[djj65]

With the low cost of a Loki, I just went ahead to buy one new. Very interesting unit to use, lets you do some tweaking and allows you to make any headphone worth listening to now.

 

[Spareribs]

Looks great, I like how it’s small and simple,

 

[Zachik]

Looks great, I like how it’s small and simple,

Funny - several people complained it is not the same chassis as the mid-sized Lyr / Jot / Bimby...

 

[Spareribs]

Funny - several people complained it is not the same chassis as the mid-sized Lyr / Jot / Bimby...

I think in the old days, guys liked the idea of large complex equalizer units. I remember when I was in high school we had one in the house. Personally I didn’t like the big size and it was too complicated for me. I prefer simple and small

 

[Zachik]

Well, whatever other components you've got - would obviously determine which size is best for you...
Personally, I really dislike the tiny knobs of the Loki, and would rather have the bigger knobs like my Lyr's volume knob!

 

[Tuneslover]

With the low cost of a Loki, I just went ahead to buy one new. Very interesting unit to use, lets you do some tweaking and allows you to make any headphone worth listening to now.

Congratulations on your Loki purchase. As I have stated before, this little inexpensive device makes ALL of your headphones listenable to your taste. A much more logical way versus modding (sometimes irreversible) your headphones.

 

[brad1138]

I'm also interested in trying the Loki mini, but don't see them for sale too frequently in these parts. :O

https://www.schiit.com/products/loki

 

[CaptainFantastic]

https://www.schiit.com/products/loki

And I can confirm that they successfully ship to Europe. Although allow some extra time and 10-15% cost for customs. Before ordering from the U.S., see if Schiit Europe has it in stock.

 

[CaptainFantastic]

...and in fact it is in stock right now - https://www.schiit-europe.com/index.php/producten/amps/loki-mini-high-quality-tone-control.html

 

[wje]

https://www.schiit.com/products/loki

Thanks. What I meant was that they don't appear too often as a used device available for sale. I'll proceed with purchasing on from the Schiit website as I'm in the U.S.

 

[nicholars]

Can anyone answer my question on the Loki, my main use for this would be to increase SUB bass on my headphones, where I cannot use software EQ, for example watching Netflix on headphones.

However, the bands are quite wide, but from what I have read, you can lower the band next to it, to overall make the effect less "stretched"... So can you answer me this question, is it possible to increase SUB bass around 10-70hz, without increasing the area of around 80-300hz too much? If using the 20hz knob, you can increase the bass, but also increasing mid bass a lot, but could you decrease the knob next to it (the 2nd knob), to give you the result of increase sub bass (10-70hz) with only a small increase in the mid bass area 70-300hz)? By increasing the first knob and lowering the 2nd knob?

Would this be possible? Or does increase the bass inevitably result in increasing the mid bass / lower midrange?

 

[ScubaMan2017]

Can anyone answer my question on the Loki, my main use for this would be to increase SUB bass on my headphones, where I cannot use software EQ, for example watching Netflix on headphones.....{snip}....By increasing the first knob and lowering the 2nd knob?

Would this be possible? Or does increase the bass inevitably result in increasing the mid bass / lower midrange?

This is out of my expertise -- I might have experienced that effect (or at least changed the perceived effect [I don't use any kind of scope... not that I'd know how to do that]). Your question appears detailed enough... an email to info@schiit.com might answer your nuanced question (I think they'll reply, especially if you mention that you already tried this thread).

Fascinating question, @nicholars ! No schiit.

 

[wje]

If anyone is looking to sell they’re Loki, please let me know! I’d like to try it with my Mod House Argon’s to tame the bass on certain tracks.

There's one available for sale on our site here right now: https://www.head-fi.org/threads/fs-schiit-loki-mini-equalizer.901404/

I actually overlooked this listing and ordered a new one from Schiit yesterday and it should arrive for me tomorrow.

 

[ckhirnigs113]

@wje Thanks for the heads-up! I snagged it! I'll report back after I receive it and try it with my Argon MK2 and HD58X.

 

[wje]

My Loki arrived from Schiit today. I've been playing with it for the past few hours. I do realize that there are many other much more capable products out there available - e.g. software parametric EQs that can cover many more frequencies, etc. However, for the moment, the Loki is great to be able to apply a few simple adjustments via physical controls when a different song our artist starts playing that you want to apply a slight correction to.

The reality is though, the Loki won't polish a turd. I was trying out some old jazz recordings from the late 50s / early 60s and the limitations in their recording equipment at the time really can't be improved too much - even through equalization. Though, on more recently recorded music, a very small adjustment on the Loki can apply a nice touch to the music you are enjoying with your favorite set of headphones on.