Wired IEMs
FiiO FX17
83Outstanding
$1,500
Full review dataFiiO FX17 vs HiFiMAN RE1000: which should you buy?
Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the FiiO FX17 vs HiFiMAN RE1000, side by side. Where a product has no HearWiki score yet, not enough reviews have been aggregated to rate it.
Score breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
FiiO FX17 leads on 3 of 4 measures.
- FiiO FX17
- HiFiMAN RE1000
HearWiki score
83
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Sound
9.0
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Value
6.0
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Price (USD)
$1,500
$1,000
Generation & platform
The scores rank quality. This is the other question: is the newer one actually newer technology, or the same platform in a new shell?
Same generation
The FiiO FX17 is 11 years newer, but it is the same generation of hardware: nothing in the radio, the codecs or the noise cancelling separates them. Nothing separates them on convenience features either, so the choice comes down to tuning and price. For 11 years between them, that is a thin return - treat this as a restyle rather than a new platform.
- FX17202611 yr newer
- RE10002015
Specifications
FX17RE1000
- Type
- Wired IEMs
- Wired IEMs
- Price (USD)
- $1,500
- $1,000
- HearWiki score
- 83
- Not scored
- Released
- 2026
- 2015
- Availability
- Sold new
- Discontinued
- Driver
- 1DD + 4BA + 8EST tribrid
- -
- Driver type
- tribrid
- -
- Driver configuration
- 1DD + 4BA + 8EST
- -
- Driver size
- 10 mm
- -
- Drivers per side
- 13
- -
- Frequency response
- -
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- Impedance
- 16 Ω
- 12 Ω
- Sensitivity
- 99 dB/mW
- 105 dB/mW
- Active noise cancelling
- No
- -
- Weight
- 12.2 g
- -
- Detachable cable
- Yes
- -
- Connector
- 4.4 mm balanced
- -
What reviewers said
FiiO FX17
The FiiO FX17 is a premium wired tribrid IEM that combines a 10mm dynamic driver, four balanced armatures, and eight electrostatic drivers per side for a detailed, multi-layered sound. Its titanium shell and five-way crossover aim to deliver a refined, high-resolution listening experience, while the included 4.4mm balanced cable offers versatility for audiophile setups.
- Pro:Precision-milled titanium shell for durability and resonance control
- Pro:Hybrid driver array (1DD + 4BA + 8EST) offers expansive treble and dynamic bass
- Pro:Swappable plugs on the cable provide flexible connectivity
- Con:No active noise cancellation, requiring a quiet environment or isolation tips
- Con:High price point may limit accessibility
- Con:16-ohm impedance may need a powerful source for optimal performance
HiFiMAN RE1000
The HiFiMAN RE1000 is a premium wired in-ear monitor designed for audiophiles seeking a personalized fit. It offers a straightforward, high-performance listening experience with a wide frequency range and efficient sensitivity, making it easy to drive from most sources. Its custom-fit design aims to provide superior comfort and sound isolation without relying on active noise cancellation.
- Pro:Custom-fit design for comfort and seal
- Pro:High sensitivity for easy driving
- Pro:Wide frequency response for detailed sound
- Con:No active noise cancellation
- Con:Requires custom fitting process
- Con:High price point
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