Aroma Audio Fei Wan
"FEI WAN" is the new flagship product and sub-brand of AROMA Audio, named after the founder's nickname "Fei Hun" which sounds similar.
It consists of 10 balanced armature drivers and 2 9.2mm dynamic drivers, with a unique patented technology called "Coaxial Strong Magnetic Phase Pair Double Dynamic Drivers Technology". This technology involves reversing the magnetic polarity and coil polarity of one of the dynamic drivers, resulting in improved sound density and dynamics.
The cable used is AROMA Audio's "Sparkle" with 0.78 2-pin connectors and 4.4mm plug, made of silver-plated oxygen-free copper. The 3D-printed housing is designed for stability and comfort, with a distinctive CM-style design.
The overall sound of "FEI WAN" is characterized by balanced frequency response, high sound separation, and good sound positioning, making it suitable for a wide range of music genres.
The shell is made by 3D printing and maintains a CM-like design. After years of ear shell experience, the shape and size of the shell have been fine-tuned to further improve the stability and comfort of wearing.
The overall sound orientation of "FEI WAN" is well-balanced in three frequencies. With years of experience in developing hybrid units, multiple moving iron and moving coil units will not affect each other's performance at all. The sound separation is high, and the extension of the human voice is high. Good sound positioning, whether it is popular music or large-scale music can be controlled.
"FEI WAN" a new step.
Specification
Pairing this with the Eletech Ode to Laura has been a game changer for me with this IEM. It transforms the Fei Wan into it's absolute perfect form in my opinion. The bass hits harder, is more controlled, and tighter. The Vocals/mids get pushed forward and are completely transformed with lots of detail and imaging, and finally the Ode to Laura completely tames the Fei Wan's treble peaks with certain music while still retaining the same resolution and detail retrieval as it has with the stock cable. The tuning transforms from a V shape into more of a W shape.
You no longer have to find a specific Ear tip to calm the treble peaks down. I was able to switch back to the Azla Sednaearfit Crystal Standard tips and now there is no longer a negative treble impact by using a treble enhancing tip.
I don't know what kind of voodoo magic Eletech puts in this cable, but it really makes the Aroma Audio Fei Wan one of the top 5 end game IEMs available today.
Thanks
-UTVOL06
I compared these side by side with several flagship models from different brands (UM, FatFreq, Elysian, and Canpur, specifically), to include Aroma’s own Jewel. For me, the Fei Wan checked all my subjective boxes for overall sound signature, musical presentation, technicality, and fit. Although a bit on the larger side, tyese, for me, were more comfortable than most IEMs I’ve tried. End game for me!
I doubt I would need another IEM after hearing the Fei Wan. I listen to hip-hop, Jazz, R&B, Alternative, and electronic mostly and these near perfect IEMs perform in every genre with beautiful depth without sacrificing vocal clarity. If you have the money to spend and you have an ear for detail, then these are for you.
So the BASS there’s a lot…a lot of it. If I had to describe it in a physical standing structure. It’s a wall af bass that is equivalent to the Great Ice Wall in Game of Thrones. While the midrange being a grand passage through and the details being the tiny Crows standing guard.
I have reached my journey of a bassy set. The bass is standing the boundaries of muddy bass. However it’s staying in the boundaries as a faithful guard dog not venturing beyond the property line.
I have found the bass to be unnatural, when applied to most music. Genres I have found most suited is Rap, EDM m, Some Techno, Male K-Pop & 90’s to Modern Metal. Details are far..far in the background and will bother some that know their music tracks well.
The separation is moderate and imaging is just okay maybe good at the best, depending on music. This is certainly a niche tuning of an IEM and will likely not a daily driver.
I don’t regret this being in my collection and Iove booming my friend’s heads with it. No one yet has said they hate it…..just WHOA & WOW.!!!
There is some driver flex at times, but that only occurs when inserting not wearing. I have the basic cable, but would recommend a high output source. So I applied a balanced 4.4 and have best results with a minimum of 200mw.
Wide bore tips have been best to squeeze out as much detail as can be found. TRI Clarion, Divinus Velvet Wide Bores and Moondrop Spring tips achieved this.
I recommend for the collectors and the brave. Reference folks not so much though.
Pairing this with the Eletech Ode to Laura has been a game changer for me with this IEM. It transforms the Fei Wan into it's absolute perfect form in my opinion. The bass hits harder, is more controlled, and tighter. The Vocals/mids get pushed forward and are completely transformed with lots of detail and imaging, and finally the Ode to Laura completely tames the Fei Wan's treble peaks with certain music while still retaining the same resolution and detail retrieval as it has with the stock cable. The tuning transforms from a V shape into more of a W shape.
You no longer have to find a specific Ear tip to calm the treble peaks down. I was able to switch back to the Azla Sednaearfit Crystal Standard tips and now there is no longer a negative treble impact by using a treble enhancing tip.
I don't know what kind of voodoo magic Eletech puts in this cable, but it really makes the Aroma Audio Fei Wan one of the top 5 end game IEMs available today.
Thanks
-UTVOL06
What a beautiful, totally functional case. Great!
Superb player with great sound options; ClassicTube is my favourite. Great service and help from Andrew. Many thanks.
