Is it worth the $700? For me, yes. If you already have and enjoy something like the FT1 Pro and just want more of everything, with more space, more detail, and more polish, then the FT7 gives exactly that. Or if you just want a nice and premium present for yourself without spending thousands, it’s just perfect for that. So all in all, the FT7 earned a top spot on my list, and I’m very curious to see what FiiO will come up with next.

The open-back FiiO FT7 is the most well-built pair of headphones that I have handled from China thus far. The bold material usage, understated luxury, premium accessories, and a mature and natural tuning, come together to create a delightful user experience.

Knowing how amazing their FT5s were one year ago, starting with packaging, build-quality, accessories, and finishing with sound quality, my expectations regarding their FT7 were quite high, and I must say, they didn’t disappoint. I tried them at the High End Show in Munich a month ago, but I wanted to take a closer look at them with my own setup, and that’s what we are going to discuss today.