Murder Mike
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Nice guide!
Was wondering to buy the k712 and the schiit magni, have you tried this combination, if so can you recommend it ?
The Magni will run the K712 very well.
Nice guide!
Was wondering to buy the k712 and the schiit magni, have you tried this combination, if so can you recommend it ?
Thanks to everyone who replied about the K712s and answered my questions. I'm too lazy to quote everyone who helpedbut you all helped a ton.
From what I've gathered, the K712 does need an amp, however, I'm not sure what amp would be best. Seeing as I don't really need a portable amp (all of my portable headphones are efficient enough), would the E09K be my best bet? What i like about the E09K is that if I get the E09K and end up needing a DAC in the future, I can get something like an E17. That can be used as both a DAC and amp in portable use and can be docked on the E09K for desktop use.
So, in the end, the K712+E09K+Clip on mic+Astro Mixamp 2013 seems like my best bet (of course, with the possibility of getting one of Zombie_X's adapters as well as the Boom Pro). Does my planned gaming setup seem good?
Keep in mind that the DAC isn't going to do anything for your console setup. Personally, I'd get a Magni or Vali, but I admit I really like Schiit's style and that heavily influences my decision on anything Schiit-related. lol
Other than that, I think your setup will kick ass. You will certainly not be disappointed.
Avro,
In addition to why I said earlier the K712 would end up being my long-term keeper (I agree with you on most points), I'd still say the Q701 is a huge value compared to the very good K712 (which is priced on the level of the HD650 and DT990) because even at ~$200, it sounds like it's within that caliber. Especially when you scale up the performance with a desktop amp.
Both pads feel very similar on my ears (slight nod to the K712 long-term, but putting on cool Q701s after wearing the warmed-up K712 after playing for 4 hours feels like a relief, so mostly it's a heat thing, whichever isn't already warm), also I bought a pair of very nice/cushy baby seatbelt wraps for like $10 which made the Q701 headband more comfy than a bare K712 headband, and finally the Q701 also comes with a second cable (it's like 20' long or something equally ridiculous, if I had soldering skills I'd cut it up into 3 shorter spares). I do think the K712 is a bit smoother even if not plugged into a dedicated desktop-class amp (the E12 is basically a portable desktop amp), but really both k712 and Q701 unlock their full dynamic potential when a desktop-class amp is used.
I do love my K712, but it's a luxury upgrade rather than something that makes a lot of practical money sense when the Q701 (or I guess K702?) is considered. The K612 looks like it may hit a sweet spot in value too, looking forward to demoing that!
Hey guys! I am planning on buying the k712 pros. I am a pc gamer that loves listening to edm. Should I get a sound card or a amp? Or even both? I was thinking of the sound blaster x-fi titanium hd sound card. Any advice would be appreciated.
Noticed someone mentioned using the Fiio E09K's usb input. That ONLY works when the Fiio E07k or E17 are docked.