The first Fokoos product I decided to try is F1. I wasn't expecting much from a brand that is almost unknown, but these earphones were a pleasant surprise. Fokoos F1 come in a suspiciously simple package, but offer a decent sound quality - it's loud and it's very fun. The mids and highs, however, are not transparent enough. The rather dark timbre makes them sound a bit on the dirty and harsh side.
Fokoos F1
ø9mm Dynamic Driver
Pros
- The bass is punchy and fun. Which makes these great for electronic dance music.
- Great volume levels without any amplification.
- Super comfortable to wear.
- The shirt clip and the velour-like pouch are a great addition to the whole experience.
Cons
- The mids and highs sound quite cheap and dark.
- The mid-bass gets quite excessive, but I think it's a matter of taste.
- They should improve their quality assurance. There is a slight channel disbalance, but it's not very noticeable.
- The silicone-coated TPE cable is pretty, but not very usable. It's sticky like KZ's cables and tangles very easily.
Package & Accessories
Chipboard (bare)
S+M+L, black, ø4mm bores
Black, 360° cable holder, generic
Velour, black, generic
Build & Materials
Metal + plastic (matte), ø4.5mm nozzles (ø4mm bores), soft strain reliefs
Metal, soft strain relief
Silicone-coated (grippy), 129cm, soft, mildly bent
Metal, straight, short, soft strain relief
- The housings have no channel markings except a tangible dot on the strain relief of the left channel.
Comfort & Fit
Very comfortable earphones. Their shape offers a firm hold and seal even with the included generic tips.
Lows / Bass
The bass is quite warm and punchy, but not too deep. The mid-bass sounds quite overemphasized most of the time, but it's a matter of taste.
Mids / Vocals
The mids and vocals are very good. They are warm, sometimes maybe even too warm because of excessive mid-bass, and slightly darkened. But still, they are very enjoyable if you're not a picky audiophile.
Highs / Treble
The highs aren't particularly detailed, but they are very comfortable to listen to. Tonally they are somewhat dark.