I got my set yesterday and I was listening to it all day long. I love these so much that I don't even wanna listen to my Hifiman Arya anymore, I'm not even kidding, they are that good.
Been using these for 6 months now. Such a large and rich sound. Rock and Jazz sound great with these. I drive these with the Fiio UTWS3 most of the time (BT Amp). Bass sounds very good especially with Rush, Dio, and Iron Maiden.
I get why people say it does have a bit of brightness but honestly when I run it through my schiit lyr3 it comes to life. The tube smoothens out the treble completely and with a little power they sound very dynamic and crazy big. I was using these iems and forgot they were iems. They sound as big as headphones when powered with an amp.
Any problems with sibilance? Check out the group U2, album THE UNFORGETTABLE FIRE, song ELVIS PRESLEY AND AMERICA. Can you hear the sibilance in the vocals too? It's really bad on my FD5.
@@mclement052164 Hello! Sibilance is not severe in my listening experience using FD5. My music lists are mainly contain instrument music and Chiniese pop songs. There is far less th or s prononce in chinese. For a good resolution earphone, sibilance is coming with HIGH RESOLUTION. Addition: I communicate with many chinese FD5 user on Chinese HIFI community, no sibilance comments has been seen by me so far.
This was a contender in a recent purchase decision but I went up a few €€€ and took the plunge with the DUNU ZEN, a couple of weeks before I get it. Too late to influence my decision on that one but is it on your review list? I've not yet owned a FIIO IEM, maybe this next. Cheers.
I have both the FD5, FH5&7 and Zen, the Zen is superior to FD5, FH5 & FH7 in every way. The FD5 has some serious treble issues, particularly with consonant sounds- it can be extremely, annoyingly sibilant. Some people call it being a detail monster. No- not for me. Cymbals and high hats sound exaggerated too. I can get used to that. But if you listen to a lot of vocal recordings that are already on the sibilant side, the FD5 is not a good choice.
I thought DLC is DIAMOND LIKE CARBON . So that makes is a beryllium coated diamond like carbon DD. - Right? Pretty sure it's not a PET or whatever kind of membrane with a diamond like coating and beryllium coating.
Hi BGGAR, Cool Review, thanx for this. Do I see the Goldplanar GL2000 at 1:42 ? Pls Review that one ? Sooo curious if this is woth 500 / 600 Dollars ? Nobody gives this highly interresting product some attention till now ?
Hi Bad Guy, currently i've the FH3 and L3, what IEM's would you recommend as an upgrade? In a $ 300 price range, I listen to jazz, r&b and soul, greetings since México.
He would probably say Mangird Tea. I would say ISN H40 even though it’s $200 it competes with $300 to $400 sets easily. But you’re good with FH3. I just got mine last week and along with my H40 and the other I’ve acquired this year I feel no need to get anything else right now. Maybe another amp.
@@davegorthuis679 You might want to watch the review on this channel. I know BGGAR likes his bass. So if he likes the Tea so much I'm thinking it should do ok with those genres considering if it won't do old school rap it doesn't get a pass from him. Theres plenty of discussion comparing the Tea to the H40 and the H40 has deeper and more textured bass according to many. The H40 has enough bass for any genre for my tastes. And they're $200. If I want even more bass I grab a TFZ set which all have a generous amount of bass and it's done well.
Hey man wanted to ask, between the Campfire Audio Atlas and the Aurisonic asg 2.5 which has the better bass and overall sound quality? In regards to context, I mostly listen to pop and edm music although I do switch it up sometimes to other genres.
Hi, quick question regarding the fearless ratings, it seems like you liked the s8z, but it's ranked much lower than s8 and s8 pro is there a reason why?
Any vid coming for best basshead sets? Want to know if The Thor’s are still the best ones atm or if there’s a set we haven’t heard of that can outperform those 🤔
@@johnhayes8476 That’s how I understood DLC. When companies use a beryllium coating they want you to know it without a doubt since it’s a selling point.
I know they are in a different price bracket but I'd be interested in hearing your thoughts between the FD5 and the KBear Believe as high performing single DD IEMs, particularly considering how much you rate the Believe.
@@BadGuyGoodAudioReviews How did you like it? And I can't seem to find the list of who won what when, how do I see that list, I have been so busy lately I have not been watching like usual.
Glad i waited for this before pulling the trigger on fh3.. though the fd5 is double the price of fh3.. do you think the sound signature and quality of fd5 more than justifies the price jump from fh3? Thanks.
@@humanbass The FH3 is no slouch in the refinement department. I was doing some extensive auditioning yesterday and was astounded by the details I was hearing. I think it’s more of a matter of .....will this set that’s 2X the price of the FH3 give me DOUBLE the enjoyment. I’ve heard ALOT of expensive sets and I say NO. FH3 is something everyone should try before spending $200 or more.
Maybe he should do exactly what he wants and doesn’t need anyone telling how to do things. Should he change rating to make the star pattern look prettier? If something is a three it’s a 3.
@@Assimilator702 I don't think you get the point of constructive criticism. Also why are you not letting me do what i want and telling me what I should not be writing. I could also just leave every video after I have seen the 3x3 stars. Same old same old, guess there is nothing special about this iem too, why should I stick around I already have 3x3 stars earphones.
@@maxb.simonsen2459 I’m just pointing out how you shouldn’t dictate how he should review gear. That’s it. Many people think his rating system is one of the better ones. I don’t base my opinions on hear that interest me based in one person as it’s better to gather as many opinions as possible.
Anything balanced will give more power. I have the 03 with a balanced cable and run them off a btr5. On low gain I can't even imagine turning it up past halfway. Hard to believe how cheap they were and how good they sound with a balanced connection.
Should probably not mention the bands by their name directly. I don't think most bands and artists have full rights over the reproduction and distribution of the music they have created - its in the hands of studios/record labels etc... A lot of these companies are not progressive and open at all, behaving like a typical American monopoly. Rick Beato explains that situation nicely, because he faces the issue every single day. I think the whole system in the world of how creative content should be shared and monetized and distribution controlled needs a total revamp - people should also vote for someone who wants to reform copyright laws. It should be a international human rights issue IMO!
@@Assimilator702 Of course mention them. I didn't mean to say to NOT mention them. I just found it weird to say that, "xyz is strict with using their music elsewhere", as if it was individual bands and members that were pushing the veto button and issuing DMCA notices on every single video out there that has even clippings of their music - heck, so many of them are dead, and they may not agree in their graves of how these companies treat their music which other people love so much! And maybe, show the artists with your words, money and votes, that you disapprove of the record companies that they have chosen to affiliate with, regardless of how good their music might be. And that's why I specifically asked for how our collective might to be used to change how art is consumed and how should the creators be credited their work/worth with.
Seen an official video of this and they were showing you how you can change the termination of the cable by swapping the end connections. Did yours come with 2 extra connections. Looks like they come with 2.5mm & 4.4mm as well as standard 3.5mm th-cam.com/video/5eI_E2bF-_k/w-d-xo.html
Is everyone still enjoying their FD5? I think this is the most hyped iem of 2021. Kinda like Kef LS50. Many will end in used market. Too bright and sibilant. I ended up selling mine.
I got my FD5 two days ago. Sibilance is DEFINITELY an issue with some recordings where it wasn't before with ANY of my previous IEMs or headphones. So far, surprisingly, it's most noticeable in recordings by U2, especially in Bono's vocals. In THE UNFORGETTABLE FIRE album, song ELVIS PRESLEY AND AMERICA, holy crap, just about EVERY consonant uttered by Bono comes out as a whistle. Super annoying! Can anyone else replicate my experience?
0:00 INTRO
0:10 Description
0:50 Closeup
2:09 Frequency graph
3:10 Music mentions
4:02 (BASS check - Black Sabbath sample)
6:35 (MIDS check - Fleetwood Mac Sample) **blocked**
10:33 (TREBLE check - BOSTON sample)
11:57 SPIDER GRAPH!!!
I got my set yesterday and I was listening to it all day long. I love these so much that I don't even wanna listen to my Hifiman Arya anymore, I'm not even kidding, they are that good.
Glad you like them. Im still on the fence until I see a few more reviews. Just waiting to pull the trigger.
Been using these for 6 months now. Such a large and rich sound. Rock and Jazz sound great with these. I drive these with the Fiio UTWS3 most of the time (BT Amp). Bass sounds very good especially with Rush, Dio, and Iron Maiden.
The two minute reviews are awesome, but I also like the long form reviews and chats.
Yeah, will be keeping both
I get why people say it does have a bit of brightness but honestly when I run it through my schiit lyr3 it comes to life. The tube smoothens out the treble completely and with a little power they sound very dynamic and crazy big. I was using these iems and forgot they were iems. They sound as big as headphones when powered with an amp.
I bought it on Taobao for 1998 Chinese Yuan. The outlook of thie earphone is really fantastic, the sound is clear.
Any problems with sibilance? Check out the group U2, album THE UNFORGETTABLE FIRE, song ELVIS PRESLEY AND AMERICA. Can you hear the sibilance in the vocals too? It's really bad on my FD5.
@@mclement052164 Hello! Sibilance is not severe in my listening experience using FD5. My music lists are mainly contain instrument music and Chiniese pop songs. There is far less th or s prononce in chinese.
For a good resolution earphone, sibilance is coming with HIGH RESOLUTION.
Addition: I communicate with many chinese FD5 user on Chinese HIFI community, no sibilance comments has been seen by me so far.
Do Full review of harmonicdyne zeus please! ❤️
I will
Does it stack up against the FH5s and - especially - the FH7s? Thanks
I suspect that I may be lusting after the FD5 largely because of the build. It seems like such an attractively designed and mature product.
Yes it seems quite refined as a product. FiiO have matured nicely
Same
Still waiting 01 x 03 Battle. It will happen in 2020? Hugs from Brazil and thanks for making 2020 a better year!
Thanks for the trust. Probably cannot in next 2 days but will try soon.
Great review! I’m wondering how you think they compare to the Mangird Tea? I realize it’s a DD vs a hybrid, but they go for about the same price
This was a contender in a recent purchase decision but I went up a few €€€ and took the plunge with the DUNU ZEN, a couple of weeks before I get it. Too late to influence my decision on that one but is it on your review list? I've not yet owned a FIIO IEM, maybe this next. Cheers.
I have both the FD5, FH5&7 and Zen, the Zen is superior to FD5, FH5 & FH7 in every way.
The FD5 has some serious treble issues, particularly with consonant sounds- it can be extremely, annoyingly sibilant. Some people call it being a detail monster. No- not for me. Cymbals and high hats sound exaggerated too. I can get used to that. But if you listen to a lot of vocal recordings that are already on the sibilant side, the FD5 is not a good choice.
@@mclement052164 thanks for that. Have my ZEN about 3 weeks now and love them, very impressed by DUNU and now considering the SA6.
I thought DLC is DIAMOND LIKE CARBON . So that makes is a beryllium coated diamond like carbon DD. - Right? Pretty sure it's not a PET or whatever kind of membrane with a diamond like coating and beryllium coating.
Please do the Lz A7 review. Thanks
Awesome review, and to your point … you can’t hear graphs!
FINALLY! I've figured it out. You sound exactly like Bill Burr! Been driving me nuts.
bill burr perpetually sounds like he's just come from a shouting match lmao
The Philly rant is a classic
@@BadGuyGoodAudioReviews That is one of the funniest things I have EVER witnessed. Bill Burr is the shit.
Said that three years ago.. Bastohn accent.
Hi BGGAR, Cool Review, thanx for this. Do I see the Goldplanar GL2000 at 1:42 ? Pls Review that one ? Sooo curious if this is woth 500 / 600 Dollars ? Nobody gives this highly interresting product some attention till now ?
I am doing a review :)
Hi Bad Guy, currently i've the FH3 and L3, what IEM's would you recommend as an upgrade? In a $ 300 price range, I listen to jazz, r&b and soul, greetings since México.
The Jotaro that is exact what i want to know.
He would probably say Mangird Tea. I would say ISN H40 even though it’s $200 it competes with $300 to $400 sets easily. But you’re good with FH3. I just got mine last week and along with my H40 and the other I’ve acquired this year I feel no need to get anything else right now. Maybe another amp.
Save a little longer and get clairvoyance. Tea and h40 are both great though.
Is the Mangird Tea also suited for house & progressive house tracks? Bass wise.
@@davegorthuis679 You might want to watch the review on this channel. I know BGGAR likes his bass. So if he likes the Tea so much I'm thinking it should do ok with those genres considering if it won't do old school rap it doesn't get a pass from him. Theres plenty of discussion comparing the Tea to the H40 and the H40 has deeper and more textured bass according to many. The H40 has enough bass for any genre for my tastes. And they're $200. If I want even more bass I grab a TFZ set which all have a generous amount of bass and it's done well.
Hey man wanted to ask, between the Campfire Audio Atlas and the Aurisonic asg 2.5 which has the better bass and overall sound quality?
In regards to context, I mostly listen to pop and edm music although I do switch it up sometimes to other genres.
ASG 2.5. just gotta tune that dial to your sweet spot
Check out the dunu SA6. It’s fantastic! But you may need to play with tips a little. The ones that came with it, I couldn’t get the seal to stay.
Hi, quick question regarding the fearless ratings, it seems like you liked the s8z, but it's ranked much lower than s8 and s8 pro is there a reason why?
Yes, the treble on S8z is too much for me. Much prefer S8F or PRO
looking forward to your UM 3DT review...
Me too
@@BadGuyGoodAudioReviews when will it be online?
Any vid coming for best basshead sets? Want to know if The Thor’s are still the best ones atm or if there’s a set we haven’t heard of that can outperform those 🤔
In the next month or so yes.
Subscribed. Very helpful and from someone with the same musical tastes. Always a bonus. What music library app is that? Looks awesome!
Thanks for the sub!
What's the best portable dacamp or dap for ier z1r? I'm currently using paw s1 and looking for an upgrade.
Qudelix 5k just does the job but it does it. for a portable dap DX160 works for me
Good evening, please what do you advise me between fiio f9 pro and fiio fd5? What's better? Thank you
There is no such thing as better on this level, it comes up to your taste, I personally like DD the most, but again it is a matter of taste
@@willyvlyminck201 thank you for your reply
Will you review the new TWS Ultimate Ears Fits?
Probably yes
Bro I'm still waiting for your thoughts on the Hyla Sarda set. LOL.
DLC is Diamond like Carbon, not coating. The material is dlc, the coating is beryllium.
So you’re saying that all DLC is Beryllium? The TFZ No.3 and other sets from last year have a DLC and it was never mentioned that they were beryllium.
@@Assimilator702 you can have a dlc driver without beryllium coating.
@@johnhayes8476 That’s how I understood DLC. When companies use a beryllium coating they want you to know it without a doubt since it’s a selling point.
@@Assimilator702 no. DLC is the main material in this case, beryllium is a reinforcement coating.
@@Assimilator702 I check the chinese official website, i think the DLC is the dome，and beryllium is coating of the edge
Anyone tried tfz live x here ? what is it compare to fd5. thx
I know they are in a different price bracket but I'd be interested in hearing your thoughts between the FD5 and the KBear Believe as high performing single DD IEMs, particularly considering how much you rate the Believe.
KBear...I cut my set open and have no backup so cant say for now
@@BadGuyGoodAudioReviews damn, yes I forgot that. My bad.
@@mattythehat No prob, I will compare if i get another set soon
@@BadGuyGoodAudioReviews what idiot told you to cut that open? 😂
I wonder how these perform against the Sennheiser IE800?
Sounds like a solid delivery by FiiO.
It is. I am holding back a little. It's quite good
BGGAR, could you tell me your favorite tube amp.......thanks
Only one I have used much is Feliks Audio Espressivo Mark II
@@BadGuyGoodAudioReviews How did you like it? And I can't seem to find the list of who won what when, how do I see that list, I have been so busy lately I have not been watching like usual.
@@terrybritner4037 docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/15FwcZeA0C95NROX_HQHLNpaGFe38GFlvbOEHzROy6jA/edit#gid=0
Interested in this 🤘🏼
FiiO did good
Glad i waited for this before pulling the trigger on fh3.. though the fd5 is double the price of fh3.. do you think the sound signature and quality of fd5 more than justifies the price jump from fh3? Thanks.
This seems more refined, the fh3 more fun.
@@humanbass The FH3 is no slouch in the refinement department. I was doing some extensive auditioning yesterday and was astounded by the details I was hearing. I think it’s more of a matter of .....will this set that’s 2X the price of the FH3 give me DOUBLE the enjoyment. I’ve heard ALOT of expensive sets and I say NO. FH3 is something everyone should try before spending $200 or more.
I think you should revise your rating system, all I see is 3x3 stars
Maybe he should do exactly what he wants and doesn’t need anyone telling how to do things. Should he change rating to make the star pattern look prettier? If something is a three it’s a 3.
@@Assimilator702 I don't think you get the point of constructive criticism. Also why are you not letting me do what i want and telling me what I should not be writing. I could also just leave every video after I have seen the 3x3 stars. Same old same old, guess there is nothing special about this iem too, why should I stick around I already have 3x3 stars earphones.
@@maxb.simonsen2459 I’m just pointing out how you shouldn’t dictate how he should review gear. That’s it. Many people think his rating system is one of the better ones. I don’t base my opinions on hear that interest me based in one person as it’s better to gather as many opinions as possible.
@@Assimilator702 Again I'm not dictating anything, I'm just providing a different opinion.
Are the blons only A- now?!
relative to all other items ranked...yes
How you compare this to dunu zen or final a8000 or dunu luna or , also Andromeda. ? Thank you
The Zen is MUCH better than the FD5 in every way.
Hey chris..
I bought BL01 after your recommendation and also felt that i lacks in power.
Can you please suggest me any Budget Dac Amp?
Anything balanced will give more power. I have the 03 with a balanced cable and run them off a btr5. On low gain I can't even imagine turning it up past halfway. Hard to believe how cheap they were and how good they sound with a balanced connection.
@@mynameisradman Oh lovely 😍
Btw which balanced cable do you have?
FD5 or Lokahi for kind of symphonic metal music?
Biggest selling album of all time is either greatest hits by eagles or thriller by mj. I think it's the eagles album. But not 100% sure. 😁
Fleetwood mac blocked replay of their song...Eagles are very very strict too.
@@BadGuyGoodAudioReviews yeah the stupid copyright law.
Should probably not mention the bands by their name directly. I don't think most bands and artists have full rights over the reproduction and distribution of the music they have created - its in the hands of studios/record labels etc... A lot of these companies are not progressive and open at all, behaving like a typical American monopoly. Rick Beato explains that situation nicely, because he faces the issue every single day. I think the whole system in the world of how creative content should be shared and monetized and distribution controlled needs a total revamp - people should also vote for someone who wants to reform copyright laws. It should be a international human rights issue IMO!
@@quadrannilator Band names ABSOLUTELY need to be mentioned so that we all know which material will be an issue when played in a video.
@@Assimilator702 Of course mention them. I didn't mean to say to NOT mention them. I just found it weird to say that, "xyz is strict with using their music elsewhere", as if it was individual bands and members that were pushing the veto button and issuing DMCA notices on every single video out there that has even clippings of their music - heck, so many of them are dead, and they may not agree in their graves of how these companies treat their music which other people love so much! And maybe, show the artists with your words, money and votes, that you disapprove of the record companies that they have chosen to affiliate with, regardless of how good their music might be. And that's why I specifically asked for how our collective might to be used to change how art is consumed and how should the creators be credited their work/worth with.
Seen an official video of this and they were showing you how you can change the termination of the cable by swapping the end connections. Did yours come with 2 extra connections. Looks like they come with 2.5mm & 4.4mm as well as standard 3.5mm
th-cam.com/video/5eI_E2bF-_k/w-d-xo.html
Is everyone still enjoying their FD5? I think this is the most hyped iem of 2021. Kinda like Kef LS50. Many will end in used market. Too bright and sibilant. I ended up selling mine.
Try some reggae and early Yes (Fragile)
I got my FD5 two days ago. Sibilance is DEFINITELY an issue with some recordings where it wasn't before with ANY of my previous IEMs or headphones. So far, surprisingly, it's most noticeable in recordings by U2, especially in Bono's vocals. In THE UNFORGETTABLE FIRE album, song ELVIS PRESLEY AND AMERICA, holy crap, just about EVERY consonant uttered by Bono comes out as a whistle. Super annoying! Can anyone else replicate my experience?
Burn in is needed. Also, comply foam tips with ear wax guards is recommended to tame the excess treble.
Also, make sure to try a good copper cable, it might help tame the treble and enhancing bass-mids.
And burn in 100 hrs. After that there should be nothing anymore
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Where were you bruh??
@@BadGuyGoodAudioReviews from Asia 😅
What kind of weird video is this? Hold the camera properly and do the video properly .. this is foolishness