FiiO FA19 Review & Comparison - The Perfect IEM?
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- Опубліковано 23 лип 2024
- The Flagship TOTL IEM from FiiO. FA19is here to dominate!
00:00 Introduction
00:35 Price & Contents
01:51 Config & Build, Wear & Comfort
10:20 Sound & Performance, Comparison & Rating
Get FiiO FA19 From Red Ape Audio Malaysia (Non Affiliate):
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Link to IEMs Ranking Spreadsheet:
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Shot On:
- Sony Alpha A6700 (Native 4K50P XAVC HS 4.2.2)
- Sony FE 24mm F1.4 GM (Video)
- Viltrox FE 85mm F1.8 (Secondary)
- RØDE Wireless Pro
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Fantastic review, Andy! 10 BA is a lot! Please don't worry about your English because it's perfect! Better than most people born in America.
Thanks James. No easy thing to make that 10 BAs to work together in unison, haha
Damn, FIIO FA19 just beated the shit out of my DIVA🤣Thanks for recommending it, I really love my FA19.
Rock on! 🤘🙏
I value your truthful review, even though some companies might not favor your honesty. Andy, please never lose that quality. Thanks and keep up the good work!
I appreciate that!
I really enjoy your work Andy. Thank you.
You are very welcome. Thanks for the support!
Excellent review - and love your enthusiasm as well as the detailed testing and comparison.
Thank you kindly!
wow! saving for them now. Love your t-shirt by the way!
Thanks!
Amazing review Andy! ❤
Thanks so much!
Wow Andy sweet review on the FA19, a true end game IEM all BA
Indeed!
What a wonderfully detailed review for what seems to be a wondrous iem! Great stuff Andy. I can't afford em at that price, giving full cash. But I am so so tempted by your descriptions that if this comes to my country, and the shop offers monthly EMIs, I might just succumb! Some do offer EMIs here, though not sure if this will come and if they offer that. Let me see. oh god, what have you (and FIIO) done Andy?! Regardless of whether I buy or not, this was super good to watch and know. Thanks.
Thanks you! sorry not sorry, lol. You have a great weekend there!
Again, a very helpful review. I really like your rating table. It's a very useful guide. I have the FiiO FA9. A beautiful shell and great sound. I recently got the TSMR 12 Zodiac and the Sound Rhyme SR8, both all BA sets and both sound fantastic. It seems the FA19 is another all BA set that belongs on the must have list.
No doub't, FA19 is one of a kind
Awesome intro!! Thanks for the review.
No problem 👍and Thanks!
Nice review Andy! Always happy to watch your reviews!
Are gonna review the ONIX Alpha XI1 dongle?
Thanks
Thanks so much! and yes I am working on ONIX Alpha X1 now
Thank you for this meticulous review and explanation of every aspect of the ranking table. I thoroughly enjoyed it.
Now I'm hoping to see a review of Elysian Pilgrim at some point, and the one I've been hankering for for a long time but can't afford UM MEST III.
Thanks. There will be no full review of Elysian Pilgrim beyond the time I spend listening to it at Stars Picker, Elysian didn't send a review sample to me like they did to other reviewers. Thanks
@@donglemadness
It's sad, it's a shame, I so wanted to see them in your ranking, especially with and without a better cable, it could have been interesting.
Well maybe some other reviews will come up: Dunu DaVinci, DTE900, Shanling ME600, Oriveti OH700VB, Yanyin Canon II, Mega 5EST, Prestige LTD, UM Mest 3 and many more worth a look.
Great review! Your English is very good! 😊 Geoff is so cute!
Thank you! 😃😻
That sounds brilliant. Love to see you rank the Canpur CP54E one day (3K)
Nice review Andy, as always. You should try out the sound rhyme sr8 cuz it have 14 BAs for each side haha
Thanks! and noted, I will try if I can get it
Nice review! Would love to hear your review of the Sound Rhyme DTE 900 if you would get a hold of it :)
Thanks, I look into DTE 900 when possible. Cheers
finally thank you!
My pleasure
Fantastic dude, your really making me want these pretty bad, I know its a different category but are there any over ear headphones that you could compare the FA19's detail and resolution levels to? Thanks for any insights that you might be able provide.
Thanks. When it comes to details and resolution, I can't think of any other headphones that can do what FA19 does, except perhaps Sennheiser HD800s. But then my experience with headphones are still limited.
Very positive review. On my radar. Thank-you. "PRAT?"
Thanks. PRAT = Pace, Rythm and Timing
@@donglemadness OKAY, thank you. 😇
Really appreciate your reviews! I'm very interested in this IEM cause you mentioned it has great and holographic soundstage. I'm a gaming and music lover and want an IEM that'll work for both. By any chance you can compare the soundstage of the FA19 to UM Mest 2, which people tout to have amazing soundstage also.
Thanks. I would not be able to compare with UM2 as I never tried it yet. I have only tried UM1
Hello Andy! I love your reviews and Geoff! I'd like to ask your opinion. I'm on the fence about this, I'm trying to decide between an iBasso DC04 Pro and a Shanling UA4. I mainly use IEMs. Which one should I go for or do you have another recommendation near their current prices. Thanks a lot and more power!
Both are really good, but due to the issue with DC04Pro USB port integrity over time (mine is already very loose) I am more inclined to suggest UA4 instead. And thanks for the support!
@@donglemadness Thank you, Andy. More power to you!
Very nice review Andy ❤.I have small shallow ears do you think I would handle them ???
Thanks, I wish I can be more specific, but sometimes small ears really mean small. If you look at the size shown in this video again, it does appear a bit thicker than Kinera Idun Golden, which is most IEMs are sized at, but remember FA19 is also a bit heavier. Things to consider
@@donglemadness Thanks Andy 🤔🫤 Keep the nice work!!!
Andy , would it be a waste to use this only with my LG V60 ? I would love to hear your review of the Juzear Butterfly 61T. These are the 2 I'm considering with about $800 difference. This is a great review. One of the very best . Thanks !
Thanks! I am honored. With FA19, it is so very efficient and will synergize practically with anything. A V60 will in fact offer you the sort of synergy that is in abundance with analytical details and exceedingly resolving sound, I would even say it may ended up a bit too technical depending on what music you listening to. But if you enjoy details and lots of them, V60 and FA19 way more than capable to satisfy that needs
Wow amazing review my friend 🎉😊 can you also review or give me a feedback about the the sennheiser ie200 with dunu ss tips? the price is the same for the hidizs mp145. Thank you
Thanks. With iE200 I have no idea as I never tried them yet, sorry
@@donglemadness they say sennheiser i200 thicker sound
Good stuff..... now will you please review the Fiio M23 please.
Thanks, that one is next
I'm curious about this one and will wait for a sale. It may take a while, though.
Nice review Andy! How would you say these do for female vocals? Recessed or forward? Also any hissing?
Transparent, mostly uncolored for Contralto/Britone or low octave vocals, a bit peaky with Soprano or Alto vocals, but never edgy or hissing, the general theme is mild V so the placement is slightly less forward
@@donglemadnessmuch respect to you Andy, this clears all my doubts, really appreciate it! Thanks!
Would love to see too review the crimson / firaudio
Thanks. Looking forward to that too
Hi Andy, If possible try Artti T10 & Letshuore S12 pro, and compare it with ur hidiz mp145 and p1 max panda. Ur videos are very useful👍
I will try!
@@donglemadness ARTTI appears to be an affiliate of Shuoer. Same with Aoshida. They all seem to share common supply chain (insofar as packaging, cables...). One thing is for sure, ARTTI seems to be hitting it out of the park via a vis the T10 and the R1. I can only confirm the T10 is an incredible value...very well tuned/comfortable/light...though its design will not win any visual awards. It's tuning is distinct from my other favorite planar...the MP145. I like both over my venerable S12, although the S12 is no slouch.
The R1 looks quite interesting (3 DD's...but I already am happy with the Rhapsody hybrid...another IEM purchase(?)...I'll pass for now).
@@jb678901 So if u don't consider price what are the 3 planars that you would choose and let me know your priority
Thanks!
My pleasure and thank you!
I am always grateful to Andy, my teacher for my music hobby. I purchased the delci you recommended for $40. I also purchased the electronics ODO. And the DAC I have is fiio k7 q11 mt-602amp u3 amp. cheap dongle you can recommend in my current condition? ??? As for the things I bought at this Ali event, I bought KZ Pr2 for $13.26, Nicehck F1 for $19.69 (I have the F1 Pro version), Crinacle Zero 2 for $10, Kinera Celest Wyvern Abyss + Divinus Velvet eartips for $30, and various cables. thank you
Thanks. Always a pleasure. I don't know how much you looking to spend, but now my recommendations goes to ONIX Alpha which I will be releasing a review later
@@donglemadness ♥♥♥
I have no doubt that your cat is also "Well-balanced. Organic. Natural" !
😂😍
⭐ No one i know could ever afford this type of IEM. Hashish dreams. 🤩
Have you by any chance tried elysian diva? I'm quite torn on which one to get since no reviewer seems to have tried both the diva and the fa19
Unfortunately no, I haven't tried any Elysian yet
I just thought of an idea. You can make the names in your Excel file of the IEMs link back to each of your reviews.
Thanks, I will add that into my to do list (other than adding price column)
Very Nice👏👏💯💥
Thanks 🔥
sory i cant answer my question under my previous aswer i have bug idk why. so you saying for gaming opening hifi option viable? also i ask someting you have u try before UTWS5 before how doest it go ? and is it compatible with fa19 and whats going on it ? coming new or it is already?
UTWS5? no I haven't tried that one. Yes, FA19 is about one of the very best for gaming
Gey Andy, I got the fa19, I'm using it with btr7 and Onix alpha, and experiencing very noticeable sibilance with both. Have you run into this problem? Any ideas on how to fix it?
Try rolling the tips and you will find it will emit different sound altogether
@@donglemadness I tried all of them and unfortunately could not get rid of the sibilance 😐 Eq helped but still not enough
It simply means you are more sensitive to Pinna region than others, which also means you may need safer tuned IEMs like AFUL Explorer or something ultra smooth like SIVGA Nightingale
Can try some Softears iem like Studio4 & RSV, natural organic sounding
Thanks, I look forward to try them
Sounding like a really nice iem, expensive though. Perfection is recreating the recording session indistinguishable from the event in every way audio wise. Thanks for the review. If it reaches the soundstsge of the great headphones thats something, it appears this doesnt do that.
Thanks
Hi Andy
What DAC dongle do you prefer Fiio KA17 or Epz Tp50 ?
Thanks 😁
EPZ TP50 is what I use most of the time now, so you can say I like it more
Hi Andy. For this Fa19 do you recommand EpZtp50 on balanced 4.4 or Hiby fc6 on 3.5 ? Thank you again !
Hi Andy, in Malaysia ade tempat nak beli IEM flagship? Nak test Lu. The place you recommended previously I think closed temporarily
Stars Picker, ada open tempat baru, check their FB for the announcement. Also Red Ape
Thanks Andy will check it out next time I’m in Malaysia
man do you suggest open hi-fi option for gaming and overall usage?
For gaming especially, it is always better to get the best possible resolution, imaging and spatial staging, overall, it depends on your own preferences
Compare with ie900 and se846gen2 and Fiio Fa19 which one is better ?
I hope someone can answer this, I don't have experience with iE900 nor SE846
have you ever try IEM from Elysian ??? will you review Elysian Pilgrim original ? or NOIR ?
I would like to, but I don't have any Elysian IEMs to play with for now
@@donglemadness thank you, i hope they can give you sample product 😁😁😁
Hi I have Fiio fh9 how much better is fiio fa19 vs fh9? 🤔
I hope someone can answer this, I haven't tried FH9 personally
Most uncomfortable iems I've had is fatfreq studio ref pros. My £20 qkz x hbb are most comfortable and sound better in every way. wonder how these stack up to the cheap qkz x hbb.
bro i bought this product! with ka17 so tell me how i can be pleasure with i mean how can i admit im using 1k dollar iem
Only you can determine if you like what you hear, if you like what you hear than that's the only thing that matters
You can get UM Mest II for $999 now, have you heard it?
MK2 not yet
Yes, but are they superior to the Tanchjim Zero in sound 🤷
Have a look at the ranking spreadsheet and you will find the answer
Most Fiio IEMs are well built.
Agreed, even the $30 FD11 was already quite solid and tuned nicely
Paiaudio PDM7 !
FA 19 vs P1 MAX ii ?
Just have a look at the rating spreadsheet and you will find your answers there. FA19 superior in every way except timbre
Ngolsz, pronounce Indonesian style, long o like 'open', only s/z type sound on the end, like a hard s, cannot hear the e
Geof is targeting your FA19 bro. Better hide it from him
Hahaha, he already managed to get some bites on the cable 😅😅😅
@@donglemadness 😅
They measure as if someone was having a heart attack.
😊😊
Too bright