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Fiio FT5 planar magnetic headphones review: Mid-range brilliance
Fiio's first planar magnetic headphones combine an exquisite design with powerful sound.
(Image credit: Apoorva Bhardwaj / Android Central)That said, there's no shortage of good options in the planar category, and having tested a dozen headphones in the sub-$1,000 segment over the last 12 months, I was interested in seeing how the FT5 hold up, and whether they can take on the likes of the Moondrop Venus and HiFiMan Edition XS. (Image credit: Apoorva Bhardwaj / Android Central)Coming to the sound, the FT5 retain the best characteristics of planar drivers, so you get plenty of bass with fast attack and exciting rumble. (Image credit: Apoorva Bhardwaj / Android Central)The FT5 don't quite have the widest soundstage, but the intimate layering with a slight warmth to the tonality makes these headphones highly enjoyable regardless.
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