FiiO FT5

Tough metal cups ; Comfortable ; Fun, high-resolution sound

Bonus mid-bass dampens the planar appeal a little ; Slightly edgy styling may turn off some

FiiO’s first planar magnetic headphones don’t sound like the competition, with a thicker and richer presentation than most. Just make sure you can make peace with how the mid-bass limits transparency a little before buying.

Well specified ; Upfront, widescreen sound ; Good standard of build and finish

A hint of sonic warmth ; Too big for smaller heads ; Don’t fold flat so need a big carry-case

FiiO’s first-ever planar magnetic headphones combine pride of ownership with enjoyably direct, open sound - which means that as long as your head isn’t too small to support them, there’s very little downside to FT5 ownership.

Open and entertaining sound ; Properly made from nice materials ; Good specification

Won’t fit smaller heads ; Fractionally rich tonality ; Carry-case is massive

The Fiio FT5 strike a really nice balance in every respect, from the way they’re built and finished to the way they sound. If it’s absolute sonic neutrality you’re after, they may not be for you – but if you fancy an entertaining sound with a bit of...

Superb sonic performance ; Looks great and is built to last ; Extensive wired connection options

Proprietary cables ; Ear cups not the largest

Purpose-built to please audiophiles who refuse to give up on wired listening. The FT5 is a fantastic pair of planar over-ears.

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Superb sonic performance ; Looks great and is built to last ; Extensive wired connection options

Proprietary cables ; Ear cups not the largest

Purpose-built to please audiophiles who refuse to give up on wired listening. The FT5 is a fantastic pair of planar over-ears.

Distortion-free performance ; Ample bass power ; Excellent build quality

Slightly heavy for portable carry ; Proprietary cable system

The FiiO FT5 delivers a resolving and immersive bass experience with rich nuances and textures. The linearity in tuning echoes the planar design principles, and even at high volume, the FT5 maintains a delicate and detailed sound reproduction.

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