FiiO FT1 32Ω Large Dynamic Driver Headphones with Solid Wood Cups

I went down a RABBIT HOLE with headphones. Probably pushed 30 hours of research on them as it's something I enjoy and I love to find the best bang for my buck. Here's the Deal, buying headphones is horrible. No if and or buts. The reason? Literally none are in stores. Outside of the standard brands and standard models there is nothing in stores. So you're resorting to youtube/reviews on someone to describe sound to you. Honestly it's the equivalent of watching someone eat a steak and tell you it tastes good. A HIGHLY subjective experience. So you're options are to either have deep pockets and just keep spending, or return a lot of headphones till you find the right one. Or is it? I think the answer is no after tons of reading. If you realize one thing about headphone reviews. There's only 3 categories they fit into. Junk, Very Good, Outstanding. Junk is what it is, Junk. Low quality sound, connectivity, build ect. Never to Be purchased. If you are older you probably remember when 95% of headphones were in this category and would be thrown out in a years time. When Sennheiser released the HD600 everything began to change (slowly). Suddenly a market was born of good sounding quality headphones. Today the idea that headphones/earbuds are 95% junk is long since gone. In Fact it's impressive how much 150-250 gets you in todays market. The separation between Very good and outstanding is marginal at best. The price correlation in this "hobby" is also no correlation to sound quality/headphone quality. See the HD820S/Hifiman Audvina for an example of high cost and garbage sound quality. So here's the blessing and curse. You will start to find a lot of similar but marginally different opinions simply because the products these days are so similar in quality. The marginally different opinions give you decision paralysis and you end up buying nothing and using your 2012 headphones. For example the Sennheiser HE-1 the most expensive headphone in the world and stated "highest quality sound no hold backs" often will have differing opinions among hobbiest. At almost $100,000 if there is no decisive opinion than something is definitely wrong. Or in our case in 2026 something is right. Meaning headphones are almost so similar now in sound quality it's not worth the enormous spend on one like it used to be. Here's where the FT1's shine. They offer amazing value. Simply the highest. In fact don't even look at the price, because you're going to pre-judge and not buy them thinking you can get better for more money. Well good luck to you on your spending quest and platinum cables. Here's the deal, these things are insane everywhere you cut it. They ARE closed back. Closed back will give you the most bass and response. Hands down, it's just how physics work. The closed back trades some sound stage. But as someone who feins for sound stage these still have a HUGE one. Again if you want anything more you need to invest into speakers. Headphones can only do so much. As for the resolving ability of these it's extremely high. Large separation between instruments. The one con I can say is I dont think they're the best for vocals, they're still clean but not too forward. Almost relaxed. Instruments are however very froward and engaging. So here is why I chose them. I listen to electronic. For that reason there is no better choice. The instruments come in fast and clean. In electronic since it's all synthetic 4x4 style this makes for a clean engaging experience when the next bar quickly comes through. Get a value priced Dac/Amp to really have them sing. The 32ohm they run at is low resistance so you can get away with just a 3.5MM jack but you're doing yourself a disservice. It's always better to have more power on electronics than less, this avoids clipping/distortion. These are good for larger heads and very very comfortable for long listening and wearing periods. I was hesitant on them being diaphragm headphones as my ego wanted something "better" such as planar magnetic. But after a gillion hours of reading I couldn't see a particular benefit of planar's. Plus Planars are HEAVY. These are light and perfect for a long use. Without a doubt a best buy of 2026.

This headphone poses an funny question of "Why don't you just get a FiiO FT1?" to every other headphone under $500. I'm not saying it replaces every headphone under $500, it just gate keeps it. The other headphones have to do something special for you to even consider them because the FT1 is just such a well rounded package. It's built well, it looks nice, it's comfortable, it has all the accessories you need, it's closed back so you can use it in office, it's easy to drive, it has bass, it has clean mid, and it has a smooth treble, and most importantly, it's priced well. Are there headphones that does better in 1 or more categories than this? Sure, but often at a premium with some other tradeoffs. If you want to get something different for that 1 thing you really really care about, and you think it's worth it, then go for it. Get the Sennheiser HD600 series if you want flatter mids, but it has poor soundstage and not as comfortable. (Also double the price) Get the Hifiman's Edition XS for a flatter Frequency response and better stage, but it's heavier and has poorer QC. (Almost double the price) Get the Meze 99 classic for more bass, slightly cleaner treble, but it's darker and double the price. Get the K361/371 if you want to be portable, but poor build and comfort. Get the Byerdynamics DT880/700 for monitoring because the treble quality/quantity is higher and there's less dips in FR, but it's hard to drive and the mid is not as flat. But for you regular "fun" consumers, this is a really good entry point. It's a more well rounded headphone than any of them, at a lower price. In terms of sound, it's a warm bassy headphone. The bass extends deep and it's decently fast, with a slight boominess to the mid-bass. (Can be reduced by improper seal, and it may even be preferred). The mid is relatively flat, and not affected by the bass. The female vocals are clean, if not intentionally (slightly) simplified due to recessed treble. The treble is relatively fast, but slightly recessed. This results is a present, sometimes zingy, but mostly smooth treble that presents well in most songs. The recessed treble does pose a problem for digital piano, where it doesn't quite sound right. I would imagine this to be a problem for monitoring/mastering too. The sound stage and imaging is good among close backs, and decent among open backs. The stage is relatively wide but not deep. Instrument separation is good but not natural. Human vocal is often "in your face". For $150, well done.

They have buttery smooth distortion-less audio no matter what you play through it. These headphones have incredible noise isolation without needing any of the modern headache inducing noise suppression technology almost all modern headphones need and on top of that I could wear these headphones all day-all night, they are incredibly comfy: its like a couch for your head. They are also built like a tank, after 6 months of usage I see zero wear on them at all, it's like I bought them yesterday. The cherry on top is these headphones cost half of what most modern headphones cost. These are a must buy for literally anyone.

Bought these for my brother for Christmas as his first pair of audiophile headphones. After testing and setup I can vouch that these are 100% worth the hype and an amazing value. I was skeptical after recently buying into the hype on several other audio products I purchased for him and ended up being disappointed (Audeze Maxwell, HyperX Alpha, Sennheiser wireless set, etc.), but these headphones truly deliver. Right away we were impressed with the looks and packaging, the wood cups actually look a lot better in person and are very appealing aesthetically. The fact this comes with a case and multiple cable options at this price already makes it an incredible value. But the most important thing is - how do they sound? Easy answer, they sound excellent. Opening up Helldivers 2 and hearing the intro sequence was like listening to an awesome home theater system in your own head. The detail, power, and resolution were seriously impressive, and not only met but surpassed my expectations for this price. The imaging was on point, as you can clearly hear the direction of all audio elements, the soundstage is great for closed backs, and there was great speed and accuracy to the sound reproduction - they did not sound slow for dynamic drivers at all. This is the third set of headphones I bought for my brother trying to find ones that would give him an experience at least close to my Hifiman Edition XS + Schitt Stack desktop combo. First I got him an Audeze Maxwell, which to be truthful I felt was pretty disappointing, especially for the price and level of hype that set has received. They had good detail, but felt anemic and underpowered via the DAC dongle, and ultimately they did not convince me at all that Bluetooth has caught up to a wired audio experience. Then I got him the HyperX Cloud Alpha, since he likes that brand and they got good reviews. With EQ they sounded alright, but luckily there was audible distortion from the dongle and we returned them. Then I bought him the FT1, the ones I originally wanted for him, and wow what a difference an audiophile set of headphones make vs wireless and gaming headsets. So much more power and dynamics than the Maxwells, and much better detail, resolution, imaging, and timbre and noticeably less distortion than the Alpha. From this overall experience, I would personally say the sentiment on channels like The Headphone Show that wireless or gaming headsets have caught up to dedicated audiophile setups is subjectively false. Even as a non-believer in audiophilia, my brother admitted there is a drastic difference and was immediately impressed and satisfied with these cans. Third time is the charm. Finally, a success with the FT1! Also, as a bonus on top of everything else, these cans are very comfortable, which was an important consideration for my brother (I am more willing to wear uncomfortable headphones for good audio quality, him not so much). Luckily, they were a win on that front as well, very lightweight and feel great on the head and ears. The compatibility and functionality are winning factors too, as they are very easy to drive. Paired with the Aune Yuki using the balanced cable, they had plenty of power even in the low-gain mode, and felt like they were being driven to their full potential. So any good DAC dongle will do, which also makes them highly portable, even more so being closed-back - something I can be jealous of from my own desktop audio setup haha. The ONLY negative I can say for these headphones is the cable is pretty microphonic and any movement will be picked up and audible via a scratching sound that gets transmitted through the cord. So you may want to upgrade the cable, but the stock cables are still fine for stationary desktop usage. Also, can't speak on durability yet, but they seem well built and I am aware the company fixed the one well-known durability issue with improved hinges on these updated models. Having owned FiiO products in the past, I feel they are a stellar value audio brand and believe my brother will be happy with these for a long time. So all in all, these headphones met and surpassed our expectations and even their own hype. Highly recommend them for anyone looking to dive into great audio gear at this relatively low price point, as they are certainly mind-blowing in sound and value.

I've been searching for a well-priced closed back headphone for AGES and have been disappointed or outright hated every one I've tried until now. I'm fairly new to the audio scene so I can't compare these to anything past the same price range, but I loved these the moment I put them on and only grew to love them more as I re-experienced my music library. I pair these with a Fiio K5 pro and also a Fiio KA11 and they both make the FT1 sound wonderful. The FT1 is easy to power so a DAC isn't necessary, but definitely can make for a better sound. My pc already has noise issues so a dac was necessary for me, but I notice even on my phone I get slightly better sound through the dac dongle than directly from the audio port. I do have some gripes though. The headband is uncomfortable and caused pain after a few hours of listening. This was easily fixed with the capra headband mod, but out of the box it was unwearable on my small head. The cables also have some pretty bad microphonics if you're wearing clothes they can catch on. This can also be fixed with third party cables if it bothers you. Lastly, there is a noticeable issue with leaking sound if they headphones aren't seated perfectly on your head. I have to tie back my long hair and fiddle with the position for a bit every time I put them on, and with glasses there are some issues. Despite these flaws, I'm extremely happy with the sound for the price. Not just the sound, but they're quite nice to look at too. These headphones finally gave me a reason to build my hi res flac library since I can finally hear a significant gap in quality from my old compressed itunes stuff.

Crazy value for high quality. Sound Quality is top notch. They are comfy to wear. Nice cables for stock. They look premium. Nice ear pads. They are nicely balanced in sound - there is a slight V shape to it, but it's not overdone...its great for music. Nothing is overly pushed IMO. Absolutely, without a doubt, great for music. Everything sounds right where it needs to be. I absolutely recommend these with no hesitation. If something happened to my current pair, I would immediately buy another set...that's how much I love these headphones. I'm going to say this upfront - you MUST understand that your music source and how it's processed makes a huge difference. If you use an external DAC - Yes - whatever DAC you use can make a huge difference...DACs can shape the sound of your music - before it reaches your headphones...along with the fact of whether you use an amp or not. For maximum quality (on any headohone), I always suggest using both an external DAC and amp (or DAC / amp combo) versus just using a cell phone or standard PC / tablet 3.5mm connection. ***However -These headphones do sound great with just a basic connection (without a DAC / amp). They don't require a lot of power to run properly. So any additional equipment is optional. There's so many caveats, that I could spend all day talking about specifics. Even a cheap portable headphone amp or cheap desktop DAC / amp combo or standalone DAC with headphone output will improve your audio. Also, keep in mind that each DAC chipset will usually sound different than the next. Some DACs sound too analytical or cold...try to avoid those. Tip - you can use AI (like Chat GPT) for audio help and suggestions. It can help with specific DAC and or amp suggestions and how the sound is shaped (whether a specific DAC has a warm or cold sound...if the bass is punchy or bloated...what amp goes best with a specific DAC... pricing information...all kind of information) Be careful however - I've had to argue with AI to correct some things (very specific tech specs and stuff...I wouldn't worry about it too much - AI is more of a help than hindrance. Just remember, AI also uses consumer reviews - which is highly suggestive.) Everyone is different, so ALWAYS keep that in mind. As I say a lot - a person's audio preferences are as personal as their toilet habits and behavior... audio is a very personal thing :) I'm only mentioning all this because 2 different people can have 2 totally different reviews on the same headphones...and get different results based on what DAC or amp set up they are using. Anyway - just wanted to throw those things out there. ****SOUND**** Forgive me - I'm going to talk a lot about the Bass in particular. It's always a point of contention in Headphone reviews...so here's my take: I think the Bass is great - all the way around, all aspects of the Bass - in these headphones. Bass extends deep...NICE SUB-BASS! Punches and slams when needed...nice, full weight and meatiness. There's enough Bass weight and meatiness for most - Let's hold up here for a moment - I suppose all that --- but, as usual ----> Bass is a tricky topic... everyone is different in how much Bass they like. Personally, I like the Bass response of these Fiio FT1 closed back headphones. I do NOT think there's too much Bass, or that it's too full or bloated. I've read where some say the Bass is too much in volume and is actually bloated...and bleeds into the mids - I STAUNCHLY DISAGREE! I still have good hearing at 46. I can tell if a headphone bleeds Bass and has bloat - I've heard many like that. I just don't think that's the case here. I have a different outlook on many fundamentals that some of the other so-called "Audiophiles" have. My interpretation of what Bass should and shouldn't be is well developed over the years. It seems that today's modern Audiophiles like lean, castrated Bass - I'm guessing because less Bass typically reveals more mid range detail and nuance (duh...) ...plus - with a plethora of affordable, higher end headphones that have come out - that lean towards detail (at the expense of Bass response ) - people are getting more and more used to listening to music with less and less...leaner Bass. When you go up the ladder in headphone quality, you start entering territory where bass accuracy (actually) goes out the window in many cases - in exchange for Mid range and Treble detail (although people will argue that bass in those models is actually correct, dispite it being too lean in reality) Having less bass than what it should be naturally, just to retrieve certain other details more easily, is ridiculous - ridiculous if you affect the natural tone of the music. The whole point of having "V shaped" or "U shaped" sound is to have an accurate sound to what live, real in person music sounds like (it's not just to have a "fun" sound) The Harmon Curve is also meant to portrait a more life-like sound...many Audiophiles DON'T like the Curve (I DO like the Curve...I think it does help to make things sound more natural, life-like and accurate) Having a true flat response isn't natural for many small drivers. I get all the arguments. I understand fully. Some neutral, flat response headphones do indeed portrait the music properly...but many do not - they need help shaping it. Using small drivers, as in home audio, and especially really small drivers in headphones is a compromised situation. Those drivers are trying to recreate the sound of an in-person 80-100 piece orchestra. Since Mid Range sound is the easiest for a small driver to push, the low and high frequencies typically need a boost of some sort to actually sound "balanced" and life like...so it doesn't sound flat and dull. So I always disagree with Audiophiles who push LEAN Bass as realistic - because it's not realistic. This is NOT a matter of opinion - it's matter of FACT! They may LIKE lean Bass and how lean Bass sounds, but it's NOT accurate to true life. Have these people ever been to a musical concert? Have they ever been to a Symphony Orchestra performance? A rock concert? I have done all that. Bass in real life is typically MORE impactful than most "Audiophile" Headphones, unless you add bass in EQ. These particular headphones - Fiio FT1 - DO HAVE impactful, close (or at least "closer") to life-like Bass response. Are they perfect? No - but for the price and type of headphones - I think they do a great job at recreating the low end frequencies of music (and everywhere else on the frequency spectrum for that matter). This whole understanding of how sound should be, versus what the so-called experts say it is - is why I call myself the "Audiophile Rebel." Anyway, regarding Bass - I'd say most people will like the Bass response of these Fiio Headphones and leave the Bass where it is. Will some people want a little more or take some away? Sure - and that's ok too. Matter of fact - occasionally, I'll add just a little extra myself (just for fun - it's not necessary by any means.) Starting at the 12 o'clock neutral position (on the Bass tone knob on my amp), I'll sometimes turn the knob to where it's at the 1 o'clock to 1:30 position...just for fun. But that's not all the time. I rarely use the EQ for anything on these headphones. I typically listen to them as is - "out of box sound." Moving on to Bass response time - Its quick enough to qualify for audiophile quality IMO. It's not too slow and sloppy...(it's not as fast as planar Bass of course, but certainly good enough.) The speed and decay is just fine. I have no issues here. As I said, I don't feel there's any Bass bloat...its full (not thin or lean,) but not overly fat and bloated. No bleed. Some say there's unnecessary boominess in the bass - once again, I disagree...Any "Boominess" heard thru these headphones is supposed to be there (my gosh - do people know that some tracks are MEANT to have some "Boom" in them lol...and yes - I understand what they mean by Boom...i just don't think these are like that... the Bass is controlled quite well...people are just used to listening to headphones that have un-natural, lean Bass.) If you require more Bass, yes - you can add Bass successfully without issue...as long as you don't go too crazy. There will be a point where distortion will come in - but that's beyond where you get some serious bump and thump (no worries.) I don't think most will require more. It's actually pretty good where it is. It's not Skullcandy Crusher Bass...but it's definitely got some umph and power... and also, it's not super lean, nuetered Bass that many "Audiophile" Headphones have (I hate that - I can't stand lean Bass... - music is supposed to be lively and fun - not cold and dull...and castrated.) Anyway lol... moving on - The lower mids sound good to me without spill over. I can hear a nice transition from Mid / Upper Bass to Lower Mids IMO (again, some say there is bloat and bleed here- not me) This is my staunch opinion. Mid range has plenty of detail and space. Instrumental separation is nice. Everything is placed where it needs to be. Vocals are forward just enough. There's a nice upper mid range addition that adds some detail. Mids aren't over done or under done. I'm pretty excited about that. Mids are sometimes the hardest to get right - especially for a closed back. Plenty of space and headroom in the sound. Treble is smooth. There is some nice shine & sparkle, but no sibilance. Clear and crispy, with some detail. No harshness. Is it a little uneven - yes, a little...but it's not bad. I think the Treble is definitely above average in quality for a closed back. It's closer to open back treble response...same with Mids (while maintaining nice closed-back Bass / low end response). Soundstage is good for a closed back. Although the earcups are closed off (being a closed back), the sound isn't stuffy or closed off sounding. Maybe not as wide or deep of a Soundstage as open-backed Headphones, but certainly better than standard closed-backs. Really, to me, I almost feel like they are semi-open back Headphones. There's kind of a slight airiness about them, dispite having good isolation (as a closed back) - An in-between feel. I don't think leakage is a major problem. Comfort is great. I can wear them for hours. The ear cushions / pads are really nice and comfy. My head is average (not a big head) - the clamping pressure is fine - it's not too tight (also not too loose). Headband is decent. The top of my head doesn't really bother me like other headphones. All good here. They look really nice...BUT - there is one negative thing: On the particular pair I received - there's a streak in the wood on the right ear cup (the width is a little less than a pinky finger) where the finish is a lighter color than the rest...the streak is from the top center down towards the bottom. It almost looks like it's just light reflection hitting the center of the ear cup all the down, but it's not...it's an area that looks like it was blocked from getting stained evenly across the ear cup. Since I opened the box and looked at them in a dimmly lit room at first, I didn't really notice it. Once I turned the light on, I saw it (but some time had passed since I ordered them. I decided to let it go. It's not a big deal to me.) I tired to carefully use a regular furniture marker on it, but the imperfection is under the top finish coat...so that didn't work. I could work on it further (I used to repair furniture as per of my job back in the day) - but it's not worth spending a bunch of time and effort for. In order to get it perfect, it would definitely take a lot of effort. If I tried to take shortcuts, I may end up making it worse. Best option is to leave it alone. It's really not that big of a deal. They still look really nice overall. Bottom line - I do recommend these headphones. I don't know if you can find better quality closed-back headphones for the price. They are absolutely worth MORE than the retail price. I have zero complaints about the sound quality. Exceptional Sound quality. They're also comfortable, and they look really nice. Aesthetics are still nice - even with an imperfection (in my particular case - which I haven't seen anyone else having that issue). Definitely get these Fiio FT1 Headphones. They are one of my favorite sets in my collection.

Incredible audio and build quality. For 165$ they're a very good deal, super good sound quality especially in the bass for jazz which is what I mostly listen to, and super good build quality, walnut cups and high quality foam pads. Entirely steel frame unlike a lot of other brands which use plastic. Still really light though and comfortable on head. They do go large sideways but they have 60mm drivers so it needs that space to produce a good sound.

Out of the box this headphones stink. Like if they had come out of a chain smoker house rather than a new package. Build quality is fine for under $200, materials feel cheap, the headband hinges squeak and the finish on the wood cups is way darker than images show. Clamp force is not bad, they're comfortable enough on my head but you get those warm spots on the headband and earcups as expected. Both the headband and earcups have the pleather like material that some times flakes and peels after a while, only time will tell if it holds or not but I doubt it. It comes with a a nice case and a pair of cables that are also very good. Not too stiff and not too soft and don't seem prone to tangle. One comes with a 4.4mm end and one with a 3.5mm end plus a 1/4 inch adapter so apart from XLR you'll be able to connect them to any amp. Now to me they sound slightly warm, bass is punchy as expected from a close back but not boomy, treble is higher than I would like which I find fatiguing after extended listening. So I'm pleased with the sound and like the included accessories but I'm not happy with the build quality and the terrible smell.

Ich schreibe selten Produktrezensionen, quasi nie, aber hier musste ich eine schreiben. Das ist das mit Abstand beste Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis, welches ich je bei Kopfhörern erlebt habe. Die Fiio FT1 wischen mit allen anderen Kopfhörern bis 400 Euro den Boden auf! Ich besitze einige Kopfhörer (bestimmt über 20) von 30 Euro bis 3000 Euro hoch in den High End Bereich (HE1000 V2 waren die teuersten). Sie klingen sehr klar und fast so gut wie ein Magnetostat, das ist absolut beeindruckend für einen dynamischen Treiber. Klang ist natürlich immer Geschmackssache. Sie haben eine leichte U-Shape Soundsignatur, welche aber ziemlich klar und nicht dumpf klingt, was schwer zu treffen ist Fiio aber hier geschafft hat. Keine Shouty Upper Mids oder Präsenzbereich. Noch dazu sind sie absolut problemlos anzutreiben. Sie laufen an quasi jeder Quelle (Handy, Laptop, etc.), was für diese Qualität absolut ungewöhnlich ist. Es wird also kein externe Verstärker benötigt. Die Bauqualität ist absolut Top für den Preis. Das Zubehör ist für diese Preisklasse auch spitze. Man bekommt ein Hardcase mit symetrischem und unsymetrischen Kabel! Bei Hifiman kauft man Kopfhörer für über 1000 Euro und bekommt nicht mal nen verdammten Beutel dazu, geschweige denn ein Hardcase. Man bekommt ja nicht mal nen symetrisches Kabel für über 1000 Euro. Hier könnten sich so einige Hifi Marken mal was abschauen!

Melhor qualidade sonora que já ouvi. Valeu cada centavo. Dizem que o "noise canceling" não é bom, mas não notei absolutamente nada que prejudicasse a imersão, que é total. Definitivamente o fone da minha vida (e ja tive Sennheiser e Audio Technica).

Fantastic sound, very comfortable to wear even for longer periods.

السماعة 10/10 انصح فيها بشدة من ناحية صوت من ناحية جودة مواد تصنيع لا بأس فيها عيبها وسادة الراس فيها زوائد جلديه راح تطيح لكن مالها دخل ابدا بالراحه ولا تغير الشكل

My entrance into better audio came in the form of a pair of Sennheiser HD 558s I bought back in 2011. The difference between those 558s, and everything I had used previously was night and day. Music now had a wide sound stage; you could hear a pin drop in the room where whatever music I was listening to was recorded. Those headphones literally travelled the world with me. I took them with me through the Sahara, and they worked perfectly. Then came the time to upgrade them. I bought a pair of Sennheiser HD 600s. The difference between the 558s and 600s was negligible. Slightly wider sound stage, but not much of a difference. I wanted a pair of headphones with more bass, not Beats-style muffled sound, because the bass is too intense, but something with more boom. I bought these FiiO FT1s after watching various videos on YouTube that promised good but not overpowering bass. Well, that is exactly what the FT1s deliver. From George Michael's Careless Whisper, to Katy Perry's "Dark Horse", I've been testing out the FT1s. Led Zeppelin Kashmir, and even some Celine Dion. Everything sounds great. The bass is present, but does not overpower the highs and the mids. The vocals are clear, the soundstage isn't nearly as open as it is on my Sennheiser's, but it is still surprisingly wide. If you're looking to dip your toes in better audio, the FT1s are probably the pair of Headphones to get. Price/Performance is unbeatable.