@@capraaudio woah, thank you for the insanely fast response! Alright, will definitely consider ordering this! I don't actually have major issues with the existing headband, but I do worry about the longevity of the material, so adding this hopefully will improve that. Thanks again!
@@ParallaxGT Nice! Thanks for the feedback. Definitely gonna order now. And agreed bout the aesthetics! When I saw the video, I was initially confused why there was a cool-looking strap 😂
Been waiting for a review of these for a while, glad to see that they are worth while. Might have to get a pair with Meze's new microphone cable for a closed back headset.
Wow, these look great. May be picking these up on a blind buy. Also, love the build and sound graphic in the beginning. This video is very well done, thanks for putting this one on my radar!
After a few months with these this tuning is definitely perfect for me and I have smaller ears so it is extremely comfortable. For anyone considering buying this, apparently there are issues with the screws due to a bad batch (that they supposedly fixed) that while I hadn't experienced yet still seems concerning, so keep that in mind.
Just got my K371s and very happy with them. First good headphone I've ever owned. Glad there is more competition because the 150-200€ price range looks a little rough for closed back wired headphones. If my K371s every break I'll know where next to look. Thanks for the review and showcase, I would've never found out about these otherwise!
So I have trying to find a pair of closed backs. I accidentally bought the DCA Aeon Flow 2 instead of the Drop Aeon X Closed. Going to sell them, they have no bass. I listen with the Xduoo MT-604 and Gashelli J2 AKM dac. I have the OG Ananda and love it but I live in LA and don’t have central a/c, so I need a closed back for summer listening. Yes, my headphone choice is dictated by weather 🤦🏼♂️🤷🏼♂️ Might be a hard question to ask but is the Drop X closed worth the extra $250 over these? I had the K371 and liked them but didn’t love them. Thank you
This could be the headphone I've been waiting literally years for. I've tried so many options, including the HD620S, and I've not liked any. A well priced, good sounding closed option is so hard to find. I'll be picking this up as soon as it's available in Canada.
The price range bit different. You can’t said its shp9500 killer. The JT1 is shp killer. More cheaper, better build quality. With decent technicalities for just $70
This confirms my experience as well. Except I find them very confortable as is. Really shocked with how good they are, bought based on Gadetry Tech review, glad I did, my best headphone purchase of the year. I also disagree it feels cheap. To be honest K371 are left in the dust in build, confort and sound for me!
I've been looking for something like these. Azurys have been my favorite but they are quiet expensive. Definitely gonna buy a pair of these and test them out.
I have these since the launch and can only say positive things. ➕➕➕ The most comfortable closed back headphone I have ever had. Period. (even without the extra strap was showing in the video) It sounds great with everything. Music, movies, gaming? All checked! 🤩🤩🤩 BUT if you need something for editing or work a Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO still sounds more clean and has much better separation.
Hey. I am a bass guitar player and I’m looking for a closed back headphone for recording and silent practice (learning tracks etc). Bass and mids representation are the most important factor for me as in a mix with other instruments around the bass cuts through around 250-500hz. Have both the DT 770 and these f1. Which would you suggest and why? Also what ohms DT770 did you get? Picking a headphone is harder than I thought
@@soulstart89 For accuracy and monitoring (editing, critical listening) I would still pick the DT 770 PRO anytime! Probably even for gaming or movie watching. 👌 The Fiio FT1 is more fun sounding headphones that really shines with low notes, but might be less convincing in other areas.
Finally, a budget closed-back that can compete with the AKG line. I love my K371 but have to admit that I have some concerns about their build quality. And I also like that DMS is reviewing it because we share some similarities in taste. Edit: How do they compare with the Sennheiser HD 620S?
I own both, and the FiiO is better. The HD620s definitely competes sound-wise and is built better, but the FiiO is a much better value and is more comfortable.
@JeffreyChandler I noticed some odd qualities in the midrange and treble on the HD620S. For some reason, vocals were a bit honky and the treble was dark on some tracks but bright on others. I also dont like the big pads because the position of the headphones on your ears can change the sound, and it's hard to get a consistent position with those big openings.
Not only with the AKG line. I bought one since literally everyone was highly praising it, it's better than my D7200 and I miss almost nothing if compared to my Z1R. Fiio has set the new threshold for audio quality, this is an enormous leap in the audio world. It's insane to think it costs $150. If we think 5 or even 2 years ago, you would have to spend 4 digits to get anywhere this build and audio quality. Hell, even today. IEM's already went through this phenomena, but now this is a major breakthrough in the headphone world.
My Gemini HSR-1000's broke after 9 years so I bought these. I am looking forward to trying them. I have an old SMSL M2 DAC so I may need to upgrade it finally. We'll see.
"Take with a grain of salt" is generous. Zeos is a man who owns how many dollars worth of audio gear? $50k? $100k? More? And yet his opinions are more closely calibrated to someone who has just had ear surgery and is excited to be hearing for the first time. Viewers see all the gear from his head mounted camera and assume "He must have SOME idea what he's talking about," but then they eventually, hopefully find out that they were wrong. I don't think it's unreasonable to say that he does more harm than good, because I know that if I woke up one day and found out that I had a track record of promoting some of the gear he has promoted, giving who knows how many people who needed that one last push they needed to place an order, then I would feel guilty about it bigtime. There is theoretically a dollar amount you could put to the regretful purchases that people have made thanks to all his gushing over seriously underwhelming equipment, and in total you know it would be no small amount.
they're extroadinarily similar if not identical (within unit variance) from an acoustic perspective. the 371 just has a slightly more premium build using metal components and satin finish plastics, whereas the 361 is cheaper with an all "plastic-fantastic" build
@@TotemTom I know for build they're very close with the K371 being the more premium one but I thought acoustically, at least some people, find the K361 superior to the 371, with the 371 doing some odd things. I actually have the K361 myself...well had it, all it's pleather has basically cracked and shredded so it's pretty unusable unfortunately. I just remember that whilst they had a nice clean detailed sound they also had a kinda small sound that wasn't really suited to anything that was supposed to sound grand, and they could be a little sharp.
@@TheHEADPHONEShow Hey, uh, the captcha to register is not in English. It wants me to slide to verify, but I don't know what I am supposed to verify. It keeps rubber banding the slide back to the start unless I slide it all the way to the right, and when I do that, it gives me an error message that is illegible. [Edit]: Okay, never mind. Somehow, I was able to register, regardless.
Just got my pair today and I like them way more than that K361 and the K371. My only issue is that, using an apple dongle, the headphones do not sound good through my phone. However, through an older FiiO EK10 DAC, the headphones sound amazing through my computer. Yes, they do sound better than the JT1s, which I returned to get the FT1s.
HELLO from hifitommy! you know, the Buffalo native who met you at CanJam SoCal last week. After you recommended it, and some listening at the Jam, I ordered the FiiO FT-1 which will arrive on the 10th which I am very much looking forward to. i will likely get the strap you recommended as I know that to be the kind of support that is most comfortable. i truly enjoyed our short exchange at the Jam and look forward to more of the same. I am on youtube as tom roy. if you ever get a chance to have a Beef on Weck in Buffalo, I will be interested in your reaction.
Can we get a tier to closed back headphones? Struggling to find something better than the DT 770 pros 32ohm. I debated on the Focal Radiance but they're discontinued and pad replacements on them are impossible.
@@night4607 I already have the DT 770's 32ohms, they're very nice but I won't know what to upgrade to. If I had to choose now not having bought the 770s, I would instead get the Audeze Maxwell.
Looking forward to get these. But looks like they are sold out in Norway. Maybe wait before ordering the strap, if i find it comfortable as it is. Great to see manufacture making great head-fi at an affordable price. Have an meze alba coming next week., that are also said to be good for the price. Great value. 😃
This headphone and the Aune AR5000 are my wishlist contenders when I get some income in the future. I know it's open back vs closed back and price is very different, but I'd love a sound impression comparison between the two one day by anyone willing. I think my main desire is musicality and immersion. The reviews on the AR5000 say it's almost an A shape sound with the mids forward, but elevated bass compared to something like the Sennheiser 600 sound profile. That sounds perfect to me.
I had the Aune. It's a nice headphone, but found it too mid-forward and very bass light. Highs were okay. For certain type of music it sounds "magical", but after a few weeks I rather sold it. It was comfy and looks nice though. 🤭
@@kutasimusic Hey thank you so much for sharing your personal impressions! For context what genre of music did it sound magical for? And what are your preferred sound qualities in a headphone? Thank you again I really appreciate it.
@@hubey I like the detailed sound and don't mind less bass, but since the FiiO FT1 was really spoiled with that great textured bass. I have had Sennheiser HD 650s for long, then switched over Beyers (DT 770 PRO) for more excitement. (also tried loads of Hifiman and Focal headphones...) I must say I was really impressed by the Aune AR5000 in the beginning. Especially with live instrument music. Then started to miss the bass more an more. But the mid range and the tonality is nice if you after that sound signature. It will have a more bass, much more open and engaging sound than a HD600.
@@kutasimusic Thank you again for another thoughtful response! I had the cheaper Fiio JT1's because of enthusiastic youtube reviews, but I hated the sound. It sounded muffled but sibilant at the same time. The mids sounded so quiet and far away like they were coming from the neighbours house. They made music feel sad. EQing helped, but still felt distant overall. I was so shocked by the sound after good reviews by others. So now I'm doing more homework before more internet purchases. So do you own or have listened to the FT1's? Do you love the sound? I do love bass, a lot of bass actually, like in a movie theater with rumbling synth bass score. But I also want to hear melodies from piano and guitar and vocals in the mids to treble range too. I don't want them to be muffled, distant or sibilant, just musically resolved and forward enough sounding at the same time as some bass. Do you think the Fiio FT1's will statisfy these musical desires? Thank you for your time and consideration. 😊🙏
@@hubey Hmmm… this is interesting. I haven’t heard the JT1, but owned the FT1 for a couple of months. To be honest, I liked the sound from the beginning but after a long period of time started to think that I might had too much of Beyer headphones and was just wishing for a more relaxed listening experience. First the FT1 felt like an “echo chamber” or concert hall to me, but somehow that sensation disappeared (or I got used to it). Now, I can tell that the JT1 might not be your cup of tea if you prefer detailed sound. I don’t think that it’s a dark headphone, but after a long time I spent with it I just started to miss a more transparent and cleaner sound. This is the most noticeable with voices (either male or female). It’s a bit hard to understand them and they are less articulate. Watching movies or playing games feels fun and the bass is excellent, but it’s a one trick pony. You won’t find too much excitement in other areas and I wished my DT 770 Pro back. So, We have a nice slam in the bass, recessed mid range and okay highs. In general it sounds distant and eventually I found it a bit boring after trying it with different usages. This is not always a bad thing though. I still think the FT1 is a nice looking and comfy headphone. If you are not that critical or as a second (or third headphone) you can live with it and have some fun with certain tracks. Anyways, I am still on the journey for the perfect closed-back... 😊
I am Avijit from India. I purchased Shanling UA4 and using with IEM. Now I want to upgrade with Full size Headphones ( Open back) But I am unable to understand how it will work with High Impedance Full size Headphones. Because no power efficiency is described with 80 Ohm or 300 ohm impedance. I am requesting your team to analyze my question and give me a detail about how the Shanling UA4 will work with High Impedance Full size Headphones. What type of headphones will go smoothly with Shanling UA4 Dac.
So I got mine today. It is replacing my previous daily driver for TH-cam/casual listening - the AKG 371. The AKG literally fell apart after 3 years of heavy, heavy usage so no hard feelings there. Initial impressions are that the FT-1 does exactly what it is intended for. Very light, very comfy, very easy to drive (loud enough out of the laptop socket, bonkers loud with the Qudelix K5) and very good fun. Not the biggest fan of the oldshool-looks but I guess after a couple of ZMFs I'm kinda spoiled with regards to woody-cans. Surprise so far - there is actually some detail ;-) We will see about the "fine-print" but this could be a keeper. P.S.: somebody hurry please with Qudelix EQ-preset for this :-)
Thank you very much for the review, I've been quite interested in these, but my hopes weren't exactly high. Could you, by any chance, persuade Resolve to review these as well, with more squigglies and stuff? Maybe Griffin as well. Would be great to know how do these perform in terms of fit consistency and HpTF. I'd LOVE to get over ears another try, but while these are relatively affordable, I'm still wary of making any more audio purchases without extensive data to refer to...
I know it's not much of a contest, but my all time favorite closed back headphones are the E-Mu Teak with ZMF Suede Ori Pads, how would the FT-1 fare against the Emu Teak?
Nothing better than purchase validation! Kidding. Slightly. Hahaha. But thank you for this review DMS! Wasn't expecting this to be out so soon, since I just recently brought this up to you on Twitter. But seems like you already had it for a little while. Really wanted to wait for your review before pulling the trigger, but decided to take the risk at $130-ish. Was worried that the price would go up if reviews continued to be positive - case in point, the Aune AR5000 being $40-50 more expensive now than when I coulda bought them earlier this year. 🥲
I dunno, something beating the K361s isn't saying much, because I thought they sounded like absolute ass when I compared them (back to back) to the M40x, SH840a, S452 and MD7506.
Sounds like I may have just found my next set of cans for the office! Looking forward to potential comparisons between these and the HD620S and upcoming Sony MDR-M1. Any thoughts on whether it's worth it to save up for something like the Aeon RT Closed as a "next-level" closed back?
The Aeon are MUCH better built, more premium, and feel more articulated/detailed across the frequency range, but the fiio have a more comfortable sound signature.
For the future: what's up with all the new Bluetooth ANC headphones? Cambridge Audio Melomania P100, Beyerdynamic Aventho 300, AKG N9 Hybrid, none of them rubbish. Are we seeing a kind of "death of mid-fi" in the wireless space?
would you recommend this for hip hop, pop and rap kinda music? along with using it for audio production entry level? and also some editing that i do quite abit but mostly audio stuff like voice over
Maxwell have better clarity and details, but not my much. This is far more comfortable. Speaking as an owner of the FT1 and previously Maxwell (don't buy it - QC is terrible)
I was looking at the Azurys but hearing you say these sound better for you makes me unsure about the pricing for all this stuff. An aspect I feel is left out too much in reviews.
Thank you for the review! The less than ideal comfort of AKG K371/K361 and the less than ideal tuning/timbre of beyerdynamic DT770 PRO 80Ω made me look to something else and FiiO FT1 was the choice. Mine should arrive soon... What are your EQ settings?
Is there any [build, sound..) difference between the black walnut and beech versions, besides look? I like the darker wood look though I noticed the beech has a (aluminum/stainless?) ring around the entire earcups which looks nice also
i'm really hesitating on getting these as they seem perfect and in my budget but i'm looking for open back headphones yet i can't find an offering as good at this price in the open back category
I found that the highs on the FT1 are not so great for some. They are very comfy without a strap, and provide a nice punchy bass. Unfortunately I’m used to Edition XS and 6XX, so the upper mids and highs don’t compare well. If I can’t dial-in EQ, I’ll have to send them back but I will miss that bass slam.
My main heaphones are a pair of HiFiMAN HE4XX powered by a Topping DX3Pro+. However they are open back and sometimes I need a pair of closed back headphone as I like to listen to loud levels and the HE4XXs are literally like laptop speakers. I have a pair of Sony MDR-1A that I own since 2017, however they fell apart and need new ear pads and a replacement cable. I was thinking of getting a cheap new pair, since I also don't really like how they sound. Are the FiiO FT-1 better than Sony MDR-1A?
As someone who has a pretty nice treated studio with genelec monitors, but mixes and masters manly from home because i am lazy as fuck: jes you can. I dont have these headphones but the key is this, get whatever you deem flattest, buy it, than use an eq thing on your computer ouput and eq the headphone by ear, by listening to your favorite songs. Some electro or modern metal is usually good to judge bass impact. Really spend a day or to to eq them until you cant improve them anymore. Than mix on them. (One extra thing to be mindful about. Beware of reverb. On headphones and inears you always always add to much reverb, so use a little less than it will sound better on headphones and speakers). And dont let boomers tell you you cant mix on headphoens. I would even argue its better becouse most people listen on headphones anyways, so thats what you serve for the most.
Been using the Meze 109 Pros with the Fiio K9 Pro ESS Skylight at the work office. Been looking for a pair of closed backs to probably replace the 109 Pros. I know it's hard to compare closed with open backs but opinions if these would be a decent replacement?
For days Ive been thinking WHAT SHOULD I GET!!! I have the HE-R9 but I need another CLOSED CLOSED back (That Isolates) I'm torn between the DT-770 pro x, HE-R7DX, Or the FIIO FT1.
@@kbeau937I ordered via Amazon on Thursday, it's not supposed to arrive till later this week. I'll be home from vacation on Saturday. If you look up the model number on TH-cam though, all of the other reviews on this model show an American wood piece on each ear.
Thanks for the shout out! Always glad to improve comfort where we can.
Hey! Not sure if you can actually answer this question. But would there be any issues shipping your headband strap to the Philippines?
@@KmtS9 shouldnt be if you order on our website
@@capraaudio woah, thank you for the insanely fast response! Alright, will definitely consider ordering this! I don't actually have major issues with the existing headband, but I do worry about the longevity of the material, so adding this hopefully will improve that. Thanks again!
I Just ordered 😂😂 I think it even improved on the looks of the headphones in my opinion 👍🏽👍🏽
@@ParallaxGT Nice! Thanks for the feedback. Definitely gonna order now. And agreed bout the aesthetics! When I saw the video, I was initially confused why there was a cool-looking strap 😂
You just sold me. Ordering as we speak. Thanks DMS.
Happy listening!
-D
How has your listening experience been with these?
Glad to see Capra getting some attention, the HD6x0 Capra is such an amazing aftermarket mod.
I was just looking for a good review of these. Thank you
Been waiting for a review of these for a while, glad to see that they are worth while. Might have to get a pair with Meze's new microphone cable for a closed back headset.
Can't wait for the Ft1 pro review ! Hope that will arrive very soon guys
Perfect timing, mine should be in my mailbox by tomorrow :)
Thanks for the review and measurements, I will try to get them during Black Friday this year.
Update: ordered today.
Jumped on these a couple weeks ago before a brief shortage and they are WELL worth it..
Wow, these look great. May be picking these up on a blind buy. Also, love the build and sound graphic in the beginning. This video is very well done, thanks for putting this one on my radar!
bought these headphones, lots of thanks for making this video, wouldn't have been able to find these any other way.
After a few months with these this tuning is definitely perfect for me and I have smaller ears so it is extremely comfortable. For anyone considering buying this, apparently there are issues with the screws due to a bad batch (that they supposedly fixed) that while I hadn't experienced yet still seems concerning, so keep that in mind.
A heads up for anyone who gets this headphone. One of my screws was loose and a Torx T6 is what can be used for these particular screws.
finally a confirmation of all my impressions :)) thanks for the review
Just got my K371s and very happy with them. First good headphone I've ever owned. Glad there is more competition because the 150-200€ price range looks a little rough for closed back wired headphones. If my K371s every break I'll know where next to look. Thanks for the review and showcase, I would've never found out about these otherwise!
Sennheiser 569 are very good.
So I have trying to find a pair of closed backs. I accidentally bought the DCA Aeon Flow 2 instead of the Drop Aeon X Closed. Going to sell them, they have no bass. I listen with the Xduoo MT-604 and Gashelli J2 AKM dac. I have the OG Ananda and love it but I live in LA and don’t have central a/c, so I need a closed back for summer listening. Yes, my headphone choice is dictated by weather 🤦🏼♂️🤷🏼♂️ Might be a hard question to ask but is the Drop X closed worth the extra $250 over these? I had the K371 and liked them but didn’t love them.
Thank you
No it is not worth the extra money... Don't overthink it and get the FT1
This could be the headphone I've been waiting literally years for. I've tried so many options, including the HD620S, and I've not liked any. A well priced, good sounding closed option is so hard to find. I'll be picking this up as soon as it's available in Canada.
Just got Capra strap thanks to you and Resolve talking about it recently thanks yeah their fatiguing in the top area 💯
I bought two FT1s with different wood bowls, and I really like them, thanks for your video.
I love the editing so so much.
Looks like FT1 is receiving lots of good reviews. Great video.
Finally a shp9500 killer, comfort is what I'm looking for. Doesn't really matter if the tuning is perfect if you can't wear it more than 30 minutes.
The price range bit different. You can’t said its shp9500 killer. The JT1 is shp killer. More cheaper, better build quality. With decent technicalities for just $70
@@Thepapoyboyzhow about the hifiman h400se?
k361 killer? sign me up.
K361 were always crap
Build wise, definitely. They broke if you looked at them wrong 😂@@Achiez-z
Closed back with wooden shells and under $150? That's naaice.
@@SheepDude-qp7uxhave mine for over 3 years by now. Just had to change the pads. Great cans.
More like D7200/D5200 killer, DT770 killer, etc. It sounds as good as an Azurys.
This confirms my experience as well. Except I find them very confortable as is. Really shocked with how good they are, bought based on Gadetry Tech review, glad I did, my best headphone purchase of the year.
I also disagree it feels cheap. To be honest K371 are left in the dust in build, confort and sound for me!
Phew! . Ordered a week ago. Was buying based on 1 good review. Was having a bit of buyers remorse. Looking for a musical headphone. Music enjoyment
I've been looking for something like these. Azurys have been my favorite but they are quiet expensive. Definitely gonna buy a pair of these and test them out.
I like that live album, DMS. Listening to that with my FT1's.
I have these since the launch and can only say positive things. ➕➕➕
The most comfortable closed back headphone I have ever had. Period. (even without the extra strap was showing in the video)
It sounds great with everything. Music, movies, gaming? All checked! 🤩🤩🤩
BUT if you need something for editing or work a Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO still sounds more clean and has much better separation.
Clean is not the same thing as harsh
No The Beyer is a trebly mess
Hey.
I am a bass guitar player and I’m looking for a closed back headphone for recording and silent practice (learning tracks etc). Bass and mids representation are the most important factor for me as in a mix with other instruments around the bass cuts through around 250-500hz.
Have both the DT 770 and these f1. Which would you suggest and why? Also what ohms DT770 did you get?
Picking a headphone is harder than I thought
@@soulstart89 For accuracy and monitoring (editing, critical listening) I would still pick the DT 770 PRO anytime! Probably even for gaming or movie watching. 👌
The Fiio FT1 is more fun sounding headphones that really shines with low notes, but might be less convincing in other areas.
@@soulstart89 get the FiiO. Not gonna murder your ears with treble and doesn't have holes in the lower mids like the Beyer
Finally, a budget closed-back that can compete with the AKG line. I love my K371 but have to admit that I have some concerns about their build quality. And I also like that DMS is reviewing it because we share some similarities in taste.
Edit: How do they compare with the Sennheiser HD 620S?
HD 620S is worse
I own both, and the FiiO is better. The HD620s definitely competes sound-wise and is built better, but the FiiO is a much better value and is more comfortable.
@JeffreyChandler I noticed some odd qualities in the midrange and treble on the HD620S. For some reason, vocals were a bit honky and the treble was dark on some tracks but bright on others. I also dont like the big pads because the position of the headphones on your ears can change the sound, and it's hard to get a consistent position with those big openings.
Not only with the AKG line. I bought one since literally everyone was highly praising it, it's better than my D7200 and I miss almost nothing if compared to my Z1R. Fiio has set the new threshold for audio quality, this is an enormous leap in the audio world. It's insane to think it costs $150. If we think 5 or even 2 years ago, you would have to spend 4 digits to get anywhere this build and audio quality. Hell, even today. IEM's already went through this phenomena, but now this is a major breakthrough in the headphone world.
My Gemini HSR-1000's broke after 9 years so I bought these. I am looking forward to trying them. I have an old SMSL M2 DAC so I may need to upgrade it finally. We'll see.
Zeos did me dirty and I’m not happy with the jt1, definitely gonna sell it and get this
Zeos is to be taken with a grain of salt.
Zeos' preference for sound definitely do not align with my preferences.
Dirty pow pow
Good call, these are much better than the JT1
-D
"Take with a grain of salt" is generous. Zeos is a man who owns how many dollars worth of audio gear? $50k? $100k? More? And yet his opinions are more closely calibrated to someone who has just had ear surgery and is excited to be hearing for the first time. Viewers see all the gear from his head mounted camera and assume "He must have SOME idea what he's talking about," but then they eventually, hopefully find out that they were wrong. I don't think it's unreasonable to say that he does more harm than good, because I know that if I woke up one day and found out that I had a track record of promoting some of the gear he has promoted, giving who knows how many people who needed that one last push they needed to place an order, then I would feel guilty about it bigtime. There is theoretically a dollar amount you could put to the regretful purchases that people have made thanks to all his gushing over seriously underwhelming equipment, and in total you know it would be no small amount.
Vid endlessly mentions the K371 but the title mentions the K361? huh?
they're extroadinarily similar if not identical (within unit variance) from an acoustic perspective. the 371 just has a slightly more premium build using metal components and satin finish plastics, whereas the 361 is cheaper with an all "plastic-fantastic" build
@@TotemTom there are tonal differences, but as you mention, they're like twins
@@TotemTom I know for build they're very close with the K371 being the more premium one but I thought acoustically, at least some people, find the K361 superior to the 371, with the 371 doing some odd things.
I actually have the K361 myself...well had it, all it's pleather has basically cracked and shredded so it's pretty unusable unfortunately. I just remember that whilst they had a nice clean detailed sound they also had a kinda small sound that wasn't really suited to anything that was supposed to sound grand, and they could be a little sharp.
Just because I prefer the K361 over the K371 personally 😄
-D
@@TheHEADPHONEShow Hey, uh, the captcha to register is not in English. It wants me to slide to verify, but I don't know what I am supposed to verify. It keeps rubber banding the slide back to the start unless I slide it all the way to the right, and when I do that, it gives me an error message that is illegible.
[Edit]: Okay, never mind. Somehow, I was able to register, regardless.
I did not realized these came with a nice travel case and a 4.4mm balanced cable. I was really surprised when I got mine. 😀
Just got my pair today and I like them way more than that K361 and the K371. My only issue is that, using an apple dongle, the headphones do not sound good through my phone. However, through an older FiiO EK10 DAC, the headphones sound amazing through my computer. Yes, they do sound better than the JT1s, which I returned to get the FT1s.
Apple dongle - USA or Europe version?
@@shortakes4k USA version.
Looks really good, and very easy EQ fix for that 6KHz bump.
HELLO from hifitommy! you know, the Buffalo native who met you at CanJam SoCal last week. After you recommended it, and some listening at the Jam, I ordered the FiiO FT-1 which will arrive on the 10th which I am very much looking forward to. i will likely get the strap you recommended as I know that to be the kind of support that is most comfortable.
i truly enjoyed our short exchange at the Jam and look forward to more of the same. I am on youtube as tom roy. if you ever get a chance to have a
Beef on Weck in Buffalo, I will be interested in your reaction.
Nice review. Its nice to see that you can great sound for cheap. Will you be doing a review in the future for the Fiio FT1 Pro?
Can you review Sony MDR-M1? Looks like they're offering it as the evolution to Sony MDR-7506
Can we get a tier to closed back headphones? Struggling to find something better than the DT 770 pros 32ohm. I debated on the Focal Radiance but they're discontinued and pad replacements on them are impossible.
Do u suggest getting dt 770 pros 32 ...?
@@night4607 I already have the DT 770's 32ohms, they're very nice but I won't know what to upgrade to.
If I had to choose now not having bought the 770s, I would instead get the Audeze Maxwell.
Maybe they are about the same price if you stay in America, but over here the FiiO FT-1 is about double the price of the AKG K361
Where can i find the uncompensated measurements?
They look great!
Looking forward to get these. But looks like they are sold out in Norway. Maybe wait before ordering the strap, if i find it comfortable as it is. Great to see manufacture making great head-fi at an affordable price. Have an meze alba coming next week., that are also said to be good for the price. Great value. 😃
Just bought the new FT1 Beech color version. Can't wait. Btw, the strap is out of stock.
Why do you guys forget to show the non-compensated graphs :(
I bought the Sennheiser HD560 based on your recommendation and I just love them. Anyway, I'm thinking the FT-1 will NOT be an upgrade.
This headphone and the Aune AR5000 are my wishlist contenders when I get some income in the future. I know it's open back vs closed back and price is very different, but I'd love a sound impression comparison between the two one day by anyone willing. I think my main desire is musicality and immersion. The reviews on the AR5000 say it's almost an A shape sound with the mids forward, but elevated bass compared to something like the Sennheiser 600 sound profile. That sounds perfect to me.
I had the Aune. It's a nice headphone, but found it too mid-forward and very bass light. Highs were okay. For certain type of music it sounds "magical", but after a few weeks I rather sold it. It was comfy and looks nice though. 🤭
@@kutasimusic Hey thank you so much for sharing your personal impressions! For context what genre of music did it sound magical for? And what are your preferred sound qualities in a headphone? Thank you again I really appreciate it.
@@hubey I like the detailed sound and don't mind less bass, but since the FiiO FT1 was really spoiled with that great textured bass.
I have had Sennheiser HD 650s for long, then switched over Beyers (DT 770 PRO) for more excitement. (also tried loads of Hifiman and Focal headphones...)
I must say I was really impressed by the Aune AR5000 in the beginning. Especially with live instrument music. Then started to miss the bass more an more. But the mid range and the tonality is nice if you after that sound signature. It will have a more bass, much more open and engaging sound than a HD600.
@@kutasimusic Thank you again for another thoughtful response!
I had the cheaper Fiio JT1's because of enthusiastic youtube reviews, but I hated the sound. It sounded muffled but sibilant at the same time. The mids sounded so quiet and far away like they were coming from the neighbours house. They made music feel sad. EQing helped, but still felt distant overall. I was so shocked by the sound after good reviews by others. So now I'm doing more homework before more internet purchases. So do you own or have listened to the FT1's? Do you love the sound? I do love bass, a lot of bass actually, like in a movie theater with rumbling synth bass score. But I also want to hear melodies from piano and guitar and vocals in the mids to treble range too. I don't want them to be muffled, distant or sibilant, just musically resolved and forward enough sounding at the same time as some bass.
Do you think the Fiio FT1's will statisfy these musical desires?
Thank you for your time and consideration. 😊🙏
@@hubey Hmmm… this is interesting. I haven’t heard the JT1, but owned the FT1 for a couple of months. To be honest, I liked the sound from the beginning but after a long period of time started to think that I might had too much of Beyer headphones and was just wishing for a more relaxed listening experience.
First the FT1 felt like an “echo chamber” or concert hall to me, but somehow that sensation disappeared (or I got used to it).
Now, I can tell that the JT1 might not be your cup of tea if you prefer detailed sound. I don’t think that it’s a dark headphone, but after a long time I spent with it I just started to miss a more transparent and cleaner sound.
This is the most noticeable with voices (either male or female). It’s a bit hard to understand them and they are less articulate. Watching movies or playing games feels fun and the bass is excellent, but it’s a one trick pony. You won’t find too much excitement in other areas and I wished my DT 770 Pro back.
So, We have a nice slam in the bass, recessed mid range and okay highs. In general it sounds distant and eventually I found it a bit boring after trying it with different usages. This is not always a bad thing though.
I still think the FT1 is a nice looking and comfy headphone. If you are not that critical or as a second (or third headphone) you can live with it and have some fun with certain tracks. Anyways, I am still on the journey for the perfect closed-back... 😊
I am Avijit from India. I purchased Shanling UA4 and using with IEM.
Now I want to upgrade with Full size Headphones ( Open back)
But I am unable to understand how it will work with High Impedance Full size Headphones. Because no power efficiency is described with 80 Ohm or 300 ohm impedance.
I am requesting your team to analyze my question and give me a detail about how the Shanling UA4 will work with High Impedance Full size Headphones.
What type of headphones will go smoothly with Shanling UA4 Dac.
So I got mine today. It is replacing my previous daily driver for TH-cam/casual listening - the AKG 371. The AKG literally fell apart after 3 years of heavy, heavy usage so no hard feelings there. Initial impressions are that the FT-1 does exactly what it is intended for. Very light, very comfy, very easy to drive (loud enough out of the laptop socket, bonkers loud with the Qudelix K5) and very good fun. Not the biggest fan of the oldshool-looks but I guess after a couple of ZMFs I'm kinda spoiled with regards to woody-cans. Surprise so far - there is actually some detail ;-) We will see about the "fine-print" but this could be a keeper. P.S.: somebody hurry please with Qudelix EQ-preset for this :-)
How does kpop and female vocals sound on these ? And is the midbass punchy?
would you recommend these over any other types of closed backs in the same price range or to dt 770 pros?
FT1 more interesting
Absolutely.
Ah yeah, i got mine about a week ago. Really REALLY nice
FT1 Pro was just announced yesterday.
Would these be an upgrade over HD599 in terms of sound or just a sidegrade? I don't care for isolation.
Why can't you buy these anywhere
i think i might buy these next, i have been seeking for headphones that have these kinds of drivers, similar to normal speakers.
Thank you very much for the review, I've been quite interested in these, but my hopes weren't exactly high.
Could you, by any chance, persuade Resolve to review these as well, with more squigglies and stuff? Maybe Griffin as well.
Would be great to know how do these perform in terms of fit consistency and HpTF.
I'd LOVE to get over ears another try, but while these are relatively affordable, I'm still wary of making any more audio purchases without extensive data to refer to...
Great review. Where do these fall on your tier list?
I know it's not much of a contest, but my all time favorite closed back headphones are the E-Mu Teak with ZMF Suede Ori Pads, how would the FT-1 fare against the Emu Teak?
Would you guys please provide uncompensated measurement data aswell? I need it for eq purposes 😊 Or even better measure it with 5128 aswell 🤩
Nothing better than purchase validation! Kidding. Slightly. Hahaha. But thank you for this review DMS! Wasn't expecting this to be out so soon, since I just recently brought this up to you on Twitter. But seems like you already had it for a little while. Really wanted to wait for your review before pulling the trigger, but decided to take the risk at $130-ish. Was worried that the price would go up if reviews continued to be positive - case in point, the Aune AR5000 being $40-50 more expensive now than when I coulda bought them earlier this year. 🥲
I dunno, something beating the K361s isn't saying much, because I thought they sounded like absolute ass when I compared them (back to back) to the M40x, SH840a, S452 and MD7506.
compare to audeze maxwell, just purely for sound and gaming which is arguably better and why?
(not considering the microphone)
Excellent review!!!
Sounds like I may have just found my next set of cans for the office! Looking forward to potential comparisons between these and the HD620S and upcoming Sony MDR-M1. Any thoughts on whether it's worth it to save up for something like the Aeon RT Closed as a "next-level" closed back?
I would like to know that as well. Also wonder how these fare against something like the Audeze LCD2 closed
Does anyone know straps like these on Ali? I can't buy directly from capra audio.
I've got one. For me it's the best value in closed back. Better sounstage, better timbre, better for all...
How do you like the bass?
Hi, what is the isolation and sound compare to the dt770 (80ohm)?
How does it compare to the DCA x DROP aeon closed ?? Was about to pull the trigger on the dca, but how big of a difference exist ? 🧐🤔
I haven't heard these FiiO's but I have the Aeon closed and think they are excellent, FWIW. However, they are much more expensive too.
The Aeon are MUCH better built, more premium, and feel more articulated/detailed across the frequency range, but the fiio have a more comfortable sound signature.
Thank you guys for the answer !
I will go for the aeon x drop i guess, never heard a bad opinion on it.
@@thomastoccupe9406 be careful with the quality control tho. Mine has some noticeable channel imbalance in 7khz region.
How about this vs sundara closed back?. Both has similar price on $150
Not even close. Sundara closed back is one of the worst close back headphone. Which is a shame, as Sundara open back is really good headphone.
For the future: what's up with all the new Bluetooth ANC headphones? Cambridge Audio Melomania P100, Beyerdynamic Aventho 300, AKG N9 Hybrid, none of them rubbish. Are we seeing a kind of "death of mid-fi" in the wireless space?
do you need an amp to use them? audio interface?
would you recommend this for hip hop, pop and rap kinda music? along with using it for audio production entry level? and also some editing that i do quite abit but mostly audio stuff like voice over
What is the bass distortion like? Seems easy enough to EQ in sub bass. But maybe then I'd be asking too much for under 200 bucks
Well no need to EQ in that much and yes it can handle it
How is the sound compared to the Audeze Maxwells?? Thanks!
Maxwell have better clarity and details, but not my much. This is far more comfortable. Speaking as an owner of the FT1 and previously Maxwell (don't buy it - QC is terrible)
@@dandjsh7978soundstage,bass, treble response ??
1:10 Well, I love the 4,4mm to 2x 3.5mm cable of my Hifiman Arya Stealth. Nothing to complain.
Any good for (single player) gaming?
Yes. Excellent for gaming
I was looking at the Azurys but hearing you say these sound better for you makes me unsure about the pricing for all this stuff. An aspect I feel is left out too much in reviews.
better than Argon?
What what budget AMP for those Headphones look like? Something from FiiO themselves like the K3 E10K, K11? Or something like the Fosi Audio K5 Pro?
I wonder how it fares against Fostext TH-X00 range.
Thank you for the review!
The less than ideal comfort of AKG K371/K361 and the less than ideal tuning/timbre of
beyerdynamic DT770 PRO 80Ω made me look to something else and FiiO FT1 was the choice.
Mine should arrive soon... What are your EQ settings?
5.8 on the EQ settings
Small world, just got a notification about your post on a forum from yesterday (*ontr*) and now I'm seeing you here, lol.
@@neom0nk 5.8? Sorry, but I do not understand. Values for Equalizer APO?
@@z-f772 Indeed :)
fiio FT1 vs arya sealth Which one is better?
cant find them on amazon
My all time favorite headphone is the shure shr840. Does anyone know how this fares / compares to it?
Is there any [build, sound..) difference between the black walnut and beech versions, besides look? I like the darker wood look though I noticed the beech has a (aluminum/stainless?) ring around the entire earcups which looks nice also
How did you install the capra strap? Did you unscrew the sides of the headphone?
You can do that or, with some strength, you can clip them on.
@@arress2052 "With some strength" sounds like a recipe for breaking the thing
i'm really hesitating on getting these as they seem perfect and in my budget but i'm looking for open back headphones yet i can't find an offering as good at this price in the open back category
HD 560S?
R70x used
HD 560S
I found that the highs on the FT1 are not so great for some. They are very comfy without a strap, and provide a nice punchy bass. Unfortunately I’m used to Edition XS and 6XX, so the upper mids and highs don’t compare well.
If I can’t dial-in EQ, I’ll have to send them back but I will miss that bass slam.
Much better bass than the edition xs ?
Is this still comfy with your glasses? I am finding it difficult to be comfortable with the other pairs I have tried recently.
My main heaphones are a pair of HiFiMAN HE4XX powered by a Topping DX3Pro+. However they are open back and sometimes I need a pair of closed back headphone as I like to listen to loud levels and the HE4XXs are literally like laptop speakers. I have a pair of Sony MDR-1A that I own since 2017, however they fell apart and need new ear pads and a replacement cable. I was thinking of getting a cheap new pair, since I also don't really like how they sound. Are the FiiO FT-1 better than Sony MDR-1A?
I really want to know how these compare to the Audeze Maxwell’s. I have those already and I’m wondering if it’s worth buying the ft1’s as well
can these be used for mixing and mastering purpose? I mean, it fits from the reference FR..
As someone who has a pretty nice treated studio with genelec monitors, but mixes and masters manly from home because i am lazy as fuck: jes you can. I dont have these headphones but the key is this, get whatever you deem flattest, buy it, than use an eq thing on your computer ouput and eq the headphone by ear, by listening to your favorite songs. Some electro or modern metal is usually good to judge bass impact. Really spend a day or to to eq them until you cant improve them anymore. Than mix on them. (One extra thing to be mindful about. Beware of reverb. On headphones and inears you always always add to much reverb, so use a little less than it will sound better on headphones and speakers). And dont let boomers tell you you cant mix on headphoens. I would even argue its better becouse most people listen on headphones anyways, so thats what you serve for the most.
ok where can find these graphs with preference bounds?
is there any cables any of you guys recommend what are better than the stock cables?
Been using the Meze 109 Pros with the Fiio K9 Pro ESS Skylight at the work office. Been looking for a pair of closed backs to probably replace the 109 Pros. I know it's hard to compare closed with open backs but opinions if these would be a decent replacement?
For days Ive been thinking WHAT SHOULD I GET!!! I have the HE-R9 but I need another CLOSED CLOSED back (That Isolates)
I'm torn between the DT-770 pro x, HE-R7DX, Or the FIIO FT1.
if after this video you're still torn then I don't know what to tell you... please get the FT1
Seconded. Get the FT1. Absolutely amazing cans
Do the Fio FT-1'S now have American Maple outsides or did I buy the wrong headphones?
yes
it's Walnut
Post a pic im curious what you got lol
@@kbeau937I ordered via Amazon on Thursday, it's not supposed to arrive till later this week. I'll be home from vacation on Saturday. If you look up the model number on TH-cam though, all of the other reviews on this model show an American wood piece on each ear.
how is it compared to hd620s?
I assume it has better bass than the 620S but less detail?
Better in every way
@@Mishael_Agyei-Boamah what is better? 620s?
@@indranilmitra6535 The Fiio is better
Which one would you choose for music production and Mixing and Monitoring?
I wonder how they stack up against the ZMF Bokeh.
How would these handle the FPS gaming space? I've been using SPH9500's for so long now and am hoping to explore some other options!