{"product_id":"fiio-fx17-flagship-tribrid-in-ear-monitors","title":"FiiO FX17 Flagship Tribrid In-Ear Monitors","description":"\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe FiiO FX17 is a flagship tribrid in-ear monitor combining three driver technologies per side: one lithium-magnesium alloy dynamic driver, four custom Knowles balanced armature drivers, and eight Sonion electrostatic drivers — 13 drivers per side, 26 total. An electronic and physical five-way crossover hands frequencies above 6kHz to the electrostatic array, which reaches as high as 50kHz at 99dB\/mW sensitivity. The shell is precisely milled from a single block of high-density titanium with a vapor-deposited surface finish, and ships with a cable blending gold, silver, and copper conductors forged at over 1000°C. Three swappable plugs are included: 3.5mm single-ended, 4.4mm balanced, and a Type-C connector with a built-in DSP decoding chip supporting up to 32-bit\/384kHz PCM and an 8-band PEQ.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eSimcoe Audio Video Insight\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003ePutting eight electrostatic drivers per side into an IEM is unusual outside of a handful of ultra-flagship releases — electrostatic drivers are prized for extending cleanly well past the range of human hearing, and FiiO is using that headroom specifically for treble extension above the five-way crossover's 6kHz handoff point.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e13 drivers per side: 1 dynamic, 4 Knowles BA, 8 Sonion electrostatic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle-block milled titanium shell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree swappable plugs, including a Type-C cable with built-in DSP decoding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest for the FiiO FX17:\u003c\/strong\u003e use the Type-C plug when you want a driver-free, high-resolution connection straight from a laptop or phone, and switch to the 4.4mm balanced plug when pairing with a dedicated desktop or portable amp.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMore Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhy It Wins\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e13-Driver Tribrid Array\u003c\/strong\u003e: A dynamic driver, four Knowles balanced armatures, and eight Sonion electrostatic drivers per side.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSingle-Block Titanium Shell\u003c\/strong\u003e: Precisely milled from titanium with a hardened, vapor-deposited surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree Swappable Plugs\u003c\/strong\u003e: 3.5mm, 4.4mm balanced, and a Type-C plug with built-in DSP decoding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat Makes It Different\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eMost hybrid IEMs combine two driver types. The FX17 adds a third — electrostatic drivers — specifically to extend treble response well beyond what dynamic or balanced armature drivers alone can reach, managed through a five-way crossover.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eTechnical Highlights\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eS.Turbo Acoustic Design\u003c\/strong\u003e: Patented bass enhancement working alongside the resonant back cavity's 0.2mm vents.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType-C DSP Decoding\u003c\/strong\u003e: Up to 32-bit\/384kHz PCM with an 8-band precision PEQ, built into the included cable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHi-Res Audio Certified\u003c\/strong\u003e: Certified by both JAS and CEA.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBuyers Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWho This Is For\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Flagship Collector\u003c\/strong\u003e: Wants FiiO's top-of-line tribrid design and titanium construction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Treble Detail Enthusiast\u003c\/strong\u003e: Will appreciate the electrostatic drivers' extended high-frequency reach.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Multi-Source Listener\u003c\/strong\u003e: Benefits from having 3.5mm, 4.4mm, and Type-C connection options in one package.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eIdeal Use Case\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCritical Reference Listening\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paired with a resolving desktop DAC\/amp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-End Portable Listening\u003c\/strong\u003e: Using the 4.4mm balanced plug with a flagship DAP.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSimple Laptop or Phone Use\u003c\/strong\u003e: Using the Type-C plug's built-in decoding without extra hardware.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat To Pair It With\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA Flagship Desktop DAC\/Amp\u003c\/strong\u003e: To make full use of the 4.4mm balanced connection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA USB-C Laptop or Phone\u003c\/strong\u003e: Using the Type-C plug's built-in DSP decoding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHi-Res or Lossless Source Material\u003c\/strong\u003e: To take advantage of its Hi-Res Audio certification and electrostatic treble extension.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAlternative Options\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe FX17 is FiiO's tribrid flagship, combining dynamic, balanced armature, and electrostatic drivers. If you'd prefer a fully balanced armature flagship instead, the FiiO FA19 uses ten Knowles drivers per ear, while the FH19 offers a more accessible 2 dynamic plus 6 balanced armature hybrid design.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FiiO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48355059499229,"sku":"LM-ZMDF-WNWS","price":1999.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0331\/1930\/5859\/files\/fiio-fx17-in-ear-monitors.png?v=1786380991","url":"https:\/\/www.simcoeav.ca\/fr\/products\/fiio-fx17-flagship-tribrid-in-ear-monitors","provider":"Simcoe Audio Video","version":"1.0","type":"link"}