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FiiO includes two earpad sets, lambskin and breathable fabric, along with a 4.4mm balanced cable built from 6N OCC high-purity monocrystalline copper with PFA insulation, plus 4.4mm-to-XLR-4 and 4.4mm-to-6.35mm adapters.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eSimcoe Audio Video Insight\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eA gold-coated diaphragm and N52 magnets are the kind of details that show up on flagship planar headphones specifically to push driver speed and control further, and pairing that with a carbon fiber build keeps the FT7 from getting unreasonably heavy for a 106mm driver.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e106mm planar driver with a gold-coated diaphragm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarbon fiber earcups and headband construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo earpad sets included: lambskin and breathable fabric\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest for the FiiO FT7:\u003c\/strong\u003e run it from a balanced desktop source using the included 4.4mm cable and adapters — a flagship planar driver like this is built to be paired with serious amplification, not a phone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMore Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhy It Wins\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e106mm Planar Driver with Gold-Coated Diaphragm\u003c\/strong\u003e: A large, 1μm thin diaphragm paired with N52 neodymium magnets for a 1.5T magnetic flux.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCarbon Fiber Construction\u003c\/strong\u003e: Keeps weight to 427g despite the driver size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo Earpad Sets Included\u003c\/strong\u003e: Lambskin and breathable fabric pads let you adjust fit and tonal balance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat Makes It Different\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eMost planar headphones use a standard aluminum-coated diaphragm and a conventional cable. The FT7 pairs a gold-coated diaphragm and N52 magnets with a 6N OCC monocrystalline copper cable and a full adapter set (4.4mm, XLR-4, and 6.35mm), aiming the whole package at dedicated desktop listening.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eTechnical Highlights\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e5Hz-40kHz Frequency Response\u003c\/strong\u003e: An extended range on both ends of the spectrum.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e6N OCC Monocrystalline Copper Cable\u003c\/strong\u003e: High-purity copper with PFA insulation, terminated in 4.4mm balanced.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e427g Weight\u003c\/strong\u003e: Comparatively light for a 106mm planar driver, thanks to the carbon fiber build.\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 Dedicated Home Listener\u003c\/strong\u003e: A flagship open-back planar built for a quiet, amp-driven setup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Amp Owner\u003c\/strong\u003e: Listeners with a balanced desktop DAC\/amp who want a driver that can make full use of it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Detail-Oriented Listener\u003c\/strong\u003e: Two earpad materials let you fine-tune the sound without separate purchases.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eIdeal Use Case\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHome Listening Rooms\u003c\/strong\u003e: Where an open, accurate soundstage is the priority.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesktop Reference Setups\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paired with a balanced headphone amp for full control over the planar driver.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCritical Listening Sessions\u003c\/strong\u003e: For focused, distraction-free listening in a quiet space.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat To Pair It With\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA Balanced Desktop Headphone Amplifier\u003c\/strong\u003e: To use the included 4.4mm cable and adapters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA DAC or Digital Audio Player\u003c\/strong\u003e: With a clean balanced or single-ended output via the included adapters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLossless or Hi-Res Source Material\u003c\/strong\u003e: To make full use of the 5Hz-40kHz frequency response.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAlternative Options\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe FT7 is FiiO's flagship open-back planar headphone. If you want a similar open-back planar design at a lower price point, the FiiO FT5 or FT1 Pro are more accessible options in the same lineup; if you need a closed-back headphone instead, the FT1 or FT13 are wired closed-back alternatives.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FiiO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48344913805533,"sku":"LM-VBIO-XBNL","price":999.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0331\/1930\/5859\/files\/fiio-ft7-gold-diaphram-open-back-headphones.png?v=1786364356","url":"https:\/\/www.simcoeav.ca\/products\/fiio-ft7-open-back-headphones","provider":"Simcoe Audio Video","version":"1.0","type":"link"}