Wired IEMs
FiiO FX17
83Outstanding
$1,500
Full review dataFiiO FX17 vs Technics EAH-TZ700: 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
Technics EAH-TZ700
70Good
$1,200
Full review dataScore 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
- Technics EAH-TZ700
HearWiki score
83
70
Sound
9.0
8.4
Value
6.0
4.7
Price (USD)
$1,500
$1,200
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 7 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 7 years between them, that is a thin return - treat this as a restyle rather than a new platform.
- FX1720267 yr newer
- EAH-TZ7002019
Specifications
FX17EAH-TZ700
- Type
- Wired IEMs
- Wired IEMs
- Price (USD)
- $1,500
- $1,200
- HearWiki score
- 83
- 70
- Released
- 2026
- 2019
- Availability
- Sold new
- Still sold new
- Driver
- 1DD + 4BA + 8EST tribrid
- 10 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- tribrid
- dynamic
- Driver configuration
- 1DD + 4BA + 8EST
- -
- Driver size
- 10 mm
- 10 mm
- Drivers per side
- 13
- 1
- Impedance
- 16 Ω
- 37 Ω
- Sensitivity
- 99 dB/mW
- 102 dB/mW
- Active noise cancelling
- No
- No
- Controls
- -
- buttons
- Weight
- 12.2 g
- 7 g
- Detachable cable
- Yes
- Yes
- USB-C
- -
- No
- Connector
- 4.4 mm balanced
- 3.5 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
Technics EAH-TZ700
The Technics EAH-TZ700 is a premium wired in-ear monitor that pairs a polished, comfortable build with a smooth, refined sound signature. Its efficient 10mm dynamic driver is easy to drive from portable gear, and the included balanced and unbalanced cables add versatility for audiophile use. While not class-leading in every aspect, it delivers a detailed, spacious, and dynamic performance that suits critical listening.
- Pro:Excellent build quality and comfortable fit
- Pro:Easy to drive from smartphones or DAPs
- Pro:Detailed, spacious, and dynamic sound
- Con:Sound is smooth rather than class-leading
- Con:No active noise cancellation
- Con:Wide frequency spec should be taken with caution
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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