AMP's
Cayin HA-3A
Cayin iHA-6
Schiit Midgard
Portable Gear
Cayin RU7
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00:00 Introduction
00:59 5000 Subscriber Goal
01:12 In-The-Box
02:06 Tech Specs
03:02 Build & Comfort
05:05 Sound (Pad differences)
06:33 Sound Bass Response
08:14 Sound Midrange
10:01 Sound Treble
12:10 Alternative Options & Conclusion

[@hokagoteatimereviews]

Thank you for the great review! The accessories supplied is really good.

[@DefeatPete]

Nicely made review, thank you!

[@mariusglrstad2361]

Thank you for a great review as always😊

[@bestcocbaseswithlink5069]

hifiman qc issues making me choose ft5...i can eq it anyway if i dont like the sound

[@nathanberger618]

For a bit more money there is the SJY Audio Horizon.

[@soulfulfool]

its more interesting for sure

[@josjourney5512]

✋

[@MrBono303]

Better for relaxing music than a Beyerdynamic 1990?

[@soulfulfool]

so it looks like they made failed approach to full sized planars, too expensive for its performance

[@SpiritualPsychotherapyServices]

Ryan Dietz, the creator of the Mod House Audio headphones?? :o Just kidding, Ryan. ;)

[@Skeeb23]

I almost didn't want to like that, but you saved it by the "just kidding" remark.

[@SpiritualPsychotherapyServices]

@@Skeeb23, where's your sense of humour?