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FiiO Ft13

74/ 100
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Priced about right

$330
typical price, USD
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At a glance

Brand
FiiO
Type
Over-Ear
Fit
closed
Connection
Wired
Noise cancelling
-
Released
2025

Score breakdowngreat overall

Sound7.7
Value7.2

The HearWiki takeAI-condensed

The FiiO FT13 is a wired over-ear headphone with a 60mm dynamic driver, offering a broad frequency response and easy drivability thanks to its 32-ohm impedance. While its build quality and comfort are praised, its sound tuning is often described as uneven, with a dark midrange and bright treble that varies with the included ear pads. It is a technically capable but polarizing listen that may not surpass cheaper alternatives in the same lineup.

What works

  • Premium build and comfortable fit
  • Easy to drive with any source
  • Wide frequency response and good detail retrieval
  • Balanced 4.4mm connection included
  • Detachable cable for customization

What doesn't

  • Tuning is uneven with a recessed midrange
  • Bright treble can lack energy or bite
  • Stock ear pads neither neutral nor balanced
  • Not a clear upgrade over cheaper models

Paraphrased from published reviews & specs - not an original hands-on test. Our AI disclosure.

Specifications

Audio - FiiO Ft13
Driver60 mm dynamic
Driver typedynamic
Driver size60 mm
Drivers per side1
Frequency response7 Hz - 40 kHz
Impedance32 Ω
Sensitivity98 dB/mW
Sensitivity (dB/Vrms)113

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What the reviews said

6 source(s) feeding this product's score.

headfonics.com

82

Headfonics finds the FT13 easy to drive and technically capable, but says the tuning is not well balanced. The sound is described as uneven and dark in the midrange, though the review still gives it a fairly positive score.

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unheardlab.com

40

The reviewer says the FT13 looks and feels premium, but its performance does not justify the price. They criticize it for falling short of the cheaper FT1 and rate it poorly overall.

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fiio.com

FiiO’s own review summary says the FT13 is not easy to recommend in stock form because neither pad option lands in neutral territory. It highlights a bright treble balance and a V-shaped character depending on the pads.

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headphones.com

The reviewer feels the FT13 improves build quality and comfort over the FT1, but the sonic tuning is a step backward. Their overall view is that the FT13 is less compelling than its predecessor and not the better buy.

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techradar.com

TechRadar describes the FT13 as well-organized in sound and distinctive in design, but lacking some energy or bite. The review emphasizes its easy drivability and broad frequency range.

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What owners say

A sample of buyer reviews, quoted as written. They aren't verified and they don't feed the HearWiki score - that comes from published reviews only.

Efficient, comfortable, fun sound

After searching for a new, solid closed back headphone, I gave these a try. The book on these is that they have exaggerated bass, especially with the suede pads, and that they might be a bit sharp orRead more

Bright but very appealing sound!

Coming from DT700, the FiiO FT13 is definitely brighter! I decided to keep it because the FT13 has an insane sound stage that s worlds apart from the DT700 with a well defined and controlled low end.Read more

Decent value, personally found lacking

A bit over-hyped in my opinion, but I understand why the target demographic would appreciate these budget headphones. They sound good for the price. The only genre I found that I enjoyed listening toRead more

Fit Didn t Work for Me

Fit was really bad. Like the worst I have ever tried. Could not get a seal at all on the right earcup, which would be the kiss of death for any headphone. I got these after I sent back my first pairRead more

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