FiiO FA9 VS Noble Audio Viking Ragnar

IEM Comparison: Expert & Community Scores Side-by-Side

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FiiO FA9 and Noble Audio Viking Ragnar are in-ear monitors. FiiO FA9 costs $450 while Noble Audio Viking Ragnar costs $0. FiiO FA9 is $450 more expensive. Noble Audio Viking Ragnar holds a clear 0.8-point edge in reviewer scores (5.5 vs 6.3).

Insights

Metric FiiO FA9 Noble Audio Viking Ragnar
Tonality 5.5 6
Technicalities 5.5 7

FiiO FA9 Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Crin

Average Reviewer Score:

5.5

Mixed


Noble Audio Viking Ragnar Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Precogvision

Average Reviewer Score:

6.3

Mixed to Positive


Reviews Comparison

FiiO FA9 (more reviews)

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.

Crin original ranking

Crin Youtube Channel

Noble Audio Viking Ragnar (more reviews)

Noble Audio Viking Ragnar reviewed by Precogvision

Precogvision 6.3 Reviewer Score
B Tuning
A- Tech
Sharp and defined presentation, particularly in the mid-treble. Sounds somewhat digital as a result.

Precogvision original ranking

Precogvision Youtube Channel

FiiO FA9 User Review Score

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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+

Noble Audio Viking Ragnar Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

6.7

Gaming Grade

B+

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.

Noble Audio Viking Ragnar 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-
  • Competent technical presentation. Handles separation and detail well in most tracks, with modest soundstage and acceptable imaging capabilities.
Gaming B+
Respectable environmental presentation favors atmosphere over precision. Detects obvious directional cues while conveying game world ambiance.

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