The FiiO FT5 delivers a resolving and immersive bass experience with rich nuances and textures. The linearity in tuning echoes the planar design principles, and even at high volume, the FT5 maintains a delicate and detailed sound reproduction.

The Fiio FT5 is a major step up from the FT3 in many ways. Its huge planar driver boasts a great sound that’s not hard to power. With all of the adapters it comes with, you might want the FT5 to be harder to drive for your amplifier to make the best of like the FT3. However, the FT5 is made to work with everything, which might lessen its audiophile credibility, but still has value to a wider market.

Fiio is going up against established brands in the planar segment, and to its credit, the brand did a stellar job with the FT5. The headphones have an industrial design that looks great, and the all-metal chassis means they're built to last. While they're on the heavier side, they're comfortable to wear thanks to a floating headband design, and you get a modular cable that's one of the best in this segment. But it's the sound that makes the FT5 shine, and they deliver plentiful bass with a natural mid-range and good treble. They may not have the heritage of some of the other brands, but the build quality and sound more than make up for it.

The FT5 represents FiiO’s inaugural venture into planar magnetic headphones, and it truly excels in every aspect. With a premium appearance and impeccable craftsmanship, this headphone delivers outstanding audio performance with remarkable technical prowess, all at a budget-friendly price point. Furthermore, it comes bundled with an array of top-notch accessories, making it one of the most comprehensive packages available on the market, regardless of its cost.

Whether you’re playing games, getting lost in music, or a little bit of both, the Fiio FT5 is a very solid headphone and an impressive debut for Fiio into the planar magnetic headphone market.

FiiO's FT5 is a very good headphone in an attractively old-school way. Granted, this sort of money can buy you many more fancy features- such as wireless connectivity, noise cancelling, folding frames for better portability, etc. – yet try finding something that actually sounds as good. In that respect, you'll be hard-pressed to find a design that's more engaging and enjoyable to listen to, at the price, than this – or, for that matter, as well built or finished.

The Fiio FT5 strike a really nice balance in every respect, from the way they’re built and finished to the way they sound. If it’s absolute sonic neutrality you’re after, they may not be for you – but if you fancy an entertaining sound with a bit of audiophile credibility thrown in, give them an immediate listen.

Purpose-built to please audiophiles who refuse to give up on wired listening. The FT5 is a fantastic pair of planar over-ears.