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Fischer Audio Fa 005 Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price:~£35Form factor:over-earConnectivity:wiredBattery life:N/A hoursActive noise cancellation (ANC):no

Fischer Audio Fa 005 Review: Compare 93 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Headphones category and whether it is worth buying.

Fischer Audio Fa 005
5.9/10

Overall score

Score
5.9/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the headphones' quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best headphones on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
Score components

80%

5.6

Technical score

20%

7.2

User score

â–¼Worse than 69% of headphones
7.1

Value for money

Value for money
7.1/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the headphones' overall rating with their cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for headphones that offer a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
Score components

70%

5.9

Overall score

30%

10

Price

â–¼Worse than 67%
5.6

Technical score

Technical score
5.6/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Headphones category across these key areas: Sound, Calls & Controls, Connectivity, Features, Battery, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
Score components

52%

6.3

Sound

20%

4.0

Features

10%

6.8

Design

8%

4.6

Connectivity

6%

4.0

Battery

4%

4.9

Calls & Controls

â–¼Worse than 70%
7.2

User score

User score
7.2/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
Score components

70%

8.8

User ratings

30%

3.4

Number of reviews

â–¼Worse than 82%
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Technical Specifications of pair of headphones Fischer Audio Fa 005

Technical score
Technical score
5.6/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Headphones category across these key areas: Sound, Calls & Controls, Connectivity, Features, Battery, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
Score components:

52%

6.3

Sound

20%

4.0

Features

10%

6.8

Design

8%

4.6

Connectivity

6%

4.0

Battery

4%

4.9

Calls & Controls

5.6
User score
User score
7.2/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
Score components

70%

8.8

User ratings

30%

3.4

Number of reviews

7.2
Popularity
Popularity
3.4/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you prefer headphones that have already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
Popularity:
Fischer Audio Fa 005 has a popularity score of 3.4 points, which is lower than that of 68.8% of products in this category.
3.4
Value for money
Value for money
7.1/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the headphones' overall rating with their cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for headphones that offer a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
Score components:

70%

5.9

Overall score

30%

10

Price

7.1
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
no
This pair of headphones does not support active noise cancellation. 27.5% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
Driver type
dynamic
Driver size
53 mm
Market range: <10 mm – >50 mm
This pair of headphones uses a driver size of 53 mm, larger driver size than 94.8% of headphones and equal to 1.6% of headphones.
Number of drivers
1
Market range: <1 – >4
This pair of headphones uses 1 drivers, fewer drivers than 4% of headphones and equal to 96% of headphones.
Lowest frequency
10 Hz
Market range: <5 Hz – >20 Hz
This pair of headphones reaches a lowest frequency of 10 Hz, lower lowest frequency than 67.2% of headphones and equal to 12.6% of headphones.
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Noise-canceling microphone
no
This pair of headphones does not support a noise-canceling microphone. 39% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
Can be used as a headset
yes
This pair of headphones is headset-ready, 84.8% is not. 15.2% of headphones can be used as headsets.
Number of microphones
0
Market range: <0 – >4
This pair of headphones has 0 microphones, fewer microphones than 73.2% of headphones and equal to 26.9% of headphones.
Boom microphone
no
This pair of headphones does not include a boom microphone. 13.5% of headphones have a boom microphone.
Microphone SNR
N/A
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Connectivity
wired
This pair of headphones supports wired connectivity, less flexible connectivity than 49.2% of headphones and equal to 50.8% of headphones.
Bluetooth version
N/A
Maximum Bluetooth range
N/A
Audio latency
N/A
Multipoint support
no
This pair of headphones does not support multipoint. 30.6% of headphones support multipoint.
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Ambient sound mode
no
This pair of headphones does not offer ambient sound mode. 24.9% of headphones support ambient sound mode.
EQ support
no
This pair of headphones does not support EQ customization. 23.2% of headphones support EQ.
Companion app
no
This pair of headphones does not work with a companion app. 21.6% of headphones support companion apps.
Adjustable ANC levels
N/A
Voice assistant support
no
This pair of headphones does not support voice assistants. 60.9% of headphones support voice assistants.
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Battery life
N/A
Battery life with ANC
N/A
Charging time
N/A
Quick charge
no
This pair of headphones does not support quick charging. 33.1% of headphones support quick charge.
Battery capacity
N/A
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Brand name
Fischer
Form factor
over-ear
Weight
280 g
Market range: <14 g – >340 g
This pair of headphones weighs 280 g, heavier than 73.1% of headphones and equal to 1.3% of headphones.
Acoustic design
open-back
Clamp force
?
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Fischer Audio Fa 005 vs the average pair of headphones

246810TotalDesignSoundBatteryConnectivityCalls & ControlsFeatures
  • 13 mm larger driver size
    This pair of headphones uses a larger driver size than the average pair of headphones (53 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
    53 mm vs 40 mm
  • 8 Hz lower bass extension
    This pair of headphones has a lower lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (10 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    10 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • Direct 3.5 mm plug
    This pair of headphones includes a direct 3.5 mm plug, the average pair of headphones does not. 39.8% of headphones have a 3.5 mm male connector.
  • Foldable design
    This pair of headphones has a foldable design, the average pair of headphones does not. 48.3% of headphones are foldable.
  • 1.8 m longer cable length
    This pair of headphones offers a more useful cable length than the average pair of headphones (3 m vs 1.2 m). The average headphones have a cable length of 1.2 m.
    3 m vs 1.2 m
  • 10x higher input power handling
    This pair of headphones has a higher max input power than the average pair of headphones (1,000 mW vs 100 mW). The average headphones handle max input power of 100 mW.
    1,000 mW vs 100 mW
  • 2.57x cheaper
    Fischer Audio Fa 005 is cheaper than the average pair of headphones (£35 vs £90).
    £35 vs £90
  • 2.57x cheaper
    Fischer Audio Fa 005 is cheaper than the average pair of headphones (£35 vs £90).
    £35 vs £90
  • Foldable design
    This pair of headphones has a foldable design, the average pair of headphones does not. 48.3% of headphones are foldable.
  • 1.8 m longer cable length
    This pair of headphones offers a more useful cable length than the average pair of headphones (3 m vs 1.2 m). The average headphones have a cable length of 1.2 m.
    3 m vs 1.2 m
  • 13 mm larger driver size
    This pair of headphones uses a larger driver size than the average pair of headphones (53 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
    53 mm vs 40 mm
  • 8 Hz lower bass extension
    This pair of headphones has a lower lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (10 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    10 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • 10x higher input power handling
    This pair of headphones has a higher max input power than the average pair of headphones (1,000 mW vs 100 mW). The average headphones handle max input power of 100 mW.
    1,000 mW vs 100 mW
  • Direct 3.5 mm plug
    This pair of headphones includes a direct 3.5 mm plug, the average pair of headphones does not. 39.8% of headphones have a 3.5 mm male connector.
  • No voice assistant support
    This pair of headphones does not support voice assistants, the average pair of headphones does. 60.8% of headphones support voice assistants.
  • 28.4% higher weight
    This pair of headphones is heavier than the average pair of headphones (280 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    280 g vs 218 g
  • 6 dB/mW lower sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a lower sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (96 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    96 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • No battery indicator
    This pair of headphones does not show battery level clearly, while the average pair of headphones does. 56.3% of headphones have a battery level indicator.
  • 1 fewer microphones
    This pair of headphones has fewer microphones than the average pair of headphones (0 vs 1). The average headphones have 1 microphones.
    0 vs 1
  • Tangle-prone cable
    This pair of headphones uses a tangle-prone cable, while the average pair of headphones is easier to manage. 64.2% of headphones use a tangle-free cable.
  • 11.6% lower user score
    User score
    7.2/ 10
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    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
    When it matters
    When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
    Score distribution
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    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Fischer Audio Fa 005
    the average pair of headphones
    Fischer Audio Fa 005 has a lower user score than the average pair of headphones (7.17 vs 8).
    7.17 vs 8
  • 14 dB lower max SPL
    This pair of headphones has a lower max SPL than the average pair of headphones (96 dB vs 110 dB). The average headphones reach a max SPL of 110 dB.
    96 dB vs 110 dB
  • 11.6% lower user score
    User score
    7.2/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
    When it matters
    When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
    Score distribution
    ▼▼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    Fischer Audio Fa 005
    the average pair of headphones
    Fischer Audio Fa 005 has a lower user score than the average pair of headphones (7.17 vs 8).
    7.17 vs 8
  • 74.8% less popular
    Fischer Audio Fa 005 is less popular than the average pair of headphones (3.36 vs 5.9).
    3.36 vs 5.87
  • 2.2% worse value for money
    Fischer Audio Fa 005 has worse value for money than the average pair of headphones (7.12 vs 7.3).
    7.12 vs 7.27
  • 28.4% higher weight
    This pair of headphones is heavier than the average pair of headphones (280 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    280 g vs 218 g
  • Tangle-prone cable
    This pair of headphones uses a tangle-prone cable, while the average pair of headphones is easier to manage. 64.2% of headphones use a tangle-free cable.
  • 6 dB/mW lower sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a lower sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (96 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    96 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • 14 dB lower max SPL
    This pair of headphones has a lower max SPL than the average pair of headphones (96 dB vs 110 dB). The average headphones reach a max SPL of 110 dB.
    96 dB vs 110 dB
  • 7 dB SPL lower sound pressure level
    This pair of headphones has a lower sound pressure level than the average pair of headphones (96 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL). The average headphones reach a sound pressure level of 103 dB SPL.
    96 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL
  • No battery indicator
    This pair of headphones does not show battery level clearly, while the average pair of headphones does. 56.3% of headphones have a battery level indicator.
  • 1 fewer microphones
    This pair of headphones has fewer microphones than the average pair of headphones (0 vs 1). The average headphones have 1 microphones.
    0 vs 1
  • No voice assistant support
    This pair of headphones does not support voice assistants, the average pair of headphones does. 60.8% of headphones support voice assistants.
  • 5 older release date
    This pair of headphones was released earlier than the average pair of headphones (2011 vs 2016). The average headphones were released in 2016.
    December 2011
    2011 vs 2016

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

8.0
swimsonny
≈ estimated
10/11/2012
Hands-on review · sound, comfort and portability
Verdict
Fischer Audio FA-005 is a solid, honest pick for the price, especially on the go, though sound is not outstanding.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about Fischer Audio Fa 005

  • High sound quality with natural, transparent, and lush audio profiles
  • Excellent technical performance, including neat instrument separation and accurate layering
  • Strong bass response with a low-frequency limit of 10 Hz for deep, impactful sound
  • Premium build quality with solid metal housing that feels durable and high-end
  • Versatile connectivity options, including detachable 3-meter cables and standard 3.5mm connectors
  • Highly immersive soundstage with significant depth and height, suitable for both music and competitive gaming
  • Portable design features including a foldable frame and included travel bag

What customers don't like about Fischer Audio Fa 005

  • Software and UI can feel rudimentary, clunky, or unpolished
  • Potential for listener fatigue when paired with bright audio sources due to energetic upper mids
  • Lack of advanced modern features like Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) or built-in rechargeable batteries
  • Non-intuitive button layout and placement may lead to accidental presses during operation
  • Slow and sometimes unreliable Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity under certain conditions
  • Long initial media scanning times when using high-capacity storage cards

Verdict

The Fischer Audio FA-005 is an over-ear, closed-back headphone featuring large 53mm dynamic drivers designed to deliver a powerful frequency response ranging from 10 Hz to 20,000 Hz. With a low impedance of 24 Ohms and a sensitivity of 96 dB/mW, these headphones are easily driven by portable devices, while their 3-meter detachable cable and foldable design offer flexibility for both home and travel use. Key advantages include its deep bass extension, passive noise isolation due to a tight acoustic seal, and the inclusion of a travel bag for protection. However, potential drawbacks include a lack of active noise cancellation (ANC), no integrated microphone for headset use, and a slightly lower sound pressure level compared to some competitors in its class.

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