Fiio has added to its arsenal of wired headphones with its latest pair, the wood-clad FT13.
Joining the likes of the open-backed FT3 (£289 / $299 / AU$449) and the premium FT5 (£449 / $499), the new FT13 over-ear headphones feature earcups made from purpleheart, a rare South American wood selected for its "tonal warmth" and "evolving colour".
The Fiio FT13 deploy a 60mm dynamic driver with a W-shaped diaphragm designed to deliver a greater vibration area, promising "extended lows and clean, detailed highs". A U-shaped damping tube alongside a specially designed noise-reduction chamber aim to reduce unwanted ambient noise, creating an "immersive" listening experience.
The new headphones use a high-gloss lacquer finish for the wooden earcups, with the colour of the purpleheart transforming over time from light brown to deep purple.
Further, the adjustable headband is crafted from a bespoke magnesium alloy, which aims to offer a lightweight yet durable fit.
The FT13 come with a choice of lambskin or suede earpads use breathable memory phone earpads to offer long-lasting comfort, with the former designed to accentuate treble and midrange clarity, and the latter seeking to provide greater bass and vocal richness.
Fiio's over-ears have been designed to be compatible with a range of source devices, with their low impedance (32 ohms) and high sensitivity (98B/mW) making them comparatively easy to drive.
The new cans come equipped with a copper and silver-plated cable with 3.5mm and 4.4mm connectors, and there are 3.5mm to 6.35mm and 4.4mm to XLR-4 adapters in the box.
The Fiio FT13 wired headphones are available now, priced at £269 / $329. For that kind of money, rivals include the five-star Grado SR325x (£249 / $295) open-back headphones and the closed-back Beyerdynamic DT 700 Pro X (£209 / $299).
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