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Fiio’s $39 Wired Hi-Fi Headphones Look Unexpectedly Impressive

The Snowsky Nature is designed as a first step into the world of wired hi-fi.

Over-ear headphones with tan leather padding and wooden ear cups resting on a black laptop.
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By Tucker Bowe

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Last week, Fiio introduced the Snowsky Echo Nano, a $50 portable hi-fi player that it claims “reimagines the iconic 2000s-era MP3 player.”

Now, the company is introducing another product under its budget-friendly “Snowsky” subbrand: a pair of extremely affordable over-ear headphones. 

Fiio Snowsky Nature

Two pairs of over-ear headphones with wooden ear cups, one in dark wood with black padding and the other in light wood with beige padding, placed on a textured surface.
The headphones come in two finishes: black or apricot.
Fiio

The Snowsky Nature is a pair of over-ear, closed-back wired headphones that cost just $39. They get their name from a “nature-inspired industrial design,” which is meant to look like real wood but is actually mostly plastic (which helps keep them lightweight and affordable).

The headphones feature newly engineered 50mm dynamic drivers, which the brand says were “developed to reproduce music with greater authority, lower distortion, and improved realism.”

As for other features, the Nature headphones have earpads and a headband with faux leather cushions. The headphones themselves weigh just 280 grams, thus promising to be quite comfortable to wear. And they come with a set of dual 3.5mm detachable cables, which have a built-in mic, so you can use them for calls and gaming.

Obviously, at just $39, don’t expect the Snowsky Nature headphones to blow you away with their sound quality. But they could be a bargain buy for anyone looking to take a first step into wired hi-fi. 

Over-ear headphones with tan leather padding and wooden ear cups with silver metal accents.
The Snowsky Nature is a pair of closed-back wired headphones with 50mm dynamic drivers.
Fiio
Black over-ear headphones with adjustable headband, replaceable ear pads, and soft cushions shown with comfort features.
The headphones are made mostly of plastic, which helps keep them lightweight and low-budget.
Fiio
Black over-ear headphones, black drawstring storage pouch, coiled 3.5mm cable with microphone, warranty card, and quick start guide.
The headphones come with a detachable cable with a 3.5mm jack, so they will work with most traditional sources.
Fiio
About the Author: Tucker Bowe has been on Gear Patrol’s editorial team since 2014. With a passion for consumer tech and hi-fi, he tracks everything from headphones and turntables to smartphones and wearables. If it lights up or makes noise, he probably covers it.

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