In this video I review the Fiio FT1, and what started as a “first look” turned into a full review because I’d already owned it for about two to three weeks and spent real listening time with it. For me, the FT1 is basically an example of doing closed-back properly. I’ve owned and tried a lot of closed-backs—ZMF closed line, DCA closed-backs, Focal, Solitaire—and I honestly think this is one of the best closed-backs you can get at any price point, especially when you consider it’s roughly in the $150–$160 USD range. I go through build and accessories (metal where it matters, removable HiFiMAN-style cables, both 4.4mm balanced and 3.5mm with adapter, plus a hard pouch), then comfort (light at about 340g, low clamp, easy to wear for hours). The big story is sound: punchy, clean, responsive bass that competes with much more expensive headphones; smooth, clean mids with a touch of warmth; and treble that’s “good” but a bit less extended and airy than I’d like. I also compare it to the Bokeh, DCA Stealth, Caldera Closed, and Verite Closed, and I close out with amplification notes—FT1 is easy to drive, but it clearly inherits the character of whatever source/amp you pair it with.