The FiiO FH7S is a significant improvement over the FH5s we previously saw, and I would say the extra money over the latter is well worth the price of admission for anyone who prefers the FiiO house sound. Indeed, the FH7S takes a V-shaped tuning and builds upon it further with a more mature take, courtesy not only a boomy but satisfying bass that works well for a variety of different music genres. The FH7S also helps prevent the potential shouty upper mids presence by incorporating dampers in the replaceable notch filters. This also allows for three different tonalities to choose from, and you end up with a fairly smooth presentation across the board—albeit one that isn't as detailed as I'd have liked to see for the money. The smoother sound works well also with the updated semi-open design on the back that makes for a relaxing listening experience for hours at an end, provided you can get a good fit. Add in a highly spacious stage and the FH7s could be a concert hall in your pockets. The FH7S is the best set of FiiO IEMs I've tested to date!

There are certainly a lot of strengths here, far more than the listed cons. The competition is tough however, including when you go as specific as comparing against other hybrid driver IEMs employing a similar configuration. But I should also remind you at this point that the driver count or type does not matter as much as what you do with them. I've heard all-BA sets with very good bass as well as EST-coupled tribrids that are darker than single-DD sets! Ultimately the FiiO FH7S ends up being a safe alternative to those who want something other than the burgeoning warm-neutral tuned sets that are popping up everywhere these days. The excellent build quality and accessories also merit a consideration—especially the new FiiO HS18 ear tips that are very handy with thicker nozzle IEMs in general. If you have the cash to spare and the FiiO FH7S package attracts you, then go ahead as you can certainly do worse for the money. Just make sure you realize the overall sound signature you get here which EQ doesn't change much, owing simply to the drivers not being the most resolving for the asking price.