Fiio FH9 VS Fiio FD5

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Fiio FH9 and Fiio FD5 use 1DD+6BA and 1DD driver setups respectively. Fiio FH9 costs $600 while Fiio FD5 costs $300. Fiio FH9 is $300 more expensive. Fiio FH9 holds a clear 0.8-point edge in reviewer scores (6.1 vs 5.4). Fiio FH9 has significantly better mids with a 1-point edge, Fiio FH9 has significantly better treble with a 2.3-point edge, Fiio FH9 has better dynamics with a 0.5-point edge, Fiio FH9 has significantly better soundstage with a 2-point edge and Fiio FH9 has better details with a 0.5-point edge.

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Metric Fiio FH9 Fiio FD5
Bass 5 5
Mids 5 4
Treble 6 3.7
Details 5 4.5
Soundstage 7 5
Imaging 5 5
Dynamics 5.5 5
Tonality 5.8 4.6
Technicalities 6 4.8

Fiio FH9 Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Precogvision
Crin
Jaytiss

Average Reviewer Score:

6.1

Mixed to Positive

Fiio FD5 Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Precogvision Nymz
Crin Jaytiss
Super* Review
Z-Reviews

Average Reviewer Score:

5.4

Mixed to Negative

Reviews Comparison

Fiio FH9 reviewed by Jaytiss

2025-09-11
Jaytiss 7.3 Reviewer Score
B Tuning
A- Tech
A different try on Reference.

Jaytiss original ranking

Jaytiss Youtube Channel
Mids: C+ Treble: A- Dynamics: B Soundstage: A-

Fiio FD5 reviewed by Jaytiss

2025-09-30
Jaytiss 5 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
C- Tech
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Jaytiss original ranking

Jaytiss Youtube Channel
Mids: C+ Treble: C- Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: C+

Fiio FH9 reviewed by Crin

Crin 6 Reviewer Score
B Tuning
B Tech
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Fiio FD5 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

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Fiio FH9 reviewed by Precogvision

Precogvision 5 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
C+ Tech
Pretty alright overall. Warm and reasonably well-balanced in the upper-midrange and lower-treble unlike some of Fiio's other IEMs.

Precogvision original ranking

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

Fiio FD5 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+

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Fiio FD5 reviewed by Z-Reviews

Z-Reviews 7.2 * score normalized
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Fiio FD5 reviewed by Super* Review

Super* Review 6* * score normalized
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Fiio FD5 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+

Fiio FH9 User Review Score

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Fiio FH9 Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

5.4

Gaming Grade

C+

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

4.8

Gaming Grade

C

Fiio FH9 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.
Bass C+
Average bass performance - present but unremarkable. Has reasonable texture but lacks depth and physicality.
Mids C+
Decent midrange performance - balanced but unremarkable. Adequate clarity for most genres without notable flaws.
Treble B
Good treble response - clear and detailed without fatigue. Well-extended with proper air and sparkle.
Dynamics B-
Decent dynamic performance. Good macro-contrast but micro-dynamics could be more nuanced. Satisfactory impact.
Soundstage A-
Excellent spatial presentation - wide, deep and tall. Precise instrument placement with clear separation in all dimensions.
Details C+
Decent detail retrieval. Handles most textures adequately though micro-details and ambient cues could be more pronounced.
Imaging C+
Decent positional accuracy. Good left/right placement with acceptable center image, though depth positioning is approximate.
Gaming C+
Fundamental left/right positioning with limited depth perception. Works for non-competitive gaming but lacks precision. Bad value-to-cost for gaming purpose - not recommended

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
  • Limited resolution; finer nuances are masked. Soundstage feels narrow, and complex passages cause muddiness. Transitions lack finesse.
Bass C+
Average bass performance - present but unremarkable. Has reasonable texture but lacks depth and physicality.
Mids C-
Midrange is passable but unrefined. Lacks detail and smoothness, with occasional harshness in upper mids.
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.
Soundstage C+
Decent spatial presentation with noticeable width. Some depth perception but height dimension remains underdeveloped.
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.

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