FiiO - FD1

The entry-level FD1 is fast, punchy with a strong sub-bass. The single energetic dynamic-driver earphone is perfect for a beginner audiophile.

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COMPARISONS

	FiiO - FD1 ₹ 5,990/-₹ 6,990 SEE MORE	FiiO - FH1S ₹ 5,690/-₹ 6,990 SEE MORE	FiiO - FA1 ₹ 8,990/-₹ 9,990 SEE MORE	FiiO - FD5 ₹ 28,990/-₹ 32,990 SEE MORE
Sound Signature
Driver Type	Beryllium-Plated Dynamic Drivers	Hybrid Drivers	Balanced Armature	Beryllium-Plated Dynamic Drivers
Driver Configuration	1x Beryllium-Plated Dynamic Drivers	1x BA + 1x Dynamic Driver	1x Balanced Armature Drivers	1x Beryllium-Plated Dynamic Drivers
Detachable Cable	2-Pin	2-Pin	MMCX	MMCX
Sensitivity	109dB	106dB	111dB	109dB
Impedance	32Ω	26Ω	15Ω	32Ω
Connector Type	Gold Plated 3.5mm Plug	3.5mm	3.5mm	3.5mm, 2.5mm & 4.4mm Balanced Plugs
In The Box	FiiO FD1 IEMs 4-Stranded High-Purity Monocrystalline Copper Cable Balanced Eartips (S*2, M*2, L*2) Bass Eartips (S*2, M*2, L*2) Memory Foam Eartips X 2 HB1 Carrying Case.	FiiO FH1S IEMs Earphone Cable 1 X Foam Eartips HB1 Carrying Case 3 X Bass Eartips 3 X Balanced Eartips	FiiO FA1 IEMs Detachable MMCX Cable 3 X Enhanced Bass Tips (S/M/L) 3 X Balanced Sound Tips (S/M/L) Waterproof Carrying Case Cleaning Brush	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.
Experts Verdict	"The combination of a high power 1 Tesla driver, with the rigidity of the beryllium coated driver, made the FD1 a great performer at the entry-level price point. Headfonics	"The midrange is smooth but has an outstanding resolution for a budget dual-driver hybrid.there’s no smearing or overt colouration present and the tone is quite neutral." Prime Audio	"It puts an emphasis on providing a clear listening experience with great resolution, highlighting vocals with enhanced clarity regions and safe yet supportive treble.High quality 3D printed housings." Head Fi	"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
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FAQS

What is the warranty period on the FiiO FD1 and how do I claim warranty?

The warranty period on FiiO FD1 is for 1 year. Read more information about FiiO's warranty in India.click here.

How many drivers does FD1 have?

The FD1 is composed of a 10mm dynamic driver, using the dual magnetic circuit structure.

Is the FD1 easy to drive? Could they be driven by average cellphones?

The FD1 has low impedance yet high sensitivity. With 106dB sensitivity, it can be easily driven by average cellphones.

What is the tuning style of the FD1? What type of music is it suitable for?

The FD1 is a new earphone with a 10mm dynamic driver. So it can balance the characteristics of all-frequencies. It adopts the popular tuning style of HiFi level. The elastic and deep bass, smooth highs and wide sound field allow it to fit in all kinds of music styles.

What's the shell material of the FD1?

The shell of the FD1 is featured with transparent PC material while the faceplate uses multiple layers of celluloid. For every piece of celluloid is unique, the FD1 is showinging an abundant layered look, literally colorful with personality.

How to choose the right eartips for the FD1?

The sound tube size of the FD1 is 5.8mm, so you can select eartips whose inner diameter is between 4 to 5mm.

What's the color of the FD1? Will there be any different colors?

The FD1 is available in black and blue. You can visit our official web for later color information.

Is the FD1 comfortable to wear?

Based on a number of ear data sampling combined with digital modeling technology, we have made the FD1 even more like a custom IEM for truly excellent comfort. It came out with a shape that more closely follows the shape of the human ear, allowing everybody to put on the FD1 more easily and wear it more stably for longer periods of time.

Is the FD1 with a detachable cable design? What's its connector?

The cable of the FD1 is detachable. It is structured with 0.78mm 2-pin connectors.

What's the material of the FD1's included headphone cable ?

The FD1 adopts an imported cable made of 120 braided individual high purity monocrystalline copper Litz material. Each Litz wire is insulated from each other, ensuring better audio transmission performance under the naturally-occurring yet adverse skin effect. What this means for actual listening is improved bass and mids, as well as more coherency between all audio frequencies. The monocrystalline Litz copper cable is semipermeable black with great texture. The detachable connector is designed in a 0.78mm 2-pin structure with 3.5mm single-ended connectors. Additionally, we provide four-stranded monocrystalline silver cable of 2.5mm, 3.5mm and 4.4mm connectors, which are available to choose for your preference.

How to exchange the headphone cable for the FD1?

First, standard cables with 0.78mm 2-pin connectors are a must. When attaching or detaching the cable, remember to keep the earphone and the cable aligned in a straight line with the left and right sides connected correspondingly.

How to tell the left and right channel？

There is a left and right letter on both of the connectors. Besides, left blue and right red markers make it easier to distinguish sides. When replacing cables, please remember to distinguish the left and right sides.

What's the difference between different eartips?

Both of the red and black eartips are bass eartips which are better to perform low frequency. Whereas the pure black one is balanced eartips. The actual sound quality would be vary among different listeners. You can refer to the audition.

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Warranty & Media Reviews

1 Year Warranty

Don't sweat it, this FiiO FD1 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.

"The combination of a high power 1 Tesla driver, with the rigidity of the beryllium coated driver, made the FD1 a great performer at the entry-level price point."

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"As the first model in this series, I believe FiiO is targeting bass-head audiophiles. Warmth and bass lovers will definitely love the FD1. Good warmth in presentation."

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"FD1 is well built, packs nice accessories and offers a fantastic ergonomy. This is the easiest recommendation in the history of Ear Fidelity and it’s well worth it."

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"The FiiO FD1 is a product with a great value for your money that offers a well-tuned V shaped sound signature with its pretty fast and controlled bass response."

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