Buckle up, audio junkies – FiiO just dropped a sonic bombshell that'll make your music-loving hearts go boom! We're talking about the all-new FA19 flagship in-ear monitors (IEMs), and they're seriously no joke.
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Right off the bat, these bad boys are packing a massive 10
balanced armature drivers per ear. Yeah, you read that right – TEN drivers,
consisting of four custom Knowles bass drivers, two Knowles ED mid drivers, and
four Knowles SWFK treble drivers. And those custom bass drivers? They've been
meticulously tuned for hundreds of hours to deliver a low-end experience that's
nothing short of eargasmic.
But wait, there's more! FiiO has flexed some serious engineering muscle with their DLP-3D printing tech for the IEM shells. This fancy schmancy process lowers the resonant frequency in the rear cavity, resulting in ridiculously powerful, deep bass that you don't typically find in IEMs at this level. We're talking the kind of thump that'll make your eardrums do a happy dance.
As if that's not enough to get your audiophile senses
tingling, FiiO has gone the extra mile with a nifty notch filter for the
mid-range drivers. This bad boy weakens higher frequencies to eliminate any
unwanted sibilance (you know, that dreaded hissing sound), while also improving
separation between the mid and high drivers. Interference? Not on these IEMs'
watch!
And here's where things get really nerdy (in the best way
possible): the FA19s boast crossover resistors with a mind-bogglingly low 0.1%
tolerance, compared to the industry standard of 1%. Combine that with some
fancy film capacitors, and you've got yourself a recipe for high-frequency
resolution that'll make your ears swoon like never before.
FiiO FA19s Might Just Be Worth Every Penny
But that's not all, folks! These IEMs come with a
high-purity silver cable that has swappable plugs for 3.5mm and 4.4mm balanced
sockets. Talk about versatility! And let's not forget the switchable monitor
and hi-fi modes, allowing you to enjoy pristine audio or kick things up a notch
with enhanced bass and mid-range. Oh, and FiiO's S.Turbo design? That's just
the cherry on top, guiding those luscious low frequencies straight to your
eardrums.
Now, for the million-dollar question (or should we say
thousand-dollar question?): how much will this audio nirvana set you back?
Brace yourselves, folks – the FiiO FA19s will retail for a cool $999 in the US,
£999 in the UK, and €1,099 in Europe (roughly AU$1,540 for our Aussie mates).
Ouch, that's a price tag that'll make even the most dedicated audiophiles
clutch their wallets in fear.
But hey, for those willing to splurge on sonic perfection,
the FiiO FA19s might just be worth every penny. So, if you've got cash to burn
and a craving for an auditory experience that'll blow your mind (and
potentially your budget), keep an eye out for these beauties hitting the
shelves this month. Just don't say we didn't warn you about the sticker shock!