Description
Meet the latest flagship in-ear monitor in FiiO's arsenal — the FD5. It houses a 12mm dynamic driver for a powerful performance. The best part? You can easily customise your IEMs with the wide variety of accessories.
Powerful Sound by Hi-Res IEMs
Unlike complicated IEMs that come with multiple drivers, the FiiO FD5 comes with a carefully tuned massive 12mm dynamic driver. The N52 magnets offer an incredibly high magnetic flux of 1.5 Tesla. The diaphragm has a Beryllium and diamond-like coating that's rigid and more responsive to voice coil movements. This in-ear monitor has a 'Hi-Res Audio' certification by the Japan Audio Society for its lifelike details, minimal distortion and the perfect balance of robust bass with excellent treble.
Designed To Deliver Only the Best
Since the FD5 uses only one driver, the sound comes from a single point resulting in accurate sound positioning. To ensure that there's no delay in the sound waves, an acoustic prism system i.e. a conical device is placed near the front of the diaphragm. This controls how the waves travel in the sound tube and eliminates high-frequency standing waves. This has been inspired by the technology used for tweeters in high-end audio products. The lower-frequency standing waves are reduced via a 'volcanic field.'
Comfortable and Stunning
The FD5 is designed for comfort and stunning looks. The curves are inspired by majestic mountains and waterfalls. It also effectively reduces unwanted sound reflections. It uses a semi-open design that relieves air pressure on the ear. The 3D embossed stainless steel faceplate looks striking while reducing harmonic distortion and staying durable.
Your Music, Your Rules
Make your FD5 truly your own with a variety of customisable accessories. You can switch between two sound tubes for a better fit as well as to adjust the sound — the large tube is balanced while the smaller tube is more bass-focused. The 8-strand high-purity monocrystalline silver-plated copper cable comes with interchangeable audio plugs that connect seamlessly with audio sources having a 2.5mm, 3.5mm or 4.4mm output. In addition, you also get a plethora of eartips, MMCX clips and a protective case.
Model No: FD5
Wearing Style: In-Ear
Earpiece Connection: Wired
Bluetooth Version: NA
No. of Drivers: 1
Driver Type: Beryllium-Coated Dynamic Driver
Driver Size: 12 MM
Weight: 22 g
Sound pressure level (SPL): NA
Impedance: 32 ohms
Frequency Response: 10-40000Hz
Maximum Power Handling: 100 mW
Sensitivity: 109 dB/1mW
Codecs: NA
Active Noise Cancellation: NA
Volume Control Function: NA
Microphone: NA
Play Time: NA
Additional Runtime: NA
Battery Capacity: NA
Charging Interface: NA
Audio Jack Size: 4.4 mm (TRRS balanced), 3.5 mm (TRS single-ended), 2.5 mm (TRRS balanced)
Cable Length: 1.2m
Cable Detachable: YES
Connector: 0.78 mm 2-pin
Water Resistance: No
Warranty Period: 1 Year
In The Box
1U FD5 In-Ear Monitor With Cable
1U Storage Case
1 Pack Bass eartips (S, M, L)
1 Pack Balanced eartips (S, M, L)
1 Pack Vocals eartips (S, M, L)
1 Pack Foam eartips (S, M, L)
1 Pack Triple Flange eartips (S, M)
1U Final MMCX assist
1U Cleaning brush
2 Pair Interchangeable sound tube
Warranty Period: 1 Year from the date of Invoice
Covered: Manufacturing Defects Only
Website: https://www.fiio.co.in/pages/service-details
Contact No: 9870294946
Email Id: service@originmarketing.in
FiiO, a popular China-based brand offering a wide range of audio products including Earbuds, Earphones, In-ear monitors, Cables for IEMs and Headphones, audio adapters, DAC & amplifiers, and Digital Audio Players. Explore the world of high-quality audio with FiiO.
These are my primary audio decice at the moment paired with the cayin n3 pro.
Easy to carry around and they sound as good as my momentum 3 (the details might even be better, but I would say they both aound good juat different sound signatures)
After last few weeks of trying out different tips amd nozzle, I settled on the thinner nozzle with vocal ear trips medium.
Good mid range flagship iem specially for bass along with triflange ear tips. Sound stage also wide.
This is a very good single DD earphone.
1. Bass- good strong tight bass. No bleed to mids. Sub-bass is not as prominent as I thought a single DD earphone should deliver. The bass has good definition and weight to it but is not the thumping slamming annoying type bass of non-audiophile consumer earphones. Its precise and as natural as it should sound.
Mids- the vocals are lively and feels natural. Best for female vocals. Male vocals also sound good. Guitar and other sounds in this frequency range seems natural and engaging.
High- it lacks much extension into the highs, its nicely rolled off. No sibilance. The sparkle of multi BA flagships is lacking here.
Imaging- imaging is good. Localisation of instruments and layering feels natural and well delineated.
Resolution- its lacking in resolution compared to amy multi BA flagship. But it excells in the bass part.
Soundstage- wide soundstage.
Verdict- if you have multi BA flagship iems, you might miss the detail, clarity, airiness, sparkle in FD5. It compensates through good bass and natural timbre.
I first auditioned the Fiio FD5 from a friend. Since then I knew I wanted them. An all DD iem, with a beautiful tonality, good bass and detailed presentation! The presentation is speaker like, great height in soundstsage, good width and depth. The overall presentation is very vintage like, with technicalities not the priority (but certainly not lacking in any respect) rather the presentation is the priorty. What not to love in Fiio FD5. The build quality is beautiful, the accessories with the package is so premium, even kilobuck iems will shy away. Overall Fiio FD5 is one of the best iems I have tried, and finally owned. Apart from FD5, I also own CA Andromeda and JVC FDX1 and hold all of them equally capable regardless of the price.
After going through lots of reviews. i finally decided to purchase this gem.
Build Quality: -
Made of quality stainless steel , feels very sturdy better than Aluminium and Due to its compact size it feels comfortable on wearing . it never comes out from ear by itself. Box comes with extra narrow bore for extra bass . but wide bore which is attached already is better.
Sound Quality :-
i am giving this review after 80 hours burn in and plugging with External dac. Mids are ok but slightly muddy . Bass is very punchy with nice slam . Treble is very natural , detailed and bright . Instrument separation is also amazing . This has the best soundstage i have heard from any Iem . you wont feel the bass inside your head or ear. No doubt this iem is worth the money .
I wanted a single dd IEM for those natural sound and timbre.
I have Fiio fh3 and Blessing2, i found these to have much wider stage and depth than those.
Mids are very natural sounding but not as detailed as moondrop b2.
Highs are better on FD5.
Bass have more quality and quantity on FD5.
Overall i am in love for these I am blown away.
These are very good for EDM and bassy music but I like B2 more in case if the track is more details and have more busy passage.
Note: I used the narrow barrel instead of wide bore as wide bore make it sound a bit overwhelming in bass.
Really nice work on the Audio Store to grant an 1300 rupee discount.
Description
Meet the latest flagship in-ear monitor in FiiO's arsenal — the FD5. It houses a 12mm dynamic driver for a powerful performance. The best part? You can easily customise your IEMs with the wide variety of accessories.
Powerful Sound by Hi-Res IEMs
Unlike complicated IEMs that come with multiple drivers, the FiiO FD5 comes with a carefully tuned massive 12mm dynamic driver. The N52 magnets offer an incredibly high magnetic flux of 1.5 Tesla. The diaphragm has a Beryllium and diamond-like coating that's rigid and more responsive to voice coil movements. This in-ear monitor has a 'Hi-Res Audio' certification by the Japan Audio Society for its lifelike details, minimal distortion and the perfect balance of robust bass with excellent treble.
Designed To Deliver Only the Best
Since the FD5 uses only one driver, the sound comes from a single point resulting in accurate sound positioning. To ensure that there's no delay in the sound waves, an acoustic prism system i.e. a conical device is placed near the front of the diaphragm. This controls how the waves travel in the sound tube and eliminates high-frequency standing waves. This has been inspired by the technology used for tweeters in high-end audio products. The lower-frequency standing waves are reduced via a 'volcanic field.'
Comfortable and Stunning
The FD5 is designed for comfort and stunning looks. The curves are inspired by majestic mountains and waterfalls. It also effectively reduces unwanted sound reflections. It uses a semi-open design that relieves air pressure on the ear. The 3D embossed stainless steel faceplate looks striking while reducing harmonic distortion and staying durable.
Your Music, Your Rules
Make your FD5 truly your own with a variety of customisable accessories. You can switch between two sound tubes for a better fit as well as to adjust the sound — the large tube is balanced while the smaller tube is more bass-focused. The 8-strand high-purity monocrystalline silver-plated copper cable comes with interchangeable audio plugs that connect seamlessly with audio sources having a 2.5mm, 3.5mm or 4.4mm output. In addition, you also get a plethora of eartips, MMCX clips and a protective case.
Model No: FD5
Wearing Style: In-Ear
Earpiece Connection: Wired
Bluetooth Version: NA
No. of Drivers: 1
Driver Type: Beryllium-Coated Dynamic Driver
Driver Size: 12 MM
Weight: 22 g
Sound pressure level (SPL): NA
Impedance: 32 ohms
Frequency Response: 10-40000Hz
Maximum Power Handling: 100 mW
Sensitivity: 109 dB/1mW
Codecs: NA
Active Noise Cancellation: NA
Volume Control Function: NA
Microphone: NA
Play Time: NA
Additional Runtime: NA
Battery Capacity: NA
Charging Interface: NA
Audio Jack Size: 4.4 mm (TRRS balanced), 3.5 mm (TRS single-ended), 2.5 mm (TRRS balanced)
Cable Length: 1.2m
Cable Detachable: YES
Connector: 0.78 mm 2-pin
Water Resistance: No
Warranty Period: 1 Year
In The Box
1U FD5 In-Ear Monitor With Cable
1U Storage Case
1 Pack Bass eartips (S, M, L)
1 Pack Balanced eartips (S, M, L)
1 Pack Vocals eartips (S, M, L)
1 Pack Foam eartips (S, M, L)
1 Pack Triple Flange eartips (S, M)
1U Final MMCX assist
1U Cleaning brush
2 Pair Interchangeable sound tube
Warranty Period: 1 Year from the date of Invoice
Covered: Manufacturing Defects Only
Website: https://www.fiio.co.in/pages/service-details
Contact No: 9870294946
Email Id: service@originmarketing.in
FiiO, a popular China-based brand offering a wide range of audio products including Earbuds, Earphones, In-ear monitors, Cables for IEMs and Headphones, audio adapters, DAC & amplifiers, and Digital Audio Players. Explore the world of high-quality audio with FiiO.
These are my primary audio decice at the moment paired with the cayin n3 pro.
Easy to carry around and they sound as good as my momentum 3 (the details might even be better, but I would say they both aound good juat different sound signatures)
After last few weeks of trying out different tips amd nozzle, I settled on the thinner nozzle with vocal ear trips medium.
Good mid range flagship iem specially for bass along with triflange ear tips. Sound stage also wide.
This is a very good single DD earphone.
1. Bass- good strong tight bass. No bleed to mids. Sub-bass is not as prominent as I thought a single DD earphone should deliver. The bass has good definition and weight to it but is not the thumping slamming annoying type bass of non-audiophile consumer earphones. Its precise and as natural as it should sound.
Mids- the vocals are lively and feels natural. Best for female vocals. Male vocals also sound good. Guitar and other sounds in this frequency range seems natural and engaging.
High- it lacks much extension into the highs, its nicely rolled off. No sibilance. The sparkle of multi BA flagships is lacking here.
Imaging- imaging is good. Localisation of instruments and layering feels natural and well delineated.
Resolution- its lacking in resolution compared to amy multi BA flagship. But it excells in the bass part.
Soundstage- wide soundstage.
Verdict- if you have multi BA flagship iems, you might miss the detail, clarity, airiness, sparkle in FD5. It compensates through good bass and natural timbre.
I first auditioned the Fiio FD5 from a friend. Since then I knew I wanted them. An all DD iem, with a beautiful tonality, good bass and detailed presentation! The presentation is speaker like, great height in soundstsage, good width and depth. The overall presentation is very vintage like, with technicalities not the priority (but certainly not lacking in any respect) rather the presentation is the priorty. What not to love in Fiio FD5. The build quality is beautiful, the accessories with the package is so premium, even kilobuck iems will shy away. Overall Fiio FD5 is one of the best iems I have tried, and finally owned. Apart from FD5, I also own CA Andromeda and JVC FDX1 and hold all of them equally capable regardless of the price.
After going through lots of reviews. i finally decided to purchase this gem.
Build Quality: -
Made of quality stainless steel , feels very sturdy better than Aluminium and Due to its compact size it feels comfortable on wearing . it never comes out from ear by itself. Box comes with extra narrow bore for extra bass . but wide bore which is attached already is better.
Sound Quality :-
i am giving this review after 80 hours burn in and plugging with External dac. Mids are ok but slightly muddy . Bass is very punchy with nice slam . Treble is very natural , detailed and bright . Instrument separation is also amazing . This has the best soundstage i have heard from any Iem . you wont feel the bass inside your head or ear. No doubt this iem is worth the money .
I wanted a single dd IEM for those natural sound and timbre.
I have Fiio fh3 and Blessing2, i found these to have much wider stage and depth than those.
Mids are very natural sounding but not as detailed as moondrop b2.
Highs are better on FD5.
Bass have more quality and quantity on FD5.
Overall i am in love for these I am blown away.
These are very good for EDM and bassy music but I like B2 more in case if the track is more details and have more busy passage.
Note: I used the narrow barrel instead of wide bore as wide bore make it sound a bit overwhelming in bass.
Really nice work on the Audio Store to grant an 1300 rupee discount.
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from 3474 reviewsXduoo XD05 Pro. -This chonky bad boi is more fun than finesse, on the default ESS dac & op-amps. It has a somewhat colored sound, in a good way. Emphasis is on sub-bass; mids are beautiful and treble is non-offensive but not rolled-off and certainly not fatiguing in any way. Very enjoyable overall. Explosive dynamics and thundering bass - ideal for genres such as classic rock and EDM. Popular pop songs also sounds awesome. Ability to replace the DAC and the op-amps is a fantastic value proposition. High-quality accessories galore. Quite powerful for driving full-size planars; massive battery. Nifty piece of gear which can be end-game for many not only because of sound quality but also because of its versatility (can change stock DAC to RoHM; AKM; stock op-amps to LME or Sparkos). Go for it!
After much deliberation between hidiz MP 145 and this i went ahead with it...and oh boy !! What should I say...I was right all along ...I mean these are fun IEM, a treat to your ears !! The sub bass and the lush vocals for desi genre music ...one word ..perfect !!!!
Using this since 8 months without any problem. Build is very sturdy. Recommended over wired DAC. I consider this as a long term investment.
I have been using this iem from last 2-3 months. First time I saw this iem from z reviews and after that my craving started.
The first trial was not good because it sounded muddy and suprresd but after 3 days continuous listening I found the real happiness.
This iem really maintains almost all aspects...good sub bass , nice mids and cleaner trable. Good dynamics and separation.
This iem is best in it's price segment and I have never regreted .
Keep in mind that the stock cable is good but with a good silver cable it shines.
Soft bass, high notes is well balanced. Vocals are curated well to bring the right texture of the audio. My 2nd purchase again was KZ as this one houses harman kardon tech which creates the best signature sound in the audio zone. Provided eq options helps to alter the frequency to our needs. And Yes, if i improved in reviewing about audio dynamics, credit goes to THE AUDIO STORE.
One of the best eartips in the market. Purchased it for my Blon BL03. The stock eartips does not fit well. After using these tips, the sound has improved a lot. These tips also provide great isolation. Would recomenned buying these tips. Thanks Audio Store.
Its good. Audio quality is too good after using this Fosi audio Za3 amplifier . It is in good budget also with top quality.
I had owned both the HiFiMan Sundara and the Edition XS few years back - but as with all things audio - started to yearn for a different taste and so moved towards high impedance headphones and tube amplifiers - selling my HiFiMan headphones to buy new gears of interest :-) Recently felt the urge to get back into the planar sound. But didn't want to invest too much to start with - not being sure whether I'd find the experience as enjoyable as the first time. The 400SE fit the bill nicely and I'm glad to report that I've not regretted my decision one bit. Thanks TAS. Greatly enjoying the set. Pairing is critical though - started with the iFi Zen One Signature DAC + iFi Zen Can - but felt something was missing - switched to the Cayin RU6 and immediately got back the exquisite detail and imaging/instrument separation that planars are famous for.
My setup: Thieaudio Monarch MK3, paired with this Sony 707 unit, and music played from Apple Music.
Comparison with: my previous DAC/Amp Jcally AP98, Shanling M6 Ultra
Its been months since I've been using the 700 series portable music player of Sony's and finally got myself up to reviewing it.
So first question: why a DAP? For months, as I was using my AP98 dac/amp connected to my phone to listen to music, I came to realise a very obvious and quite irritating issue: the type-C connector is a nightmare when its wobbling in your pocket. It is not designed to stay tightly fixed. Mainly used for charging and data transfers, I don't think the engineers behind in ever factored the port being used to play music through an amp/dac. And when it is used to play music on-the-go, you'll reach a point when you'll constantly find it getting loose and disconnecting with your device. Especially if you listen to music while doing a lot of walking like I do. There's no point trying to listen to audiophile grade tunes when they are getting constantly disconnected. So, a change had to be made.
For those who don't know, a DAP is a full android environment in itself. Its basically if a phone was designed for one thing, and one thing only: to play music. You can download any android app on it (although it doesn't have a sim card), but you really shouldn't. These things chug a lot of battery to produce the sound that they need to. Slowing them down with other apps is not recommended.
Anyhow, how did this portable music player solve my issue? Well it has the typical 3.5mm audio jack, as well as the 4.4mm balanced output. Connect your IEM/headphone to them directly, and you say goodbye to any "loose" connections. Uninterrupted audiophile sound = happy audiophile.
So how is the device itself? Quite big actually. The length and width is similar to that of your phone, and its much thicker. Will need its own dedicated pocket. I had to do a bit of juggling of my pocket items when I got this, so that might annoy some people. After all pocket spaces are sacred, and this unit is going to force you to change your habit of what goes in which pocket.
So having had my pocket sanctity shredded, there is also another nitpick of how edgy the device is. You could literally use those metal-finished corners as a weapon. Apart from that I'd have also liked the buttons to be a bit more protruding, but thats fine. You don't usually change volume too much anyway.
So those slight negative bits out of the way, the device itself is very nice to hold. Has a gripping pad thingy on the back that makes it very good for my sweaty hands. The display is good, android environment is very operable. Its not your latest gaming mobile phone fast, but much better than old mobile phones.
Okay now that the boring bits are out, lets get to the real thing: Sound!
This is the first sony device that I've used, and now I absolutely get what the "Sony signature" means. Very musical. Very crystal. You'd expect such a signature to be more favouring towards the higher frequencies, but that's not the case. The device is actually slightly on the warmer side, but you can almost miss it because of how neutral the signature is.
Thanks to the Audio Store I've had the opportunity to try out lot of dac/amps & even DAPs, and this has without a doubt been the most neutral sounding unit I remember.
The resolution is brilliant. I mainly use the Monarch MK3s which are already known to be extremely detailed, but only after using this DAP did I feel that I was really starting to reveal the potential of the MK3s. In this department, its hands down better than the Shanling M6 & my old AP98.
The amplification might not be up to everybody's taste, even though this unit DOES have the High Gain option. You might have to turn the volume really up if you have something with very high impedance. Mainly talking about IEMs though, it should be able to play anything.
Where I feel that this player slightly lacks is the richness of sound. Sony has a very clear, detailed sound, but it can sound somewhat leaner, especially when compared to Shanling M6. Especially for someone like me who mostly listens to instrumental soundtracks. Even the little AP98 with high gain, and connected to a computer has a more voluminous sound. It is why I almost ended up picking the Shanling, but immense thanks to The Audio Store for letting me try the M6 unit for an entire day, after which I quickly realised that it was too bassy for me.
Overall I'm extremely happy with the purchase though. This is something I know I'll value for a very long time, even after I maybe try some other DAPs, because of how balanced the sound is. Sony's signature has grown on me, and I'm certain that some songs will only sound good to me now with this tuning.
Once again, big, big thanks to the Audio Store team for being patient & giving great advice for me to make the right decision.
My sound preference- I like a balanced, musical, natural, and fun sound. I dislike a basshead sound as well as a neutral, dry, and clinical sound. I absolutely hate peaky, spicy, and treble-intense sound; cannot stand it for more than 10 seconds. I own a wide range of IEMs like 64 Audio Trio, Final A8000, ThieAudio Monarch MKII, 7Hz Salnotes Zero (v1), and many more in between.
Opening notes: I burned in the P1 Plus for about 8-10 hours and found that the sound (especially the treble) settled well after that. The overall sound became more balanced and mature without losing its planar flavor.
Tin HiFi packaging and unboxing is very simple and classy (less is more). The case that comes in the box is especially beautiful. The P1 Plus is a very very small IEM with a very very big sound! It is so small that I can comfortably use it while laying down on my side. There's no weight or pressure build-up even after 4-5 hours of continuous listening. I forget it's in my ear.
Chain: OnePlus 7 Pro -- iFi Hip Dac v1 -- Kinera Leyding cable 4.4 mm -- Tin Hifi P1 Plus -- SpinFit CP-100 ear tips.
The Chain mentioned above is pure bliss! This is as close to a reference, uncolored, and yet musical planar sound that one can get. Seriously, you need to hear this chain to believe how good it is! I was floored the moment I heard it and have been listening to it continuously since the past 3 days now. 'Pure planar sound' is the theme and this chain continuously reminds me of my Hifiman Ananda. The male and female vocals take a slightly forward center stage with a lovely body to them, the bass is very present, wonderfully pleasant, full-bodied, controlled, and yet it is decidedly fast and planar. It is more mid-bass focussed. The treble and air are to be heard to be believed. Every sound, supporting vocal, and squeak is heard. There is no sibilance and listening fatigue whatsoever on this chain (I know that all the reviews say the P1 Plus has a lean sound and is sibilant). The imaging is superb as is the layering. The Soundstage is very deep and wide. Instrument sounds are heard all over the area between far left to far right with good perceived depth. You absolutely must listen to this chain.
Additional notes: I strongly recommend upgrading to a good 4.4 mm balanced cable (not very expensive or anything but a good one; e.g. Kinera Leyding) and the 'SpinFit CP-100' or the 'Moondrop Spring Tips' ear tips to realize the true value of the P1 Plus. With the Spring Tips - you can go a size up. I usually use M size with all my ear tips but with Moondrop Sping Tips and this IEM, I use L and find it more comfortable while giving a better seal.
Many thanks to Pritam for recommending these to me. They're an invaluable part of my IEM collection.
Perfectly balanced, awesomely sounding earphones.
Mid-Bass and Vocal centric.
Sub-bass is clear.
Treble is not too sharp but sounds good.
Conclusion: More value for less money.
These eartips are better than the stock eartips provided by v16 divinity, comfortable fit , better isolation & clarity, recommended
I have been using this sweet device for a month & let me tell you, it is eye-opening. The learning curve has been rather steep for me since this this is my first real DAC. This is like learning to drive for the first time but you only have a V12 Ferrari. This flagship has 2 types of Amplifiers, A & AB. I have left it on A because it sounds most natural. This device is heavy, almost twice as heavy as a high end mobile, so it is not something ultra-portable. The form factor of this is like a big mobile & twice as thick. What is amazing is that for the features & quality it has, should not be possible in such a form factor. It should have been the size of a big CD player of old, but it is tiny for its features. That tells me technology has come a LOOONG way for the audiophile from the days of Vinyl & tape, then CD, now DAC. I play it via computers, Bluetooth receivers & standalone through Blessing 3 IEM. The journey of the modern audiophile has begun, for me. I still have CD & Vinyl & tapes of old & new artists. The Hiby R8 II adds yet another dimension to this.
KZ ZSN PRO 2 are excellent value for money option for audiophiles. They are very good looking , have amazing build quality and the audio quality is extremely good.
I own zsn pro x nd castor bass version. To me zsn pro 2 is definitely more refined nd more clean sounding IEM. Just at the price of 1800 it offers insane value. I was blown away by the audio quality it offers at this price point. Definitely worth it.
Pros:
It's ridiculous price.
Great resolution.. audio quality is top notch.
Superb bass with control nd also the thump.
Wider soundstage (atleast to me) when compared to zsn pro x nd castor bass version.
Midrange is good nd more than enough.
Sparkly treble with great extension.
Technically competent.
Cons:
A bit of sibilant I feel (not an issue when you connect to a warmer DAC)
Some may experience fatiguing.
Build quality is good but the cable is
Last but not least.. it has a little BA timbre which some may feel not an organic sounding so it is not for the purists (but it's not a deal breaker by any means).. it's still a very musical nd enjoyable set.