Fiio FT3 Over-Ear Headphones Review

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Fiio may be best known for its IEMs, players, and DACs, but that may be about to change with the new Fiio FT3 over-ear headphones. It’s Fiio’s second-ever headphone and it’s learned a lot since its first attempt. With massive 60mm dynamic drivers, a unique design, comfy fit, and stellar sound quality, this is a pair of headphones that punches above its class. The Fiio FT3 is a great value and easy recommendation to make. 

The Fiio FT3 is an audiophile-grade over-ear pair of headphones designed to bring a higher level listening experience to a more accessible price point. That extends beyond sound quality — which is very good — and into build quality, comfort, and even accessories. When the company announced the FT3, I wasn’t sure quite what to expect. Now that I have it in-hand, I can easily say that Fiio has knocked it out of the part for this price point.

It arrives in a surprisingly large cardboard box with an image of the headphones on the cover. Inside, you’re greeted with a large, hardshell case trimmed in brown leather. It’s quite nice — definitely a step above anything else I’ve seen at this price point (the nearest is the Sivga SV023 at $450). Underneath is a pair of leather ear cushions.

Inside the case, you’re greeted with the headphones and accessories. Fiio really did a great job presenting these earphones and making them easy to travel with. In addition to the headphones themselves, which sit in a custom mold so they don’t shake or rattle on the way, the three swappable terminations are protected in an elastic sleeve that’s held in place by velcro. The cable, long at nine meters, is wrapped with a velcro strap and held safely in the top half of the case with an elastic strap. There’s very little