Fiio FX17 - Reviews & Ratings
1 Review (A Tier | 8.4/10)
Summary
Reviewers consider the Fiio FX17 to be a top-tier favorite that keeps its magic no matter how many times it returns to the ear. It matches premium build with comfort that disappears during long sessions. The hardware and the sound share the same care.
Fiio FX17 Details
Driver Configuration: 1DD+4BA+8EST
Tuning Type: Neutral, Warm, U-Shaped
Brand: FiiO Top FiiO IEMs
Price (Msrp): $1,499.99
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Review
2025-09-21
8.4
Reviewer Score
Youtube Video Summary
Fiio FX17 packs a wild driver stack—8x EST plus 1x dynamic and 4x BA—and a price that hovers around $1,500–$1,700. The shells are large and a little heavy, yet comfortable with solid isolation; the matte-steel finish looks slick but is a fingerprint magnet. MMCX sockets sit in a blue-ringed collar, and the included cable is genuinely nice: chin-slider equipped with swappable 4.4 / 3.5 / USB-C ends. Packaging is classic Fiio with a generous spread of ear tips (including SpinFits). Overall fit and finish scream audio-jewelry, in both the good and the pricey senses.
Sonically, this is a very wide, “open” presentation with impactful bass and noticeable warmth—sometimes veering toward mud rather than cleanliness. Upper-mids energy is restrained, while the 8 kHz region pops, and treble air extends well; the net effect leans neutral / deadpan-neutral with a slightly warm tilt and not a ton of bass heft. The tonality mirrors Truthear Pure more than many top-end sets, which will delight listeners who crave that profile but leaves others wanting more sub-bass punch and less incisive 8k. Technicals—detail, slam, and stage—are strong, yet the value is debatable when alternatives like Fiio FA19 / FX19 (more bass, less 8k bite), Dunu Glacier (more sub-bass and fun without losing correctness), Softears RSV / RSV MK2 (similar upper-mids with calmer 8k), Aful Dawn X (less warmth, better air for the price), or NiceHCK Rockies (cleaner treble) exist for less. Recommended for those chasing Fiio’s neutral house with a grand soundstage; everyone else may want EQ (a gentle clean-up of warmth/8k) or to shop the cheaper powerhouses.
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You need to be signed in to write your own reviewA technical marvel offering flagship-tier sound with lifelike realism and effortless musicality, justifying its premium status despite minor fit quirks.
Pros
Exceptional detail retrieval with natural yet engaging tonality, premium titanium build, and versatile accessories including hybrid cable and USB-C DAC.Cons
Large shells may challenge small ears; mid-bass warmth occasionally masks midrange clarity for analytical listeners.Compare Fiio FX17 to popular alternatives
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Fiio FX17 vs. AFUL Dawn-X
AFUL Dawn-X offers better mids, treble and soundstage.
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9.6 |
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Fiio FX17 vs. ThieAudio Monarch MK4
ThieAudio Monarch MK4 offers better mids, treble and soundstage.
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9.5 |
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Fiio FX17 vs. Elysian Apostle
Elysian Apostle offers better mids and treble.
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9.4 |
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Fiio FX17 vs. Symphonium x Elise Audio Europa
Symphonium x Elise Audio Europa offers better mids and treble.
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9.4 |
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Fiio FX17 vs. Dunu Glacier
Dunu Glacier offers better mids, treble and dynamics.
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9.3 |
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Fiio FX17 vs. Linsoul x HBB Jupiter
Linsoul x HBB Jupiter offers better dynamics.
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8.6 |
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Fiio FX17 vs. Campfire Moon Rover
Campfire Moon Rover offers better mids.
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8.5 |
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Fiio FX17 vs. Metalure Glacier
Metalure Glacier offers better mids.
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8.5 |
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Fiio FX17 vs. Lime Ears Terra
Lime Ears Terra offers better mids and treble.
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8.5 |
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Fiio FX17 vs. Lime Ears Incognita
Lime Ears Incognita offers better mids.
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8.5 |
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Average Technical & Tuning Grades
Average Tunign Grade
A-- Expect an inviting tonal blend that adapts well to genres while staying largely composed. It strikes a nice blend of warmth and clarity.
Average Technical Grade
A-- The presentation feels orderly, balancing workable detail retrieval with acceptable imaging cues. It keeps momentum without smearing transients.