Offensive FiiO headphone on the market can be considered valid. Shock troops in the face of the line F9/F9Pro with the support of F5 and EX1-II occupied the base, cleared it, and now the company tightens reserves in the face of FH1.
Initially, the model was supposed to go under the index F7, but FiiO has decided to provide separate indexes for all types of headphones, and the younger hybrids got the code FH1. It is understood that, in spite of the reduced price (the recommended price of the FH1 — $ 80), the company tried to make it as technologically rich. Sound be 10-mm speaker with titanium plated (F9 series, by the way, 9.2 mm) and Knowles 33518. The sound channel are made of bronze that, according to the developers, improves the quality of the bass. Included still are two wires… well, for this value of “stuffed” with good headphones.
In sales in Russia headphone has not yet appeared, but I think it’s just a matter of time. The price is likely to be slightly higher than recommended, but sometimes you can look for discounts, in the case of a cheap Jack can be justified (for example, here is a discount pult.ru).
Specifications
- Emitters: 1 × dynamic + 1 x balanced armature
- Frequency range: 20 Hz ~ 40 kHz
- Sensitivity: 106 dB/mW
- Maximum power: 100 mW
- Impedance: 26Ω
- Cable: 1.2 m, removable, with MMCX connectors. Set 2 PCs
- Weight: 21 g
Packing and delivery
Tara FH1 in General traditional: black “outer part” hides a box of the same black cardboard. Inside, all too familiar: a plastic box for storage of earphones and accessories, two sets of nozzles 3 pairs in each, the headphones and manual.
Wires expected to put two more pathetic braided balanced with a 2.5-mm plug to the usual three-button headset (excellent, by the way, is working with the new FiiO players). The quality of the microphone is average, but if you move the control unit closer to face — to hear you will be fine.
Design and comfortable wearing
FH1, as a more affordable model is made of plastic, but look very nice, the sleek design coupled with the silver ring on the front panel do something like eyes (which FiiO pushing in the campaign). Combined with build quality that adds points to the appearance of the headphones. The model is planned to be released in four colors: black, dark blue, green and red, but it is available only the first two. Separately, I note that the sound channel, it not only looks beautiful but keeps the nozzle, which positively affects the user experience.
Comfort headphones leave no issues — smooth oval-shaped body normally gets in any ears (except perhaps the smallest), and the correct angle of the sound channel provides the traditional form factor sound insulation. It will be enough for noisy streets or public transport, but the metro or the plane will have something better.
Just as in the older models there use replaceable leads with MMCX connectors. They are very dense, with a strong fixation, but due to the large housings of the connectors and the fluting on them to disconnect the wire is still possible (problems the first revision F9 included). The model is designed for behind-the-ear wearing, I think it is possible to try to put the cable down, which will need another wire, but it will be, to put it mildly, not optimal. As I wrote above, the kit includes two wires, both have ear-hook no memory effect, formed near the connectors. “Set” the wire hardens slightly in the cold, but not critical, the microphone effect is weak. “Normal” is even softer, not harden at all and no noise from friction on clothing. Separately pleased that the FiiO has moved to the corner connectors, which should positively affect the durability of the wires.
Sound
To listen following equipment was used.
- Yulong DA9 and Resonessence Labs Concero HP in the role of DAC and amplifier
- Apple MacBook Pro Retina 2016 as the source
- Fidelia in the role of player
- Lotoo PAW Gold, theBit OPUS#2 and Astell&Kern A&ultima SP1000 and the role of other portable players
- Recording high-resolution Lossless-formats (Dr. Chesky have The Ultimate Headphone Demonstration Disc and others)
Before listening headphones were heated for 48 hours.
This model uses only two emitter — dynamic and reinforcing, and, at least to the hearing, “the Dynamo” here is responsible not only for bass but also for midrange, at least the lower half. The overall tuning of the model made with reference to popular music and the mass audience, not accustomed to accented and/or detailed flow RF. Simply put, this model offers a little lukewarm sound without being harsh on the treble.
Come traditionally from the bottom up. NCH here accented, however, without busting, they have a good solidity and normal, although not very high speed. The bass goes in pretty good depth, but, fortunately, the “lower bass” is limited quantitatively, and therefore well-kept in its place. Generally, the bass, despite the emphasis, not creeps to the midrange, as is often the case in low-cost hybrid models. The textures are a normal, although excellent still falls short. Overall, when compared with F9Pro, the bass here is more appropriate to lovers of solid feed.
The mid-frequency range is generally good, it is a little softer than traditional inexpensive hybrid models with permanent flow, but the resolution is more than normal for its price range. There is little effect of excessive softness in the area of combining drivers, but he somehow makes itself felt in any cheap hybrids. Imaginary scene a little less than average in width and depth, as expected for headphones with warm supply FH1 build the scene a little intimate, however, the division of plans and tools remains clear. Headphones normally convey the emotions of the singers and instruments, but not trying to add something of themselves, so fans added aggression or accented emotions they hardly fit.
RF then slightly pressed quantitatively in favor of HF foby, there are no distinct peaks, but the overall resolution of the range good. Attack simplified, as well as attenuation, but in General the “top” are normal, they don’t seem troubled or pushed into the background. Of course, cleavage, characteristic reinforcement megadriver, not here, but HF is not poured into a monotonous mess, while remaining legible.
Of course, I’ll talk about a few comparisons that I’ve made.
FiiO F9 Pro. I think this comparison is not difficult to extrapolate on a normal option F9. The older model hybrids offer the best solution for the midrange and a sharper treble, resulting in more monitor the supply of this range and implies greater criticality to the source and records.
Ostry KC09. Also a little warm on the flow model, but due to the use of only one emitter playing more coherently. Ostry offer a slightly better resolution of the midrange and smoother treble, making them appeal slightly warmer relative to FH1.
iBasso IT01. Fresh new from iBasso is characterized by a flow with a large emphasis in the areas of midbass and treble, which gives their presentation spectacular, but not always natural. The main criterion for choosing between these models in the first place will be the attitude of the listener to HF, which IT01 noticeably more focused.
Compatibility
In principle, these headphones do not require a cool source, they can be used with phone/tablet, although the potential in them is quite enough for the players of the initial price segment, the main thing — to choose the suitable for you to supply the option.
Stylistically versatile, if the user prefers a little dark flow, but they are especially good with “clever” electronic music, classic rock, well recorded “pop”. The recording quality of the model is quite tolerant, according to the standard 10-point scale of “picky” I would rate them on 5 points.
Traditional tracks are examples
The Cranberries — No Need to Argue. Did not have time 2018 to start, and world music already bears heavy losses… Calm, almost meditative beginning of the track fits the dark manner of filing FH1, and highly emotional voice of Dolores is transmitted so that it will remain in the memory of fans.
INXS — Suicide Blonde. Australian inventors were always famous for their ability to interfere with various styles, giving your own, with no one comparable sound. This track is no exception — quite easy hard rock, effectively embellished with keyboards and woodwinds, which perfectly sets off the rhythm section performed by FH1.
Wes Montgomery — Besame Mucho. Very unusual rendition of the classic melody is one of the best jazz guitarists in music history. The heroes of today’s review, decently cope with the smarmy manner of recording, typical of those years, well sharing the solo guitar and more tools, helping to enjoy a virtuoso performance.
Insights
Perhaps, we can already assume that FH1 is the most popular model of the company. Keeping the same good package and comfortable design, the headphones offer a more “mass” and “quality sound”, while at a more affordable price.
Overview headphones FiiO FH1 — strengthening of positions
Pavel Dmitriev