{"product_id":"fiio-jt7-open-back-headphones","title":"FiiO JT7 Open-Back Planar Headphones","description":"\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe FiiO JT7 is an open-back planar headphone built around a 95x86mm proprietary driver with a 3μm ultra-thin diaphragm and FiiO's F.E.S. (FiiO Elastic System) for added diaphragm elasticity. It's rated at 18 ohms with 92dB\/mW sensitivity, low enough to run from a wider range of sources than most planar headphones. A fiberglass headband with four-axis rotation and breathable mesh earpads keep the fit comfortable, and the whole headphone folds down and weighs 318g. FiiO includes a 3.5mm cable and a 4.4mm balanced cable, along with a 6.3mm-to-3.5mm adapter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eSimcoe Audio Video Insight\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn 18-ohm impedance is unusually low for a planar driver, which typically needs more power than a dynamic driver of the same sensitivity — it's part of why FiiO can market the JT7 as usable straight from a phone or laptop rather than requiring a dedicated amp.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e95x86mm planar driver with a 3μm diaphragm and F.E.S. technology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpen-back, foldable design at 318g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3.5mm and 4.4mm cables included, plus a 6.3mm adapter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest for the FiiO JT7:\u003c\/strong\u003e use the 4.4mm balanced cable with a DAP or desktop source that supports it, since the low 18-ohm impedance means you'll still get a usable result from simpler sources if that's all you have.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMore Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhy It Wins\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e95x86mm Planar Driver\u003c\/strong\u003e: A 3μm ultra-thin diaphragm paired with FiiO's F.E.S. technology for added elasticity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e18-Ohm Impedance\u003c\/strong\u003e: Unusually easy to drive for a planar headphone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoldable, Open-Back Design\u003c\/strong\u003e: A 318g build with a four-axis rotating, fiberglass headband.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat Makes It Different\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eMost open-back planar headphones need a dedicated amplifier to sound their best and don't fold for storage. The JT7's low 18-ohm impedance and foldable design make it more practical to move around with than a typical planar headphone, without giving up the driver technology.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eTechnical Highlights\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e92dB\/mW Sensitivity\u003c\/strong\u003e: Reasonably efficient for a planar magnetic driver.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBreathable Mesh Earpads\u003c\/strong\u003e: Replaceable, along with the headband cushion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHi-Res Audio Certified\u003c\/strong\u003e: Meets the format's certification requirements for high-resolution playback.\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 Planar Curious Listener\u003c\/strong\u003e: An easier-to-drive entry point into planar magnetic headphones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Traveller\u003c\/strong\u003e: A foldable design that packs down more easily than most open-back headphones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Desktop and Portable User\u003c\/strong\u003e: 3.5mm and 4.4mm cables cover both use cases out of the box.\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 Setups\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paired with a balanced source using the included 4.4mm cable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePortable Listening\u003c\/strong\u003e: The low 18-ohm impedance keeps it usable from simpler sources.\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 DAC\/Amp or DAP\u003c\/strong\u003e: To use the included 4.4mm cable.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA Smartphone or Laptop\u003c\/strong\u003e: Using the 3.5mm cable, thanks to the JT7's low impedance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLossless or Hi-Res Source Material\u003c\/strong\u003e: To make use of its Hi-Res Audio certification.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAlternative Options\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe JT7 is an open-back planar headphone built to be more portable and easier to drive than most. If you want a larger, higher-power planar design instead, FiiO's FT-series planar headphones — the FT5 or the flagship FT7 — step up in driver size and price.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FiiO","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":48354951758045,"sku":"LM-NYJZ-BCDS","price":159.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Gold","offer_id":48354951790813,"sku":"LM-KUSH-HAJC","price":159.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0331\/1930\/5859\/files\/fiio-jt7-open-back-headphones.png?v=1786365046","url":"https:\/\/www.simcoeav.ca\/products\/fiio-jt7-open-back-headphones","provider":"Simcoe Audio Video","version":"1.0","type":"link"}