Final Audio A10000 Review

When it comes to premium in-ear monitors, few brands are as revered among audiophiles as Final Audio. The Final Audio A10000 represents the pinnacle of the brand’s A series, blending cutting-edge materials with masterful tuning. Let’s break down the look and feel, soundstage, and frequency performance to see whether this high-end IEM lives up to its lofty price tag. If you’re considering an upgrade to your portable audio setup, this deep dive into the A10000 will help you decide if it’s the right fit for your ears and your gear.

What You Get

• A10000 earphones
• Carry case
• Ear pieces (FUSION-G 5 sizes, TYPE E 5 sizes)
• MMCX ASSIST maintenance tool
• Dust filter
• Silicone sheet
• Case protection tape
• Auxiliary plate

Look & Feel

Final Audio has some of the most ergonomic IEM designs around, especially in their A series. I’ve always liked how the shape of the housing sits in my ear; it feels like a natural part of my concha without being a custom mold. The A10000 is a premium design that utilizes a stainless steel machined shell that gives the earpieces considerable weight but contributes to an overall sense of long-term durability. It also makes the A10000 appear like a real luxury product, which fits with its polished surface. It reminds me of a far more comfortable version of the Sony IER-Z1R.

Design

The A10000 uses a dynamic driver with a true diamond diaphragm. This special material was the most ideal for the A10000’s tuning, which features extreme rigidity that results in small displacements for ultra-low noise. This is combined with a new custom made ePTFE cable made from insulated silver. It terminates to a 4.4mm balanced plug, so it it recommended you have the proper DAC donlge or amp to pair the A10000 with.

Soundstage

While unapologetically linear, the A10000 finds ways to impress with its soundstage. Everything tends to sit on a flat level, but it’s extremely wide. Each sound element features a huge gap between the next, showcasing incredible separation and distancing within the imaging. The left and right channels have tons of identity, and when the sound pans the the extreme ends of the sound field, that’s where these IEMs feature their greatest dimension. Otherwise, everything that moves around the middle is flattened out on a strict plane of stereo imaging. You won’t get much height from individual instruments, even though the scale is rarely an issue with the A10000. It’s an in-your-head feel, but it protrudes enough outward to result in more compelling spatial properties.

Low End

There are moments of deep impact within the A10000, but it’s not consistent. The bass has a very neutral appearance in the mix that features a layered foundation; however, its power is lacking. You get a general thump in the low-end frequencies, but other than that, the bass rarely supplies a considerable presence in the sound signature. It does its job, providing clarity to the region while making room for the low-mids to breathe. Everything sounds clean, but vibrations are limited.

Mids

The midrange is where the A10000 shines. Everything that comes through the A10000’s midrange is incredibly transparent. It features a highly breathable space where each instrument can take on a full shape in a way that feels authentic to the recording. It’s a realistic sound that adds weight to each instrument, adding a strike to each note which resonates throughout the mix. Piano keys were a huge highlight for me, as you could hear each key emitting a full-bodied sound. Other orchestral elements featured great dynamics, as all the layers were displayed evenly and showed no issue folding over each other.

Highs

If you aren’t a fan of brightness, the A10000 shouldn’t bother you too much. There’s a clickiness to its response, but it’s well balanced and never feels sibilant. You get a clean shimmer that doesn’t have the most sparkly texture, but maintains elegant detail that feels refined.

Summary

The Final Audio A10000 is not a basshead’s dream, nor is it a casual listener’s impulse buy, but for detail-focused audiophiles, it’s an impressive feat of precision engineering. From its spacious, well-separated soundstage to its transparent midrange and refined treble response, the A10000 delivers an immersive listening experience that rewards critical listening. Paired with the right DAC or amp via its 4.4mm balanced termination, this IEM shows its full potential, especially in orchestral, acoustic, and vocal-driven tracks. While the low end may not hit with thunderous impact, the overall sonic clarity and build quality position the A10000 as a top-tier option in the world of high-end in-ear monitors. If you’re searching for a flagship IEM that prioritizes fidelity and finesse, the A10000 is an investment worth considering.

The Final Audio A10000 is available at Audio46.