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AKG N9 Hybrid vs FiiO FT1

What N9 Hybrid does better (2) and where FT1 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

AKG N9 Hybrid
AKG · 2024N9 Hybrid
9.0Score
2 advantages≈ $160
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FiiO FT1
FiiO · 2024FT1
2 advantages≈ $170
7.8Noise control & calls3.8

Why is N9 Hybrid better than FT1?

  1. Active noise cancellingYes · FT1: No
  2. Weight281 g vs 340 g+21%

Why is FT1 better than N9 Hybrid?

  1. Lowest frequency20 Hz vs 10 Hz2×
  2. Driver size40 mm vs 60 mm+50%
Specifications

Side by side

AKG N9 HybridAKG N9 Hybrid≈ $1609.0
FiiO FT1FiiO FT1≈ $170
Sound
FitOver-earOver-ear
Ear cup designClosed-back—
Driver typeDynamic—
Driver size40 mm60 mm
Lowest frequency20 Hz10 Hz
Highest frequency40,000 Hz40,000 Hz
Impedance32 Ω32 Ω
Sensitivity98 dB98 dB
Hi-Res AudioYesYes
Adjustable equaliserYes—
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesNo
Transparency / ambient modeYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life100 h—
Battery life with ANC55 h—
Charging time3 h—
Connectivity
WirelessYesNo
Bluetooth version5.3—
Bluetooth codecsLDAC, AAC, SBC—
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)Yes—
aptXNo—
LDACYes—
Multipoint (two devices)Yes—
USB-CYes—
3.5 mm jack / AUXYesYes
Design & build
Weight281 g340 g
Features
Hands-free callsYes—
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