FiiO FA9: The Pantologist

The FA9 has shown itself to be a well-rounded and versatile earphone thanks to it’s strong low end performance, natural midrange, and refined treble. It is all controlled by a tuning system that, while subtle, makes enough of a difference to frequency emphasis to enable users to tailor the sound to their preferences. Imaging just off-centre could be better, but this is all that mars what is otherwise a very refined and capable auditory experience.

Build on that solid foundation with an attractive, well-built design, a quality cable, and an extensive accessory kit that is packed with various tips and useful extras like two different carrying cases, a cleaning tool, and a handy magnetic cable tie, and the FA9 is a package that should ensure you don’t need to spend extra “upgrading” or compensating for cheap add-ins out of the box. About the only thing FiiO could have improved upon is that nice cable, instead providing one that takes advantage of their new modular plug system.

Overall the FA9 is a very strong mid-range offering. While it doesn’t quite hit the same high marks as your typical kilo-buck flagship, it gets very close at half the price. That is something FiiO should be very proud of, and potential customers should be happy to hear. This one is absolutely worth adding to your auditioning list if hunting for a new product in this price range.

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Author: B9; From: thecontraptionist.blog

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