🔶 FiiO FH3 2BA 1DD

[PapaEmeritus]

@IEMusic

I didn’t really have a similar experience, but did hear a noticeable difference between 2 different units. My initial unit had solid, but overall mellow bass, and the highs seemed a little rolled off, but I did like the sound and was fully satisfied with it. I exchanged them for another one because there was something rattling around inside the left earpiece, though it didn’t affect the sound.

The second unit I received had more pronounced bass as well as more extended treble, though not at all harsh. I found both units to be particularly natural sounding and smooth, with well textured and fast bass.

If you haven’t tried it yet, try putting a small piece of micropore tape (so it breathes some) over the main vent that overlies the DD. It REALLY boosts the bass. On the first unit I had, I preferred it taped, but with my second unit, the already good bass becomes too pronounced.

I also really like the included FiiO FD1 cable, and actually am using it with the Mangird Tea. It looks better than a silver cable.

Thanks for your reactions. It’s really nice to hear someone else’s experiences.

I’m kinda shocked with this FD1. It sounds nothing like the first one I had. Chalk another one up to unit variation. I’m getting tired of this. The consumers have no idea what we’re going to end up with if all the products end up sounding completely different from one another.

With this FD1, I don’t need any more bass than it already has. The first one was horrible. This FD1 I’m so shocked with, I’m going to have to do some critical listening comparing it to the FH3. They both are tuned similarly with the FD1 possibly having a bit more dynamic punch, slightly less bass but boosted treble in comparison. I’m really enjoying it. They sound quite similar.

It’s nice to hear you like the cable as well. It is beautiful, soft, smooth, flexible and light, but not too light. (the LC-RC was so light the cables wouldn’t stay in place behind my ears from the weight of the cable. It defied gravity). I wish they had a balanced version.

@Rikudou_Goku

So is it unit variation or maybe a QC problem for the earlier batches?

Who knows? So far, I’m very happy I gave it a second shot. It’s not going back.

Thieaudio Legacy 3 vs Fiio FH3.

Thie L3 v.s. FiiO FH3 (Kinera freya 1DD 3BA Review)

Sucks I don’t have a good L3. I even paid for a custom shell.