Overview

FiiO's Wind Pro is a wired on-ear headphone built as the step-up version of the brand's original Wind, keeping the same lightweight, retro-styled shell while moving to an all-metal faceplate and a fully braided cable. A 40mm dynamic driver sits inside a semi-open enclosure with vents and acoustic damping filters, aiming for a natural, transparent sound rather than the closed-in feel of a fully sealed on-ear design. An adjustable stainless steel headband and swiveling earcups help it fit a range of head sizes, and built-in CTIA in-line controls handle playback, track selection, and volume without reaching for your phone. Two sets of ear cushions are included so you can fine-tune fit and comfort over time.

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The vents and acoustic damping filters inside the Wind Pro's semi-open enclosure are a specific tuning choice, not just a cosmetic difference from the original Wind — they're aimed at a more transparent, open sound rather than simply changing materials. The in-line controls use the CTIA standard, which matches the wiring most modern phones expect; it's worth confirming compatibility if you're pairing it with an older or less common device that uses a different microphone/control wiring standard. The move to an all-metal faceplate and fully braided cable is mostly about durability and feel in the hand rather than a dramatic sonic change, so buyers moving up from the original Wind for sound alone should know the bigger difference is in build quality and control reliability.

Best for the FiiO Wind Pro: Use the built-in CTIA in-line controls for quick playback and volume changes during commutes or calls, and switch between the two included ear cushion sets to dial in comfort over time.

More Details

Why It Wins

• All-metal faceplate and fully braided cable: a sturdier build than the original Wind's shell and cable.
• Semi-open enclosure with vents and acoustic damping filters: tuned for a more natural, transparent sound.
• Built-in CTIA in-line controls: handle playback, track selection, and volume without reaching for your phone.

What Makes It Different

The Wind Pro takes FiiO's original Wind and adds a metal build and a fully braided cable for a sturdier feel, without changing the lightweight, easy-to-wear shape that made the Wind comfortable in the first place — unlike many step-up versions that add bulk or weight in the process.

Technical Highlights

• 40mm high-fidelity dynamic driver: housed in a semi-open enclosure with specialized vents and damping filters.
• Hi-Res Audio certification (Japan Audio Society): a recognized standard for extended frequency reproduction.
• Adjustable stainless steel headband with swiveling earcups: fits a range of head sizes with two included ear cushion sets.

Buyers Guide

Who This Is For

• The Build-Quality Buyer: anyone who liked the idea of the original Wind but wants a sturdier all-metal faceplate and braided cable instead of a more basic build.
• The Control-Reliant Listener: anyone who wants reliable in-line playback, track, and volume controls built to the CTIA standard most phones use.
• The Everyday Desk-and-Commute User: anyone who wants a headphone that looks and feels a step above its price for daily music and calls without moving to Bluetooth or a planar driver.

Ideal Use Case

• Daily commuting or desk use: where in-line controls matter for quick playback changes.
• Hi-Res Audio listening: without paying for a planar or wireless design.
• Moving on from bundled headphones: for anyone who wants a noticeably sturdier build for everyday use.

What To Pair It With

• Any phone or laptop with a 3.5mm jack: works directly, with CTIA in-line controls supported on most modern phones.
• FiiO KA11 or KA13 dongle DAC: for phones without a headphone jack.
• The original Wind Retro: worth considering if a household wants two similar headphones at different price points.

Alternative Options

The Wind Retro offers the same comfortable shape at a lower tier without the metal faceplate or braided cable. The JT1 is a closed-back over-ear alternative with a built-in microphone, and the EH11 is worth a look for anyone who wants to go wireless with LDAC support instead of staying wired.