What do you look for in an audio brand? Great quality products, of course, but what about a willingness to push the boundaries? A focus on making its devices as user-friendly as possible? An ability to find the joy in audio?
If you’re nodding to all of the above, then you really should get to know Fosi Audio.
Since launching in 2017, the brand has built a worldwide reputation for building audiophile-grade products, and it recently unveiled two new flagships alongside a new brand vision that promises to take its mission to the next level.
Doing your source material proud
Fosi Audio offers a complete hi-fi ecosystem, from source devices all the way to sound output, and all of the steps in between.
Its latest products are the SP601 Passive Bookshelf Speakers and i5 Planar Magnetic Headphones.
The SP601 feature a 6.5-inch paper aluminium composite subwoofer, a 1.5-inch silk dome tweeter and a rear-firing bass port, resulting in warm highs, clean mids and a tight, punchy low-frequency response.
It also delivers a rapid transient response and wide open soundstage, courtesy of its lightweight diaphragm. Whether you’re using it for music listening or as part of a home cinema system, it will do your source material proud.
The i5 headphones are just as cutting edge. They feature a 97mm ultra-thin nano diaphragm driver, and utilise an industry-leading sputtering technology and an acoustically optimised damping back cavity design. This all reduces resonance, thus creates a "stage-like" sound with rich reverberation and innovative reflection design.
And they should be comfortable enough for long listening sessions, thanks to their breathable ear cushions, memory metal headband and seamless silicone adjustment mechanism.
The i5 are being crowdfunded on Kickstarter. You can follow the product’s development and receive updates via Fosi Audio’s website, Facebook page and YouTube channel.
A holistic approach to hi-fi
These products are just two in Fosi’s complete hi-fi ecosystem that encompasses source devices like the Luna 3 turntable and Merak CD player, as well as other links in the chain like the ZP3 preamp, E30 cinema-grade DAC amplifier, passive speakers, subwoofers, and over-ear headphones.
This holistic approach to creating a complete hi-fi ecosystem delivers a seamless audio experience from source to final listen. And because Fosi Audio creates every product in the ecosystem, it has complete control over every step in the audio journey.
All of these products have been made from the ground-up with a unique focus on user-centric design to make them as user-friendly as possible. They were also made in collaboration with audiophiles to give them the best sound quality possible.
Pushing the boundaries of audio
Fosi Audio is committed to delivering high-value, high-performance audio solutions by focusing on user needs and continuous innovation.
“Our vision is to become a global leader in audio innovation. Fosi Audio will continue to push the boundaries of audio technology based on user feedback, mak ing hi-fi not a luxury for the few, but an art of sound that can be enjoyed by audiophiles and music lovers around the world,” said Fosi Audio founder Ryan Huang.
Fosi Audio’s core philosophy is encapsulated in its name – FOSI, representing four core values:
- Foresight – Visionary thinking and proactive solutions for the future
- Openness – Co-creating with audiophiles by listening to users
- Sincerity – Always putting users first with a commitment to quality
- Innovation – Breaking technological boundaries to exceed expectations
The company also introduced its new brand slogan – “HEAR THE UNHEARD” – a bold statement that reflects Fosi Audio’s relentless pursuit of audio performance and fidelity, while underscoring its core belief: user needs drive innovation.
It’s all part of Fosi Audio’s renewed brand vision – it’s on a mission to bring hi-fi joy to audiophiles worldwide.
Now that’s a mission we can get behind.
Explore the Fosi Audio i5 Planar Magnetic Headphones on Kickstarter
