FiiO – FA9

Chi-Fi Excellence V-Shaped Sound Signature 1 Year ofWarranty Ideal forCommuting Ideal forAudiophiles Best Suited forPortable Use 6 Knowles BA Drivers Replaceable MMCXCables Works withAndroid & iOS Tangle-Free Cables Super LightweightDesign Headlining the FiiO catalog, the FA9 boasts of an outstanding build quality, good ergonomics and a great sound. The FA9 does have a core sound signature with the sounds switches allowing one to meddle with the curve selectively and at will. PRAVEEN KAMATH Headphone Guru About PRAVEEN KAMATH Praveen, our Headphone Zone is an audio connoisseur and staunch Meze fanboy. He loves the RAI Penta and the Empyrean, equally. When not writing about, thinking about or listening to music: He’s an avid beerologist too and staunchly believes that the combination of both beats every music setup out there! You’ll often find him listening to The Weeknd, The Score and The Script. DESCRIPTION A RARE 6 KNOWLES BA DRIVER SETUP FOR A BREATHTAKING SONIC EXPERIENCE Engineered with 6 Knowles BA drivers per ear, along with a fine-tuned 4-way crossover and a low-frequency ultra-long sound tube, the FiiO FA9 takes care of the entire audible frequency range with excellence. There is a dedicated SWFK-31376 driver for high and ultra-high frequencies that unite extreme resolution and rich sound. The mid frequencies are seamlessly managed by the EJ-33877 custom driver which is jointly developed by FiiO and Knowles for lush vocals. When it comes to lower frequencies, the HODVTEC-31618 driver along with 2 woofers does a splendid job by producing dynamic and powerful bass. With such a powerful setup at play, you are all set to experience sound like never before. FIRST-EVER COLLABORATION BETWEEN FIIO AND KNOWLES FOR A CUSTOM BA DRIVER This is the first time FiiO is utilising EJ balanced armature drivers from Knowles. Both FiiO and Knowles worked collectively to come up with a custom EJ-33877 driver specifically for the FA9. This custom driver delivers mid frequencies with lifelike vocals and instruments. MASTERFULLY TUNED ACOUSTIC FILTER FOR SMOOTH FREQUENCY RESPONSE AND TEXTURED BASS To produce the purest sound and seamless integration of multiple drivers, FiiO employed a specially-designed, 80.6mm long sound tube in the FA9. This tube functions as a low-pass filter that keeps unnecessary extra mids and highs away from the driver resulting in stable frequency response. Moreover, the tube enhances the mids to sound more smooth and clean while also improving the texture of the bass. 3 SOUND ADJUSTMENT SWITCHES THAT LET YOU TAILOR THE SOUND, JUST THE WAY YOU WANT IT Explore the freedom of tuning the sound as per your preference with the FiiO FA9. It comes with an electronic crossover technology consisting of 3 sound adjustment switches. Adjust the impedance, bass, mids and treble for a personalised music listening experience. S1 Switch: Turn it on to lower impedance and improve sensitivity. Turn it off to increase impedance and lower audible noise for a natural sound. S2 Switch: Turn it on to boost the treble for rocking highs. Turn it off to go back to the normal treble for a balanced response. S3 Switch: Turn it on to lower bass and improve mids to focus on human voices and instruments. Turn it off to enhance bass and lower mids for punchy bass response. 4-WAY CROSSOVER FROM SEAMLESS DRIVER PERFORMANCE AND TO MAKE YOU LOVE YOUR MUSIC When there are multiple drivers at work, seamless performance becomes a challenge. To address this the FiiO FA9 has a four-way crossover design. This design perfectly binds the drivers in perfect harmony for coherent low, middle, high, and ultra-high frequencies. The powerful bass, precise yet rich vocals, and detailed yet enjoyable treble on the FA9 will make you appreciate details and intricacies of your music that you might’ve been missing all this while. DESIGNED WITH 4TH GEN DLP 3D PRINTING & DIAMOND-CUT FACEPLATE FOR SHEER ELEGANCE The use of DLP 3D printing technology gives the shell of the FA9 a distinct look that stands apart from other 3D printed headphones. The highly advanced 4th gen DLP 3D printing technology employed in designing the shell of the FA9 gives it a detailed and robust design that is also optimised for audio. The beautiful looks are a result of an all-new diamond-cut faceplate that blends perfectly with the translucent-black resin shell. The resin used here is not regular resin but an EU IIA certified, high transparency resin from German known for its skin-friendly texture, comfort and resistance to discolouration. Take a look at it from any angle and the FA9 will amaze you with its stunning gorgeousness. FOR ABSOLUTE WEARING COMFORT THAT EVERY MUSIC LISTENER DESERVES Data of thousands of human ears were scanned to derive the perfect design of the FiiO FA9. The small, comfortable design of the FA9 offers pleasant wearing and listening experience. To add to this experience the FA9 is made with optimised 3D printing technology and comes with skin-friendly resin materials while each unit weighs up to 6.2 gram for lightweight comfort. HIGH-RES AUDIO CERTIFIED EARPHONES WITH 8-STRAND MONOCRYSTALLINE SILVER-PLATED COPPER CABLES With the support of 8-strand monocrystalline silver-plated copper cables, the FA9 delivers pure audio goodness, in fact so pure that you won’t even think about upgrading it to a better cable. These cables come with left blue and red right markings along with MMCX connectors and a gold-plated 3.5mm plug. Listen to your music exactly the way the artist intended with the High Res Audio certified FiiO FA9. SPECS AUDIO SPECIFICATIONS DRIVERS Balanced Armature DRIVERS CONFIGURATION SWFK-31736（higher frequencies） EJ-33877（mid frequencies） HODVTEC-31618（lower frequencies） FREQUENCY RESPONSE 15Hz ~ 40kHz IMPEDANCE 16~32Ω@1KHz SENSITIVITY 110/113dB@1mW MAX POWER 100mW CONTROLS & CONNECTIVITY WIRED CONNECTIVITY 3.5mm MICROPHONE No CONNECTOR MMCX DESIGN & BUILD WEARING STYLE In-ear DETACHABLE CABLE Yes CABLE 3.5mm headphone jack, expanded MMCX connectors CABLE LENGTH 120cm WEIGHT about 6.2g IN THE BOX BOX CONTENTS 1. FiiO FA9 IEMs 2. 8-strand, monocrystalline, silver-plated, copper MMC terminated cable 3. HB3 leather Case 4. SK-01 Magnetic Organizer 5. 2 X Spinfit eartips 6. 3 X Enhanced Bass eartips 7. 3 X Balanced eartips 8. 3 X Enhanced Vocal eartips 9. 2 X Double-flange tips 10. 2 X Foam tips 11. Cleaning brush COMPARISONS FiiO – FA9 ₹ 39,990/-₹ 45,990SEE MORE FiiO – FA7 ₹ 26,990/-₹ 34,990SEE MORE FiiO – FD5 ₹ 28,990/-₹ 32,990SEE MORE FiiO – FH7 ₹ 39,990/-₹ 44,990SEE MORE Sound Signature Driver Type Balanced Armature Balanced Armature Beryllium-Plated Dynamic Drivers Hybrid Drivers Driver Configuration 6x Knowles Balanced Armatures 4x Knowles Balanced Armatures 1x Beryllium-Plated Dynamic Drivers 4x BA + 1x Beryllium-Plated Dynamic Drivers Detachable Cable MMCX MMCX MMCX MMCX Sensitivity 110/113dB 110dB 109dB 111dB Impedance 16~32Ω 23Ω 32Ω 16Ω Connector Type 3.5mm 3.5mm Gold-Plated Plug 3.5mm, 2.5mm & 4.4mm Balanced Plugs 3.5mm In The Box FiiO FA9 IEMs8-Strand, Monocrystalline, Silver-Plated, Copper MMC Terminated Cable HB5 Leather CaseSK-01 Magnetic Organizer 2 X Spinfit Eartips 3 X Enhanced Bass Eartips 3 X Balanced Eartips 3 X Enhanced Vocal Eartips 2 X Double-Flange Tips 2 X Foam Tips Cleaning Brush FiiO FA7 IEMsHigh Purity Monocrystalline Silver-Plated Copper Cable With 3.5mm PlugHeadphone CaseStorage Bag3 X Enhanced Bass Eartips3 X Balanced Eartips3 X Enhanced Vocal Eartips1 X Bi-Flange Tips3 X Foam TipsCleaning BrushCable Clamp FiiO FD5 IEMs8-Strand, Monocrystalline, Silver-Plated, Copper MMC Terminated CableHB5 Storage CaseFinal MMCX Assist Interchangeable Audio Jack – 2.5mm, 3.5mm, And 4.4mmInterchangeable Sound Tubes—2 (1-Large, 1-Small)Bass Eartips (S, M, L)Balanced Eartips (S, M, L)Vocal Eartips (S, M, L)Triple-Flange Tips (S, L)Foam Tips (S, M, L)Cleaning Brush. FiiO FH7 IEMs 3 Pair Sets Of Interchangeable Sound Filters3 Pair Sets Of SpinFit Ear Tips 1 X Fabric Carrying Case 1 X Faux Leather Carrying CaseDetachable Litz Monocrystalline SPC Cable3 X Base Eartips2 X Balanced Eartips 2 X Foam Eartips 3 X Vocal Eartips 1 X Cleaning BrushUser Guide/Warranty Magnetic Cable Tie Experts Verdict “The faceplate is a rhomboid pattern inlay that sits underneath & not on top of the resing layer. It looks charming in person,when it catches the light from the right angle.”AUDIOPHILE ON “The FA7 feels and looks like a gem. I think FiiO finally released a product which is rock solid and dependable for the long run.I think we will hear the FiiO brand name a lot more in the IEM market soon.”Headfonia “Once again, FiiO achieves great lengths and delivers exactly what they promised. the main quality of the FH5, openness, a feature you won’t get any soon on any other model.”Headfonia “FiiO continues to use their “wave” design language with their new FH7 and I admit it looks pretty cool. I pretty much like FiiO designs recently and this one is no exception.”Headfonia SEE MORE SEE MORE SEE MORE SEE MORE FAQS What is the warranty period on the FiiO FA9 and how do I claim warranty? The warranty period on FiiO FA9 is for 1 year. Read more information about FiiO’s warranty in India.click here. What is the sound signature in the FiiO FA9? The FiiO FA9 comes with a V-Shaped Sound Signature that delivers a deep bass with great clarity over the mids. So that you can enjoy listening to genres like EDM, Rock, Hip-Hop, Pop or Bollywood. How many drivers does FiiO FA9 have? FiiO FA9 uses 6 Knowles balanced armatures. The mid and lower frequencies are independent units while the higher and ultrahigh frequencies uses composite drivers. The sound hole is designed independently with a 4-way crossover architecture. How to choose the right ear tips for FiiO FA9? FiiO FA9’s maximum size of the sound tube is 5.5mm. So it’s recommended to choose ear tips whose internal diameter is 4-5mm. What is the tuning style of FA9? What type of music is it suitable for? To meet users’ needs on different soundstages and music styles, the FA9 has fully made good use of the electronic frequency division technology. It is featured in 3 buttons, making all treble, mids and bass adjustment possible and achieving the switch between high and low impedance. Besides, it supports switching between different track genres so that it totally meets the needs of any sound senses and scenes. · With the S1 switch on, it decreases the channel impedance and increases the sensitivity which helps to easily drive headphones. · With the S1 switch off, the channel will stay in high impedance state, achieving a clean and clear sound. The sound source is audible with low noise while the blackground will be darker. · With the S2 switch on, the treble will be improved. Treble stimulation and rock style audiophiles would find it more excited to listen to. · With the S2 switch off, the treble will be lessened, that is, balanced equalizer which suits most music styles. ·With the S3 switch on, the bass will be lessened while the mids will be improved. It suits vocal and instrumental performance. ·With the S3 switch off, the bass will be improved while the mids will be lessened. It suits classicals and symphonies. Is FA9 a detachable design for its cable? What’s the connector of it? FA9 uses a detachable cable design with an extended standard MMCX port, marking it more stable to connect and eradicating the problem of sound interupting. Is it normal to have bubbles inside the FA9 ear units? And will it affect the sound quality? The internal drivers are put in the FA9 which need to be fixed by UV glue. Because of the fluidity of UV glue, the bubbles stuff would be inevitable. The presence of the bubbles will not affect the sound quality, so please don’t worry. Does FiiO FA9 have a remote and mic? No, the FiiO FA9 believes in minimalism. Also, what is a remote when compared to the gorgeous sound it offers Is it comfortable to wear FiiO FA9? The shape of the FiiO FA9 is designed as a customized model. Through data from auricle of thousands of people, the FA9 is in an optimal design. At the same time, the carefully crafted workmanship ensures the comfortableness when wear it. How to exchange the headphone cable of FA9? Please use cable with a standard MMCX connector. Hold the plug tightly and don’t drag the cable when changing it. Make sure to match the right and left side. Can I require an amp to drive the FiiO FA9? Although your smartphone and laptop will be able to drive it, an amplifier would certainly bring out the true potential of the FiiO FA9. Read more about amplification and why it’s important here. here How to tell the right/left channel？ There’s a L or R sign on each side of earphone unit. Furthermore, it is corresponding that the left side is blue and the right side is red for both of the earphone units and the MMCX ports. DOWNLOADS FA9 User Manual Warranty & Media Reviews 1 Year Warranty Don’t sweat it, this FiiO FA9 comes with a 1 year warranty from FiiO that covers manufacturing defects. All products featured on Headphone Zone are backed by an original manufacturer’s warranty. Read more about FiiO’s warranty in India. “Bass is moderately accentuated but the bump is not too much. FiiO never overemphasizes bass boost and it can be proved by numerous players and DACs.” Read More “FiiO FA9, the flagship, -printed shell, Knowles Balanced Armature drivers, a whole new 4-way filter, and, most importantly, 3 sound adjustments.” Read More “The switching is controlled by FiiO’s use of an electronic 4-way crossover & total of 3 switches on the sides of the drivers that offer up to 6 different sound signatures.” Read More “The FiiO FA9 is a multi BA IEM with a Semi-Custom Monitor shell which has 6 Knowles BA Driver’s on each monitor & shows a 4-way crossover system.” Read More Treble is quite a shapeshifter as it goes up & down multiple times.There is possibly a drop in the lower treble region that completely scares the brightness away.” Read More “Fa9 is made of plastic,it is one of the most comfortable IEMs I have ever tested.They aren’t small,considerably larger than RE800 Silver form HIFIMAN.” Read More “The faceplate is a rhomboid pattern inlay that sits underneath & not on top of the resing layer. It looks charming in person,when it catches the light from the right angle.” Read More