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FiiO FH7s Hybrid Driver Audiophile In-Ear Monitors (IEMs)

Overview

The FiiO FH7s is a hybrid in-ear monitor with one 13.6mm DLC dynamic driver and four Knowles balanced armatures per ear, in FiiO's second-generation semi-open design. It brings much of FiiO's FH9 approach down to a four-armature layout, for listeners who want deep, natural bass, clear vocals, and an open, spacious sound.

The FH7s uses the same 13.6mm Diamond-Like Carbon dynamic driver as the FH9, and the light, rigid diaphragm gives quick, punchy bass with plenty of extension. Two DFK mid-range armatures, custom-made by FiiO and Knowles, handle vocals, and a Knowles SWFK-31736 dual armature delivers airy, detailed treble. FiiO's patented S.TURBO tube adds depth to the bass, and a dedicated notch filter removes resonances between the shell, sound tube, and ear canal to cut sibilance. The semi-open design balances pressure between the front and rear cavities for a large soundstage and less ear fatigue.

Three tuning filters give bold-bass, balanced, or detailed-treble sounds, with the white filters installed out of the box. The cable uses 152 wires of silver-plated monocrystalline copper in an 8-strand Litz braid, with MMCX connectors and twist-lock swappable 3.5mm and 4.4mm plugs. FiiO includes 19 pairs of ear tips, including its HS18 tips that debuted on the FH7s, plus an HB5 case.

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The FH7s is a strong choice if you want hybrid bass with a more open, out-of-the-head sound than a sealed IEM gives. Because it's semi-open, it lets in more outside noise than a sealed design, so it's best for home, office, or quiet commutes. At 18 ohms and 104dB, it runs well from a dongle DAC or portable player. Start with the pre-installed white filters, then try the others once you know how it sounds with your music.

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Why the FiiO FH7s Stands Out

13.6mm DLC Dynamic Driver

The same large driver as the FH9 for deep, natural bass.

Four Knowles Balanced Armatures

Two custom DFK mid drivers and a SWFK-31736 dual treble unit.

2nd-Gen Semi-Open Design

Balanced pressure relief for a big soundstage and less fatigue.

Three Tuning Filters

Bold bass, balanced, and detailed treble options.

Notch Filter

Removes unwanted resonances to cut sibilance.

Swappable 3.5/4.4mm Plugs

152-wire silver-plated cable for single-ended or balanced use.

Buyer's Guide

Who It's For

  • The Soundstage Seeker: Wants a more open, spacious sound than a sealed IEM.
  • The Filter Experimenter: Wants three tunings from one pair.
  • The Vocal Lover: Wants smooth, natural mids from custom Knowles drivers.

How It Compares

The FH7s shares the FH9's 13.6mm DLC dynamic driver and SWFK treble armature but uses four balanced armatures instead of six. Compared with the original FH7, it adds twist-lock swappable 3.5mm and 4.4mm plugs. For two dynamic drivers and tuning switches instead of filters, compare the FiiO FH5s.

FiiO FH7s Hybrid Driver Audiophile In-Ear Monitors (IEMs) Specifications

General Information
ModelFiiO FH7s
BrandFiiO
Product TypeHybrid in-ear monitor, wired, semi-open
Audio
Drivers13.6mm DLC dynamic; 2x Knowles DFK mid-range BA; Knowles SWFK-31736 dual treble BA
Acoustic Design2nd-gen semi-open; S.TURBO; notch filter
Tuning FiltersGreen, white, red (white pre-installed)
Frequency Response10Hz to 40kHz
Impedance18 ohm @ 1kHz
Sensitivity104dB @ 1kHz, 1mW
Cable
CableSilver-plated monocrystalline copper, 8 strands x 19 wires (152), Litz braid
ConnectorMMCX
PlugsTwist-lock swappable 3.5mm and 4.4mm
Length1.2m
Physical Specifications
FitOver-the-ear
WeightAbout 9g per earpiece (excluding cable)
In the Box
IncludedFH7s earphones, cable, 3.5/4.4mm plugs, HB5 case, foam (2), vocal (3), HS18 (3), bass (3), balanced (3), dual-flange (2) and SpinFit (3) ear tip pairs, green/white/red filters, MMCX tool, magnetic clip, cleaning brush, manual

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FiiO FH7s Hybrid Driver Audiophile In-Ear Monitors (IEMs) FAQs

What drivers does the FiiO FH7s use?

One 13.6mm DLC dynamic driver for bass, two custom Knowles DFK balanced armatures for mids, and a Knowles SWFK-31736 dual balanced armature for treble.

What do the tuning filters do?

The three filters have different damping and density for bold bass, balanced, or detailed treble sound. The white filters come installed.

Is the FH7s semi-open?

Yes. Its semi-open design gives a larger soundstage and less ear pressure, but lets in more outside sound than a sealed IEM.

How is the FH7s different from the FH9?

Both use the same 13.6mm DLC dynamic driver, but the FH7s has four balanced armatures and the FH9 has six.

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