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FiiO - FA9

Chi-Fi
Excellence

V-Shaped Sound
Signature

1 Year of
Warranty

Ideal for
Commuting

Ideal for
Audiophiles

Best Suited for
Portable Use

6 Knowles BA
Drivers

Replaceable MMCX
Cables

Works with
Android & iOS

Tangle-Free
Cables

Super Lightweight
Design

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

PRAVEEN KAMATH

Headphone Guru Info

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.

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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.

Headphone-Zone-FiiO-FA9
Headphone-Zone-FiiO-FA9

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.

Headphone-Zone-FiiO-FA9
Headphone-Zone-FiiO-FA9
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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.

Headphone-Zone-FiiO-FA9

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.

Headphone-Zone-FiiO-FA9
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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.

Headphone-Zone-FiiO-FA9
Headphone-Zone-FiiO-FA9

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.

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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.
SR25

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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 vs competitors
FiiO - FA9
₹ 39,990/-₹ 45,990

FiiO - FA7 vs competitors
FiiO - FA7
₹ 26,990/-₹ 34,990

FiiO - FD5 vs competitors
FiiO - FD5
₹ 28,990/-₹ 32,990

FiiO - FH7 vs competitors
FiiO - FH7
₹ 39,990/-₹ 44,990

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 IEMs
8-Strand, Monocrystalline, Silver-Plated, Copper MMC Terminated Cable
HB5 Leather Case
SK-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 IEMs
High Purity Monocrystalline Silver-Plated Copper Cable With 3.5mm Plug
Headphone Case
Storage Bag
3 X Enhanced Bass Eartips
3 X Balanced Eartips
3 X Enhanced Vocal Eartips
1 X Bi-Flange Tips
3 X Foam Tips
Cleaning Brush
Cable Clamp
FiiO FD5 IEMs
8-Strand, Monocrystalline, Silver-Plated, Copper MMC Terminated Cable
HB5 Storage Case
Final MMCX Assist Interchangeable Audio Jack - 2.5mm, 3.5mm, And 4.4mm
Interchangeable 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 Filters
3 Pair Sets Of SpinFit Ear Tips
1 X Fabric Carrying Case
1 X Faux Leather Carrying Case
Detachable Litz Monocrystalline SPC Cable
3 X Base Eartips
2 X Balanced Eartips
2 X Foam Eartips
3 X Vocal Eartips
1 X Cleaning Brush
User 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

FAQS

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.

    porta.fi

    "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
    headfonia

    "FiiO FA9, the flagship, -printed shell, Knowles Balanced Armature drivers, a whole new 4-way filter, and, most importantly, 3 sound adjustments."

    Read More
    headfonics

    "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
    moonstarreviews

    "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
    SoundNews

    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
    head-fi

    "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
    audiophileon

    "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
    $450.45
    FiiO - FA9
    $450.45

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    FiiO - FA9

    Chi-Fi
    Excellence

    V-Shaped Sound
    Signature

    1 Year of
    Warranty

    Ideal for
    Commuting

    Ideal for
    Audiophiles

    Best Suited for
    Portable Use

    6 Knowles BA
    Drivers

    Replaceable MMCX
    Cables

    Works with
    Android & iOS

    Tangle-Free
    Cables

    Super Lightweight
    Design

    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

    PRAVEEN KAMATH

    Headphone Guru Info

    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.

    Headphone-Zone-FiiO-FA9
    Headphone-Zone-FiiO-FA9

    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.

    Headphone-Zone-FiiO-FA9
    Headphone-Zone-FiiO-FA9

    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.

    Headphone-Zone-FiiO-FA9
    Headphone-Zone-FiiO-FA9
    Headphone-Zone-FiiO-FA9

    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.

    Headphone-Zone-FiiO-FA9

    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.

    Headphone-Zone-FiiO-FA9
    Headphone-Zone-FiiO-FA9

    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.

    Headphone-Zone-FiiO-FA9
    Headphone-Zone-FiiO-FA9

    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.

    Headphone-Zone-FiiO-FA9
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    Headphone-Zone-FiiO-FA9
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    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.
    SR25

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    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 vs competitors
    FiiO - FA9
    ₹ 39,990/-₹ 45,990

    FiiO - FA7 vs competitors
    FiiO - FA7
    ₹ 26,990/-₹ 34,990

    FiiO - FD5 vs competitors
    FiiO - FD5
    ₹ 28,990/-₹ 32,990

    FiiO - FH7 vs competitors
    FiiO - FH7
    ₹ 39,990/-₹ 44,990

    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 IEMs
    8-Strand, Monocrystalline, Silver-Plated, Copper MMC Terminated Cable
    HB5 Leather Case
    SK-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 IEMs
    High Purity Monocrystalline Silver-Plated Copper Cable With 3.5mm Plug
    Headphone Case
    Storage Bag
    3 X Enhanced Bass Eartips
    3 X Balanced Eartips
    3 X Enhanced Vocal Eartips
    1 X Bi-Flange Tips
    3 X Foam Tips
    Cleaning Brush
    Cable Clamp
    FiiO FD5 IEMs
    8-Strand, Monocrystalline, Silver-Plated, Copper MMC Terminated Cable
    HB5 Storage Case
    Final MMCX Assist Interchangeable Audio Jack - 2.5mm, 3.5mm, And 4.4mm
    Interchangeable 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 Filters
    3 Pair Sets Of SpinFit Ear Tips
    1 X Fabric Carrying Case
    1 X Faux Leather Carrying Case
    Detachable Litz Monocrystalline SPC Cable
    3 X Base Eartips
    2 X Balanced Eartips
    2 X Foam Eartips
    3 X Vocal Eartips
    1 X Cleaning Brush
    User 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

    FAQS

    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.

    porta.fi

    "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
    headfonia

    "FiiO FA9, the flagship, -printed shell, Knowles Balanced Armature drivers, a whole new 4-way filter, and, most importantly, 3 sound adjustments."

    Read More
    headfonics

    "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
    moonstarreviews

    "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
    SoundNews

    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
    head-fi

    "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
    audiophileon

    "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

    Product Information

    Shipping & Returns

    Description

    Chi-Fi
    Excellence

    V-Shaped Sound
    Signature

    1 Year of
    Warranty

    Ideal for
    Commuting

    Ideal for
    Audiophiles

    Best Suited for
    Portable Use

    6 Knowles BA
    Drivers

    Replaceable MMCX
    Cables

    Works with
    Android & iOS

    Tangle-Free
    Cables

    Super Lightweight
    Design

    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

    PRAVEEN KAMATH

    Headphone Guru Info

    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.

    Headphone-Zone-FiiO-FA9
    Headphone-Zone-FiiO-FA9

    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.

    Headphone-Zone-FiiO-FA9
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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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.
    SR25

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    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 vs competitors
    FiiO - FA9
    ₹ 39,990/-₹ 45,990

    FiiO - FA7 vs competitors
    FiiO - FA7
    ₹ 26,990/-₹ 34,990

    FiiO - FD5 vs competitors
    FiiO - FD5
    ₹ 28,990/-₹ 32,990

    FiiO - FH7 vs competitors
    FiiO - FH7
    ₹ 39,990/-₹ 44,990

    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 IEMs
    8-Strand, Monocrystalline, Silver-Plated, Copper MMC Terminated Cable
    HB5 Leather Case
    SK-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 IEMs
    High Purity Monocrystalline Silver-Plated Copper Cable With 3.5mm Plug
    Headphone Case
    Storage Bag
    3 X Enhanced Bass Eartips
    3 X Balanced Eartips
    3 X Enhanced Vocal Eartips
    1 X Bi-Flange Tips
    3 X Foam Tips
    Cleaning Brush
    Cable Clamp
    FiiO FD5 IEMs
    8-Strand, Monocrystalline, Silver-Plated, Copper MMC Terminated Cable
    HB5 Storage Case
    Final MMCX Assist Interchangeable Audio Jack - 2.5mm, 3.5mm, And 4.4mm
    Interchangeable 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 Filters
    3 Pair Sets Of SpinFit Ear Tips
    1 X Fabric Carrying Case
    1 X Faux Leather Carrying Case
    Detachable Litz Monocrystalline SPC Cable
    3 X Base Eartips
    2 X Balanced Eartips
    2 X Foam Eartips
    3 X Vocal Eartips
    1 X Cleaning Brush
    User 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

    FAQS

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    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.

    porta.fi

    "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."

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    headfonia

    "FiiO FA9, the flagship, -printed shell, Knowles Balanced Armature drivers, a whole new 4-way filter, and, most importantly, 3 sound adjustments."

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    headfonics

    "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."

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    moonstarreviews

    "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."

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    SoundNews

    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."

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    head-fi

    "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."

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    audiophileon

    "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."

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