Custom Art FIBAE Black VS Fiio FH19

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Custom Art FIBAE Black and Fiio FH19 use 1BA and 2DD+6BA driver setups respectively. Custom Art FIBAE Black costs $500 while Fiio FH19 costs $599. Fiio FH19 is $99 more expensive. Fiio FH19 holds a decisive 3.5-point edge in reviewer scores (4 vs 7.5). Fiio FH19 has significantly better mids with a 1-point edge, Fiio FH19 has significantly better treble with a 5-point edge and Fiio FH19 has significantly better dynamics with a 3-point edge.

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Metric Custom Art FIBAE Black Fiio FH19
Bass 3 7.5
Mids 4 5
Treble 3 8
Details 3 7.5
Soundstage 4 8
Imaging 2 7.5
Dynamics 3 6
Tonality 4.2 6.2
Technicalities 3.9 8
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Custom Art FIBAE Black Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Precogvision
Crin

Average Reviewer Score:

4

Unfavorable

Fiio FH19 Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Gizaudio Axel
Jaytiss
Head-Fi.org

Average Reviewer Score:

7.5

Strongly Favorable

Reviews Comparison

Custom Art FIBAE Black (more reviews)

Custom Art FIBAE Black reviewed by Crin

Crin 5 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
C+ Tech
Smooth, neutral-ish signature that serves as an all rounder.

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Custom Art FIBAE Black reviewed by Precogvision

Precogvision 3 Reviewer Score
D Tuning
D- Tech
Easy on the ears, but too congested and too dark.

Precogvision original ranking

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Bass: D Mids: C- Treble: D Dynamics: D Details: D Imaging: E+

Fiio FH19 (more reviews)

Fiio FH19 reviewed by Jaytiss

Jaytiss 7.8 Reviewer Score
B+ Tuning
A+ Tech
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A very pleasing Colorization, but not exactly what I love.
Youtube Video Summary

Build and accessories are a clear win: a sturdy, comfortable, slightly translucent shell with MMCX connectors, a plush 8-wire cable terminating in 4.4 mm, and a premium magnetic case. As a 10-BA set around $1,000, it wears a tasteful black-and-silver faceplate and seals well without pressure issues. There’s a bass switch that nudges mid-bass upward; useful for taste, but not essential.

Sonically it’s a warm-tilted, cohesive presentation: male vocals come through full and rich, female vocals can sound a touch husky, and the mids avoid shout. Treble is clean and pleasant with a bit of 5–6 kHz energy that stays in check; overall clarity is good, though there’s slight hiss and the mid-bass can feel a little loose/flabby rather than tight. Stage and detail are solid, making this arguably one of FiiO’s better efforts, but the value is mixed—graded a strong A4 / S-: recommended if it suits the tonality, yet tough at retail amid fierce competitors; far more compelling on the used market or after a thorough demo.

Mids: C+ Treble: A+ Dynamics: B Soundstage: A+

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Fiio FH19 reviewed by Gizaudio Axel

Gizaudio Axel 6.5 Reviewer Score
B- Tuning
A+ Tech
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Fiio FH19 reviewed by Head-Fi.org

Head-Fi.org 8.3 * score rescaled + normalized
7 community members have rated the FiiO FH19 at an average of 4.6/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Outstanding.

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Custom Art FIBAE Black Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

3.7

Gaming Grade

D+

Fiio FH19 Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

6.9

Gaming Grade

B+

Custom Art FIBAE Black Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

C-
  • The tuning lacks refinement, jumping between dull and shouty without settling. Vocals frequently sound off-kilter.

Average Technical Grade

D+
  • Textural information blurs together, making the stage feel pinched and gray. Instrument edges blur together frequently.
Bass D
It hints at bass presence but never quite delivers satisfying punch. Percussion lacks a satisfying weight.
Mids C-
The region is listenable but lacks the finesse and clarity of better tuning. A touch of EQ can smooth things out.
Treble D
Treble response is uneven, jumping between dull spots and sharp peaks. Peaks poke out unpredictably.
Dynamics D
Dynamics sound noticeably compressed, muting contrast between quiet and loud. Transients feel blunted and slow.
Details D
Textural clues dull down, robbing strings and vocals of their natural grit. You hear outlines rather than textures.
Imaging E+
Layering blurs because positional cues can't stay locked in place. Layering suffers from constant smearing.
Gaming D+
Compromised imaging significantly impacts gameplay awareness. Directional cues often lack accuracy or consistency. Bad value-to-cost for gaming purpose - not recommended

Fiio FH19 Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

B
  • The tuning leans easygoing, yet occasional unevenness nudges it away from greatness. A bit of EQ polish can smooth things nicely.

Average Technical Grade

A+
  • It sounds refined and controlled, keeping instruments neatly separated with immersive staging. Busy arrangements remain neatly organized.
Mids C+
Expect a competent midrange that keeps vocals grounded and instruments clear. Tone is acceptable across multiple genres.
Treble A+
Treble reaches superb heights, offering effortless extension and crystal clarity. Every cymbal crash resolves into fine mist.
Dynamics B
The performance feels robust, with satisfying punch and natural transitions. Nuances are easy to follow.
Soundstage A+
It crafts a floating sphere of sound where directional cues shimmer with precision. Layering remains stable even when pushed.
Gaming B+
Respectable environmental presentation favors atmosphere over precision. Detects obvious directional cues while conveying game world ambiance. Bad value-to-cost for gaming purpose - not recommended

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