FiiO JD1 Type-C In-Ear Headphones with Built-in Hi-Res DAC and 10mm LCP Driver
The FiiO JD1 is an in-ear monitor built around a 10mm dynamic driver with a liquid crystal polymer (LCP) diaphragm — a driver material FiiO originally developed for its flagship models. This Type-C version adds something most earphones at this level leave out: a Hi-Res DAC and DSP built into the cable itself, so the earphone handles its own digital-to-analogue conversion instead of relying on whatever a phone or a cheap dongle provides. Each earpiece weighs about 7 grams, and the cable detaches on standard 0.78mm 2-pin connectors, so a worn cable never means replacing the whole earphone.
Key features
10mm dynamic driver with LCP (liquid crystal polymer) diaphragm
Built-in Hi-Res DAC in the Type-C cable, decoding up to 96 kHz / 24-bit
Five switchable sound presets stored in the cable’s DSP
Detachable oxygen-free copper cable on 0.78mm 2-pin connectors
About 7 g per earpiece for long, fatigue-free listening sessions
In-line microphone and remote for calls, volume and playback control
Aluminium alloy sound nozzle with balanced front and rear cavity design
Why a DAC in the cable matters
Most phones sold today have no headphone jack, and the inexpensive USB-C dongles people pair with them often use basic converter chips that add noise and cap audio quality before the signal ever reaches the driver. The JD1 Type-C moves that conversion into its own cable: the digital signal leaves the phone’s USB-C port and goes straight into a dedicated Hi-Res DAC, which decodes up to 96 kHz / 24-bit audio and feeds the driver a clean analogue signal. It also means the JD1 sounds consistent across phones, tablets and laptops, because the conversion hardware travels with the earphone rather than changing with every device.
Five tunings, switched from the cable
The DSP in the cable stores five sound profiles: Default, Powerful Bass, Treble, Vocal and Harman Reference. Pressing the volume up and down buttons together cycles through them — no app, no digging through phone settings. Powerful Bass adds weight for electronic and hip-hop, Vocal brings singers forward for podcasts and acoustic recordings, and Harman Reference offers a measured, neutral starting point. It is a practical way to learn what kind of sound you actually prefer before spending more on a second IEM.
Sound character and fit
The tuning is energetic: firm, textured bass that stays clean, vocals that come through clearly, and a treble range deliberately smoothed off so long sessions do not turn harsh or tiring. The front-and-rear cavity design balances air pressure in the ear canal, which helps bass control as much as comfort. At roughly 7 grams a side, with a selection of ear tips in the box, the JD1 sits lightly enough for commutes, office hours and desk listening alike.
For anyone stepping up from bundled earbuds or a basic Bluetooth set, the JD1 Type-C is a complete wired package — driver, DAC and tuning options in a single cable, with nothing extra to carry and nothing to charge.
Buy with peace of mind. The FiiO JD1 Type-C In-Ear Headphones comes with the official manufacturer’s warranty for India, valid from the date on your GST invoice. Pro Audio Video is a specialist audio video store, and every product we sell is brand new, sealed and sourced through authorised channels, so your warranty is honoured at brand service centres across India.
Official Indian warranty, as specified by the manufacturer
GST invoice with every order, needed for warranty claims
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Delivery and Shipping
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Delivery anywhere in India; delivery time depends on your location
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