A budget surprise
digitalDrummer continues its exploration of low-cost in-ear monitors ONCE THE DOMAIN of big-name German or American manufacturers, in-ear monitors are coming out of China in larger quantities and with serious quality features for their budget prices. digitalDrummer was among the first drumming magazines to review the KZ ZS10 Pro and, shortly afterwards, the CCA C12. Both multi-driver units delivered a lot of bang for buck; admittedly, with minimal frills. The slightly more expensive FiiO FD1 ($80) takes a different approach – one we could describe as quality over quantity. What’s in the box Where the IEMs reviewed previously came in minimalist packaging with little or no documentation and no accessories, the FiiO FD1 comes close to the “name brand” […]