Fiio FH9 VS Fiio FH3

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

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Fiio FH9 and Fiio FH3 use 1DD+6BA and 1DD+2BA driver setups respectively. Fiio FH9 costs $600 while Fiio FH3 costs $130. Fiio FH9 is $470 more expensive. Fiio FH9 holds a decisive 1.5-point edge in reviewer scores (6.7 vs 5.2). Fiio FH3 has slightly better bass with a 0.3-point edge, Fiio FH9 has significantly better mids with a 1-point edge, Fiio FH9 has significantly better treble with a 2.2-point edge, Fiio FH3 has significantly better dynamics with a 1.5-point edge, Fiio FH9 has significantly better soundstage with a 2-point edge, Fiio FH9 has better details with a 0.5-point edge and Fiio FH9 has slightly better imaging with a 0.3-point edge.

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Metric Fiio FH9 Fiio FH3
Bass 5 5.3
Mids 5 4
Treble 6 3.8
Details 5 4.5
Soundstage 7 5
Imaging 5 4.8
Dynamics 5.5 7
Tonality 5.8 4.3
Technicalities 6 4.3
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Fiio FH9 Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Precogvision
Crin
Jaytiss
Head-Fi.org

Average Reviewer Score:

6.7

Cautiously Favorable

Fiio FH3 Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Nymz Precogvision
Shuwa-T Crin
Jaytiss
Super* Review

Average Reviewer Score:

5.2

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 FH3 reviewed by Jaytiss

Jaytiss 6 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
C- Tech
Bass, but at what cost? Everything.

Jaytiss original ranking

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

Fiio FH9 reviewed by Crin

Crin 6 Reviewer Score
B Tuning
B Tech
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Crin original ranking

Crin Youtube Channel

Fiio FH3 reviewed by Crin

Crin 5 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
B- Tech
Does come off as sort of a broken FH5, but the FH5 elements are mostly there.

Crin original ranking

Crin Youtube Channel

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 FH3 reviewed by Precogvision

Precogvision 3 Reviewer Score
D Tuning
D Tech
Bloated bass and general congestion issues.

Precogvision original ranking

Precogvision Youtube Channel

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Fiio FH9 reviewed by Head-Fi.org

Head-Fi.org 8.3 * score rescaled + normalized
10 community members have rated the FiiO FH9 at an average of 4.4/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Excellent.

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Head-Fi.org original ranking

Fiio FH3 (more reviews)

Fiio FH3 reviewed by Super* Review

Super* Review 8.5* * score rescaled + normalized
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Super* Review original ranking

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Fiio FH3 reviewed by Shuwa-T

Shuwa-T 5.1 Reviewer Score
C Tuning
B- Tech
Comment: Bass boosted neutral tuning. Narrow soundstage

Shuwa-T original ranking

Shuwa-T Website

Bass: B- Mids: C- Treble: C Soundstage: C+ Details: B Imaging: B-

Fiio FH3 reviewed by Nymz

Nymz 3.5 Reviewer Score
D+ Tuning
D Tech
My first IEM. Bad coherency and timbre. Good techs, bad tuning for my library. IMO, there are better and cheaper options out there.

Nymz original ranking

Nymz Website

Bass: C+ Mids: D Treble: D Details: D 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 FH3 Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

4.3

Gaming Grade

C-

Fiio FH9 Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

B-
  • The tuning leans easygoing, yet occasional unevenness nudges it away from greatness. A bit of EQ polish can smooth things nicely.

Average Technical Grade

B
  • The presentation is steady if unspectacular, holding onto essential details when the music stays simple. Fine details occasionally slip through the cracks.
Bass C+
Expect a balanced but ordinary low end that avoids both extremes. Slam remains moderate and controlled.
Mids C+
Expect a competent midrange that keeps vocals grounded and instruments clear. Tone is acceptable across multiple genres.
Treble B
Expect crisp, well-balanced treble that keeps shimmer intact. You hear reverbs decay naturally.
Dynamics B-
Expect solid impact overall, even if finer gradations feel a touch smoothed. Micro-details could still be sharper.
Soundstage A-
All dimensions bloom together, producing an expansive venue that feels carefully rendered. You can map the ensemble easily.
Details C+
Plenty of nuance surfaces, just not the last layer of shimmer. It balances clarity with an easygoing tone.
Imaging C+
The stage feels orderly, guiding your ear across positions without confusion. Depth layering is hinted and believable.
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 FH3 Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

C-
  • Tonality remains inconsistent, with uneven peaks and dips that disrupt musical flow. You'll constantly notice peaks or dips pulling focus.

Average Technical Grade

C-
  • Details smear quickly, leaving the presentation cramped and low on definition. You'll notice smearing on even moderately layered songs.
Bass C+
The bass offers steady support without stepping into the spotlight. There's just enough punch for everyday playlists.
Mids C-
The mids sound serviceable but rough around the edges, needing polish. Occasional glare can creep into upper mids.
Treble D+
Treble response is uneven, jumping between dull spots and sharp peaks. Peaks poke out unpredictably.
Dynamics A-
It delivers crisp, authoritative dynamics that keep music thrilling. Subtle level shifts are clearly conveyed.
Soundstage C+
Decent spatial presentation with noticeable width and a modest step forward in depth perception. There's a mild sense of width to enjoy.
Details C
Average resolution that reveals the basics while missing many of the subtleties. It reveals enough to stay engaging.
Imaging C
Average imaging delivers reasonable localization while still lacking pinpoint specificity. You get a reasonable idea of placement.
Gaming C-
Minimal environmental definition provides only general audio cues. Suitable for games where positioning isn't critical.

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