AKG K371 vs FIIO FT1

Between the AKG K371 and FIIO FT1, the choice mostly depends on whether you prefer a brighter or slightly more balanced treble. Apart from that, the AKG are a bit more portable due to the lighter weight and foldable design. They're also fairly low-profile for closed-back over-ears. You get a generous three cables with the AKG, but only the FIIO include a balanced cable. Meanwhile, the FIIO are chunkier, heavier, and not portable, though the zip case is nice. The FIIO have considerably tighter stereo matching for a better-balanced stereo image. Because both have similar cons, like disappointing frequency response consistency and noise isolation, your choice will still probably come down to the kind of tuning and visual styling you prefer.