Rarely have I come across an IEM that fits my ears as well as the FH7. If your used to warmer like AirPods/newer beats/Sony mainstream sound the base and lack of filler rumble/distortion could sound bad to you on your current combo. This is something I regret about FA9, because FIIO do have a modular cable with changeable jack but didn’t include it with their flagship IEM. FiiO FH7 vs Final Audio B3-Final Audio B3 is one of the IEMs that's less talked about, but it is the most direct competitor to FH7, as it has a fairly similar signature, but a different design, and comes from a company that follows an entirely different philosophy from FiiO. The IEM is quite light due to both housing and drivers’ low weight. Timbre will never aggress you with unwanted grain or fuzzy density, it’s natural yet very polished. The sound is smooth and warm until mid and high treble which adds a hint of brightness that mixes organically with the sound spectrum, not unbalancing tonal fluidity by extracting too much texture details in the upper register. The most interesting ones for me were the M11 game-changing DAP and the all new FH7 flagship IEM from the company of the rising sun. Another key feature of the new FiiO FA9 6 Knowles Balanced Armature IEM is the extra-long sound tube, which winds inside the tiny cabinet and is no less than 80.6 mm long. TONALITY is near neutral with natural extension in low and mids and slightly sharper presence in the treble. To my ears, they are the highlight of FA9, while the resolution is high, it’s never harsh or bright and it has an effortless naturalness to them. ( Log Out /  Not really because overall tonality, technicalities and timbre stay the same, it’s just about little boosting or taming of certain frequencies range here. The FA9 is strictly thought to be used with cable over-ear, even with a cable that has no ear hook it does not tend to fall from ears do to an enough deep fit. When opened, the shinny IEM are beautifully presented and star of the show. MIDS are less well balanced and neutral with T800, they are pushed forwards with the help of upper mids emphasis which makes them more lively but less natural and smooth than FA9, still, they have more texture and energic attack too, as well, male vocal are thicker. Final B1 In-Ear Monitor Review. Fiio FH7 versus iBasso IT04: The iBasso IT04 has in general a transparent and neutral tonality, while the FiiO FH7 is also quite transparent but shows slightly more warmth. The problem is that T800 wake you up while the FA9 can make you sleep. From the single customized BA used for FIIO FA1 to the FH7 Hybrid flagship using 4BA, they earn lot of valuable experience implementing different balanced armature models from this great American micro acoustic company. No idea on the fh7 never heard it but the fa7 is not my cup of tea at all it’s like weirdly intense and boomy? The FA9 use 6 Knowles BA, or more likely high-end dual BA. So I’m planning on getting a FH7 in the coming months and talked to the store I bought my DAP from for deals on the FH7, and he recommended the Shanling ME700 which he preferred slightly more than the FH7 soundwise. FiiO FA9 Universal IEM Review. Best sound ever? The driver housings of the FiiO FH5 and the Shure SE425 have some similarities in their shape, there are a few major differences. Nu o sa detaliez de ce am eliminat FA9 din ecuatie, insa in mare cam acelasi motiv pentru care am renuntat la FH7. The FH7 is FiiO’s flagship hybrid monitor and just slightly cheaper than the FA9. FH7 is the king of the hybrids in FiiO’s stable, and has been a regular recommendation for a good IEM in the $500 region. It keeps me from buying fiio iem again and just keep it with m11 (and x7mk2). Technical. product: https://audio46.com/products/fiio-fh7-hybrid-driver-in-ear-monitor Worth all the hype? I see the FA9 like a laboratory for new future tunings experiment that opens new doors for balanced armature sound projection. FiiO LC-2.5D 2.5mm High-Purity Monocrystalline Silver Litz MMCX Replacement Cable for Shure SE215 SE315 SE535 JVC/FiiO FH5 FA7 FH7 4.4 out of 5 stars 163 $99.99 The bass of both IEM’s is fast and controlled, while the FH7 has the upper hand in terms of detail. I rarely heard this kind of timbre, apart from real life and my brain is really tricked here! It’s not the kind of highs I would call sparkly as their not a lot of decay to them, so it lacks a bit of air to permit a better articulate definition. Unlike Dynamic drivers, the BA tends to project sound forward without background reverberation and helps to avoid high noise leakage. In terms of accessories, I personally prefer the 8cores copper litz cable included with T800 even if construction doesn’t feel as durable, as a whole, again, FIIO is unbeatable for packaging and accessories. Oriveti OH500 IEM Review. SoundMAGIC HP1000 HiFi Over-Ear Professional Studio Headphones; SoundMagic E80C; SoundMagic ES20BT; SoundMagic P22BT; ... Fiio FH7. I would like to thank FiiO for providing me with the FH7 IEMs and LC-2.5D balanced cable … FIIO sure gives a lot of effort to achieve a luxurious product experience and the whole unboxing process shows it well. ( Log Out /  The SWFK-31736 dual tweeter BA is used for treble, the EJ-33877 for mid-range, and the dual woofer HODVTEC-31618 for low frequencies. Subreddit for users and fans of FiiO's headphone amplifiers, digital-to-analogue converters and digital audio players. THE SO-SO: Not very exciting to listen too, not as crisp as we could expect, lack of separation between sub and mid-bass, timbre lack a bit of texture, a rather intimate soundstage. They aren’t particularly thick, but far from thin too due to a lush airiness to them that make them well extracted from rest of music. These two are equal in a lot of ways with a similar price, standard of build quality, and accessory set. My video review: At FiiO Spring Launch Event held in March 2019, FiiO left me glued to the monitor for about 2 hours announcing crazy cool new innovative products. Anyway, all in all, both construction, comfort, and accessories are better with FA9. Like the FA9, it’s tuneable, but by changing nozzle filters instead of using a switch. In fewer words, the FA9 offer an organic clean sound that fully cover all frequencies range without really coloring the sound apart from little bass and treble bump when you listen to them for the first time you aren’t hit with any particular emphasis but rather slowly immerse into a fascinating life-like sound experience. The cable appears similar to that included with the FA7 but is noticeably more flexible if not quite as nice as the higher-end FA9, FH5 and FH7 units. In fact, my colleagues have raved about the FiiO fit since the release of the FA7. Firstly, has a purist, I tend to want the less compromise sound and I found that putting all the switch off offer the more open, clean and detailed sound. Connectors are solidly embedded into the shell without any asperity that can create easy disconnection. To me the FH7 has better extension in treble as well, especially with green nozzles. I found the FA9 to sound more open and lively when using 32ohm impedance with a powerful DAP, while it’s brighter-shoutier at low impedance. VALUE: 7.5/10, THE PLUS: Smooth tonality with a nuanced macro-resolution, Neutral yet musical, Clean Bass-mids-treble, beautiful vocal, non-fatiguing treble, tunable switch make it versatile, generous accessories and nice packaging All in all, the FA9 offers a flatter and even more neutral sound than FH7, making them nearer to a softened Diffuse field target while the FH7 is nearer to brighten up Harman target. Sound isolation is fantastic, and they feel perfectly molded to contours of my ears. It’s the type of bass that is kept in the back, mid-bass hit is not very punchy and forwards and kick can even be subdued in music mix because of sub boost, so I would not consider the bass perfectly balanced. Fiio FH7 vs. Campfire Audio Polaris 2. Review of the Campfire Audio Polaris 2. Don’t get me wrong, it’s wide enough, but not very tall and slightly deeper than all the rest so you have a rather intimate presentation in the end. Most normal younger people honestly probably don’t like neutral to be blunt, even though the audiophile community praises it so much. I tend to prefer their BA over cheaper Chinese BA like Bellsing and even older Final Audio BA used in F series which can sound thinner, brighter, or  more artificial. CONSTRUCTION&DESIGN: 9/10 The construction is extremely similar, using the same resin plastic but a bigger housing. The impedance of the new FiiO FA9 6 Knowles Balanced Armature IEM is specified at 16 to 32 ohms, and the sensitivity is a remarkable 110 dB. The DITA FIDELITY offers a more bright and energic tonality with more out-of-your-head soundstage but isn’t as well balanced and full sounding as the more laid back sounding FA9. Unlike some other UIEM, the nozzle length is both enough long and small in circumference so you don’t have issues finding the right ear tips. The cable is a little cumbersome and thick but has a changeable jack so you can use both 2.5mm balanced and 3.5mm unbalanced connection. When everything is right and clear and controlled it sometimes tricks me into thinking it’s empty. SOUNDSTAGE is more intimate in both wideness and deepness with FA9, the IMAGING has better transparency and layering but instrument separation isn’t as wide and easy to spot than FH7. The FH7 is flagship hybrid earphones from FIIO, it has an all-metal construction and it’s bigger and heavier than FA9, making it a bit less comfortable. Timbre is a hint liquid and polished in upper mids so you got a high level of clarity that is very polite. They have a classier, more aesthetically pleasing design. CABLE is the very same LC-3.5C model included with the FH7, it’s of very nice quality, thick and flexible, beautiful, and with solid mmcx and all-metal L shape jack. It follows the same tonal smoothening that offer an organic feel to the sound but it’s the most energic aspect of FA9 musicality nonetheless. Design – FiiO FH5 vs Shure SE425 Comparison Review Driver Housings . No harshness to be found. For the Democracy of HiFi Sound Accessibility, SOUND: 8/10 Advertiser Disclosure. The sound switch system is what makes the FA9 special and FIIO state you can have 8 different sounds signature by tweaking the crossover via the switches. Sure, with Boosted Highs switch ON, the tone of highs are brighter and more forward, but it’s never to the point of creating unbalance and feel rather flat as a whole, only very few time I heard upper highs resonance that was a little trebly. BASS is lighter, slightly faster, and a hint more textured, mid-bass isn’t as punchy and weighty and lower extension lack naturalness and fullness of FH7. FA9 boxing is classy, sober, and practical. ( Log Out /  Change ), HIFIMAN ANANDA BT REVIEW: Wireless Audiophile Dream Come True, CVJ CSN REVIEW: Neutral cohesive sound with cold tonality, HZSOUND HEART-MIRROR REVIEW: Refined newcomer with a mature audiophile target sound, KINERA FREYA: Beautifull body, Technical soul, KBEAR KS2 REVIEW: Nothing new to see under the too warm sun, BQEYZ SPRING2 REVIEW: A more musical, less technical worthy upgrade of Spring1. When you present your product as flagship, it should have an impressive presentation with great care to details so the full purchase experience feels respectful towards the consumer reception. Change ), You are commenting using your Twitter account. I was really surprised to hear a completely different low end with the FA9, with a leaner and more natural extension, but the less weighty impact and forward presence. Powerful and lively.. PROS: Powerful and lively signature, great build quality, excellent comfort, generous selection of accessories, great synergy with LC-2.5D upgrade cable. Gear used: Xduoo X20 (balanced and unbalanced), Ibasso DX90, X20+JDS LAB Atom, Xduoo X3, Tempotec V1+Audirect Beam2 (favorite pairing is with Ibasso DX90). Gökhan AYDIN 1 September 2020 1 September 2020. From the specs sheet, no Knowles BA drivers can go lower than 200hz, but the Audiosense T800 uses the exact same 31618 bass dual woofer driver and achieve a very authoritative bass performance with a chunky impactful slam. $449. Hey, I had read and seen videos on FH7 and how most reviewers including Zeos enjoyed them. Less clean and little more grainy than with higher impedance. FiiO FH7 The FiiO FH7 is, again, a hybrid IEM, which follows the same footsteps, carved by the FH5. Let’s see in this review if the FA9 should be seen as an End Game Flagship IEM or more like an audiophile IEM collector caprice. VS FIIO FA9 (500$) The FA9 is the new flagship multi BA earphones from FIIO, it use 6 Knowles drivers and a tuneable switch. The FA9 deal easily with Classical Symphony, without omitting any instrument, it offers a fluid presentation with effortless macro-resolution. They are, to extract the most intricate detail possible, and to provide an unfettered fun factor. It’s less fun, smoother, and more mature sounding IEM than FH7. As well, it uses a 4-way crossover that can be tweak via the 3 tuning switch by changing different crossover paths affecting different frequencies response zone. The FA9 uses a medical-grade resin plastic of very high quality, which is smooth and easy for the ears. The FH7 follows a very different aesthetic and internal configuration to the FA7. Only 11 left in stock - order soon. One would think that due to multi BA use the FA would sound very detailed and even analytical, but it isn’t the case at all, it’s more about macro-resolution than micro-resolution here and you will not hear a tremendous amount of micro-details pushed forwards. The molded organic shape of the housing is well thought and does not have any protuberance that can feel uncomfortable or too invasive in the ears. Might just be me though everyone hears differently! It comes in a glossy black big box that has a distinctive look. Switch 2 ON (S1+S3 OFF)= Slightly more V shape sound with extra bass and treble, mids are still clean but less dynamic and lively. Every instrument benefit of this clarity and while the soundstage isn’t the biggest, the FA9 will never struggle to deal with busy tracks. These are flagship balanced armature that are very costly, for example, the 31736 sells between 70$ to about 40$ when bought in high quantity. And I had a nagging need to to push the FH5 deeper into my ears, while the FA7 required no adjustment. Huh weird I have the m11 with the fh5 and it seems great. For me, the BASS tips is the best and it opens the sound and permits the bass to be better articulated. I haven't heard the FA9, But the FH7 are very VERY good. When you pull off the first package cover, the presentation is again well done with a very informative ear tips display (and holder) that have nothing less than 14 different pairs of ear tips, including real Spinfit, bi-fangle, silicone and memory foam with description under it like Vocal, Balanced, Bass so you know how it will affect the sound, this is a very welcome display! Drove with JDS LAB ATOM amp can produce slight bass distortion at very high volume but sound edgier in attack and weightier in bass slam with the more holographic soundstage. The FIIO FA9 can be bought for 499$USD on their official Aliexpress STORE. Knowles permit to tune the sound with different filter material, some will overly affect attack sharpness. Sure, some will lack the fluid bass foundation that offers chunky male vocal gauge, but you will at least be able to understand every lyric word with high intelligibility. It’s not clear if the GAIN switch just affects impedance or sensitivity too, anyway from the specs it’s 16ohm when ON and 32ohm when off, both surely with rather high 111db of sensitivity. Tag: Fiio FH7. Gökhan AYDIN 14 January 2020 23 January 2020. Switch 1 ON=lower impedance and louder sound. The FA9 isn’t a fun sounding iem and even if the bass dig deep it isn’t for basshead at all, it’s neither for the treble head, but perhaps more interesting for serious mids lover that search life-like vocal and instrument in this range. Still, as said, the Audiosense T800 use very same dual woofer driver and have a more impactful and weighty slam that is nearer to DD driver than BA, while I do understand the use of a sound tube to keep bass separated from other sound spectra, I feel the long tube travel do darken both it’s texture and impact lead. It uses an MMCX interface and high-purity SPC conductors with a high strand count. Still, it’s far from being a flat anemic bass and the punch can become quite heavy when asked for like with the boosted kick in Trap Rap or electronic, so while the weight can be there, it’s just not very snappy with kick definition. At the time I reviewed the FiiO M11, and now it is time to cover the other two products. This ”new” way of tuning your IEM to your liking was the most intriguing feature for me and I will share more thought about this in this review, but the switch combination permit you to have 8 different sound flavors. Boy, I was blown away by the sudden clarity of those. Switch 1 OFF= Impedance is now 32ohm instead of 16ohm. Looks like you're using new Reddit on an old browser. The switch cannot improve soundstage, imaging, or bass impact but the ear tips can so I suggest you try as much as you can and stick with the one opening the more the sound. It not only provides a better seal, but is also a more comfortable wear. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. X. I tested all 3 extensively, initially with the stock 3.5mm cables, then again with the Fiio LC-RE cable w/ 2.5mm balanced tip. Tough with high sensitivity the sound can be a little brighter, it’s never rough or aggressive, the bass extension for BA is very well controlled and quite realist, and perhaps among the more natural one I heard in muli-BA whatever price range, but it’s not particularly impactful in mid-bass punch but very thigh in control. I am sort of expecting an FA9 at some point though not sure when. Compare to the FH7 which (now) sounds too boomy and slightly muddy, the SE846 is another story. While so many people like the fa7 I just don't really like it. Ultimately, I decided to keep the FH7's...they sound amazing! The Fidelity is a high-end dynamic earphone, the construction is great but the fit is less comfortable than FA9. That being said, everyone’s ears are shaped differently, and the smaller shell size of the FH5 might be more suitable for folks with smaller ears. Which would complement my M11 more and why? Inca sunt foarte interesat sa imi cumpar un set de casti, insa de la o alegere intre Campfire Polaris v2, Fiio FH7, Fiio FA9 si Campfire Atlas, am ajuns doar la Polaris v2 vs Atlas. ISOLATION is above average and you don’t need to crank your music at high volume to enjoy noise-free listen. FA9 bass does better with pop, electronic, classical and some rap than jazz, rock. As said, the texture is soft, so for slap bass or acoustic bass lover this can be a little underwhelming in resolution, add the compressed extension to this and your favorite bass line might sound little hollow and even undercooked. Fiio FA9; Fiio LC-RE 2 MMCX; Fiio LC-RE 0.78 2pin; Fiio LS-2.5D; Fiio LS-3.5D; Fiio LS-4.4D; Fiio LT-TC1; SoundMagic . FiiO FH5 vs FiiO FH7 Comparison Review FIT. Treble is very crisp and super well controlled. It’s always a little complicate to review an IEM with multiple tuning possibilities, should it be with changeable nozzle filter or tuning switch, you just can’t make a different in-deep sound review of every tuning tweak because it will be very redundant in numerous aspects like timbre and overall tonality. $449.99. The sound switch sure is a plus in terms of investment value, but it means nothing if the overall tonality and technicalities aren’t impressive. In the other hand, when badly implemented, the Knowles BA can sound overly smooth and lack in the attack, this is mostly due to distance placement from nozzle end as well as multiple filters and dampers used. FiiO FA9 Knowles 6 Balanced Armature Driver in-Ear HiFi Earphone with Detachable MMCX monocrystalline Silver-Plated Copper Cable DLP 3D Priting, High Resolution for Smartphones/PC/Tablet (Black) 4.7 out of 5 stars 24. Initially the sub-bass was not so pronounced as with the FH7, but then I tried the FiiO bass tips (adapted to the narrower SE846 nozzles with a small stem), the sub-bass is there; Now to stay. ( Log Out /  I also was NOT impressed with the FA9's, they just sounded bad to me (imp they have a very weird sound) no matter how I adjusted the switches. I have the fh5 and somehow I feel like something is “missing” in the overall sound profile...any help would certainly be appreciated. They are of medium size for a multi-BA scoring that many drivers and will fit any ears. Some particular instruments sound lifeless and thin compared to the FH7. It still has some legacy traits with that warmish sound but everything is now tighter, more extended or airier, and definitely more resolving. Fiio FA9 vs Fiio FH7; Product Comparison: Fiio FA9 vs Fiio FH7. TREBLE isn’t as full and balanced as FA9, making the T800 strangely W shape compared to flatter FA9, the attack is more aggressive and micro-details are pushed more forwards too in upper high which can be problematic for treble sensitive people, the FA9 has a more natural treble that does not color as much the sound. Clarity is not forced, and as a listener, you feel comfortable for a long listen free of any fatigue. Switch 2 and 3 ON (S1 OFF)= More analytical sound with fowards mids and extra upper treble boost that enlight mico-details and percussions. I didn’t get nearly as much sound isolation from the FH5. Tonal balance is excellent, all BA working in fluid tandem and never feeling dissected, it reminds me a little the impressive transient response of a full beryllium high-end IEM like the Final Audio A8000, but tamed in impact and less detailed in texture. DESIGN is not revolutionary and uses a common shell that is very similar to the Audiosense T800 or whole FIIO FA series, still, this kind of housing is among my favorite due to good isolation, comfort, and durability. I recently ordered the FH5, FH7, & FA9's. FA9 will hope to be the usurper. Yep, the number of accessories is near over-kill, but I would have preferred an extra balanced cable or modular cable than an extra carrying case. This site is a free online resource that strives to offer helpful content and comparison features to its visitors. CONS: Treble brightness, coherency not the best with stock cable, upgrade cable makes a notable difference. I recently ordered the FH5, FH7, & FA9's. Not too long ago, I received the new FiiO M11 Portable Music Player along with the new FiiO FH7 IEMs and the new FiiO LC-4.4D 4.4mm to MMCX high-purity Monocrystalline Silver Litz IEM cable. Due to the big size and a rather small nozzle length, the T800 is less comfortable than FA9 due to the tricky seal issue that affects the sound. The instrument like violin and saxophone sound tonally right and have a wide airy presence while piano lacks a bit of weight in note impact, but this isn’t surprising as I found BA to struggle with any instrument that has sound produced by a hit, should it be an acoustic piano hammer or drum kick that need well-rounded bass and lower mids transient response for proper weight impression or percussions that need post-impact sparkle. The mids are very present and well separated, offering clear vocal with a soft edge to it. Separation isn’t as good as FA9 too and the Fidelity will struggle more with a very busy track. It looks a lot like the FH5, sharing the same shell just in a different color tone, with more drivers and different tuning. We have very good articulation with a longer resonance that tends to thicken the sub line without affecting overall resolution, the extension is a little wobbly and not as natural as the end of bass impact found with a dynamic driver, it sounds more similar to the bass presentation of planar IEM or Headphones than a balanced armature too. FiiO’s FH7 too shines a bacon, I mean beacon, for others to follow in this price range. BASS is more textured, flatter and thinner with the Fidelity, but it has a more aggressive tonality too that makes kick hit clearer, though with less weight. I admire the new acoustic design and the use of a super long sound tube for the dual woofer BA sure worth my respect. It’s polished without sounding tamed or blanked. -FiiO FH7 IEMs -detachable MMCX cable with 3.5 mm connector -assorted eartips: three pairs silcone balanced tips, two pairs foam tips, three pairs silicone vocal tips, three pairs silicone bass tips, three pairs SpinFit tips, one pair two-flange tips -exchangeable filters: bass boost, reference sound, high boost -leather storage case -zipping canvas carrying case -magnetic clip -cleaning tool -documentation The FA9 is an impressive upgrade on the FA7, no doubt about that. The level of comfort and sound isolation is fantastic. Ultimately, I decided to keep the FH7's...they sound amazing! All in all, while I still find the T800 more fun, immersive and energic, I can still conclude that FA9 is technically superior in every aspect but soundstage here. The IT04 sounds too thin at times, whereas the FH7 performs fuller and tonality-wise more satisfying. FiiO FH7 Review IN the BOX FIT I don’t know if my ears were just made for these buds, but the FH7 is one of the best fitting IEM’s I’ve ever tried. Priced 500$, the FA9 enter a very competitive price range where I became more severe to judge the benefits return it gives. Construction is resin plastic, and housing is smaller and lighter, so it’s more comfortable than FH7. Anyway, we are already very spoiled with FA9 accessories. The site may not work properly if you don't, If you do not update your browser, we suggest you visit, Press J to jump to the feed. FIIO states it ”boost” bass or treble when On and could tame the bass but the difference is very minimal, you still have impressive bass extension whatever tuning switch you play with. First of all, the driver housing fo the FH5 is a bit larger than the SE425. BASS is very unique and like nothing I ever heard before, I think this will be a love or hate affair due to its dense smoothness and soft impact. Switch 3 ON (S1+S2 OFF)= Bass is leaner but still clear and articulate, mids are more present and lush and treble is well balanced. Noise leakage is extremely minimal and among the best in its class. Like the FA9, it’s tuneable, but by changing nozzle filters instead of using a switch. Change ), You are commenting using your Facebook account. MIDS are gently forwards, superbly clean and transparent, smooth in timbre and have a very realist tonality. Smooth, effortless, balanced and liquid in transient response, you feel in life-like musicality with extra comfort due to a soft sound pressure edge (in high sensitivity it’s a hint more shouty-brightly). While the sound switch system does tweak the sound a little, I feel ear tips are even more influential. While the FA9 isn’t a giant killer in terms of value, it offers a sound that became tastier and tastier with time, like a fine wine full of nuance to be discovered by the mature audiophile gourmet. Have the same feeling about the fa7. What makes the FH7 so special is its exciting, all-rounder tuning guided by two tenets. But does that mean they conquer all? Some models are brighter than others too, and my theory is that it’s because they are of a lower quality like the 33518 model. I think FIIO targets a specific house sound that can please everyone due to the inoffensive dynamic it offers, the whole sound feels relaxed yet the treble is full and revealing. For 500$, the FIIO FA9 offers a well-built universal custom that is very comfortable and has high passive noise isolation, incredible packaging with a lot of accessories and ear tips and a smooth neutral sound that is perfect for a long listening session. It’s important to note that ear tips fit will greatly impact on spatiality result (you can read more about this in eartips section). The low-end is big for a BA driver though I have to say, I still have a preference for their hybrid dynamic driver tuning from the FH7. 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