64 Audio A18S VS FiiO FA9

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64 Audio A18S and FiiO FA9 use 18BA and 6BA driver setups respectively. 64 Audio A18S costs $3,000 while FiiO FA9 costs $450. 64 Audio A18S is $2,550 more expensive. 64 Audio A18S holds a decisive 1-point edge in reviewer scores (6.5 vs 5.5).

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Metric 64 Audio A18S FiiO FA9
Tonality 6 5.5
Technicalities 7.5 5.5

64 Audio A18S Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Crin

Average Reviewer Score:

6.5

Cautiously Favorable

FiiO FA9 Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Crin

Average Reviewer Score:

5.5

Mixed

Reviews Comparison

64 Audio A18S reviewed by Crin

Crin 6.5 Reviewer Score
B Tuning
A Tech
Warning: the demo unit does not sound like the custom. Demos are sub-bass focused while customs are warm.

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FiiO FA9 reviewed by Crin

Crin 5.5 Reviewer Score
B- Tuning
B- Tech
More of a downslope-neutral kind of tonality. A bit above average as far as technical performance goes.

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64 Audio A18S User Review Score

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64 Audio A18S Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

  • The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.

Gaming Score

5.6

Gaming Grade

B-

FiiO FA9 Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

  • The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.

Gaming Score

5.3

Gaming Grade

C+

64 Audio A18S Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

B
  • Generally enjoyable tonal character with some noticeable unevenness. Maintains listenability while showing room for refinement in frequency balance.

Average Technical Grade

A
  • Good technical performance. Clear separation and decent detail retrieval across various tracks. Soundstage shows reasonable width and depth.
Gaming B-
Moderate spatial presentation conveys general directionality. Suitable for casual play where precision isn't critical. Bad value-to-cost for gaming purpose - not recommended

FiiO FA9 Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

B-
  • Generally enjoyable tonal character with some noticeable unevenness. Maintains listenability while showing room for refinement in frequency balance.

Average Technical Grade

B-
  • Satisfactory technical performance. Handles basic detail retrieval adequately in most tracks. Maintains reasonable cohesion in simpler arrangements.
Gaming C+
Fundamental left/right positioning with limited depth perception. Works for non-competitive gaming but lacks precision. Value-to-cost may not be optimal for gaming-focused users.

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