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  FiiO SA1 Active Speakers Review: A Compact Powerhouse Pros: 1. Balanced, natural sound with slight warmth 2. Punchy bass with good layering and placement sensitivity 3. Well-detailed mids and treble, great for vocals and instruments 4. Extensive connectivity (analog, digital, wireless, subwoofer out) 5. Built-in phono preamp for turntable users 6. Solid build quality with intuitive controls Cons:  1. Bass can feel limited if not placed optimally 2. Slightly relaxed treble may lack sparkle for some users. FiiO sent over a big, heavy brown box, and inside were the FiiO SA1 active bookshelf speakers along with the RR11 FM radio. After a brief wrestling match with the packaging (seriously, FiiO packs these things like they’re shipping fine china), I finally got them unboxed and set up for a quick test. First impressions? These speakers feel rock solid. The build quality is reassuringly hefty, and they offer a surprising amount of versatility when it comes to connectivity. But wh...