CONCLUSION

   I spend a total 15 days using the FD1 primarily with the M15 and dozens of FLAC tracks from rock oldies to pop and even heavy metal (yes, no classical music this time over). Now since the FD1 feature diaphragms made out of beryllium alloy i was expecting lots of bass just like with the Periodic Audio Be but that wasn't the case. Yes, the FD1 produce lots of bass but not nearly as much and honestly that's a very good thing (always thought the Periodic Audio Be overdid it in that area) since it allows both its accurate and crisp mids and highs to shine as much as possible. Of course, you can't expect the FD1 to surpass the likes of the FA9 again by FiiO or even the Carbon by Periodic Audio (or the Be by Periodic Audio which are obviously made for a specific target group) but the FD1 is without doubt a very balanced IEM which can easily go up against much more expensive models. Just like with the FA9 fit is excellent which means you may actually forget you're wearing the FD1 at times.

   At a very tempting price tag set currently at merely USD59.99 inside the USA (Amazon.com) and at 61Euros inside the EU (Amazon.co.uk) the FD1 Hi-Res Beryllium IEMs by FiiO offer an impressive price/performance ratio. Audio clarity is very good (especially for their price range), bass is plenty and as for build quality the FD1 certainly remind me of models that cost at least twice as much and for all of the above they obviously deserve the Golden Award.

PROS

- Good Build Quality
- Crisp & Accurate Mids / Highs
- Bass Levels
- Beryllium Diaphragms
- Plastic Carrying / Storage Case
- 7 Sets of Eartips
- Available in Black & Blue Colors
- Price (For Some)

CONS

- 0.78mm Connectors (Durability?)
- Cable Thickness (Not Tangle Proof)