FiiO FT13
FiiO
34 Overall Score
vs
Beyerdynamic Aventho 1001609
Beyerdynamic
84 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
FiiO FT13
75 out of 100 low confidence 8 reviews
The FiiO FT13 PurpleHeart headphones earn mostly positive feedback for their stunning wood craftsmanship, excellent build quality, and standout bass performance. However, opinions are divided on their treble—some find it exciting while others call it sibilant—and the fit can be problematic for certain head shapes. A few verified owners warn that these are not a universal upgrade over the cheaper FT1 and that the best results require burn-in and a warm, neutral DAC/amp pairing.
Pros
- Stunning PurpleHeart wood craftsmanship
- Excellent build quality
- Powerful, deep bass
- Great cable and accessories
- Comfortable for many users
Cons
- Treble can be sibilant on some tracks
- Fit issues for certain head shapes
- Needs burn-in to sound best
- Not a universal upgrade over FT1
- Better with specific DAC/amp pairing
Build quality 5
Bass performance 5
Treble sibilance 4
Fit comfort 4
Value for money 4
Cable quality 3
Beyerdynamic Aventho 1001609
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| FiiO FT13 | Beyerdynamic Aventho 1001609 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | on-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.90 kg | 0.22 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | sheepskin leather and suede | replaceable ear pads |
| Headband | magnesium-aluminum alloy | aluminum and durable textiles |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 60 mm★ | 45 mm |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | — | 20 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | — | 22 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 32 Ω | 48 Ω |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | FiiO FT13 Audiophile Closed-Back Headphones, 60mm Large Dynamic Driver with W-Shaped Wool & Nano Wood Fiber Diaphragm, Premium Purpleheart Wood Design, Furukawa Copper Hybrid Cable(Purple) | AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive, aptX LL, SBC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | Adaptive |
| Transparency | — | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.4★ |
| Profiles | — | AVDTP 1.3, HFP 1.9, GAVDP 1.3, SPP 1.2, A2DP 1.4, AVRCP 1.6 |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Range | — | 15 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | — | 60 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | — | 1.5 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | 15-minute charge for up to 15 hours of listening time |
| Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Capacity | — | 630 mAh★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | — | ✓★ |
| Mic Count | — | 2★ |
| NC Mic | — | ✓★ |
| Boom Mic | — | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | — | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Google Fast Pair |
| Touch Controls | — | ✗ |
| App | — | beyerdynamic app |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✗ |
Pros & Cons
FiiO FT13
- Strong build (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong sound (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average comfort (6th percentile)6th %ile
- Below average mic (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
Beyerdynamic Aventho 1001609
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong sound (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong build (94th percentile)94th %ile
Pricing
FiiO FT130.004score per dollar
vs
Beyerdynamic Aventho 10016090.024score per dollar
Beyerdynamic Aventho 1001609 offers 6.0x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Beyerdynamic Aventho 1001609
Scores 84 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 19 of 39 specs.
