Fiio FD5 VS Binary Dynaquattro

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

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Fiio FD5 and Binary Dynaquattro use 1DD and 4DD driver setups respectively. Fiio FD5 costs $300 while Binary Dynaquattro costs $260. Fiio FD5 is $40 more expensive. Binary Dynaquattro holds a decisive 2-point edge in reviewer scores (5.4 vs 7.4). Binary Dynaquattro has significantly better mids with a 2.5-point edge, Binary Dynaquattro has significantly better treble with a 2.5-point edge and Binary Dynaquattro has significantly better dynamics with a 3-point edge.

Insights

Metric Fiio FD5 Binary Dynaquattro
Bass 5 7.4
Mids 3.5 6
Treble 3.5 6
Details 4.5 7.4
Soundstage 5.4 7
Imaging 5 7.4
Dynamics 5 8
Tonality 4.5 7.1
Technicalities 5.1 6.8

Fiio FD5 Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Precogvision Nymz
Crin
Super* Review
Z-Reviews

Average Reviewer Score:

5.4

Mixed to Negative


Binary Dynaquattro Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jaytiss Gizaudio Axel Z-Reviews Jays Audio

Average Reviewer Score:

7.4

Generally Favorable


Fiio FD5 User Review Score

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Fiio FD5 Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

4.9

Gaming Grade

C

Binary Dynaquattro 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+

Fiio FD5 Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

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

Average Technical Grade

C+
  • Satisfactory technical performance. Handles basic detail retrieval adequately in most tracks. Maintains reasonable cohesion in simpler arrangements.
Bass C+
Average bass performance - present but unremarkable. Has reasonable texture but lacks depth and physicality.
Mids D+
Midrange is significantly uneven with coloration. Some frequencies are boosted while others are missing, creating an unnatural tone.
Treble D+
Uneven treble response with noticeable peaks and dips. Can sound both dull and occasionally harsh simultaneously.
Dynamics C+
Decent dynamic performance. Good macro-contrast but micro-dynamics could be more nuanced. Satisfactory impact.
Details C
Average resolution - reveals basic elements but misses subtleties. Satisfactory for casual listening but lacks refinement.
Imaging C+
Decent positional accuracy. Good left/right placement with acceptable center image, though depth positioning is approximate.
Gaming C
Minimal environmental definition provides only general audio cues. Suitable for games where positioning isn't critical. Value-to-cost may not be optimal for gaming-focused users.

Binary Dynaquattro 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

B+
  • Satisfactory technical performance. Handles basic detail retrieval adequately in most tracks. Maintains reasonable cohesion in simpler arrangements.
Mids B
Good midrange presence with solid clarity. Vocals are clear and instruments have reasonable texture and body.
Treble B
Good treble response - clear and detailed without fatigue. Well-extended with proper air and sparkle.
Dynamics A+
Superb dynamic range - powerful yet nuanced. Exceptional transient response with lifelike impact and subtle volume gradations.
Soundstage A-
Excellent spatial presentation - wide, deep and tall. Precise instrument placement with clear separation in all dimensions.
Gaming B+
Respectable environmental presentation favors atmosphere over precision. Detects obvious directional cues while conveying game world ambiance. Value-to-cost may not be optimal for gaming-focused users.

Fiio FD5 Reviews

Reviewed by: Z-Reviews

Z-Reviews 7.2 * score normalized

Reviewed by: Super* Review

Super* Review 6* * score normalized

Reviewed by: Crin

Crin 5.5 Reviewer Score
B- Tuning
B Tech
Pretty standard V-shaped tuning though surprisingly proficient in technicalities.

Crin original ranking

Crin Youtube Channel

Reviewed by: Precogvision

Precogvision 4.4 Reviewer Score
C- Tuning
C+ Tech
Generic Fiio tuning with metallic timbre issues to boot in the treble and upper-midrange.

Precogvision original ranking

Precogvision Youtube Channel
Bass: C+ Mids: C- Treble: C- Dynamics: C+ Details: C+ Imaging: C+

Reviewed by: Nymz

Nymz 4 Reviewer Score
D+ Tuning
C- Tech
Too V-shaped for me. Treble too hot and mids are very recessed. Great bass impact and stage size.

Nymz original ranking

Nymz Website

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

Binary Dynaquattro Reviews

Reviewed by: Jaytiss

Jaytiss 7.8 Reviewer Score
B+ Tuning
B Tech
It has great tuning, but lack serverly in some areas. Very fun.

Jaytiss original ranking

Jaytiss Youtube Channel
Mids: B Treble: B Dynamics: A+ Soundstage: A-
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Reviewed by: Gizaudio Axel

Gizaudio Axel 7.5 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
A- Tech
Shines when driven properly. Excellent bass, vocal-forward tuning, and natural timbre. Hard to drive, could use more treble extension.

Gizaudio Axel original ranking

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Reviewed by: Z-Reviews

Z-Reviews 7.2 * score normalized

Reviewed by: Jays Audio

Jays Audio 7 Reviewer Score
A Tuning
A Tech
Natural vocals, good treble extension, bass is tight and more resolving vs 61t and Davinci. Overall very well balanced and clean. There are some small peaks at 8-10k and 15-20K which can be an issue on some songs, and there is masking around 4-8k region, but overall, solid all-rounder.

Jays Audio original ranking

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