Following the successful launches of their FT1/FT1 Pro, FT3, and FT5 headphones, FiiO is taking a run at HiFiMAN and Audeze in the planar magnetic category with the introduction of their flagship FT7 open-back planar magnetic headphones which are going to retail for around $800 USD.
FiiO claims that the FT7 offers high-end performance and integrates well with headphone amps such as their K19. The design and components have been chosen for sonic performance and longevity, from the Zebrawood Grille detailing, Gold + Silver Precious Metal Multi-Layer Coating Technology, 1μm Ultra-Thin Film Diaphragm, 18 High-Performance N52 Neodymium Magnets on each side, 106mm drivers and Liquid Nitrogen-Frozen Single Crystal Copper Cable.
Comparison
| Model | FT7 (2025) | FT5 (2023) |
| Price | $799 | $449 |
| Headphone Type | Open-back Planar Magnetic | Open-back Planar Magnetic |
| Driver Type | 106mm Full-Size Planar Drivers | 90mm Planar Magnetic |
| Driver Material | 1μm Ultra-Thin Film Diaphragm | PAR Diaphragm + Aluminum Coils |
| Frequency Response | No Provided | 7Hz — 40kHz |
| Impedance | Not Provided | 36 ohms |
| Sensitivity | 94dB/mW | 110 dB/Vrms @ 1kHz 96dB/mW @ 1kHz |
| Maximum Power Input | Not Provided | 2000mW |
| Earpad Pressure | Not Provided | 4.0N±0.3N |
| Cable Length | Not Provided | 1.5m |
| Cable Material | Liquid Nitrogen-Frozen Single Crystal Copper | 392-wire High-purity Silver-plated Monocrystalline Copper |
| Cable Connectors | Not Provided | Dual 3.5mm Plugs (Headphone) + Swappable Audio Plugs |
| Weight | 427g (Excluding Cable) | 456g (Excluding Cable) |
| Supplied Cable Plugs/Adaptors | Not Provided | 1 x 3.5mm Single-ended Interchangeable Jack Plug 1 x 4.4mm Balanced Interchangeable Plug 1 x XLR-4 Male to 4.4mm Female Balanced Adapter 1 x 6.35mm Male to 3.5mm Female Adapter |
| Supplied Accessories | 1 x Custom-Detailed YauLi Linen Earphone Storage Case 1x Lambskin Earpads (Pair) 1 x Suede Earpads (Pair) | 1 x Leather Storage Case 1 x Velvet Bag 1 x Protein Leather Earpads (Pair) 1 x Suede Earpads (Pair) 1 x Headphone Cable 1 x User Manual |
The Bottom Line
FiiO have been rather tight-lipped about the FT7 in regard to specific specifications so we don’t know at this point how easy they will be to drive, and what we can expect when it comes to frequency response. We will update our chart once we get confirmation from the manufacturer directly.
FiiO has done a rather good job so far with their on-ear/over-ear headphones and kept the prices for all of those products rather affordable. The FT5 proved that they can build a solid planar model for $450.
Can they be competitive in the planar magnetic category at $800? HiFiMAN, Dan Clark Audio and Audeze have already proven that they can deliver between $800 and $1,000 so the FT7 will have to do something comparable or better than all of them to make a dent with consumers.
Price & Availability
The final price (expect to be in the $800 range) and availability for the FiiO FT7 have not been provided, but as mentioned at the top of the article it is being previewed both at the 2025 Bristol Hi-Fi Show and CanJam NYC 2025.
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