Fiio FA1 VS Fiio FD3

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Fiio FA1 and Fiio FD3 are in-ear monitors. Fiio FA1 costs $85 while Fiio FD3 costs $100. Fiio FD3 is $15 more expensive. Fiio FA1 holds a clear 0.8-point edge in reviewer scores (5.3 vs 4.5).

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Metric Fiio FA1 Fiio FD3
Tonality 5.5 3
Technicalities 4.5 3

Fiio FA1 Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Crin
Super* Review

Average Reviewer Score:

5.3

Mixed to Negative


Fiio FD3 Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Precogvision
Super* Review

Average Reviewer Score:

4.5

Generally Unfavorable


Fiio FA1 User Review Score

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Fiio FA1 Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

4.8

Gaming Grade

C

Fiio FD3 Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

3

Gaming Grade

D

Fiio FA1 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

C
  • Limited resolution; finer nuances are masked. Soundstage feels narrow, and complex passages cause muddiness. Transitions lack finesse.
Gaming C
Minimal environmental definition provides only general audio cues. Suitable for games where positioning isn't critical.

Fiio FD3 Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

D
  • Significantly flawed tuning. Noticeable frequency imbalances and unnatural timbre distract from music. Lacks versatility across recordings.

Average Technical Grade

D
  • Limited resolution; finer nuances are masked. Soundstage feels narrow, and complex passages cause muddiness. Transitions lack finesse.
Gaming D
Compromised imaging significantly impacts gameplay awareness. Directional cues often lack accuracy or consistency.

Fiio FA1 Reviews

Super* Review 6* * score normalized
Crin 4.5 Reviewer Score
B- Tuning
C Tech
A pretty standard reference-style tuning that just works.

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Fiio FD3 Reviews

Super* Review 6* * score normalized
Precogvision 3 Reviewer Score
D Tuning
D Tech
Too much 5kHz lends to unwanted sheen. Sounds like a Fiio IEM, not much else to say.

Precogvision original ranking

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- Precogvision

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