My favorite quirky hi-res audio firm just released ultra-cheap over-ear headphones, and I cannot understand how FiiO kept the price so low

Date:
Tue, 30 Jun 2026 10:33:37 +0000

Description:
$49 wireless headphones with LDAC, 75-hour stamina and ANC? OK but theyre
made by Temu, right? Try head-fi specialist FiiO (and yes, Im shocked too)

FULL STORY ======================================================================Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter FiiO unveils EH13 over-ear headphones 40mm drivers, LDAC compatible, ANC and 75 hours of battery All
that for $49 / 49 (about AU$100) Audiophiles will know the name FiiO; between the likes of the M27 digital audio player or KA15 DAC-amp, it's beloved by audiophiles looking for portable hi-fi kit (the firm also does non-portable kit, but that's not relevant for this story).

The company's devices generally fall into the 'reasonable' rather than
'cheap' head-fi category, but every rule has an exception, and the new FiiO EH13 are today's exception. These wireless headphones cost just $49 / 49 (about AU$100), so the brand is making a surprise play for top spot in our best cheap headphones list. Now, FiiO is no stranger to headphones we gave five stars to its FT5 planar magnetic cans two years ago, and four to its
FT13 last year but these models were distinctly aimed at audiophiles and
cost around ten times as much as the EH13. At the $49 (or equivalent) mark, the new EH13 are targeted distinctly at the average cash-savvy consumer. Latest Videos From Watch full video here:

Team TechRadar has put its best heads together, and can't quite work out why the FiiO EH13 are so cheap. LDAC, 75-hour battery, 40mm drivers, EQ and ANC for $49? How?! Sure, the design is a little quotidian, but beyond that... what's the catch? We didn't start the FiiO... (Image credit: FiiO) Like basically every pair of wireless headphones at this price, the FiiO EH13 have 40mm dynamic drivers and while it's hard to gauge from the specs list just
how they'll sound, the company takes pride in maintaining its known-to-audiophiles nod of approval. Mention of a "sapphire-coated composite diaphragm" sounds pretty bougie though, especially for this price. You may like The cheap headphones and earbuds worth buying, as picked by audio
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Thanks to Bluetooth 6.0, you get support for LDAC transmission (as well as
AAC and SBC) and the brand's EQ control app to customize your sound.

You're getting a battery life of 75 hours, which drops to 45 hours if you
turn ANC on. That's right, a FiiO product with noise cancellation! Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.

The EH13 offer a 3.5mm jack, with a signal processor designed to keep sound consistent regardless of how you listen. And there are other connection
tools, like multi-point pairing.

I don't particularly associate FiiO with entry-level tech, so am quite
curious to discover how the EH13 sound. But judging by what the brand's
shared so far, they could be a great entry-level piece of FiiO tech, before you find yourself buying a new M33 R2R, and sliding further and further down the slippery slope... The best noise cancelling headphones for all budgets
Our top picks, based on real-world testing and comparisons

Read our full guide to the best noise cancelling headphones 1. Best overall: Sony WH-1000XM6 2. Best mid-range: Bose QuietComfort Headphones 3. Best under $100/100: 1More Sonoflow Pro HQ51 4. Best under $60/50: Soundcore Q30 Follow TechRadar on Google News and add us as a preferred source to get our expert news, reviews, and opinion in your feeds.



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