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The FW3 features a sleek and modern design that aligns with FiiO’s universal IEM design style. It shares its design with its bigger sibling, FW5, but comes in a different finish. Available in two colors, Moonlight White and Interstellar Gray, both options feature chrome mesh accents inside the faceplate, giving the earphones a unique look. FiiO opted for plastic mesh over metal mesh to keep the earphones as lightweight as possible.

The charging case, which matches the earphones in color, is compact and sturdy, featuring a magnetic closure that securely holds the earphones. Design-wise, it closely resembles the FW5’s case but has slight differences, particularly around the top cover. While the FW5’s case has more rounded corners on its top cover, the FW3’s is edgier and features slightly more aggressive top edges. The interior of the case, as well as the battery and charging PCBs, are identical between the two models. Each earphone shell contains a 65mAh battery, and the charging case houses a 380mAh battery. Despite the lesser build quality compared to metal units, the case feels adequately durable and quite light, even with the earphones inside it. The total weight of the FW3, including the charging case, is 57 grams, and each earphone weighs just 6 grams.

If the Campfire Audio Solaris Stellar Horizon In-Ear Monitors seem like your cup of tea, just make sure you spend some time picking the right ear tip for your ear, this can make or break a set of IEMs. And make sure your electronics are up to the task. These IEMs have me looking for a new headphone amp with more punch and clarity than the Schiit I currently have, so be aware of the system you will pair them with. While most headphones and speakers hint at the gear that is driving them, the Solaris Stellar Horizons drag the gear into perfect view and tear it apart. It was an honor and a thrill to get to review them, and if you’re wondering, YES, they are worth it.