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What people loved
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“Fiio has really impressed me. The value for the money is pretty crazy.”
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“i got the fiio snowsky melody because it matches my set up perfectly, i love wood and gold products”
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“Another vote for the Fiio FT1.”
Common complaints
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Specifications
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Reddit discussions
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positiveheadphones “Moondrop Old Fashioned Review - Fantastic pair of retro headphones!”Finally got them and currently listening to some Madonna with them while writing this. # Price I bought these straight from Moondrop and it costs ¥63/RM35/$9. $11 in total after shipping and taxes. So, these are affordable and are crazy for the sound quality/aesthetics it gives you. # Sound These sound very good and much better than my expectations. You're getting reasonably natural vocals, perhaps a little bit teeny. Soundstage is quite wide as these are open backs. The lower treble and highs are not fatiguing but it does lack details, perhaps the big dip around 4khz contributes to that but idk. Bass, especially the mid and sub are basically almost non-existent lol. Not surprising coming from this form factor. They are still present on some songs but don't expect much bass from these. Other than the bass the mid-range to high-range sounds very good! # EQ I just use analog EQ to adjust the bass and treble and these went from good to fantastic....4. I highly recommend using Parametric EQ: [Dropbox](https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/5jeyezincdn0y0084suxh/Moondrop-Old-Fashioned.pdf?rlkey=l0z8lweair8g8pkq6nz66pxbm&e=1&dl=0) # Comfort Theres not much to say since these are hella light and you barely feel it on your ears since the clamp is loose too. # Build Quality I'm not sure about how durable these are but they feel quite hard/solid. They are mostly plastic with a metal headband. The ability to easily replace the cable (0.78mm 2 pin connector) is a huge benefit to the longevity of these headphones in case the cable breaks and you can also easily replace the headbands if they break! So, the modularity is one of my biggest attractions to this headphone. Only problem is the swivel of the earcups is a bit creaky. Also, these are stylish as hell. # Comparisons These headphones definitely compete with Koss. While I don't have any Koss headphones, one reviewer did say these are better than the KSC75 (shout out to [Fc-Construct](https://www.youtube.com/@Fc-Construct) from The Headphones Show). I could however compare them to the SHP9500 and the FiiO Snowsky Wind. For the Wind, yea no comparisons here those are just not very good. For the SHP9500, the philips do sound better, it has much better bass, soundstage, details though the highs are much more fatiguing. # Conclusion If you are looking for a pair of retro-style headphones with very good sound, replaceable cable, headband all for an affordable price, I highly recommend these.
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neutralheadphoneadvice “Best "Bang for your Buck" headphones of 2025?”Fiio FT1's for $160. Extremely happy with them for the money. Feel solid, fit comfortably, sound good out of the box, but better after a little EQ. I'm mainly using for PC based music/videos/gaming.
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neutralheadphoneadvice “Best all rounder headphones under $300 Canadian”Hello everyone. I am wondering what is the best headphones I can buy under $300 in Canada. I am looking for closed-back headphones because I need them to focus on studies. Current setup: I currently use the Bose qc35ii as my only headphones. I used them for gaming, watching movies and tv, listening to a wide variety of music (Laufey, Don Toliver, Tory Lanez, Kate Bush, Olivia Rodrigo, Queen, and Radiohead are some that come to mind) What I'm Looking for: Closed-back wired headphones, preferably no amp required but can put in the money if needed for a cheaper one, under 300 CAD, preferably better sound quality than my qc35ii. I have been considering: \- Beyerdynamic DT 770 pro (80 ohm for $230) (250 ohm for $200) \- Sennheiser HD 569 for $200 \- Just noticed the FiiO FT1 for $230 \- Edit: Hifiman Sundara for $200 All of these are on amazon, I am open to other headphones as well. I am just looking for the best experience I can get at this price point
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neutralheadphones “My horrible experience with Hifiman”Sound is subjective, but for the sound signature hifiman has and the price, none lmao. That's the whole reason why hifiman keeps getting recommended, the only alternative that was recently launched and trade blows with stuff like edition xs is the fiio ft1 pro. But for stuff like Arya, yeah, that market is still relatively empty
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neutralheadphoneadvice “What to expect from first time using high-quality headphones? Specifically Beyerdynamic DT770 Pro X”Those aren't a particularly high quality headphone, honestly; they're bright (i.e. have boosted treble) and that tuning is overall pretty weird. Seriously, if you haven't already bought them save yourself $50 and get the Fiio FT1 for $150; they're a much better pair of headphones to my ears and the only closed back under $500 that I recommend without reservations. As for what you should expect, you're moving from a VERY consumer-focused tune to a less consumer-tuned one, so you're going to get less bass, more (relative) midrange, and a lot more detail across the spectrum. It's likely to sound pretty weird and probably not great at first to you as your brain will take time to adjust; my rule of thumb is that I mostly give a headphone 10-15 hours of background listening before I decide whether I like it or not as it can take that long for my brain to adjust. They'll also have much better build quality, and probably be a lot more comfortable. (as much as I don't like Beyer's products, they are VERY comfortably built). Don't worry about EQ until you have some time with their baseline tuning.
Discussions analyzed
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headphonesMoondrop Old Fashioned Review - Fantastic pair of retro headphones!“Finally got them and currently listening to some Madonna with them while writing this. # Price I bought these straight from Moondrop and...”1 mention · ▲ 47 View →
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headphoneadviceBest "Bang for your Buck" headphones of 2025?“Fiio FT1's for $160. Extremely happy with them for the money. Feel solid, fit comfortably, sound good out of the box, but better after a...”1 mention · ▲ 32 View →
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headphoneadviceBest all rounder headphones under $300 Canadian“Hello everyone. I am wondering what is the best headphones I can buy under $300 in Canada. I am looking for closed-back headphones becaus...”2 mentions · ▲ 13 View →
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headphonesFIIO FT1 - Amazing for the price and the perfect upgrade for those who love the KSC75 or Portapros“My primary headphones are Susvaras. But for various reasons I need to transition to closed back when listening or gaming throughout the d...”2 mentions · ▲ 10 View →
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headphonesMy horrible experience with Hifiman“Sound is subjective, but for the sound signature hifiman has and the price, none lmao. That's the whole reason why hifiman keeps getting...”1 mention · ▲ 10 View →