FiiO FD1: Rounding Out

 The FD1 is a well-rounded earphone that is plenty competitive within it’s segment. It has an attractive, well-designed, comfortable shell with a high quality cable. Included are a wide variety of tips and sizes with a great Pelican-style case, though some might appreciate if FiiO included a smaller, more pocketable option too.

Sound is tuned with a familiar v-shape. Sub-bass steals the show, digging deep and providing plenty of visceral feedback with lots of texture and good control along the way. Mids could stand to be a hint more balanced, lacking emphasis but still a bit harsh with some female vocalists. Sibilance is very well-managed though and mostly absent. Treble is clean and well controlled with good detail, though the focus is clearly on the presence region. There isn’t a ton of sparkle to be had with the FD1, surprising given the reasonably vast staging present.

Unless you’re going in expecting something neutral, I can’t see too many being disappointed with what FiiO has released here.

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Author: B9; From: thecontraptionist.blog

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