FiiO FA9 VS Noble Audio Shogun
IEM Comparison: Expert & Community Scores Side-by-Side
FiiO FA9 and Noble Audio Shogun use 6BA and 1DD+6BA+4EST+2BC driver setups respectively. FiiO FA9 costs $450 while Noble Audio Shogun costs $3,900. Noble Audio Shogun is $3,450 more expensive. Noble Audio Shogun holds a decisive 2-point edge in reviewer scores (5.5 vs 7.5).
Insights
| Metric | FiiO FA9 | Noble Audio Shogun |
|---|---|---|
| Bass | 5.5 | 7 |
| Mids | 5.5 | 7.5 |
| Treble | 5.5 | 7 |
| Details | 5.5 | 8 |
| Imaging | 5.5 | 7.5 |
| Dynamics | 5.5 | 7.5 |
| Tonality | 5.5 | 7.2 |
| Technicalities | 5.5 | 7.7 |
FiiO FA9 Aggregated Review Score
Average Reviewer Scores
Average Reviewer Score:
5.5Mixed
Noble Audio Shogun Aggregated Review Score
Average Reviewer Scores
Average Reviewer Score:
7.5Strongly Favorable
Reviews Comparison
FiiO FA9 (more reviews)
FiiO FA9 reviewed by Crin
5.5
Reviewer Score
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Noble Audio Shogun (more reviews)
Noble Audio Shogun reviewed by Smirk Audio
7.5
Reviewer Score
FiiO FA9 Details
Driver Configuration: 6BA
Tuning Type: Neutral
Brand: FiiO Top FiiO IEMs
Price (Msrp): $450
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Noble Audio Shogun Details
Driver Configuration: 1DD+6BA+4EST+2BC
Tuning Type: n/a
Price (Msrp): $3,900
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FiiO FA9 User Review Score
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FiiO FA9 Gaming Score
Gaming Score & Grade
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Gaming Score
5.3Gaming Grade
C+Noble Audio Shogun Gaming Score
Gaming Score & Grade
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Gaming Score
6.1Gaming Grade
BFiiO 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.
Noble Audio Shogun Scorings
Average Technical & Tuning Grades
Average Tunign Grade
A-- Pleasing tonal balance with good technical control. Minor quirks present but not distracting. Demonstrates decent genre versatility.
Average Technical Grade
A- Good technical performance. Clear separation and decent detail retrieval across various tracks. Soundstage shows reasonable width and depth.
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