Aful Explorer and Fiio FD3 use 1DD+2BA and 1DD driver setups respectively. Aful Explorer costs $120 while Fiio FD3 costs $100. Aful Explorer is $20 more expensive. Aful Explorer holds a decisive 2.6-point edge in reviewer scores (7.1 vs 4.5).
Insights
Metric | Aful Explorer | Fiio FD3 |
---|---|---|
Bass | 6.5 | 4.5 |
Mids | 6.2 | 4.5 |
Treble | 6.8 | 4.5 |
Details | 6.5 | 4.5 |
Soundstage | 7 | 4.5 |
Imaging | 6.5 | 4.5 |
Dynamics | 7 | 4.5 |
Tonality | 7 | 3 |
Technicalities | 6.6 | 3 |
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Aful Explorer Details
Driver Configuration: 1DD+2BA
Tuning Type: bass-boosted neutral
Brand: AFUL Top AFUL IEMs
Price (Msrp): $120
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Fiio FD3 Details
Driver Configuration: 1DD
Tuning Type: V-shape
Brand: FiiO Top FiiO IEMs
Price (Msrp): $100
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Aful Explorer Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade
- The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.
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6.7Gaming Grade
B+Fiio FD3 Gaming Score

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3Gaming Grade
DAful Explorer Scorings
Average Technical & Tuning Grades
Average Tunign Grade
A-- 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.
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.
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