Fiio FH9 VS Intuaura Purple
IEM Comparison: Expert & Community Scores Side-by-Side
Fiio FH9 and Intuaura Purple use 1DD+6BA and 1DD driver setups respectively. Fiio FH9 costs $600 while Intuaura Purple costs $649. Intuaura Purple is $49 more expensive. Intuaura Purple holds a decisive 1.1-point edge in reviewer scores (6.7 vs 7.8).
Insights
| Metric | Fiio FH9 | Intuaura Purple |
|---|---|---|
| Bass | 5 | 7.8 |
| Mids | 5 | 7.8 |
| Treble | 6 | 7.8 |
| Details | 5 | 7.8 |
| Soundstage | 7 | 7.8 |
| Imaging | 5 | 7.8 |
| Dynamics | 5.5 | 7.8 |
| Tonality | 5.8 | 7.8 |
| Technicalities | 6 | 7.8 |
Fiio FH9 Aggregated Review Score
Average Reviewer Scores
Average Reviewer Score:
6.7Cautiously Favorable
Intuaura Purple Aggregated Review Score
Average Reviewer Scores
Average Reviewer Score:
7.8Strongly Favorable
Reviews Comparison
Fiio FH9 reviewed by Head-Fi.org
8.3
* score rescaled + normalized
Intuaura Purple reviewed by Head-Fi.org
7.5
* score rescaled + normalized
Fiio FH9 (more reviews)
Fiio FH9 reviewed by Jaytiss
7.3
Reviewer Score
Jaytiss Youtube Channel
Fiio FH9 reviewed by Crin
6
Reviewer Score
Fiio FH9 reviewed by Precogvision
5
Reviewer Score
Precogvision Youtube Channel
Intuaura Purple (more reviews)
Intuaura Purple reviewed by Z-Reviews
8
* score rescaled + normalized
Youtube Video Summary
Intuaura Purple brings a polished, pricey package: lush purple shells, a comfy fit, and a cable that looks the part—even if the accessories feel recycled from cheaper siblings. The kicker is the optional DSP dongle (~$65) that re-voices the set; without it, the Purple already sounds clean, punchy, and engaging, with strong clarity and respectable stage. Snap the DSP on and the tuning shifts toward flatter, smoother treble and tidier FR, but soundstage shrinks a notch and the presentation loses some air. It’s a dramatic EQ-by-hardware move—effective, yes, but it turns one IEM into two different takes, which raises the question: which tuning is “the” Purple?
As a pure IEM at $650, Purple holds up: comfortable, easy to enjoy across sources, and free of obvious sibilance when left stock. Compared to lower-priced models that seem to need their DSP to shine, this one doesn’t; the dongle just complicates the decision with a second signature riding shotgun. Verdict: a confident 8/10 for the IEM itself—good build, enjoyable tonality, solid technicals—tempered by the mental tax of the bolt-on DSP path. Buy for the purple “puppy”; don’t let the extra “Honda Civic” in the box talk you into second-guessing what already works.
Z-Reviews Youtube Channel
Intuaura Purple reviewed by
Fresh Reviews
6.5*
* The score of this reviewer influences only the Gaming
Score
Fiio FH9 Details
Driver Configuration: 1DD+6BA
Tuning Type: V-Shaped
Brand: FiiO Top FiiO IEMs
Price (Msrp): $600
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Intuaura Purple Details
Driver Configuration: 1DD
Tuning Type: n/a
Price (Msrp): $649
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Fiio FH9 Gaming Score
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- The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.
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5.4Gaming Grade
C+Intuaura Purple Gaming Score
Gaming Score & Grade
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Gaming Score
7Gaming Grade
A-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.
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