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FiiO’s Flagship FT7 Planar Magnetic Headphones Feature 106mm Drivers

The FiiO FT7 Open-back Planar Magnetic Headphones will debut at the Bristol Hi-Fi Show and CanJam NYC this weekend.

FiiO FT7 Open-back Planar Magnetic Headphones Angle

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 FT7 Open-back Headphones laying on table

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

FiiO FT7 (Left) and FT5 (Right) Headphones
FiiO FT7 (Left) and FT5 (Right) Headphones
ModelFT7 (2025)FT5 (2023)
Price$799$449 
Headphone TypeOpen-back Planar MagneticOpen-back Planar Magnetic
Driver Type106mm Full-Size Planar Drivers90mm Planar Magnetic
Driver Material1μm Ultra-Thin Film DiaphragmPAR Diaphragm + Aluminum Coils
Frequency ResponseNo Provided7Hz — 40kHz
ImpedanceNot Provided36 ohms
Sensitivity94dB/mW 110  dB/Vrms @ 1kHz
96dB/mW @ 1kHz
Maximum Power InputNot Provided2000mW
Earpad PressureNot Provided4.0N±0.3N 
Cable LengthNot Provided1.5m
Cable MaterialLiquid Nitrogen-Frozen Single Crystal Copper392-wire High-purity Silver-plated Monocrystalline Copper
Cable ConnectorsNot ProvidedDual 3.5mm Plugs (Headphone) + Swappable Audio Plugs
Weight427g (Excluding Cable)456g (Excluding Cable)
Supplied Cable Plugs/AdaptorsNot Provided1 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 Accessories1 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
FiiO FT7 Headphones Ear Cup Close-Up

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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