Introducing the FiiO FT5 Planar Magnetic Headphones, the latest 2024 model. The FT5 offers exceptional value in the under $1000 CAD range, delivering an open planar headphone experience with superb audio quality.
Equipped with a large 90mm ultra-thin driver that is easy to drive, these headphones feature a lightweight aluminum-magnesium housing for durability and comfort during long listening sessions. The cable and accessories are top-notch for this price range as well.
FiiO has crafted the voice coil of the planar drivers from a silver-aluminum alloy, enhancing high-frequency detail and improving sensitivity. This innovation enables the FT5 to produce outstanding sound quality when paired with a wide range of DACs and amps, even portable dongle DACs. The FT5 also comes with two sets of ear pads, each offering different comfort levels and sound tuning properties, allowing you to choose based on your preference. The suede pads provide a balanced sound, while the protein leather pads enhance detail and soundstage.
Large 90mm Planar Magnetic Driver
The FiiO FT5 features an impressive 90mm planar magnetic driver. Unlike traditional dynamic drivers, planar magnetic drivers produce sound with greater balance by vibrating evenly across the diaphragm. This even vibration minimizes distortion, ensuring the FT5 delivers accurate, lossless hi-fi sound, perfectly reproducing every note.
Ultra-Thin 6μm PAR Diaphragm
The FT5's diaphragm is designed with precision, using a 6μm thickness that strikes the perfect balance between sound performance and durability. Extensive testing led the FiiO team to select Polyarylate (PAR) for its diaphragm, ensuring a detailed, dynamic sound, as well as rich bass — qualities often absent in planar magnetic headphones.
Micron-Plated Aluminum-Silver Alloy Coils
The FT5's voice coils are made from a lightweight aluminum-silver alloy. This material not only improves the conductivity of the coils but also helps the driver achieve high sensitivity, making the headphones easy to drive without compromising on the high-frequency detail. The coils are precisely printed on the diaphragm using semiconductor-grade technology, ensuring even weight distribution and more consistent sound.
20 Neodymium Magnets per Driver
With 20 neodymium magnets placed inside and outside the FT5’s driver, the magnets provide balanced magnetic forces that evenly distribute the aluminum alloy coils. This design ensures the diaphragm moves consistently, reducing distortion and enhancing the clarity of the sound. The magnets have a high magnetic density of up to 1.5T, which optimizes the driving power and allows the planar magnetic driver to perform at its full potential.
High Sensitivity and Easy to Power
Thanks to its 96dB/mW sensitivity and innovative design, the FT5 can easily be powered by portable players, unlike traditional planar magnetic headphones which often require powerful desktop equipment. With high magnetic density magnets and a lightweight diaphragm, the FT5 provides an immersive listening experience with minimal effort, whether you’re on the go or at home.
Open-Back Design
The FT5's open-back structure enhances its soundstage, delivering an expansive and precise treble. The rear of the driver housing acts as a sound wave baffle, while the grille optimizes airflow, providing a natural sound with great resolution. This design ensures that you’re fully immersed in a wide, dynamic audio landscape.
Full-Range Phase Coherence
The placement of the FT5's voice coils ensures even magnetic distribution across all frequencies, providing phase coherence and offering a seamless listening experience with clear, realistic sound.
Magnesium-Aluminum Alloy Construction
The FT5's lightweight magnesium-aluminum alloy frame strikes the right balance between durability and comfort. Weighing 64% less than traditional aluminum alloys, this material allows the headphones to remain comfortable during extended listening sessions without compromising on sound quality.
Metal Construction for Improved Sound
The FT5’s metal housing helps resist vibrations produced by the large 90mm planar magnetic driver, especially when playing bass-heavy tracks. This material choice ensures cleaner sound with less distortion, compared to plastic alternatives.
3-Axis Swiveling Design
The FT5’s 3-axis swiveling earcups ensure a customizable, comfortable fit, allowing the headphones to adapt to any head shape or size for optimal sound positioning and improved comfort.
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