{"product_id":"fiio-fp3-tc-usb-c-planar-in-ear-monitors","title":"FiiO FP3 TC USB-C Planar In-Ear Monitors","description":"\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe FiiO FP3 TC shares the FP3's second-generation, self-developed 14.5mm planar driver — a 1µm ultra-thin dual-coated diaphragm driven by a 7x2 array of 14 N52 neodymium magnets, covering 10Hz–40kHz at 36Ω impedance and 105dB\/mW sensitivity, with the same patented Tesla valve bass structure and black walnut faceplate. What sets it apart is a built-in DSP audio decoding chip with a Type-C balanced output, supporting 384kHz\/24-bit lossless decoding directly from the cable with no separate DAC or amp required. It's driver-free and plug-and-play across Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eSimcoe Audio Video Insight\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuilding the decoding stage into the cable itself means the FP3 TC can pull lossless audio straight from a laptop or phone's USB-C port without a separate dongle DAC in the signal path — useful if you want a simpler setup than running a planar IEM through an external amp.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSame 14.5mm planar driver as the FiiO FP3\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt-in DSP decoding chip with Type-C balanced output\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e384kHz\/24-bit lossless decoding, driver-free plug-and-play\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest for the FiiO FP3 TC:\u003c\/strong\u003e use the USB-C cable directly with a laptop or phone that supports USB audio for a one-cable lossless setup, without needing a separate dongle DAC.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMore Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhy It Wins\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt-In DSP Decoding\u003c\/strong\u003e: A dedicated chip handles 384kHz\/24-bit lossless decoding through the cable itself.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType-C Balanced Output\u003c\/strong\u003e: Connects directly to a USB-C source without a separate DAC\/amp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDriver-Free Compatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e: Plug-and-play across Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat Makes It Different\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe standard FP3 needs a separate source and amp to drive its planar element. The FP3 TC folds that decoding stage into the cable, so the same driver can run from a phone or laptop's USB-C port with one cable and no extra hardware.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eTechnical Highlights\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e14.5mm Planar Driver\u003c\/strong\u003e: The same self-developed driver used in the standard FP3.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTesla Valve Bass Structure\u003c\/strong\u003e: A patented acoustic design shaping low-end response.\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 Simplicity-Focused Listener\u003c\/strong\u003e: Wants lossless sound from a single USB-C cable, without extra hardware.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Laptop or Phone Listener\u003c\/strong\u003e: Plans to plug straight into a computer or phone's USB-C port.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Planar Curious Listener\u003c\/strong\u003e: Wants the FP3's driver without managing a separate amp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eIdeal Use Case\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesk and Laptop Listening\u003c\/strong\u003e: Plug directly into a USB-C port for lossless playback.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTravel and Portable Use\u003c\/strong\u003e: One cable replaces a phone, dongle DAC, and IEM cable setup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCross-Platform Use\u003c\/strong\u003e: Works across Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android without drivers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat To Pair It With\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA USB-C Laptop or Phone\u003c\/strong\u003e: For direct, driver-free lossless playback.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLossless or Hi-Res Streaming Services\u003c\/strong\u003e: To make use of the 384kHz\/24-bit decoding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSimple, Single-Cable Setups\u003c\/strong\u003e: Where carrying a separate DAC\/amp isn't practical.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAlternative Options\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe FP3 TC is the FiiO FP3's planar driver with built-in USB-C decoding. 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