Wired IEMs
FiiO FX17
83Outstanding
$1,500
Full review dataFiiO FX17 vs Letshuoer Mystic8: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the FiiO FX17 comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 83. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Our pick: FiiO FX17 - Outstanding overall at around $1499.
Wired IEMs
Letshuoer Mystic8
77Great
$990
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
Neither pulls ahead overall - they trade wins across the measures.
- FiiO FX17
- Letshuoer Mystic8
HearWiki score
83
77
Sound
9.0
8.6
Value
6.0
6.1
Price (USD)
$1,500
$990
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
FiiO FX17 (2026) against Letshuoer Mystic8 (2025). These are 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.
- FX1720261 yr newer
- Mystic82025
Specifications
FX17Mystic8
- Type
- Wired IEMs
- Wired IEMs
- Price (USD)
- $1,500
- $990
- HearWiki score
- 83
- 77
- Released
- 2026
- 2025
- Availability
- Sold new
- Sold new
- Driver
- 1DD + 4BA + 8EST tribrid
- 8BA
- Driver type
- tribrid
- balanced-armature
- Driver configuration
- 1DD + 4BA + 8EST
- 8BA
- Driver size
- 10 mm
- -
- Drivers per side
- 13
- 8
- Impedance
- 16 Ω
- 18 Ω
- Sensitivity
- 99 dB/mW
- -
- Active noise cancelling
- No
- No
- Weight
- 12.2 g
- -
- Detachable cable
- Yes
- -
- Connector
- 4.4 mm balanced
- 2-pin 0.78 mm
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
Letshuoer Mystic8
The Letshuoer Mystic8 is a wired, 8-driver balanced-armature IEM with a neutral, musical tuning that prioritizes natural timbre and clarity. It delivers refined, coherent sound with strong technical performance, making it a well-executed premium choice for those seeking an engaging yet accurate listening experience.
- Pro:Neutral yet musical tuning
- Pro:Natural timbre and strong clarity
- Pro:Coherent, refined sound signature
- Con:Premium price point
- Con:No noise cancellation or wireless options
- Con:Requires a good source due to 18-ohm impedance
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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