This is the official thread for the FiiO FT1 Pro
This thread is for discussion and reviews.
- Type: Over ear
- Amp needed: Probably better with
- Open Back Yep
- Driver Type: 95mmx86mm Planar
FiiO Link Link
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They look really nice. I think Fiio has been hitting it out of the park
Sounds like a banging set.
These and some more breathable pads = win
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These are both bracket breakers in my opinion. I have both and if anyone has questions let me know. I am about to try the Ori pads I got with my R70X Refine on the FiiO FT1 Pro right now. Sounds amazing to me. Tickles my HRTF fancy. Nothing peaky and tested with Gremlin and Pietus Maximus through a Modius E. I also have tested other combos of dac and amps.
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Welcome to HFG 
looking forward to your thoughts regarding pad swops 
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Respect brother. Yup I can say these Ori pads right off the bat have added a mid bass thump that wasn’t there since its a pretty linear bass response up till the slight subbass bump. (Due to supposedly smart use of the housing, not sure how true that is though.) Well nice to be posting with you guys. Nice to meet you Ohms! Have u ever listened to Deftones album by the same name? Their 2020 release i believe and most likely newest? Well it is a good listen and I love like the first 4 songs for sure.
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Fiio FT1 Pro Long Term Review - Another Banger!
Pros:
- Excellent accessories package
- Excellent tuning.
- Good bass rumble and thump
- Good mids
- Good treble
- Good detail retrieval and Technical Performance
- Easy to drive
Cons:
- Not the best build quality
- Need headband strap mod to get the best comfort
Specs And Driver Configuration
- Planar Driver
- Weight : 347gm
- Impedance: 20Ω
- Sensitivity: 95dB/mW
Before starting the review, I want to thank Fiio for sending this headphone for review.
Unboxing Experience and Accessories Package
The unboxing experience and accessories package truly stand out in this price range. The external sleeve feels premium, featuring an all-black design with a sleek image of the FT1 Pro. Sliding off the sleeve reveals a minimalist plain black box. Opening this box unveils a stylish brownish hardshell carry case, neatly packed with all the accessories and the headphones.
The accessories provided are excellent. Things provided in the box are 1. Hard shell carry case 2. 4.4mm balanced cable 3. 3.5mm unbalanced cable 4. Quarter inch adapter.
Providing a carry case at this price that is of very high quality is very rare. The carry case feels very sturdy and robust, it provides good protection for the headphones. The cables provided are also very good, they are braided and feel very sturdy and robust. Instead of providing separate cables for balanced and unbalanced connections fiio could have provided one modular cable. Overall very impressed with the accessories.
Design and Build Quality
The design looks very elegant and professional, you can’t go wrong with the black and silver colourway.
The earcups are oval shaped and the grills instead of simple mesh have cool and intricate patterns stamped on them, the top headband has a very simple shape and padding.
The build quality is decent but but not the best. The pre-release and early unit had an issue where the screw joining the earcup yoke and headband came loose, fiio fixed this issue and I am happy to report that my unit has no issue like this.
The whole headphone has a metal build, and the yoke and headband feel sturdy. The metal used for grills is on the thinner side, but I would say for 200 dollars I have no issues with the build quality.
Comfort
The comfort of the stock FT1 pro is okayish, the main issue is with the headband comfort. The headband is on the thinner side and has very less padding so it creates a hotshot on the head. I would highly recommend printing a 3d printed comfort strap for it, after using the headband with the comfort strap there is a day and night difference in the comfort. The earpads are of good size and shape. No Issues with the earpads. So after the comfort strap mod, the comfort is very good.
Sources Used
For my sound analysis, I used it with Onix xi1 dongle, chord Mojo 2 and my topping a70 pro and e70 velvet stack. And all of them powered it beautifully. I was really amazed by how good it paired with the Onix Xi 1 dongle.
Sound
I did all my sound testing on the stock pads. Overall tuning is neutral.
Bass
The bass on this headphone is very solid. The extension is good, though there is a slight roll-off in the deep sub-bass region. However, a mild boost in the 35-60Hz range enhances the sub-bass rumble, making it more pronounced and fun. The mid-bass remains flat and neutral, without any unnecessary emphasis.
The bass quality is excellent for the price. The FT1 Pro handles deep sub-bass notes with impressive texture and rumble. The mid-bass thump is well-executed, delivering a satisfying punch without sounding overdone. The overall sense of slam is also decent.
On Timeless by The Weeknd, the sub-bass rumble comes through beautifully. In Hotel California (Hell Freezes Over Remaster), the intro kick drums hit with great impact, effectively conveying the mid-bass thump. Limit to Your Love features fast bass sections that serve as a solid test for bass speed and control, and the FT1 Pro handles them effortlessly.
Mids
The mids are executed very well on this headphone. The lower mids are what I’d call truly neutral—not too lean, not too warm, just balanced. The upper mids have a 1-2.5kHz dip, similar to HIFIMAN headphones, though not as pronounced. I understand that this dip helps enhance the soundstage effect, and here, it strikes a perfect balance between spaciousness and tonal accuracy.
The presence region (4-6kHz) is tuned just right, adding the ideal amount of bite to vocals without making them harsh. Both male and female vocals are handled beautifully, with instruments and vocals sounding natural and well-represented.
On 3 Nights by Dominic Fike, his vocals sounded just right, with just the right amount of heft to make them feel natural and realistic. On Skyfall by Adele, her vocals carried the perfect amount of energy—never sounding shouty or sharp, just well-balanced and engaging.
Treble
Treble is also tuned very well on this headphone, it’s not the smoothest but for the price I have no issues. You can try pad rolling to make the treble even more smoother. For me, treble is at the perfect level. Now, if you are like me and always found hifimans to be sibilant and sharp then this will be more of your preference. But if you like the treble of hifimans then Ft1 pro can sound safe for you.
The treble has good bite to it, and has good micro-detail retrieval. Treble extension is also very good, which helps in increasing the spaciousness effect and the micro detail retrieval.
Detail retrieval and Technical Performance
The detail retrieval on this headphone is excellent. Both macro and micro details are well-presented, allowing the FT1 Pro to effortlessly bring out nuances in tracks without making them feel artificially emphasized.
Its technical performance is also impressive for the price. The stage is wide—not the widest in its segment—but instrument placement and layering are executed very well. You can easily pinpoint each instrument and its position within the track. The FT1 Pro also handles busier passages with ease. For example, in Ghoomar at the 3:35 mark, when the track picks up with multiple instruments coming into play, the FT1 Pro maintains its composure without losing clarity or separation.
EQ
I did experiment with EQ to see how well this headphone responds. I added a bass shelf and filled out the 1-2.5kHz scoop, and the FT1 Pro handled the EQ adjustments effortlessly. I’ve heard some reports of distortion in the bass region on earlier units, but my unit had no such issues—it performed cleanly without any unwanted artifacts.
Conclusion
I really enjoyed my time with this headphone—it has now become my go-to recommendation at this price point. In my opinion, it’s a wake-up call for competitor brands to step up and release worthy rivals to the FT1 Pro.
Of course, I know this isn’t a perfect headphone. A strap mod is needed to achieve the best comfort. However, when it comes to sound, the FT1 Pro did not disappoint. I was aware of the build quality and driver issues in earlier units, which is why I took my time with a long-term review. After thorough testing, I can confidently say this headphone gets a huge thumbs-up from me.
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