FiiO - FA1

In-Ears With 1 Balanced Armature Driver

Sale price₹ 7,499 Regular priceMRP: ₹ 9,990
Discontinued
This product is permanently discontinued by the manufacturer and continues to live on in Headphone Zone's Museum.

Unfortunately, even if we desire to, we won't be able to resurrect this product. The Museum is where we pay our respects to end-of-life, old, archived, but not forgotten products. This page was made with a lot of love and will live on for posterity. What to say, we're sentimental people. 😔

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Customer Reviews

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LGM (Kottayam)
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loving it........

Spotting the ED33357 single balanced armature.the FA1 is relatively bass-light, out of the box resolution and tonal balance is quite impressive. If you are new to the earphone hobby, you will immediately feel the rich details in the treble while nothing in the spectrum is overly emphasized.Using the FA1 with phones, you will notice the boost in clarity especially in the treble, the bass is quite shy and attacks comfortably not covering up the sub-bass content. This helps the bass extension sound deeper and makes the overall tuning more dynamic. The tuning is not veiled on either the treble or the lows although it is limited by a single driver’s capability. The soundstage is fairly large and there are no obvious flaws in the tuning.In particular, I like how the crispiness in the treble makes the upper vocal range and percussion instruments more pronounced, strengthening the texture and resolution of female vocals and violins.The FA1 works great with better-mastered tracks that display fuller-bodied mids, playing better mastering hi-res tracks density in the vocal part will be boosted. You may find it a bit leaned with male vocals having some mid-range frequencies dipped and to enhance the midbass impact you may try some slight equalizing.When paired with sources that have a higher gain factor the treble is quite aggressive and switching to the bass tips supplied may help balance out the tuning

Hey,
We thank you for this lovely review & we are glad you are enjoying it! Keep the music playing.

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Sm (Mumbai)
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Clear but needs tweaks

If you are a metal head you have to play with the eq

We really appreciate the genuine feedback, we'll share your thoughts with the brand as well!

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PREETHI Shankar (Bengaluru)
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FiiO - FA1

Hey there, thank you for the awesome ratings!

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Subash G N (Bengaluru)
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Analytical King!

I wanted a neutral and analytical sounding earphones for my collection and this exceeded my expectations. Actual reasons to go for this earphones were: 1. I wanted FIIO IEM, 2. HI-RES certified and 3. Accurate sounding earphones. The build quality and sound quality is impressive from the get go. Since I had FIIO JD3, I had an idea of quality while buying these. After hearing many fun tuned IEMs, having an analytical sounding earphones is really relaxing and having a reference set certainly makes our listening experience more pleasurable and peaceful. Also I would like to highlight that some reviewers said it can sound based on your input device sound signature and it does transform into an IEM anyone likes!, for eg. when I plugged to ifi audio Hip dac 2 with xbass on, the FA1 delivered bass perfectly, since it generally does not have bass. It might sound Magical, but you have to try them to understand that they indeed magical sounding sets. I feel blessed to have these sets, thanks to HPZ and short description in the product page by headphone guru (for this IEM Raghav) made my purchase decision damn right.!

This makes us really happy and we really appreciate the genuine feedback! We're glad that you have such positive thoughts about our product and the company.

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A.V. (Kozhikode)
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Lively and fresh

Rather than going into details such as mids highs and base, I would love to say this IEM feels fresh and lively. The details are pretty good. I can easily pick up on the textures in the instrument even at the far end. Decent and good sound staging I would say at this price point. The sound is not cramped hence can feel the space and I can hear for hours. The earpiece looks gorgeous. Just beautiful. The build is good. The cables are good as well... I was worried about the tangling issue like in the blon bl03 but this does not get tangled. The fit is good with the earhook.

In short, great balanced IEM. Love it... And thank you headphonezone guru for guiding. Thank you for the beautiful song recommendation cards.


Chi-Fi
Excellence

Balanced Sound Signature

Museum with a Balanced sound signature presents a precise sound and an enriching listening experience, where sounds are naturally presented without extreme emphasis on any region. With a pair of headphones with this sound signature, you can hear audio with clarity and detail. The sound is vivid and revealing, a perfect mixture of instruments and vocals, lows, mids, and highs. This sound signature works for most music listeners who like switching between various music genres like Classical, Jazz, Blues, Rock, Folk and Pop.


1 Year of
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Best Suited for Portable Use

Balanced Armature
Drivers

Replaceable Cables

A pair of headphones with a replaceable cable has many benefits, and one of them is if the connecting cable has a problem, it doesn’t mean that you have to buy a new one. If the connecting cable gets pulled or damaged, you can replace it and keep using your good-old headphones or IEMs. This way, your headphones will be protected and will last longer. With the advancements in cable manufacturing, you now get a variety of replacement cables with various termination options, lengths and quality.


Works with Android & iOS

One thing all of our phones have in common is that they have replaced the portable media player. These headphones and devices are perfect to pair with your Android and iOS devices and offer functionality previously unknown. If you’re someone who usually switches between a variety of devices with different OS, then these are suited for you. You can expect these headphones and devices to connect seamlessly without any hassle and even offer OS-specific functionality depending on the device. Headphones and devices designed to work with Android and iOS come in wired and wireless formats. Quite often you will also find Hi-Fi equipment offering direct connectivity to devices with Android and iOS to simplify the connectivity process.


Super Lightweight
Design

The entry-level FA1 is neutral and analytical with accurate tonal reproduction. The Knowles-tuned Balanced Armature driver earphone is suited for a purist seeking perfect replication of sound.
RAGHAV SOMANI

About RAGHAV SOMANI

Raghav Somani is the Founder & CEO of Headphone Zone. An avid audiophile and musician since 2008, his choice of headphones include STAX Electrostats, Audeze LCD 3, and for music on the go, the JH Audio Roxanne + Astell&Kern SP1000 is never too far away. On his playlist, you'll find A.R. Rahman, Michael Jackson, and the Eagles.

PRECISION CARVED USING THE CUTTING-EDGE 3D PRINTING TECHNOLOGY

FiiO has had remarkable success in developing a line of IEMs that combines the stunning appearance and superb audio quality. FiiO's Balanced Armature driver line-up has always amazed the critics with its single BA setup that presents exceptional tonality and clarity with smooth bass texture. Made out of advanced industrial-grade 3D printers, the FiiO FA1 uses DLP printing technology with a resolution up to 25 um. This 3D printing method delivers greater unit-to-unit consistency and outstanding sound, which sets it apart from conventional moulding or injection moulding processes. The FiiO FA1 includes the Knowles BA driver and cutting-edge 3D printing technology to make high-quality sound available to everyone.
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CUSTOMISED BA DRIVER WITH MICROMETER SOUND TUBE FOR A DETAILED & NATURAL SOUND

Employing a customised BA driver jointly developed by FiiO and Knowles, the FiiO FA1 is all set to deliver mesmerising sonic performance. The 33357 BA driver, which is incorporated in FA1, produces melodic sound with accuracy and has good soundstage and imaging. The FA1 can be coupled with nearly anything, including your phone, thanks to this driver's low impedance of 15 ohms. The sound is realistic and smooth thanks to a specifically created micrometre sound tube. Overall, these configurations support the FA1's ability to generate fast, powerful bass, rich mids, and detailed treble that will increase your appreciation of your favourite music.

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MARVEL AT THE ELEGANT TRANSPARENT DESIGN AND ENJOY THE ABSOLUTE WEARING COMFORT

The FiiO FA1 is stunning to look at because of the way it combines the eye-catching ripple texture faceplate with the lovely transparent body. Take time to appreciate the detailed intricacies of FA1's design. This design was finalised after testing tens of thousands of human ears to offer supreme comfort and to allow the sound to flow naturally into your ears. Adding to this comfort is the low weight of 4.5g per unit with the skin-friendly resin material used in the outer shell of the FA1. The resin is highly durable and can retain its colours for years.

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OXYGEN-FREE COPPER-PLATED SILVER CABLE TO ACCENTUATE CLEAR SOUND AND A WIDE ARRAY OF ACCESSORIES

The cable for the FA1 is 3.5mm-terminated and constructed of oxygen-free copper-plated silver wire, which can transfer quality sound. The bundled cable is tangle-free and has no microphonics whatsoever. The FiiO FA1 comes with multiple eartips to suit your music tastes. Three pairs of eartips for bass and three pairs for balanced sound are included in the bundle. A lovely waterproof carrying case for your IEMs is included in the box to protect the IEMs from wear and tear.

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1 Year Warranty

Don't sweat it, this FiiO - FA1 comes with a 1 Year warranty from FiiO that covers manufacturing defects. All products featured on Headphone Zone are backed by an original manufacturer's warranty.

Read more about FiiO's warranty in India.

Inspiring Audio Excellence Worldwide

FiiO creates high-quality music gear like DACs, Music Players, and Amplifiers at affordable prices, appealing to music lovers worldwide. With a presence in India via its FiiO India website and global availability on various platforms, FiiO focuses on user needs and innovation to deliver exceptional audio solutions. Their product range, spanning players, speakers, earphones, and DAC & Amp, aims to inspire with soulful music experiences.

Fun fact:The brand name FiiO is composed of Fi (fidelity from HiFi) and iO (number 1&0), representing the convenience that the digital world brings to life.

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IGN Awards

Awarded in earphone

VGP
Nov, 2019

Headfonics

Gold
Award

Major HiFi
July, 2019

Headfonics

"The package is very competitive and overall completeness/ balance in the sound is very satisfactory, outperforming many items at the given price making it an easy recommendation."

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Major HiFi

"It puts an emphasis on providing a clear listening experience with great resolution, highlighting vocals with enhanced clarity regions and safe yet supportive treble.High quality 3D printed housings."

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HiFi+

"The FA1 are a pair of affordable wired earbuds that offer balanced sound, The earhook design and lightweight form factor of the earpieces themselves made the FA1 comfortable to wear for longer periods."

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Major HiFi

"It actually sounds really good with pop, rock, hip-hop, and classical tunes. Boom. Match made in heaven, folks. Buy this baby and live happily ever after."

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Major HiFi

"The FiiO FA1 is a compelling in-ear monitor, especially when you factor in the comfort, build quality and the excellent carrying case. Excellent carrying case included."

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HiFi+

"The housing of the FA1 combine several features that makes them an extraordinarily comforatble earphone to wear. Can be driven with any smartphone, High volume output."

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