🔷 FiiO FT1

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This is the official thread for the FiiO FT1

This thread is for discussion and reviews.

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  • Type: Over Ear Dynamic
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[Reviews]

DMS3TV

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Ahhh yes the headphone that everyone bought because of DMS.

Here is what comes inside the box

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It’s a really dope set. Here is my take. Comfortable, nice packaging, and sounds fantastic. It really is a very likable headphone, and gets a full recomendation from me. Easily end game for many people.

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I have a feeling the FT1 Pros are gonna be a knockout. Any @moderators feel like making one for them?

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I hear the pro is completely different and ‘just alright’

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All done buddy :+1:…

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My review is published now for those interested:

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I received my FT1’s from B&H yesterday, they were the last set they had, and they priced matched the lower MSRP.

Within a couple hours of listening, when I was changing the wire, the screw where the headband attaches to the cup assembly came loose and the assembly became a floppy mess.

This is a widely reported issue online, and luckily I did not lose the screw or washers as others have reported.

This morning I went to Home Depot and bought a Torx screwdriver set and the T6 worked perfectly. I did have to remove the cup from the yoke, but that was easy.

The screw hole is not round and you have to make sure the screw and washer are re-lined up correctly before trying to tighten it again or it will not take up the wobbly slack properly.

I do highly recommend these headphones for sound quality, just not build quality. If you buy them make sure you have a T6 screwdriver, or buy one right away, then tighten all of the screws as soon as the headphones arrive to get out ahead of it.

I was tempted to buy other pads, but for the time being I am enjoying the sound. Either the drivers, my brain, or both are burning in nicely. I may grab some Eris or Dekoni pads later to see how much they open up.

I also have the Capra Audio head band that DMS recommended on order, so I am looking forward to an extra layer of comfort. The stock head band is not terrible, but extra comfort is never bad.

At this price point they really have no business sounding this good.

Edit: I just got back from a walk with them connected to my Fiio LC-BT2 bluetooth neckband (using LDAC) and they still sounded great. That neckband has never let me down, no matter what I have connected to it.

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