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83The review characterizes the FH5s as a semi-open IEM with a triple-switch design that allows multiple sound profiles. It is presented as a versatile model whose tuning changes are subtle but meaningful.
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Image © ceneo.plFiiO FH5s
63/ 100
Good
HearWiki score
Pricey for what it is
$250
typical price, USD
Still sold newupdated 
At a glance
- Brand
- FiiO
- Type
- Wired IEMs
- Fit
- -
- Connection
- Wired
- Noise cancelling
- No
- Released
- 2021
Score breakdowngood overall
Sound7.1
Value5.3
The FiiO FH5s is a hybrid in-ear monitor featuring a dual dynamic driver and dual balanced armature architecture with a semi-open design, offering customizable sound via three tuning switches and swappable plugs.
The HearWiki takeAI-condensed
The FiiO FH5s is a wired hybrid IEM combining dual dynamic and dual balanced armature drivers to deliver a balanced, detailed sound with solid bass and clear mids. Its semi-open design, adjustable tuning switches, and detachable MMCX cable add versatility, while the lightweight build and comfortable fit make it a strong value at its price point.
What works
- Balanced, neutral-leaning sound signature
- Detailed and engaging midrange
- Adjustable tuning switches for sound customization
- Lightweight and comfortable build
- Detachable MMCX cable with swappable plugs
What doesn't
- No active noise cancellation
- Tuning switch effects are subtle
- Requires decent amplification due to 40-ohm impedance
Paraphrased from published reviews & specs - not an original hands-on test. Our AI disclosure.
Specifications
| Driver | 2DD + 2BA hybrid |
|---|---|
| Driver type | hybrid |
| Driver configuration | 2DD + 2BA |
| Drivers per side | 4 |
| Frequency response | 10 Hz - 40 kHz |
| Impedance | 40 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 106 dB/mW |
Audio
| Driver | 2DD + 2BA hybrid |
|---|---|
| Driver type | hybrid |
| Driver configuration | 2DD + 2BA |
| Drivers per side | 4 |
| Frequency response | 10 Hz - 40 kHz |
| Impedance | 40 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 106 dB/mW |
Features
| Active noise cancelling | No |
|---|
Design
| Weight | 8.8 g |
|---|---|
| Detachable cable | Yes |
| Connector | MMCX |
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What the reviews said
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The consensus
Mixedacross 5 videosReviewers largely agree the FiiO FH5s has excellent build quality, attractive design, and strong bass, but its treble is a major point of contention—most found it excessively harsh and piercing, causing discomfort, while a couple praised its clarity and considered it an improvement over the original FH5.
Reviewers liked
- Excellent build and aesthetics
- Powerful bass with the right tips
- Adjustable tuning switches for customization
Reviewers flagged
- Excessively harsh and piercing treble
- Thin or weightless midrange for some
- Fit not always secure; sound can be sterile
44:31🟥Moondrop ARIA \\ FiiO FH5s \\ SeeAudio NEO _(Z Reviews)_ 🔥\🍋\💎
The reviewer compares the FiiO FH5s to the Moondrop Aria and SeeAudio NEO, finding the FH5s visually appealing but sonically problematic due to excessive treble that causes discomfort. Despite trying various tuning switches and amplifiers, the reviewer could not tame the harshness, concluding that the FH5s falls short of the original FH5 and is not worth the higher price compared to the cheaper Aria.
MixedWatch on YouTube
58:55Fiio FH5s REVIEW! After 200 hours BURN-IN...
The reviewer finds the FiiO FH5s to be a well-built and comfortable in-ear monitor with a mild V-shaped, slightly bright sound signature. He praises the bass quality and overall clarity, but notes the fit is not the most secure and the sound can be a bit sterile. He concludes it's a solid option in its price range, though not without minor drawbacks.
PositiveWatch on YouTube
12:31WORTH THE UPGRADE?? - Fiio FH5S Review
The reviewer finds the FiiO FH5s visually stunning but sonically polarizing. They describe the sound as thin and bright from the midrange up, with a lack of authority, though the bass is powerful with the right tips. They conclude it's a love-it-or-hate-it tuning and recommend trying before buying, suggesting alternatives like the FH5 or Dunu Zen for those seeking an upgrade.
MixedWatch on YouTube
16:19FiiO FH5s Earphones Review (2/DD 2/BA)
The reviewer finds the FiiO FH5s to have an extremely offensive and harsh treble, which makes listening to their music library uncomfortable. Despite a decent bass and midrange, the treble is so piercing that it ruins the overall experience, leading them to not recommend the earphones. They also criticize the placement of a balanced armature in the nozzle, which they believe contributes to the harshness.
NegativeWatch on YouTube
24:01FiiO FH5s Review
The reviewer finds the FiiO FH5s a significant improvement over the original FH5, with much clearer sound and a useful tuning switch system for bass, mids, and treble. They recommend using the bass and mid switches with the standard tips to get the best performance, though they note the treble is not as refined as other aspects. Overall, they consider it a great in-ear monitor when played to its strengths, particularly in bass.
PositiveWatch on YouTube
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