FiiO FT3

Tonally consistent, balanced and quite energetic sound ; Specification, build and finish all impress ; Good connectivity options

Can sound over-confident through the midrange ; Will make your ears sweat ; Too much cable

Not for the first time (and hopefully not for the last) FiiO has delivered a product that is specified and constructed to belie its price-point, and performs like a pricer product too. The FT3 are no one’s idea of a zeitgeisty product, but those for...

Soundstages well, like its higher impedance cousin ; Smooth sound signature, with a bit of character ; Interchangeable jacks

Pleather/suede pads become a bit hot after longer sessions ; The treble lacks a bit of resolution

Having spent well over 100 hours with the FT3 32 Ohm including referencing in a few other reviews, I have come to appreciate the tuning of it. There is enough to like about the new lower impedance model to make it well worth the effort in comparison to...

Great bass response ; Huge Soundstage

Very demanding load rating ; Treble lacks a little bit of articulation

Overall, the FiiO FT3 is a soundstage nightmare for everyone else in the middle tier. Good. This will force others to innovate and catch up next year. For now, FiiO is leading the pack with a headphone that combines clarity with a thick heft, which is...