FIIO SP3 High Fidelity Active Desktop Speakers (Black)

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The R7’s back plate also sports coaxial in and out, TOSLINK in and out and an Ethernet input; and it tells us that the unit’s amplification is THX-788+ certified. Even when the tweeter is playing frequencies above 20kHz, the rear cavity and overall design of the tweeter allow for unwanted soundwaves to escape and reduce resonances generated by tweeter movement.

Not because of their (small) size – 163 mm tall, 120mm wide and 132mm deep – but rather because of their build, the R7 mimicking the like of Genelec or Neuman in many ways. Unlike many other active models, the SP3 utilizes a 1-inch silk tweeter capable of reproducing frequencies up to 35kHz, ensuring exceptional treble resolution and natural timbre. Tiny, but mighty, those speakers left a very good impression out of the box, kicking way above what I thought they would. woofer to act efficiently and to allow the SP3 to deliver its full potential, FiiO engineers have developed a system of external and internal asymmetrical magnetic circuits. The SP3, unlike many other active desktop speakers employing a ¾-inch tweeter, instead utilizes a 1-inch tweeter that can produce frequencies as high as 35kHz.Persons may here some buzzing noise when the volume knob is set to the max regardless of whether or not the volume is being controlled by the source or a dac.

Bass Boost - This mainly boost about 80hz but I personally had this dialed down to a 10 o’clock position - any higher and it overly boost that one frequency - more about this in the measurements section. The Near-Field-Scanner 3D (NFS) offers a fully automated acoustic measurement of direct sound radiated from the source under test. All controls and inputs are located in the primary speaker: A volume control knob, a knob to adjust the bass amplitude between -8dB to 0dB for easier placement near walls, stereo RCA and 3. Of course, not everyone will be a fan of its geeky design, even more with a RGB illuminated base, but that’s also why it’s one of my favorite designs, it goes “all-out” – like the FiiO Q7. Music selection and playback control come from a front-facing touchscreen that’s canted back slightly for more comfortable desktop use.The FiiO SP3 features a large empty cavity rear of the tweeter magnet, allowing the tweeter to play frequencies as low as an astonishing 800Hz. The FiiO SP3 is very enjoyable with small classical music ensembles like string quartets where the mid-range and the treble really shine while the lack of bass doesn’t get very noticeable. So, time to see just how well the brand new SP3 HiFi Desktop Active Speakers by FiiO really are and whether or not they deserve a spot on your desk.