An Audiophile's Review of the FiiO FH3 

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I will be yes. Probably a month or so before that one hits the youtubes... but I will tell you this... b3 is one of, if not, my favorite iem out right now. Its got great ba bass, and is very natural sounding overall, but is ba bass, so won't satisfy bassheads. Its more a neutral reference iem.

I will be reviewing the pandamon soon. Also would love to take a look at the Baldr 2. If I have heard the bd005pro it hasn't stood out yet. Kinera may send it eventually. Will review if so. Make sure you are subscribed to get notified.

Thanks and thanks for subscribing. The zonie cables are nice and not too expensive. the hc8 is a slight step up.

Next step up, would probably be Final Audio B3, but that comes with a price increase. Other options in the 100-200 market that I recommend would be the A4000, OH10, Tanchjim Hana, and TRI Starsea. I look forward to reviewing the Dusk. I will have a review of the the Blessing 2 out shortly. I am more critical than most of it, and it won't be my rec as the step up. Unsure if the the Dusk will be better... People might be able to encourage HiFiGo to send me a DM8. That would be rad! Thanks again for being a subscriber to the Neighborhood. Your support is appreciated!

I would suggest LZ A7, natural sounding, impactful bass and extended treble... Superb sound and very good build (metal) with 5 tuneable Filters and a Switch for Pop and Monitor modes (10 pissibilities in total).

@@intoitreviews huh, I've seen lots of people saying FH3 bests OH10 completely. So much, actually, that I've come to regret not getting myself the FH3. Although, I feel like your impression differ somewhat from what I've read/heard about it before. Nevertheless, you made me feel better about missing out on it. I'm pretty interested in the Starsea, but I strongly dislike it's aesthetics, so I'm hesitant about those. Apart from that, they seem like a great option which might fit my requirements pretty well. Also, I want to make a suggestion of sorts. Although, I reckon it might be too tedious of a fit. Maybe it would have been better to review the IEMs with at least one type of the stock tips atop of the specific thirds-party tips you find yourself to prefer? Sometimes those can prove to be not that easily accessible in some parts of the world, so... That must require a lot, maybe even too much, of time and effort, though, I guess.

Stock tips on fh3 are fine. Fh3 lacks some dynamics in general compared to OH10 for example. On the Fh3, stock tips aren't far off dual density, but dual density helps with the lacking dynamics issue. FiiO did fine with what is in the box here, if you don't have access in your country to alternative tips, I wouldn't worry about that too much here, at least not in this case.

Original Tanchjim Hana if you can still get one.

@@intoitreviews wasn’t even considering these. I’ll have to give them some research! Would you say they are more natural sounding then the starsea?

@@intoitreviews also, would you say the og Hana is most similar to hd6xx?

No. S.S.R. is probably most similar to 600 series. Also the new Quarks is similar to the Sennheisers as well. You could loon at the Oygen or new Hana 2021, but I find the tuning better in the OG Hana.

Fh3 is definitely step up in resolution and technical capability. Similar tuning though. I prefer fit and sound of FH3.

I'd go with the Original Hana if you can still get one. New Hana is a question mark in my eyes, given that the tuning of the Oxygen was worse than that of the OG Hana... (although detail, seperation was better in Oxygen). I've tried to get a New Hana sent into the channel. No luck so far though... but yeah the orginal tuning of Hana should be better, at least on paper.

@@intoitreviews Thank you! One more quick question, do you think the thieaudio legacy 2 are a good all rounder to take out of the house, aka I'm that scared of losing or breaking them cause lower price. Complementary to the Hana I mean.

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Price Range? Tanchjim Oxygen is a slight upgrade, final audio b3 , then andromeda... thanks for subscribing!

I'll have a video out on the Hana soon. It, the starsea, and the a4000 are probably the best three in the price range, depending on your preferences.

@@intoitreviews . Listen to rock, metal. These , starsea or nf audio na2+ ?

Starsea is more techical. Rock metal, I'd go Hana

Kato inc. But fhe review will release tonight, it's a good one. Thanks for subscribing.

Tanchjim Hana or Ikko OH10. Thanks for subscribing!

@@intoitreviews Thank you.

@@intoitreviews Can you please give me a short comparison between Hanna vs A4000 vs iKKO 0H10 vs Starsea in regard of soundstage, imaging, layering, and sound signature????

If its for movies I'd go OH10 for the bass. Stage is biggest in a4000, but the bass does not dig as deep, it is more for music. Hana has a nice all around presentation, but still wont dig as low as OH10. Feel free to join the discord and/or patreon where I can answer questions in more depth.

@@intoitreviews How to join the discord, and patreon, I am not finding an option for that ???? Before doing that let me ask one final question.. Please help me by explaining the difference between ikko 0H10 vs TRI Starsea Vs A4000 for music, and movies.......in teams of overall listening experience, bass, mids, highs, layering and imaging......

Most definitely.

@@intoitreviews Thanks

starsea's imaging is meh.

They're much bassier, somewhat lusher, and generally a better earphone. Thanks for subscribing. Also check my fh1s review.

@@intoitreviews will do, thanks for getting back!

@@intoitreviews I got the FH3 last week. The bass not what I'd expected but I guess it will take some burning in. There is an absurd amount of driver flex when I'm putting them in my ears and moving around a bit. Do I have a faulty set or it is typical with the FH3? I hope it doesn't damage the DD.

Driver flex can be normal, not sure about the bass, but check out my reviewee description, it should be accurate to that, if it isn't it mighr require burn in or your set could be faulty. Thanks for being part of the Neighborhood and subscribing to the channel! Hope it all works out for you!

Fh3 is ok... its got some unevenness to the midrange that makes guitars sound a bit off sometimes. Its a good iem, but for the money I'd recommend the original hana if you can still get one for metal. 2021 hana is supposed to have more subbass. Bass in starsea is good, but its like openedback headphone bass. Its enough for me, sounds like it may not be for you. And its a bit v shaped unless you use the black tips. Hana is much better than fh3 imho. Fh3 is good though too, not saying its bad...

@@intoitreviews hmm.. Gonna need to check out the hana then. Thanks for the advice! really appreciate it. Keep up the good work with your reviews.

Haven't had anyone send in the Summer yet. I'd happily accept one for review :)

@@intoitreviews Fh3 or oxygen?

Oxygen is leagues better than fh3

@@intoitreviews Thanks I was leaning towards that one being my next purchase

I like Hana more than FH3 as well

Yeah starsea or tanchjim hana. Starsea is more forward, hana is more tonal balanced. If you just like bass I'd go OH10. Thanks for susbcribing!

Review is up on the patreon, amd will come out in the next few weeks. Hana and O2 are pretty different, even if they are siblings. In some ways its worth it, in others no. Thanks for being a subscriber.

Starsea or hana. I will have a review of Tanchjim Hana soon. Thanks for being a subscriber. If you end up interested in Hana and are in US, I have a link with Apos, that helps the channel: apos.audio?sca_ref=654128.h9mNwPZr9M

@@intoitreviews Oh yeah I will be waiting for the Hana review. I am also aesthetically attracted to the OH10 but idk how accurate it would be

If you want accuracy get Hana. I have an apos link that helps the channel if you use it: apos.audio?sca_ref=654128.h9mNwPZr9M

@@intoitreviews Yeah bro thanks but I am not in the US sorry man. I'll be watching you and be keepin subscribed tho!

Awesome thanks! Debating about doing nanna 2.0 or hana video today...

Oh10 on sale or tfz no.3 w/ new cable and spiral dots. Thanks for subscribing!

Oh10 for me. Thanks for being a subscriber :)

Glad you enjoy them.

Thanks for the rec. I've actually heard most of the Etymotics. I might review it one day.

$77 bucks right now. Filters r $26. From bassy to most detailed.

@@cxmxc awesome, maybe someone will contribute them to the channel at that price :)

"Better" sounds like is subjective here. The sad part is that diminishing returns can only get worse as you spend more money (sometimes). I also have no clue what to recommend to you if these don't fit you because they're fairly universal. Also this video is quite old at this point and there are newer options on the scene such as Orchestra Lite, Kato, Origin, Mp145, and even some others than came before the fh3. I mean even the fhe is better than the fh3 IMHO, and it is also old at this point as well. New isn't always better, so maybe watch my other newer content to get some better options for yourself. Otherwise, not everyone can hear differences super well,, especially novices. Keep listening to different things and you can improve. Best of luck, thanks for supporting the channel by watching and subscribing.

@@intoitreviews Thank you for the explanation it is appreciated.

Neither, check out an OG Hana, Starsea, or OH10. Thanks for subscribing.

Thanks for being a subscriber NetoG. Hopefully someone will send one of those in for review!

@@intoitreviews You should ask for the evolution of DMG the New BGVP NS9 (7 BA and 2 DD)...

I used a Nicehck M6 for over a year. Then I used Blon BL-03 for a while and bought FH3 in September 2020. I don't understand why I liked M6, and I used a variety of tips, even some of those BGVP filters. Now they're resting in a case as a back up just in case. I really like FH3.

Dark in tonality not the traditional sense. I was pretty clear about that in the video. So no offense taken. Thanks for subscribing! Hope you don't damage your hearing those "Grand Funks" you're listening to.

Interesting consideration. Thanks for subscribing!

I agree whole-heartedly. I will have a top 5 IEMs from 100-200 review coming out at some point. FH3 is probably last on the list? Starsea is probably first. But they're all good in their own right... you know?

I'm glad you enjoy it. It is a very nice iem for the money, but it is not perfect. There are some better ones in a similar price range. Doesn't mean you can't like it. I enjoyed my time with them very much in the review process. Also please check out my about section of the channel, and consider subscribing in support. Happy singing to you! Let me know where you are performing next, maybe I can catch the gig!

Having heard both, I don't find that to be the case, but both are good sets. Thanks for subscribing to show your support.

@@intoitreviews it is said that 2 people hear sounds differently but u have to hear sounds completely different than me, to me (with red-clear tips only) FH3 sound is very transparent, crisp, detailed and in general very technical and pleasant (for example imaging is almost holographic), in a technical aspects they are my portable hifiman sundaras, really. The Ikko oh10 is wide and bassy, but the bass are sluggish and bloated, imaging is not very good and in general they are fun but not technical. This is the reason i cant follow this channel but i will leave a like for trying. In the case it was fault of the tips try the clear-red ones.

Bummer. Might try some alternative tips on the OH10 could change your mind.

@@intoitreviews ok, but which one for example. I dont know if the tips can change the sound that much, like if they can improve imaging, and separation maybe just transparency and tonality, but still the FH3 to me are so much clearer, tighter and more technical capable, every guitar string has bite to it, they have something to them than any other IEM dont have :) and i feel that i will miss that. And iam sad and its a pity that u cant hear that the same way but yes different people different hearings

Check out my OH10 video. And, while I do like the OH10 slightly better than FH3 overall. Please don't mistake me for saying the FH3 is not good, or somehow super inferior to the OH10 overall. I like the FH3 quite a bit as well. And, which one prefers probably comes down to preference, as both have different techical strong points. What you value will be up to you.