Final Audio E500 VS Fiio JD1

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Final Audio E500 and Fiio JD1 are in-ear monitors. Final Audio E500 costs $25 while Fiio JD1 costs $25. Fiio JD1 holds a clear 0.7-point edge in reviewer scores (4.3 vs 5). Final Audio E500 has significantly better treble with a 1-point edge and Fiio JD1 has significantly better dynamics with a 3-point edge.

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Jaytiss Score
Final Audio E500
4.3 /10
Jaytiss Score
Fiio JD1
5 /10
Score gap: 0.8
Metric Final Audio E500 Fiio JD1
Mids 5 5
Treble 3 2
Soundstage 6 6
Dynamics 2 5
Tonality 4.3 5
Technicalities 3 2
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Jaytiss Reviews Comparison

Final Audio E500 reviewed by

Jaytiss 4.3 Reviewer Score
C- Tuning
D Tech
For users who like ear buds, it's a great little set.

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Mids: C+ Treble: D Dynamics: E+ Soundstage: B

Fiio JD1 reviewed by

Jaytiss 5 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
E+ Tech
Fun, cool, great build, but not it.

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Mids: C+ Treble: E+ Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: B

Final Audio E500 Details

Driver Configuration: 1DD

Tuning Type: Neutral, Warm

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Brand: Final Audio Top Final Audio IEMs

Price (Msrp): $25

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Fiio JD1 Details

Driver Configuration: n/a

Tuning Type: n/a

Brand: FiiO Top FiiO IEMs

Price (Msrp): $25

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Final Audio E500 Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

C-
  • Tonality remains inconsistent, with uneven peaks and dips that disrupt musical flow. You'll constantly notice peaks or dips pulling focus.

Average Technical Grade

D
  • Even moderate complexity exposes the limited resolution and narrow sense of space. Technical fans will find it lacking.
Mids C+
Midrange performance is decent, offering balanced presence without major flaws. It works well for casual background listening.
Treble D
Expect treble that alternates between muted and splashy in the same track. Cymbals sound inconsistent across tracks.
Dynamics E+
Subtle shifts disappear, with transients lacking bite or urgency. Drum hits arrive without conviction.
Soundstage B
The presentation supplies a believable venue outline where each instrument owns its pocket of space. The stage opens up nicely for live cuts.

Fiio JD1 Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

C+
  • It sounds pleasant overall, with some uneven spots that hint at room for refinement. Vocals remain pleasant despite the imperfections.

Average Technical Grade

E+
  • The presentation is claustrophobic and blurred, leaving simple arrangements sounding chaotic and lifeless. The presentation feels more like background noise than music.
Mids C+
The mids are solid and dependable, though not especially remarkable. Vocals stay reasonably grounded in the mix.
Treble E+
The upper end is cloaked, leaving cymbals lacking shimmer and air. Overtones hide behind the midrange.
Dynamics C+
Dynamics feel competent, bringing energy without the finest detail. It carries energy without sounding aggressive.
Soundstage B
Good soundstage with proper width and depth, placing instruments in clearly defined positions. Instruments sit in their own lanes.

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