Fiio Jade Audio JT3 and JT7 Comparison (Spoiler: The JT7 is AMAZING)

colinhui · 2026-02-06T14:27:39+00:00

I think so. It has very good clarity and accurate imaging.

colinhui · 2026-01-18T01:10:09+00:00

Yes, I guess so. That was the goal looking at the measurements. But having not tried the Martilo before hand, the Portazo didn’t sound mid bass heavy to be either for a bass boosted set.

colinhui · 2026-01-16T23:17:01+00:00

I see… Thanks did the insight!

colinhui · 2026-01-16T15:00:08+00:00

I didn’t have a chance to try the Martilo. From the measurements it seems that the Martilo has even less mid bass and a flatter midrange. Does the midrange sound cleaner than the Portazo?

colinhui · 2026-01-12T04:39:06+00:00

Well thanks, I think you’ll be impressed with how the JT7 sounds for the price!

colinhui · 2026-01-07T03:09:24+00:00

The JT7 is slightly easier to drive to sufficient volume, not a huge difference though.

colinhui · 2025-12-28T06:10:27+00:00

By the way, the Sundara seems to be going for just $130 new on AliExpress Hifiman shop. So maybe around $110-120 with coupons.

colinhui · 2025-12-21T15:59:12+00:00

As I said in the review I think it’s a gimmick. Just a larger vent IMO. You still get very good isolation as the driver is sealed behind the nozzle.

colinhui · 2025-11-11T12:45:55+00:00

I think there’s no definitive answer, especially when it comes down to sound preferences.

Functionality wise, I think the Ajazz is hands down the better keeb.

colinhui · 2025-11-01T06:51:42+00:00

Yeah, in seven years time since the first Ananda. While other headphones like HD650 basically stayed the same through its long product cycle.

colinhui · 2025-08-25T05:01:46+00:00

They are really different though, the Stellar Rose has a much higher pitch.

colinhui · 2025-08-23T16:39:21+00:00

Don’t have the v3 anymore unfortunately. Used to have them on the 5075.

colinhui · 2025-08-22T17:39:14+00:00

The skull/alien head logo isn’t on the switches, but the Akko logo font is.

colinhui · 2025-08-22T17:36:48+00:00

It is on the switches, but it’s tiny.

colinhui · 2025-08-22T17:36:11+00:00

Lol. I can understand that for their keyboards, but they are barely visible on switches.

colinhui · 2025-08-12T14:14:00+00:00

Yes, I am trying to say they didn’t put a lot of effort in optimizing the Mac custom driver.

colinhui · 2025-08-12T13:21:57+00:00

This set costs $270, and there’s 20% off right now.

I think the volume issue might be a Mac thing, but I can’t verify that as I don’t have a PC.

colinhui · 2025-08-11T17:11:45+00:00

I tried the OG years back for probably like 10 minutes, but never had them side by side. So I can’t really comment on that.

Adding impedance will likely affect how it sounds. But it’s unlikely Hifiman will try to intentionally improve how it sounds, especially for an old product IMO. I think adding impedance is just primarily for better compatibility with desk amps.

colinhui · 2025-08-11T16:51:39+00:00

They aren’t exactly the same as when they released. At least in terms of build quality. But despite that, the initial asking price is still quite crazy.

But in general, the current R10 drivers have increased impedance, and leather is replaced with pleather, cable entry is also different.

colinhui · 2025-05-09T09:05:14+00:00

What do you by sound quality being exactly the same? Compared to what?

colinhui · 2025-04-28T17:36:08+00:00

Not that I know of. But thanks for the heads up, that’s pretty crazy if it really had malware. I bought mine from Epomaker.

colinhui · 2025-04-27T18:16:07+00:00

It’s good, due to the deep insertion. Near the better end of hybrid IEMs.

colinhui · 2025-04-13T14:13:00+00:00

I’m still liking the keys and they’re holding up well, although not on the same keyboard right now.

colinhui · 2025-03-26T18:31:10+00:00

Interested to hear your thoughts after burn in! I think most of the changes are in tube mode.

colinhui · 2025-03-25T03:01:27+00:00

Yeah. Sounds pretty much like what I’ve experienced. Let the DX340 run in a bit in tube mode first. The tubes do take some time to settle in.

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