Hands down one of the best headphone reviews I have seen in a long time. The variety in the comparisons is what sold me as you mentioned every other headphone I had been even half way considering in the closed back category. You have sold me on getting this for my father and I might even get one for myself at this point. Thanks!
Wow, thanks so much for the kind words! I was nervous because this video was so long that people wouldn't like it. So glad you found it helpful, and i hope your father loves it!
@@GadgetryTech alot of these headphones cost 200-500$ and up, watching a detailed 40 minute review with alot of comparisons is very helpful in making the most of that money. Dont mind longer videos at all
As some have already said, the best thing about this review is the number of comparisons made. After a certain point, the fidelity matters less and personal preference matters more. If own some of these headphones, hearing comparative feedback is helping me a lot when I might be trying to find something with better bass extension or tamer trebles.
1st, please don't change the format, I really love the build quality part so much as almost no one talks about the materials used to build the headphones. 2nd, this is the best value for the money headphones and imo they are perfect for traveling, and what I love the most about them is they don't have that scoop in the mids as 90% of the headphones.
Hi there, I'm very undecided between these and the AKG K371. I do travel (backpack) a lot and seem like the AKG371 are lighter and foldable, is the diff in sound and build quality worth the extra bulk and space in my backpack?
@@davandj I haven't travelled with the FT1s, but the case is still fairly compact, and conforms to the shape of the headphones and is only a tad larger than my momentum 3 case in volume (which fold). Obviously can't say much about longevity, but they felt suprisingly light, yet well built and incredibly comfy. Only worry i've heard in reviews is the swivel mechanism design, but they seem very sturdy. There's also potential issue of humidity and wood, but basic care should alleviate this. The isolation is also also suprisingly great for me, they beat my M3 (ANC disabled) and compare favourably to my old DT-150s in terms of passive isolation. So, I imagine better than the K371 (not that i've owned them). That IMHO would make them more appealing to travel with. I'd say they're worth it, but preference is obviously a factor and I don't imagine you'll feel disappointed with either.
@@davandj I'd imagine the AKG is less reliable as a travel headphone because of the chassis being iffy and in some cases even just straight up splitting in half in the middle.
There are 2 Major problems with Closed Back Headphones that there is no solution. Health , the air pressure developed by the driver membrane hit the eardrum and then doesn't escape and keep building pressure this destroy slowly the hearing capabilities. The Second problem is how airwaves move , there are 2 membranes the headphones and the Human ear drum , what happens is imagine water inside a bottle and put your finger inside the wave move and hit the walls of the bottle ,imagine that the walls are the eardrums first waves are ok but when u hit them again and again u gone see something... Waves go to each other deformed, so imagine that water again but with the one side wall and the other sides no wall at all the waves hit the eardrum and come back but now they have no wall to hit and go back again they go out and slowly fainting...This is what Open backs have the air waves to do not bounce back and front that's why our brain feel that this is more natural sound.
@@GadgetryTech How good is FT1 for competitive gaming like COD or BF2042? Better than Hifiman HE 400i ver 2020 that are not too good at pinpointing enemy footsteps? Thanks!
Need a gaming recommendation between this and JT1, highest priority is 1) comfort, especially weight and light clamp force 2) immersion, including nice punchy yet clear bass 3) compatibility to add a decent quality boom mic to the headset for party chat 4) good positioning for footsteps and cues in FPS. Thanks!
Phenomenal review! I very much appreciate the lack of video cuts and your ability to communicate in a concise and natural flow. Even with the longer format, there was no frills or fillers and all the information felt pertinent. Great job!
I’m a bass player and have been looking for a closed back headphone for recording and silent practice that had good bass definition as well as body and good mids. The beyer dt770 both new version and old, audiotechnica m50x, Sony 7506, akg 371 and these fiio ft1 was recommended. I can’t find a store with all these so had to start researching. Thank you so much for such a detailed comparison. Here in the uk it seems the fiio ft1 aren’t out yet. From your comparison I will just wait for them to be released and snag them. I play and listen to jazz, Motown, old skool rnb, funk and hip hop. I think the fiio ft1 will do me nicely. Thanks again
Thank you very much for the comprehensive review and the comparisons! ❤ I have the JT1 and eq them. I wonder if an eqed FT1 would be an upgrade from your point of view?
Just got these today from Amazon and they are everything Joe says. These are an absolute BARGAIN at $150 Bucks. They actually sound more like an Open Back HP than a Closed Back HP. Nice Bass. Nice Impact and Slam. FT1 is a total Home Run
You are my favorite headphone reviewer, keep up the great job. I especially like the part that you aren't afraid comparing $150 with flagship headphones. My experience with headphones I've tried (I need closed headphoned personally) there's probably equally much chance to find something I like in the 100 to 1000€ range, I've had a few 750€ headphones but stuck to some 129€ headphones for the longest time. I also picked up recently FiiO JT1 because how cheap they were and the great feedback they've recieved got me curious, excellent headphones for the price and with some precise EQ'ing really can make them compete easily with 300€ or so headphones if not more, the only thing EQ won't solve with those is the somewhat reverby/boxy midrange, the highsrange sounds excellent in comparison, it's quick, dry, without any graininess, very detailed, the midrange even if you attempt to ever so slightly push down the lower-mids just a tad the boxiness/reverb can't be properly fixed as it would probably be fixed internally. The other thing is the bass which gives just awesome punch and impact (I quite enjoy that with the JT1 being an EDM lover) and it's hard to find headphones which gives that visceral punch and impact without abusing EQ a lot, the JT1 definitely will do that but if I'm honest it's not perfect when it comes to tightness or control, it's quite medium decay, ideally I'd want something just a tiny bit snappier and more controlled and detailed while still giving me that nice impact and punch, that's where the discontinued cheap M-Audio Q40 excells to me (apart from not having the boxiness in the midrange in exchange for a slightly thinner one but without sounding recessed either). I might have to grab these FT1's now as it sounds a bit like they could be what I wish the JT1 ideally was (even with precision EQ applied, I'm a hobby mastering guy so EQ'ing headphones is a natural thing for me to do). I think the tuning of the cups probably is done better by the looks/sounds of it in the FT1 so even with the EQ differences factored in, I guess FT1 will get a notch higher in sound quality.
Thank you for the review. There are no normal or accurate reviews about the FT1, and I hope that it has good BASS, which is important for me and what I expect from a 60MM driver.
Excellent review. I've been waiting for reviews to come out since the product was announced. I had a lot of questions and they are all answered in the video. Thanks a lot.
I have bought some highly rated Open back's but they are useles sin a noisy room. These FiiO FT1 seem better value. I am surprised they get close to the Azury's. Nice review.
Hi what would be the best for open world gaming immersion? I'm currently thinking of the 3 you recommended sir, Aunne ar500, the bt770 pro limited and this one.. Thank you for doing reviews like this!
Hi its funny question, but I owned Airpod Pro Max & airpod pro 2 but I dont like the sound quality, what if I buy this fiio ft 1 pair up with fiio k11 r2r, will it sounds better? should I go this way to level up the sound quality? sorry I'm really beginner to this audiophile world and really looking forward for your answer thanks!!!
So in summary, you're saying that it's one of the best under $500. Got it. I love my JT1s. I think they are one of the best under $300. Might as well go for this one, too. Fiio is really crushing it. Thanks for the detailed review, man!
Yeah it's so hard to not just make a 5-10 min video and say it's amazing/trust me, but I really wanted to explain reasons why I enjoyed the FT1 so much. Glad you love the JT1s! I spoke highly of those in my JT1 review as well
@@GadgetryTech Yes, I saw your review. And you're one of the reviewers that do not evaluate in relation to price. I mean you mention price, but you're not afraid to say that a $150 headphone can actually compete in the $500 range. You're one of the good ones. More power to you, man.
Never encountered your channel before, gave it a watch out of curiosity and was blown away by how in-depth the review went and how knowledgeable you are a presenter. Subbed!
Thanks for your thorough review. As someone who is just starting to dip my toes into audio I appreciate your attention to detail and comparisons to other headphones. Subbed !
Hopefully you can replace the headband easily enough once the pleather inevitably goes to crap. Great review! It's nice to have some more competent closed back options.
Got mine yesterday as a present for my birthday and holy are they good with some EQ!! (I only had to contribute 70€, so they're 100% worth it for me) I took DMS measurement and EQed the Treble to the Harman Target and damn they're endgame levels of sound quality for me. They're honestly comparable to my Studio Monitors + Subwoofer with the only mayor difference being the missing tactile feel and soundstage o.O Thank you very much for this review!
@@FabioGrenkh I'm not sure if i can send you the values or if YT will flag them as spam or something like that. Write me again if you don't see a second message send after this one :)
@@FabioGrenkh Preamp: -3.8 dB Filter 1: ON PK Fc 65 Hz Gain 1.3 dB Q 1.908 Filter 2: ON PK Fc 154 Hz Gain -4.3 dB Q 1.000 Filter 3: ON PK Fc 1050 Hz Gain -1.2 dB Q 3.966 Filter 4: ON PK Fc 1826 Hz Gain -2.3 dB Q 2.509 Filter 5: ON PK Fc 2787 Hz Gain -4.6 dB Q 2.252 Filter 6: ON PK Fc 3135 Hz Gain 6.6 dB Q 1.105 Filter 7: ON PK Fc 6122 Hz Gain -5.6 dB Q 3.873 Filter 8: ON PK Fc 6857 Hz Gain 4.2 dB Q 5.542 Filter 9: ON PK Fc 7865 Hz Gain 0.7 dB Q 1.000 Filter 10: ON PK Fc 12536 Hz Gain -2.7 dB Q 3.000 I add a 105Hz -3dB Low Shelf and a 1500Hz -2dB High Shelf for a neutral response. (neutral as in Harman 2018OE)
Thank you for the amazing review. In my search for an upgrade from a dt770 80ohm, I completely missed these headphones and initially went with the hd 620s. Turns out the bass on these feel kind of lacking even with eq and after finding this review I think I'm set on picking up a pair of the ft1s. Definitely gonna compare the two cans myself when the ft1s arrive but based on your review and my current impression, i think I'm gonna be able to save 150 dollars. Thanks again.
Thanks Joe as always for the detailed review! End up bought FT1 based on the review here! Could not be happier! Really found the review helpful and insightful! Just a quick Q though as I could not find it elsewhere - is there anywhere I can find the replacement pads? or is there aftermarket pads are compatible? thanks!
@GadgetryTech One question: how do they compare to Ananda Nano that you reviewed. You mentioned DT 330 PRO might be better, but in what way compare to this? Between Nano, FT1, FT3, DT 330 Pro which one would you buy for gaming and listening if you could choose and kindly why?
here in poland they are 200$ is it still worth the price or are there better alternatives at 200$? should i wait for them to go down to 150$ like they seem to be in the US?
Thanks for the review. These look awesome. I'm wondering: Do IEMs around the price sound better than this? If I was trying to avoid buying both an IEM and a closed-back, (covers the same use-case for me, want to save money), do you think I should go for this or an IEM? (For sound, but also for comfort, durability, whole package?) Or are they too apples and oranges to compare like that? Thanks again.
I've been in the closed back market for some time but haven't pulled the trigger on anything. Currently using the Meze 109 Pros with a Fiio K9 Pro ESS Skylight at the work office. I know it's not really practical to compare open and closed back headphones but would this be a good replacement as a daily driver? With my listening setting being in a quieter office, would like to move to a closed back pair of cans. Appreciate any feedback!
amazing review, thank you!! you have definitely convinced me to buy one, I have the Beyer 700 Pro X and find them very nice and well tuned, I'm looking for an alternative closed-back and definitely the FT1 seem to be perfect! thanks a lot for the thorough comparisons
Hey man, I'm curious what are the main differences between those two? I mean k371 vs ft1, especially in terms of sound first of all, build and comfortability? I'm thinking to purchase between these two
Previous issues have been smoothing out with bun in time. The upper midrange shout is much improved, but still present. The overall sound continues to open up. They don’t sound like closed backs in any negative ways. They just keep getting better with time. I can’t wait to hear how good they sound when they’re fully broken in. I previously mentioned I had a high end CD system, and I wouldn’t even imagine a closed back at this price to sound this good. But this Can is a truly remarkable achievement. There’s an intangible element at work here that’s very compelling. I just go from disc to disc for hours. Simply stated, They bring the music! Is it better than my high end system? No, but it’s just as musically engaging, and it definitely scales. Whatever level your system, don’t dismiss these Cans out of hand. You’re going to miss out. They’re not perfect in the audiophile dialect, but they bring an engaging presentation of music, and isn’t that what we all want?
This review is SUPERB. Thanks for going into such thorough detail and illustrating the qualities of the FT1 headphone by comparing it to MANY different models. It's no exaggeration to say that your videos provide the best descriptive evaluation of headphones I've found anywhere. You may have saved me quite a lot of money on my next headphone purchase, as well. I kept looking at higher-priced models and even considered the Dan Clark Audio E3 (which is 1333% more expensive than the FT1...!). The E3 is great to dream about, but the FT1 seems to be an excellent value and the right model for me, right now.
I have an Arya Stealth, which is totally open and my wife doesn't always enjoy listening with me, this could solve that problem, and I will have two sound signature options, neutral open and neutral closed (+ not too expensive).
Awesome review! I own a 6XX and a Focal Clear OG for my open backs, and am looking for a more affordable everyday closed back for the noise isolation benefits. Originally, I thought the Focal Azurys would be my perfect for that warm-neutral with 'fun bass without being muddy' signature, but given the price (azurys is so expensive in my country) the FT1 looks surprisingly similar without breaking the bank. These direct comparisons really do help contextualize the review. Thanks again.
I came here to say thank you. I got mine today, and used some coupon to bring it down to $130. I have been rocking a Dunu Davinci and Simgot Supermix 4. $130 is such a small risk to take, so I did it, and my oh my it's such a steal. The look, the sound (not what I expected from a "budget" close-back), the comfort. It's so natural sounding for a close-back. The tone and timbre is also great and punches above its class. I was going to keep the Maxwell as I needed a close back for use at work. But the weight and comfort of this one is much better. I usually like to spend more on the open-back, and the opposite for close backs. This one really does it for me.
I have Supermix 4 and I'm interested in FT1 for fps, open-world games and movies how different in sound is it compared to SM4? (is it worth having or is SM4 enough?)
@@kerkOOO I’m not sure. I use FT1 only during night when kids are back from school. I don’t like the supermix 4 so I sold it 2 months ago and I don’t miss it. For headphones I main the hd490 pro. For IEM I just got the new Xenns tea pro and been loving it. FT1 is so inexpensive I don’t think one can go wrong with it
@@WorldKeepsSpinnin if I have to pick between this or the Maxwell, it’s this no brainer. But that’s not for sound only, I just think the value and comfort are much much better on this. But you do need to plug it in though.
This review earned a sub, I will look for other reviews to compare subjective opinions, but surely not for more information or comparisons ! Very well done, sir!
Hi Joe - Firstly, fantastic channel. I just discovered you recently and your reviews are awesome! I've been searching for a good pair of closed back headphones for competitive FPS and your videos have been super informative. At the moment I'm leaning towards the HD 620s, but was curious if you had a favorite between that and the DT 770, DT 700, MMX 300 Pro, and Focal Azurys? If I remember correctly, you had said the MMX 300 Pro was up there with your favorite closed backs for gaming but I wasn't sure what that favorite actually was.
There's 4.4 cable included with these headphones. I have also K7 dac/amp. Can plug them to this balanced input in K7? Sorry, I don't know much about balanced cables/audio.
i really enjoyed that review joe. Very nice but i just bought the beyerdynamic mmx 300 pro last week and there awesome i drive them with the sound blaster Gc7. And i just got the dekoni hybrid elite earpads there awesome. Zi couldn't quite understand what you where saying . These fiio ft1. Sound better for gaming. Whats your opinion these fiio ft1. Or the beyerdynamic mmx 300 pro .thanks joe stay safe and happy gaming to all
hi☺️ great review, especially the comparisons, I find that this helps a lot because the more comparisons you have, the more chance there is that someone has listened to at least one of the headphones mentioned, and therefore you can get a more detailed idea! I ask you how they compare with the beyerdynamic dt 700 beauty? I use them for practically everything, music, games, films, and also given the fiio of these I was thinking of replacing them with the ft1! thank you very much and sorry for the mistakes, I use google translator
It's not really a comparison, but how do these compare to the audeze maxwell? I can get those for like $200 so is it worth it to spend $50 more on the maxwell? My brain is saying get the maxwell all day.
What is your opinion of the Sennheiser HD400 Pro? I absolutely adore them for their accuracy and fidelity. The comfort and lightweight is also wonderful.
Hands down one of the best headphone reviews I have seen in a long time. The variety in the comparisons is what sold me as you mentioned every other headphone I had been even half way considering in the closed back category. You have sold me on getting this for my father and I might even get one for myself at this point. Thanks!
Wow, thanks so much for the kind words! I was nervous because this video was so long that people wouldn't like it. So glad you found it helpful, and i hope your father loves it!
@@GadgetryTech was really great. good work as always
@@GadgetryTech alot of these headphones cost 200-500$ and up, watching a detailed 40 minute review with alot of comparisons is very helpful in making the most of that money. Dont mind longer videos at all
As some have already said, the best thing about this review is the number of comparisons made. After a certain point, the fidelity matters less and personal preference matters more. If own some of these headphones, hearing comparative feedback is helping me a lot when I might be trying to find something with better bass extension or tamer trebles.
1st, please don't change the format, I really love the build quality part so much as almost no one talks about the materials used to build the headphones.
2nd, this is the best value for the money headphones and imo they are perfect for traveling, and what I love the most about them is they don't have that scoop in the mids as 90% of the headphones.
Hi there, I'm very undecided between these and the AKG K371. I do travel (backpack) a lot and seem like the AKG371 are lighter and foldable, is the diff in sound and build quality worth the extra bulk and space in my backpack?
@@davandj I haven't travelled with the FT1s, but the case is still fairly compact, and conforms to the shape of the headphones and is only a tad larger than my momentum 3 case in volume (which fold). Obviously can't say much about longevity, but they felt suprisingly light, yet well built and incredibly comfy. Only worry i've heard in reviews is the swivel mechanism design, but they seem very sturdy. There's also potential issue of humidity and wood, but basic care should alleviate this.
The isolation is also also suprisingly great for me, they beat my M3 (ANC disabled) and compare favourably to my old DT-150s in terms of passive isolation. So, I imagine better than the K371 (not that i've owned them). That IMHO would make them more appealing to travel with. I'd say they're worth it, but preference is obviously a factor and I don't imagine you'll feel disappointed with either.
@@davandj I'd imagine the AKG is less reliable as a travel headphone because of the chassis being iffy and in some cases even just straight up splitting in half in the middle.
So happy that see affordable, well tuned closed backs back in the market.
Same! People shouldn't have to spend a fortune to get something truly wonderful
Me too)
There are 2 Major problems with Closed Back Headphones that there is no solution. Health , the air pressure developed by the driver membrane hit the eardrum and then doesn't escape and keep building pressure this destroy slowly the hearing capabilities. The Second problem is how airwaves move , there are 2 membranes the headphones and the Human ear drum , what happens is imagine water inside a bottle and put your finger inside the wave move and hit the walls of the bottle ,imagine that the walls are the eardrums first waves are ok but when u hit them again and again u gone see something... Waves go to each other deformed, so imagine that water again but with the one side wall and the other sides no wall at all the waves hit the eardrum and come back but now they have no wall to hit and go back again they go out and slowly fainting...This is what Open backs have the air waves to do not bounce back and front that's why our brain feel that this is more natural sound.
@@Tripokaridos22 Brother, u gotta wear headphones less lol
@@Tripokaridos22any study to see if this is true? You just make me sad about closed headphones.
Played this for sleep and ended up listening to the whole video 😂😂😂
Dang! Now you can dream about headphones! Thanks :)
@GadgetryTech more like now I want to get that FT1 🤣🤣, JT1 was too boomy for me, and I need another closed back for my rotation with 7507 🫡
@@GadgetryTech *now waiting for this one to come to my country*
@@GadgetryTech How good is FT1 for competitive gaming like COD or BF2042? Better than Hifiman HE 400i ver 2020 that are not too good at pinpointing enemy footsteps?
Thanks!
😂😂😂😂
Need a gaming recommendation between this and JT1, highest priority is 1) comfort, especially weight and light clamp force 2) immersion, including nice punchy yet clear bass 3) compatibility to add a decent quality boom mic to the headset for party chat 4) good positioning for footsteps and cues in FPS.
Thanks!
Phenomenal review! I very much appreciate the lack of video cuts and your ability to communicate in a concise and natural flow. Even with the longer format, there was no frills or fillers and all the information felt pertinent. Great job!
I’m a bass player and have been looking for a closed back headphone for recording and silent practice that had good bass definition as well as body and good mids. The beyer dt770 both new version and old, audiotechnica m50x, Sony 7506, akg 371 and these fiio ft1 was recommended. I can’t find a store with all these so had to start researching.
Thank you so much for such a detailed comparison. Here in the uk it seems the fiio ft1 aren’t out yet. From your comparison I will just wait for them to be released and snag them. I play and listen to jazz, Motown, old skool rnb, funk and hip hop. I think the fiio ft1 will do me nicely.
Thanks again
I see you have hit the 70k milestone, very nice Joe. I hope you do something special when you hit the big 100 :D
Thanks so much!! Definitely doing a give away and something else hahaha
What about new released Fiio FT1 Pro,open back planars? Will you review it?
Thank you very much for the comprehensive review and the comparisons! ❤ I have the JT1 and eq them. I wonder if an eqed FT1 would be an upgrade from your point of view?
Many thanks, wonderful review. Informed by this I bought the FT1 and I'm enjoying the great looks, finish, build, comfort and of course the sound.
Hi how do these sound for games also for movies
Are the FT1s ideal for commute purposes? Do those cans look too big or they look alright? I don't want to attract negative attention in Subway.
Just got these today from Amazon and they are everything Joe says. These are an absolute BARGAIN at $150 Bucks. They actually sound more like an Open Back HP than a Closed Back HP. Nice Bass. Nice Impact and Slam. FT1 is a total Home Run
Got myself a pair of these to enlarge the collection 😊 usually using HE1000 Stealth’s but still felt like this is a fun addition
I also use the stealths and decided to cop these since I didn't have a close back pair and everyone is saying these are amazing for the price.
You are my favorite headphone reviewer, keep up the great job. I especially like the part that you aren't afraid comparing $150 with flagship headphones. My experience with headphones I've tried (I need closed headphoned personally) there's probably equally much chance to find something I like in the 100 to 1000€ range, I've had a few 750€ headphones but stuck to some 129€ headphones for the longest time. I also picked up recently FiiO JT1 because how cheap they were and the great feedback they've recieved got me curious, excellent headphones for the price and with some precise EQ'ing really can make them compete easily with 300€ or so headphones if not more, the only thing EQ won't solve with those is the somewhat reverby/boxy midrange, the highsrange sounds excellent in comparison, it's quick, dry, without any graininess, very detailed, the midrange even if you attempt to ever so slightly push down the lower-mids just a tad the boxiness/reverb can't be properly fixed as it would probably be fixed internally. The other thing is the bass which gives just awesome punch and impact (I quite enjoy that with the JT1 being an EDM lover) and it's hard to find headphones which gives that visceral punch and impact without abusing EQ a lot, the JT1 definitely will do that but if I'm honest it's not perfect when it comes to tightness or control, it's quite medium decay, ideally I'd want something just a tiny bit snappier and more controlled and detailed while still giving me that nice impact and punch, that's where the discontinued cheap M-Audio Q40 excells to me (apart from not having the boxiness in the midrange in exchange for a slightly thinner one but without sounding recessed either). I might have to grab these FT1's now as it sounds a bit like they could be what I wish the JT1 ideally was (even with precision EQ applied, I'm a hobby mastering guy so EQ'ing headphones is a natural thing for me to do). I think the tuning of the cups probably is done better by the looks/sounds of it in the FT1 so even with the EQ differences factored in, I guess FT1 will get a notch higher in sound quality.
Fantastic review...now subscribed....tons of useful info. thanks so much.
@@davidbarbour5153 thanks so much!! Glad you found it helpful
Thank you for the review. There are no normal or accurate reviews about the FT1, and I hope that it has good BASS, which is important for me and what I expect from a 60MM driver.
This is the best review I've seen in a while, raised the bar just like the FT1 congrats
I join this review
Excellent review. I've been waiting for reviews to come out since the product was announced. I had a lot of questions and they are all answered in the video. Thanks a lot.
4:52 Waiting for this soooo long,someone who measures earpats ...thank you!👏👏👏
I have bought some highly rated Open back's but they are useles sin a noisy room. These FiiO FT1 seem better value. I am surprised they get close to the Azury's. Nice review.
Dude, you have me so hyped for this. I'm looking for a warm, bass focused closed back that still leans neutral. I think this might be it
best headphones review ever! this is what an unbiased, experience based riview looks like. great job bro! keep up the great reviews!
Very good review, you seem to be very knowlegeable and nice to watch with extensive comparisons on this. Im looking to buy one of the fiio Thanks
Thank you so much for all those fantastic reviews! Been checking on those for a while now.
Hi what would be the best for open world gaming immersion? I'm currently thinking of the 3 you recommended sir, Aunne ar500, the bt770 pro limited and this one.. Thank you for doing reviews like this!
Thank you for your wonderful review. Have you tried the TAGO T3-01 or TAGO T3-03, which are closed-back headphones that are highly rated in Japan?
Hi its funny question, but I owned Airpod Pro Max & airpod pro 2 but I dont like the sound quality, what if I buy this fiio ft 1 pair up with fiio k11 r2r, will it sounds better? should I go this way to level up the sound quality? sorry I'm really beginner to this audiophile world and really looking forward for your answer thanks!!!
I think its will match with my Q15 dac/amp! I like fiio better and better year by year!Thanks for the review!
So in summary, you're saying that it's one of the best under $500. Got it.
I love my JT1s. I think they are one of the best under $300. Might as well go for this one, too. Fiio is really crushing it.
Thanks for the detailed review, man!
Yeah it's so hard to not just make a 5-10 min video and say it's amazing/trust me, but I really wanted to explain reasons why I enjoyed the FT1 so much. Glad you love the JT1s! I spoke highly of those in my JT1 review as well
@@GadgetryTech Yes, I saw your review. And you're one of the reviewers that do not evaluate in relation to price. I mean you mention price, but you're not afraid to say that a $150 headphone can actually compete in the $500 range. You're one of the good ones. More power to you, man.
Are these blutooth?
@@wesleyhobbs9 They're wired.
@@wesleyhobbs9wired…no Bluetooth.
How the hell do
U remember all
This bro. Damn. Props!
Never encountered your channel before, gave it a watch out of curiosity and was blown away by how in-depth the review went and how knowledgeable you are a presenter. Subbed!
Great review, do you think are good for gaming?
Rode NTH-100. I have those. I proceeded to rip the felt pads off. Now they sound less muffled. Great pair.
Great review. The FT1 looks absolutely gorgeous. Can't wait for them to start selling in Australia!
Addicted to audio now have them up for sale. I have a set coming this week! :)
@@krammis76 nice! They told me it was coming soon last month. I hadn't been checking, but I guess I don't need to wait anymore! Cheers buddy!
How would this copare to the Meze 99 Classic, I know the Meze is a lot more expensive, but I would like to know if its worth the extra cost.
These look great will you be reviewing the Fiio FT1 Pro as well in the future?
Thanks for your thorough review. As someone who is just starting to dip my toes into audio I appreciate your attention to detail and comparisons to other headphones. Subbed !
Hopefully you can replace the headband easily enough once the pleather inevitably goes to crap. Great review! It's nice to have some more competent closed back options.
How do this compare to the FT1 Pro?
Thanks for the video, you think these headphones can use the Meze boom mic?
A quick addendum to my previous novel.
Can you tell me how many hours your FT1’s had on them when you did your superb review?
Cheers!
Got mine yesterday as a present for my birthday and holy are they good with some EQ!! (I only had to contribute 70€, so they're 100% worth it for me)
I took DMS measurement and EQed the Treble to the Harman Target and damn they're endgame levels of sound quality for me.
They're honestly comparable to my Studio Monitors + Subwoofer with the only mayor difference being the missing tactile feel and soundstage o.O
Thank you very much for this review!
Hey, how exactly did you EQ it? If you don’t mind could you tell me which frequencies you changed to how much db and Q?
@@FabioGrenkh I'm not sure if i can send you the values or if YT will flag them as spam or something like that. Write me again if you don't see a second message send after this one :)
@@FabioGrenkh
Preamp: -3.8 dB
Filter 1: ON PK Fc 65 Hz Gain 1.3 dB Q 1.908
Filter 2: ON PK Fc 154 Hz Gain -4.3 dB Q 1.000
Filter 3: ON PK Fc 1050 Hz Gain -1.2 dB Q 3.966
Filter 4: ON PK Fc 1826 Hz Gain -2.3 dB Q 2.509
Filter 5: ON PK Fc 2787 Hz Gain -4.6 dB Q 2.252
Filter 6: ON PK Fc 3135 Hz Gain 6.6 dB Q 1.105
Filter 7: ON PK Fc 6122 Hz Gain -5.6 dB Q 3.873
Filter 8: ON PK Fc 6857 Hz Gain 4.2 dB Q 5.542
Filter 9: ON PK Fc 7865 Hz Gain 0.7 dB Q 1.000
Filter 10: ON PK Fc 12536 Hz Gain -2.7 dB Q 3.000
I add a 105Hz -3dB Low Shelf and a 1500Hz -2dB High Shelf for a neutral response.
(neutral as in Harman 2018OE)
@@plompudu2529 Thanks for the reply! I‘m afraid I can’t see it though 🙃
Hmm :/
You got discord or something like that?
I'll like your response if i can see your username
Thank you for the amazing review. In my search for an upgrade from a dt770 80ohm, I completely missed these headphones and initially went with the hd 620s. Turns out the bass on these feel kind of lacking even with eq and after finding this review I think I'm set on picking up a pair of the ft1s. Definitely gonna compare the two cans myself when the ft1s arrive but based on your review and my current impression, i think I'm gonna be able to save 150 dollars. Thanks again.
Thanks for the detailed review! I have just ordered the headphones.
Thanks Joe as always for the detailed review! End up bought FT1 based on the review here!
Could not be happier! Really found the review helpful and insightful!
Just a quick Q though as I could not find it elsewhere - is there anywhere I can find the replacement pads? or is there aftermarket pads are compatible? thanks!
@GadgetryTech
One question: how do they compare to Ananda Nano that you reviewed. You mentioned DT 330 PRO might be better, but in what way compare to this? Between Nano, FT1, FT3, DT 330 Pro which one would you buy for gaming and listening if you could choose and kindly why?
here in poland they are 200$ is it still worth the price or are there better alternatives at 200$? should i wait for them to go down to 150$ like they seem to be in the US?
i absolutely love the comparisons. im going to pick these up.
I might consider this in the future once it is being sold on amazon, This headphone just trumped some solid headphones, I am bewildered by it
Thanks for the review. These look awesome.
I'm wondering: Do IEMs around the price sound better than this? If I was trying to avoid buying both an IEM and a closed-back, (covers the same use-case for me, want to save money), do you think I should go for this or an IEM? (For sound, but also for comfort, durability, whole package?) Or are they too apples and oranges to compare like that? Thanks again.
Truthear Nova are same price and sound very good!
My opinion full size headphones always will be better
Just there is more options in IEMs so
ordered. thanks. sounds like the one I want. within budget.
Well, thanks man...Now i had to get these...arriving in a couple of days
I've been in the closed back market for some time but haven't pulled the trigger on anything. Currently using the Meze 109 Pros with a Fiio K9 Pro ESS Skylight at the work office. I know it's not really practical to compare open and closed back headphones but would this be a good replacement as a daily driver? With my listening setting being in a quieter office, would like to move to a closed back pair of cans. Appreciate any feedback!
WoW! I am impressed!! Thank you for the excellent review!!!
Thanks to Your measurements and AutoEQ I was able to adjust the JT1 FR to the Harman Target. The effect is astounding! :O
amazing review, thank you!! you have definitely convinced me to buy one, I have the Beyer 700 Pro X and find them very nice and well tuned, I'm looking for an alternative closed-back and definitely the FT1 seem to be perfect! thanks a lot for the thorough comparisons
How do these compare in sound quality to the Audeze maxwells? Trying to decide between the two and having a hard time.
Thanks for this review! It's really hard to see good closed backs for cheap, aside from the AKG K371
Hey man, I'm curious what are the main differences between those two? I mean k371 vs ft1, especially in terms of sound first of all, build and comfortability? I'm thinking to purchase between these two
Previous issues have been smoothing out with bun in time. The upper midrange shout is much improved, but still present. The overall sound continues to open up. They don’t sound like closed backs in any negative ways. They just keep getting better with time. I can’t wait to hear how good they sound when they’re fully broken in.
I previously mentioned I had a high end CD system, and I wouldn’t even imagine a closed back at this price to sound this good.
But this Can is a truly remarkable achievement. There’s an intangible element at work here that’s very compelling. I just go from disc to disc for hours. Simply stated,
They bring the music! Is it better than my high end system? No, but it’s just as musically engaging, and it definitely scales.
Whatever level your system, don’t dismiss these Cans out of hand. You’re going to miss out.
They’re not perfect in the audiophile dialect, but they bring an engaging presentation of music, and isn’t that what we all want?
This review is SUPERB. Thanks for going into such thorough detail and illustrating the qualities of the FT1 headphone by comparing it to MANY different models. It's no exaggeration to say that your videos provide the best descriptive evaluation of headphones I've found anywhere. You may have saved me quite a lot of money on my next headphone purchase, as well. I kept looking at higher-priced models and even considered the Dan Clark Audio E3 (which is 1333% more expensive than the FT1...!). The E3 is great to dream about, but the FT1 seems to be an excellent value and the right model for me, right now.
Could you compare these with the meze boom mic to the mmx 300 pros?
I have an Arya Stealth, which is totally open and my wife doesn't always enjoy listening with me, this could solve that problem, and I will have two sound signature options, neutral open and neutral closed (+ not too expensive).
Awesome review! I own a 6XX and a Focal Clear OG for my open backs, and am looking for a more affordable everyday closed back for the noise isolation benefits. Originally, I thought the Focal Azurys would be my perfect for that warm-neutral with 'fun bass without being muddy' signature, but given the price (azurys is so expensive in my country) the FT1 looks surprisingly similar without breaking the bank. These direct comparisons really do help contextualize the review. Thanks again.
Not to mention, it looks gorgeous
I came here to say thank you. I got mine today, and used some coupon to bring it down to $130. I have been rocking a Dunu Davinci and Simgot Supermix 4. $130 is such a small risk to take, so I did it, and my oh my it's such a steal. The look, the sound (not what I expected from a "budget" close-back), the comfort. It's so natural sounding for a close-back. The tone and timbre is also great and punches above its class. I was going to keep the Maxwell as I needed a close back for use at work. But the weight and comfort of this one is much better. I usually like to spend more on the open-back, and the opposite for close backs. This one really does it for me.
I have Supermix 4 and I'm interested in FT1 for fps, open-world games and movies how different in sound is it compared to SM4? (is it worth having or is SM4 enough?)
@@kerkOOO I’m not sure. I use FT1 only during night when kids are back from school. I don’t like the supermix 4 so I sold it 2 months ago and I don’t miss it. For headphones I main the hd490 pro. For IEM I just got the new Xenns tea pro and been loving it. FT1 is so inexpensive I don’t think one can go wrong with it
Would u say this is better sounding then the maxwell?
@@WorldKeepsSpinnin if I have to pick between this or the Maxwell, it’s this no brainer. But that’s not for sound only, I just think the value and comfort are much much better on this. But you do need to plug it in though.
@@k.w5804 so its sound is better to you? Or only comfort
I came across these yesterday on the Fiio website by chance. They made some very interesting choices with this one.
New subscriber here. The quantity and quality of your comparisons and objective data as well as subjective opinions are fantastic! Thank you
Legend. Great video.
Thanks Jay! More people should check out your vids as well!
To fix the headband check out the comfort strap from capra audio.
I've had the ft3 for a while and think they are quite capable and extremely quick, for a large driver. The comfort is top notch.
FiiO FT3 and FT1 are both amazing headphones
This review earned a sub, I will look for other reviews to compare subjective opinions, but surely not for more information or comparisons ! Very well done, sir!
This is a great find, thank you for reviewing this headphone.
Hi Joe - Firstly, fantastic channel. I just discovered you recently and your reviews are awesome! I've been searching for a good pair of closed back headphones for competitive FPS and your videos have been super informative. At the moment I'm leaning towards the HD 620s, but was curious if you had a favorite between that and the DT 770, DT 700, MMX 300 Pro, and Focal Azurys? If I remember correctly, you had said the MMX 300 Pro was up there with your favorite closed backs for gaming but I wasn't sure what that favorite actually was.
How does it compare to for example a gaming headset like the pulse elite and Maxwell for immersive gaming?
Absolutely made it to the end of the video, great review, thanks!
Hey thanks for this review! Will it be available on the light wood color?
Great video, finally a review on the FT1 and a great one at that, thank you very much :)
thanks!
What an amazing review. I appreciate your style. Thank you
There's 4.4 cable included with these headphones. I have also K7 dac/amp. Can plug them to this balanced input in K7? Sorry, I don't know much about balanced cables/audio.
Yes
Been looking at getting some new close backed headphones. How do these fare against the Maxwell's?
Great closed back headphone, especially for the price. Great video
Im absolutely sold on these. Love the walnut finish, especially since I have some wood look finishes on my Triangle Speakers and Orbit Vinyl Player.
Well that was a fun ride. Cheers for all the comparisons.
Thanks for the review! Do you know how these compare to the Momentum 4 in 3.5mm wired mode?
i really enjoyed that review joe. Very nice but i just bought the beyerdynamic mmx 300 pro last week and there awesome i drive them with the sound blaster Gc7. And i just got the dekoni hybrid elite earpads there awesome. Zi couldn't quite understand what you where saying . These fiio ft1. Sound better for gaming. Whats your opinion these fiio ft1. Or the beyerdynamic mmx 300 pro .thanks joe stay safe and happy gaming to all
Incredible review covering literally everything 👑
Is there a chance of a full Bokeh closed review?
Could you compare this against the Aune SR7000 closed backs please?
Awesome review, thank you! Would you consider doing a review of the Heavys H1H?
If the main use of these will be out of the house (travel, studying, etc) is there any durability concern with the paper drivers?
FT1 vs Meze 99 neo .. In term of sound quality, Which one do you choose ?
FT1 ! Easy !
@@arnorizman4898 Thanks for suggestion ^^
I like this dude!!! Dope review videos without all the extra shenanigans 👍🏿
Incredible review!
hi☺️ great review, especially the comparisons, I find that this helps a lot because the more comparisons you have, the more chance there is that someone has listened to at least one of the headphones mentioned, and therefore you can get a more detailed idea!
I ask you how they compare with the beyerdynamic dt 700 beauty? I use them for practically everything, music, games, films, and also given the fiio of these I was thinking of replacing them with the ft1!
thank you very much and sorry for the mistakes, I use google translator
These or the Vzr model one for gaming?
Really great review, man! Thank you
I prefer closed back. I run fans because my PC can pull 1400w and it gets warm.
It's not really a comparison, but how do these compare to the audeze maxwell? I can get those for like $200 so is it worth it to spend $50 more on the maxwell? My brain is saying get the maxwell all day.
What is your opinion of the Sennheiser HD400 Pro? I absolutely adore them for their accuracy and fidelity. The comfort and lightweight is also wonderful.
Honestly, I haven't heard the HD400 pro before so I'm not sure how it compares. If you have something you love, I would run that for a long time!
@@GadgetryTech I highly recommend them. You really should listen to them yourself.
Woow, now there's one very exiting closed back! How would you compare it to Audeze Maxwell?
Is it worth buying for someone who already has Maxwell?