FiiOFH3 HiFi Earphones 3 Drivers (1 Dynamic + 2 Knowles BA), in-Ear Earphones High Resolution, Bass Sound, High Fidelity for Smartphone/PC/Tablet

This past year, I rediscovered iems after a 20 year absence from the scene. Things have changed a lot since the days of Circuit City and The Good Guys (okay, maybe more than a 20 year hiatus). I tested many options, noted below, so you can get a frame of reference.My favorite iem is the ikko OH10. I was drawn to its musical presentation of instruments which sound natural and full. The sub-bass rumble and defined highs made it an even more enjoyable listen.I flat-out don't like: Final 7200 (soulless, no energy, but very analytical), Legacy 3 (boomy bass, instruments sounded not-quite-right), YGF-ISS04 (just a mess).I could see how others might like these, but they sounded off to my ears - either too thin/tinny or fake/plasticky sounding: FD1, KXXS, Shozy CP3 and Form 1.1, T2+.I liked these, but they were not as "good" as the OH10: Yamaha EPH-200, Tape, FH5, JVC/Drop HA-FDX1.But I quickly tired of the heavy OH10s falling out of my ears, so tried to make a custom mold using radians. I made a mistake, clogged the tube filter, and was on the hunt for a replacement (since the OH10s have been out of stock at Amazon for a long time).The FH3s are less expensive, much lighter, have better ergonomics, a more solid cable, and come with better accessories. I enjoy the sound just slightly less than the OH10s, but they are on the same level. The FH3 bass is very good, but compared to the OH10, it is slightly boomy with just a bit less sub-bass rumble. Vocals are every-so-slightly more recessed and I hear a slight "grain" in the vocals. The vocals on the OH10 sound true, as if someone was simply singing next to me, but the FH3 sounds like a recording - a great recording, but still not the same experience. Treble on the OH10 gave me a slight problem at higher volumes, but the FH3 has the detail I'm looking for without any discomfort. The number of "wow" moments I have while listening to music is about the same as the OH10s. But take all this with a grain of salt since my OH10s are broken and I cannot do a side-by-side comparison. When it comes down to it, I have a slight preference for my memory of the OH10 sound, but what good are they if such a hassle to wear (tried lots of different tips, but not spinfits)? If possible, I suggest trying out the both OH10 and FH3; they are similar styles of headphones and both great options.But if you want to know the truth, you've got to follow the money. I'm keeping my FH3s and not waiting for the OH10s to come back in stock. The FH3 is a great iem - I would purchase it over any competitors under $300. I haven't tried anything over that price, but I doubt there is a magical "next echelon" of iems which exist just above $300, so I'm sure the FH3 would compete in the $300+ range as well.

Awesome IEM for the money! Sounds just as good as IEMs twice the price. The midrange is full and slightly forward but not shouty...great for male vocals. The bass is excellent...very punchy, controlled and accurate. The highs are clear and not fatiguing whatsoever. Overall an excellent IEM for a 1DD-2BA configuration. This is my go-to set when Im on the go and out and about.

Sound preferences are highly subjective, so I'm not going to bother trying to describe how these sound really other than to say they sound really great -- the best I've ever experienced. I've owned a variety of both over-ear and in-ear listening devices over the years. I usually just try to pick something with good build quality and/or serviceability in the $100-200 range. I don't consider myself a hi-fi snob; I don't really know how to grade these things critically; but, I really find it difficult to enjoy a listening experience on a device that isn't producing clear, smooth sound.This is the first time I've purchased an IEM that had triple drivers. I've owned dynamic drivers, and balanced armatures, but never both in a single device like this before. In my past experience, dynamic drivers tend to be not-so accurate and prone to distortion, armatures tend to be very accurate but somewhat dry and lifeless. I was excited to finally get an IEM that combined the best of both worlds and I am not disappointed.Any other IEM I've owned comes with one set of silicone and one set of foam cushions in three different sizes. This is the first model I've bought that has cushions that give you options for sound customization. I know there can be a significant difference in sound between silicone and foam tips, but I was very skeptical that the different types of silicone would have much effect. I usually throw the foam tips right in the trash because I can't stand them, and these were no different. I know there must be someone who likes either they way they feel, or the way they sound, but I don't like them in either respect.I experimented with the silicone tips extensively, with different types of music and I found a very clear winner for my personal tastes. The clear/red tips I think provided the clearest sound with the deepest bass (sub-bass deep). I found all of them comfortable enough to experiment with for 30 min or so. The small tips didn't seal in my ear canal and the large tips sealed well, but kept pushing their way back out The medium tips both seal and stay in even when I'm chewing. Obviously, your own mileage is going to vary.I found that the best way to get them to seat into my ear canal was to loosely set them into the outside of my ear canal, then hook the cord over the top of my ears, then use my thumb and forefinger gently turn and seat them into my ear canal. Like all IEM's I've used If I push them in too far, or don't get them to seal up the sound is just empty; poor bass response; no detail; no staging; nothing. Fortunately, it doesn't seem at all difficult for me to keep these in their sweet spot with the right cushion and the proper insertion angle.I found the cord to be high quality. If anything it's a bit short. Like all IEM's there is a bit of cord noise through vibration but it's not very prominent -- this is probably the quietest I've ever owned in this respect. The driver casings are metal, so they feel cold for a few moments when I put them on. In an indoor setting this isn't bothersome but I can imagine that in cold environments this would be a chilly experience. Other than the chill factor, they fit very nicely in my outer ear and do not cause any discomfort after hours of use. I do have rather large ears, and they are quite sensitive -- I could not for instance use the Anker Soundcore Liberty Neo for very long because they pressed against my ear too much (and they sounded pretty terrible, especially compared to these).