Dude, I love your videos. I especially like the no bullshit bottom-line-up-front you do. I feel like most people's videos are 99% fluff and 1% content these days. Subbed.
@badseedtech4 жыл бұрын
Thanks man!
@hamburgerflipper4 жыл бұрын
true
@incongruous43 жыл бұрын
Disagree. Everything, truly everything he reviews is "this is amazing. Go buy it now." He's more of a youtube salesman than a legit reviewer. Still, just for technical information, his videos are fine.
@3z1z273 жыл бұрын
@@badseedtech how to yse it on pc
@jasonemanuel90702 жыл бұрын
@@incongruous4 I disagree
@thepain57044 жыл бұрын
Straight up to the topic and no bullshit, simply love this review, awesome! BTW, you've just earned a new subscriber for your review style, keep it on!
@awoogashooga4 жыл бұрын
Just want to say you’ve been making banger content for a very long time. As an audio engineer by trade you listed and thoroughly reviewed all the specs I’d want to know as an audiophile. Great video and keep up the solid content sir👊🏼
@niko1even3 жыл бұрын
That “Let’s Go” makes every one of your vids so worth it to watch
@shemsureshot4 жыл бұрын
Bought one of these a few weeks ago and I have to say it’s really impressive. Like you say, it’s very easy to recommend.
@iikatinggangsengii24718 ай бұрын
bit le jardin-ish, for those who prefer headphones this is perfect
@larryfoster4234 жыл бұрын
@Badseed Tech ... Again sir I applaud you on the honesty of the timing of your videos. Yeah we all are waiting for Audio 2 but since you have requests for this unit that listeners have asked about. Good job putting your fans first! More respect from me.
@snowrang3r6574 жыл бұрын
Killer review as always! FiiO is doing some interesting stuff lately. One thing you forgot to mention is the JDS Labs and Schiit stuff is made in America which for some people might justify the additional cost. Since you like the FiiO K5 Pro you should check out the FiiO BTR5. Little Bluetooth (supports LDAC and Apt-X HD) dongle that also works as a USB DAC/AMP. Out of the 3.5mm it's 80mW but out of the 2.5mm balanced connection it's 220mW. It's got enough juice for the 6XX and Sundara to sound good assuming you have a 2.5mm balanced cable. For a portable unit not sure you can ask for much more.
@thathorrorshow41264 жыл бұрын
I'm here just for the, Let's Go!
@leviathanpriim39514 жыл бұрын
stay up
@thathorrorshow41264 жыл бұрын
@@leviathanpriim3951 haha lol
@QuantumQuibbles4 жыл бұрын
I wish you had stopped for some proper usage of punctuation along your way.
@Ratched454 жыл бұрын
Just bought AKG 702 and was looking for a good AMP/DAC combo. Thank Fuck for this channel, huge props for zero bs and Fuck arounds. Hope your channel blows up man and a sub from me
@ELJefeReviews4 жыл бұрын
Excellent bro! I still need to try this one out!
@theenhancer4 жыл бұрын
Your videos are an impressive combination of visuals, editing, brevity, and information. Never stop.
@lambooo4 жыл бұрын
Crisp , informative and amazing results when you see a review in under 6 min. Well done man, we are waiting for the second video 😉 ...
@xellaz4 жыл бұрын
Another great review Brian! How does this compare with Drop's O2+SDAC amp/dac combo? They are basically same price point.
@pcp25223 жыл бұрын
Great review. As a beginner I picked this up used for $119 with some sundaras. My music and gaming life has changed dramatically.
@_Henk30004 жыл бұрын
First video I watched of you. The minute I heard "Let's go!" I subscribed
@d.ritzer4 жыл бұрын
Love the approach you took. No fluff, no-nonsense, no getting sidetracked. Just straight to the point!
@Knux0r4 жыл бұрын
I'm a simple man, I see new BadSeed video I click and enjoy..... LET'S GO.
@ch3m1c4 жыл бұрын
Bought Schiit HEL after your review, and couldn't be happier :) paired with my DT 770 Pro (80 ohm) and Modmic - Thanks mate 👍
@kahellsilva2 жыл бұрын
Not sure why i didnt watch this earlier in 2019 when I bought my own k5 pro, and yes I'm watching/listening this review through the unit. Absolutely recommend it to new users who just need an output dac amp
@galatasarayfan673 жыл бұрын
5 minute video telling everything you need to know is best kind of youtuber.
@DarkTranqz4 жыл бұрын
Yoooo stellar content as always, dude, and glad to see you getting the subs you deserve, Brian! I've been gone for a couple months sadly. But, oh well, I'm back now and happy to see you prospering brother! Keep on keepin' on.
@bru2al1tyusa824 жыл бұрын
Can't wait for the dac amp part 2 video.
@AaronSchmidt524 жыл бұрын
Got Beats, GET OUT! Great video as always keep it up.
@WOOsPlague4 жыл бұрын
Can’t wait for dac amp video. Good job. This is one of the combos I was considering if I go combo
@Arome9094 жыл бұрын
My man, I appreciate the content! Your reviews are straight to the point, professional and a nice touch of character. I dig the channel , your output isn't formulated like most tech reviews. Anyway I've made a few purchases because of you and had to add another comment. keep it up man :)
@Ballacha Жыл бұрын
i haven't listened to this DAP. i'll take your word for it that it's good. but i'd still recommend separate DAC and AMP to new commers every single time. because when you move upwards in the hobby, you'll find that your AMP is the first to be upgraded. me for example, i was moving on to 4 digit AMPs while still relatively satisfied with my $250 DAC. buying a 2-in-1 unit like this Fiio K5 is just going to make your upgrade path more expensive because you can't upgrade DAC and AMP separately.
@MrRahul8204 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the review, i just ordered it and love from India.
@suba66394 жыл бұрын
I highly recommend this amp/dac comco, it can easily drive your HD58x, on 12 o'clock on low gain, and sounds good too.
@NBaeK014 жыл бұрын
HD58X are pretty easy to drive to begin with
@dilliee4 жыл бұрын
@@NBaeK01 yeah lol pretty sure could drive them with onboard motherboard audio lol
@agoogleuser90254 жыл бұрын
@@dilliee but they benefit from dac/amps too, right? 6XX seems to be my budget ceiling plus it needs a mandatory amp
@kovuago4 жыл бұрын
would these work with the popular beyerdynamic 990? (sorry if stupid question first day trying to learn about audio)
@josepllop73214 жыл бұрын
i spend years researching for the best affordable option for a amp/dac to connect my mic and a nice 250ohm headphones, i also thought getting a big mixer because connecting it directly to the pc was just unfair for my equipment. I ended getting a Scarlet SoloII ... and oh boy i can't say enough how i like it. As a gamer/audio enthusiast this was the best option for the money! great review though!
@win_dum2 жыл бұрын
quick and straight forward. love the presentation!
@valendis4 жыл бұрын
Yep, I love mine, it's perfect for my use. I needed an optical in and I love the sound of it! This is powerfull enough for my Argons and my brand new DT1990 (btw I now notice the slight sibillance in your voice that I didn't notice with the argons), good review, straight to the point!
@superflyboi14 жыл бұрын
Would love to see a review of the massdrop dacs, amps, and combos!
@jace75412 жыл бұрын
I ended up with with this for my Beyer 770's 250ohm and they sound good although I have to push the unit up to 2-3 O'clock on the highest gain level which I thought was a bit underwhelming in that regard. Other than that, I'm liking the Fiio. I'm a 52yr old metal drummer and with years of NOT protecting my ears, it could just be me who is half deaf and the amp/dac/headphone combo I have would be enough for the normal folk.
@TheChriscrowder4 жыл бұрын
I love my K5 Pro, I use it to replace my E10K and drive my hd6xx. My only issue is that there's no bass boost like on the E10K. At 300 Ohms, I have to set my gain to 3 in order to drive them.
@TheCosmicGhost4 жыл бұрын
Can confirm that the discord is good i just joined it about a week or two ago and everyone there is really nice and helpful very glad i joined especially as a newcomer to the audio game.
@konohashinobi893 жыл бұрын
Bro, bought it with a beyerdynamic dt 770 80 ohm combo and love it! Keep up the amazing work!
@Wistbacka8 ай бұрын
I love the fact it can output to speakers and headphones simultaneously. If someone is watching me game I want them to hear the game, but I also want to hear the audio through headphones for best situational awareness. I've also had moments when my partner wants to watch movies with lower volume then me, and this solves that issue too if speakers have their own volume knob too
@lucasavastanondxy4 жыл бұрын
I'd like if you could do a video about balanced/unbalanced outputs/cables/etc. in relation to the the topic of audio for PCs to clarify that side of the matter. Thank you for your work, it's much appreciated.
@utube94872 жыл бұрын
Would be great to see an updated review on the new model, Fiio K5 Pro ESS?
@tylerstravis4 жыл бұрын
Listening to this through mine :)
@diogo2t064 жыл бұрын
Hi, congratulations on your channel, before buying anything, I always go through that channel before deciding. I would just like to ask if you could bring the dac amp ifi zen to your channel. thank you and keep up the good work
@Vandole4 жыл бұрын
This thing is sold out everywhere. You gave me an excuse to update my archaic fiio e7 portable to a desktop setup for my Beyerdynamic DT 880's. On the waiting list we goooo~
@albertovicinanza4 жыл бұрын
I'm gonna buy one, I currently the previous K5 hooked to an SMSL Sanskrit 6th for my headphones while my speakers are connected to a cheap Fiio D03K and I'm forced to use window's volume control with those; it's a mess of cables, 3 for power input, 2 to my PC, 1 RCA to connect the DAC with the amp and an RCA to 6.3mm jack for the speakers. This way I'll only have 1 power cable,1 USB and 1 RCA to my new speakers. The K5 Pro also seems to address the only issues with the older K5, which are a channel imbalance when the volume is extremely low (never used it that low anyway) and the shuffling noise when adjusting the volume, both caused by the analog volume knob, now digital. Being able to control the speaker output directly from the unit is fantastic for me and the fact that both headphones and speakers play at the same time is a non issue because I only switch my speakers on or plug my headphones in when I know I'm using either, and never at the same time. Edit: obviously thank you for your review, very quick and concise!
@nickthaskater9 ай бұрын
Just got the K5 Pro ESS for $90 with free shipping for Black Friday. My old O2 amp/ODAC crapped out so this was a no brainer to pair with my Sundara.
@ashem89634 жыл бұрын
First of all let me say that your videos are hands down some of the absolute best tech reviews I've ever seen. Straight to the point, no extensive self promoting or any other BS, and extremely articulate & knowledgeable. Seriously, well done! Instant sub. ... So I do PC gaming but the main reason I'm shopping for an Interface+Amp is for music production. I just picked up a pair of DT-990s and I'm trying to decide on how to power them to maximum potential for studio use (minimal sound modding) with some gaming thrown in on the side. Anyone have any recommendations for these purposes specifically? Thx alot
@jessecantlay20972 жыл бұрын
Did u figure out a setup? I got DT770 pro 250ohm with Scarlett 2i2 and waiting on fiio k5 pro to ship - im hoping I can use the scarlet for instrument/mic input for recording and fiio for headphone output….
@ashem8963 Жыл бұрын
@@jessecantlay2097 Ended up going with the DT 1990 open backs with a JDS Labs Element II DAC amp. The setup has worked great for my purposes.
@santiagocastanedajr5274 жыл бұрын
Awesome videos brother as always
@leobardek4 жыл бұрын
that was probably best review I've seen so far - and it answered my question, what to buy for my DT990Pro to begin my audio adventure, liked and subbed! :)
@Baxtyr4 жыл бұрын
return them and get some dt 770 thank me later, i just did the same thing
@hamzaeIalaoui4 жыл бұрын
@@Baxtyr why? I need headphones for pure fps gaming, 770 and 990 are same price here. Heard 990 is the best I can get for games in the 150< range? Thanks!
@tekszi4 жыл бұрын
I think you should take a look at the Ifi Zen Dac too. It's around the same price point (30 bucks less). I heard great things about it but I want to hear your opinion too :)
@BoardZGamer4 жыл бұрын
I actually use e17k Alpen 2 + K5 (which I find perfect for most of my headphones) and needed another dac/amp for my place in a different city. Saw the K5 Pro and wasn't sure on whether I should get it, but you sold me on it. Thanks!
@molliesdad47024 жыл бұрын
You do a awesome job of describing the various products and I am watching them more than once because to be honest I have no idea what I am going to do next........I am AMP/DAC stupid and will not give up. I am sure I will finally be able to dump all of this knowledge in a bowl, stir it up and hopefully will finally see the light at the end of the long damned tunnel. Thanks for your contributions.
@nachovidal40474 жыл бұрын
Nice review!! I want to know wich one you think its the best audio solution now for gaming...i want to have the best dac/amp or sound card that has the best audio quality on the market..thanks for the help
@Karto864 жыл бұрын
I can't get the Shiit Hel in EU - what other product would serve me like a K5 Pro + mic in? In this price range/quality :)
@AdrianVade4 жыл бұрын
i would also like to know!
@ranovee26824 жыл бұрын
Great vid as always, intro is banging... Curious if youre ever going to look at any IEMs on the channel? Ive been kinda getting into them lately as a fall down the audio rabbit hole. GGs man.
@chepesk1320044 жыл бұрын
Voy en español ....este DAC AMP ofrece todo poder de amplificación un DAC AK4493, 768khz/32 bits...además de la opción de salida de audio , todo aluminio , por 150$ es una opción super recomendada , en Amazon se acaba rápido es muy solicitado .
@geracervantes23624 жыл бұрын
if this unit gets updated with a actual line out and possibly a balance headphone out for 200, i'm sold
@kursed134 жыл бұрын
I just got my K5 pro today, hooked em up to my 58X Jubilees and they're screaming LET"S GO!!!!!! For real! From straight connection to a great x470 Asus Crosshair VII mobo I had to push volume way up. Was still not the kick in the ears I'm getting now! A great purchase even at 240 Canadian!
@tacoeatinmonkey Жыл бұрын
Worth it for my HD560s? I got these to replace my Astro A50s and they are plugged straight into my motherboard.
@TimAniol4 жыл бұрын
Any recommendations for this amp/dac but with automatic switching of the line-out and headphones (if plugged in)?
@NicoFritzler3 жыл бұрын
no it has a hardware switch
@ZRay5072 жыл бұрын
i don't know if my answer is to late or not, but the Topping L30 + E30 has the switch you're looking for
@Jumalten0014 жыл бұрын
Purchased this to go with my M50x, really loving the sound im getting now. Thank you for review.
@abdomination3 жыл бұрын
Should get the m40x. They sound better, especially with different pads.
@nikrusty3 жыл бұрын
@@abdomination Yeah, m50x is good for those who like more bass but I prefer more balanced sound. 40x and 70x actually give that
@abdomination3 жыл бұрын
@@nikrusty 50x has like zero base
@leviathanpriim39514 жыл бұрын
epic beard
@Chozo_Ghost4 жыл бұрын
SUPER glad the Schiit Fulla 2 went out of stock when it did, because I probably wouldn't have snagged this baby up if they hadn't!
@klubhead70702 жыл бұрын
Just bought this cause of your video, pairing it with the dt 990 pros 250 ohm. Excited to hear how my games are going to sound
@keita30king322 ай бұрын
heyy im having the dt990 250 ohm im wondering because i wanna buy thr fiio k5pro too but does it has bass too or it is low ? i know it's been 2 years but i hope you help me
@pastafazool59514 жыл бұрын
You're the king Brian
@MrJohnLongbow4 жыл бұрын
I was just now looking online for a headphone and looked at some Beats... then watched this video... Quote; “What ever you do! Don’t buy Beats!” Googled beats and watched KZfaq reviews on Beats... Ok, not buying Beats anymore and going in deep into headphone reviews (playlists) on Badseed Tech. Ps. Love your voice, you should be on radio 😉
@moose91324 жыл бұрын
These videos sooo clean
@antftwx4 жыл бұрын
Looks like a pretty good dac/amp, but I'm looking for an all-in-one solution; usb + optical + aux + bluetooth. Are the ad18 and mx3 still the budget kings?
@hunterscars014 жыл бұрын
the ad18 is really only good for passive speakers and will NOT power less efficient headphones like the HD58x or HD6xx if you have something like that. Source: have had the ad18 powering my KEF q100's on my desk for roughly 2 years. if you want a budget power king personally i'd go for something like a topping d10 and a schiit asgard ($200) or the topping a50 (~$160), they may be a bit more expensive and not be an All-in-one but will power EVERY headphone you throw at them.
@antftwx4 жыл бұрын
@@hunterscars01 I'm gonna be using Micca MB42X speakers, so that's fine. I've read on drop a few people are using the AD18 with 58X's, they seem to be running them well.
@hunterscars014 жыл бұрын
digital_nothing They’ll run “ok” but definitely won’t perform at their peak on the AD18. It’s a monster of a speaker amp tho.
@SweAussie4 жыл бұрын
ifi Hip Dac, $150, balanced, 3.5 & 4.4 output, MQA enabled.. and portable!
@mistmoorex3 жыл бұрын
If this let you switch between outputs I would buy it but having it play on both all the time is a total dealbreaker for me. Thanks for all the info as always!
@schkert4 жыл бұрын
Good content man!
@Chummy6533 жыл бұрын
Would this be a good option for gaming? I dont care about a mic I just need good directional awareness!
@smeapvisuals49234 жыл бұрын
Love a good audio review
@SharrodVisuals4 жыл бұрын
What wouls you guys reccomend for Dt 990s 250ohms? These or the G6 sound blaster?
@polvorin157644 жыл бұрын
If you purely game you will benefit more of the g6...
@christian72003 жыл бұрын
Just bought the G6. Hate it. Looking for something different now
@polvorin157643 жыл бұрын
@@christian7200 I get my fiio k5 Pro this week. 😁
@christian72003 жыл бұрын
@@polvorin15764 hey that’s what I ended up going with! And I love it!!
@polvorin157643 жыл бұрын
@@christian7200 great, I paired it with the AKG 712 pro and I couldn't be happier.
@mizaelnoriega93014 жыл бұрын
Liked before watching 👍
@johnsoriano38124 жыл бұрын
Very good review! We'd love to send you some dacs and amps like this one.
@hijikatakun0004 жыл бұрын
Quality contents, you just earned a new sub. Question here, how do you compare the K5 to the A5? I am currently running on A5 but thinking might need a minor upgrade maybe in the headphone or maybe the front end. How are you comparing the Sennheiser HD 6xx to the Aeon open X?
@VoyivodaFTW13 жыл бұрын
Your B roll is so damn good.
@hariththanoon66574 жыл бұрын
I guess that is the best dac amp with such affordable price.
@ojasadhikari46184 жыл бұрын
You're the only guy I liked and subscribed simultaneously while you're asking me to. And then I heard, please! Whatever you do, don't buy beats. I would rather say, don't try beats, you'll ruin your knowing the sound capability.
@junzhou51624 жыл бұрын
You should also review topping d3x V2 Dac/amp
@andresmc2104 жыл бұрын
Please!
@18yearsoldnot4 жыл бұрын
I'm afraid he'll probably do smsl su-8 but he may be waiting for the su-9 for quite some time thanks to the pandemic causing production delays.
@Mexgadget4 жыл бұрын
Great review, I think my first amp/dac will be de EK10 my AGK K240s run fine plugged into my motherboard but i think i can get a better experience with the EK10 the K5 is a bit mucho for me, but maybe later and if it comes back in stock
@Kenny_Edmonton3 жыл бұрын
Great review. I’m look at the FiiO 10k, wonder his that compares? Seems to have good reviews. I have a pair of sennheiser hd 599 SE’s and I’d like to get a dac/amp , don’t need any mic in as I have a hyoerX quadcast.
@totoro62143 жыл бұрын
In your case with 599's you may not even get a noticeable difference from getting an AMP, unless you are actively listening for differences. Getting a DAC maybe a different story ONLY if you are getting noise/issues from your current device (phone/laptop/pc). That being said, if you do have issues, FiiO E10K is often regarded as the go to entry level or budget DAC/Amp that can fix most sound issues you may have. (As a side note: Be careful of the audiophile community overhyping the difference of using DAC/Amps. BadSeed Tech has been great about explaining this in his audio 101 videos.)
@blackmore64684 жыл бұрын
I just bought this little device! Question: how to use a microphone now? I used to plug it into a 3.5mm jack on the back of my motherboard, but now that everything is run through FiiO K5 Pro, I’m assuming that’s not possible anymore?
@arefinkhandaker43703 жыл бұрын
thats a great review! I hated my fiio k5 pro so much because it adds low ends and cut details in every headphone i have tested in it! So frustrating! Totally entry level stuff.
@The_Excellence_Channel4 жыл бұрын
Awesome review. Would love a review of the Beyerdynamic MMX 300 Gen 2 headset. I'm curious if it is the convenience step up from a PC37X!
@UnboundedHistory4 жыл бұрын
Anything in the works for the Schiit Magni 3 + or the Heresy?
@hunterscars014 жыл бұрын
Zreviews my mans
@DjFatJay4 жыл бұрын
love your stuff man. but where's part 2? haha
@valokiller27884 жыл бұрын
Lagwagon, I see your a man of culture as well.
@KeepUpTheFPS4 жыл бұрын
The timing of this is amazing as i am looking for a Dac amp combo / stack to run my Sundara and meze 99 noir. Have you tried the new schiit magnis ? Also does it get hot?
@izashuu11134 жыл бұрын
Same here. I just picked up a set of TH-X00's and looking into an entry DAC/AMP setup myself.
@zaboss.4 жыл бұрын
Yeah don't get this
@KeepUpTheFPS4 жыл бұрын
@@zaboss. his review is pretty positive, so your going to need to elaborate mate
@Hatsikki4 жыл бұрын
I mainly use my Sundara behind the PC so I went with a Ifi Zen, some say it's crap Zeos on the otherhand loved it. I share Zeos' thoughts but might be due to my limited experience with Dac's and Amp's. The K5 pro was also on my list. But went with the Ifi because I found a good deal
@BL-yj2wp4 жыл бұрын
@@KeepUpTheFPS The "review" is completely useless, he didn´t measure a singe metric. The headphone amp portion of the K5 Pro is pretty good, the DAC rather poor. You get a better deal with a Schiit Magni Heresy or JDS Labs Atom and Apple Dongle als DAC.
@travellerseko2 жыл бұрын
Hi mate, This is a great review. I try to get info as much as possible. I wanna ask you a question. I’ll have 2 setups, portable and desktop. Can you please tel me if below ones ok? Or any other recommendation? 1) portable: - Ipod 6th gen classic (120 gb apple lossless) - Fiio E10K Olympus - Sennheiser HD569 2) Desktop: - Audio Technica At-lp120x USB Lp player - Fiio K5 Pro - Hifiman HE400se or Sennheiser HD599
@EmanueleMoriero3 жыл бұрын
Hi! Quick question, I was looking an the FiiO K3 before finding your video. Do you think it might be enough to run 250 ohm headphones? Thank you, great stuff as always
@braxtonbrock22723 жыл бұрын
Did you ever find out?
@Rio-uv1gs3 жыл бұрын
That intro music is cleeaaaaaaan..jeez! I have a Focusrite 2i2 3 gen AI, and I just bought 250ohm B.dynamics headphones ..What headphone amp or dac/amp would you suggest? ( I have a 2020 IMac 27 inch (Beatmaking & mixing)
@TheBlomb.4 жыл бұрын
I'm sold. Don't know what it is but I'm sold.
@chepesk1320044 жыл бұрын
Yes.......nice....video ....amazing DAC🤯 thanks
@brandonthegrey4 жыл бұрын
Schiit stack, never could get over that name to be honest
@MrEhem113 жыл бұрын
can I connect this DAC AMP to my 1981 Marantz P M 250 Amp? Cheers!
@djsoulfilter4 жыл бұрын
Just ordered one. Anxious to see how it will perform my with headphones.
@alejo73154 жыл бұрын
Same here!
@M1k3_4 жыл бұрын
Great combo with my HD6XX. I would recommend.
@freelancer14994 жыл бұрын
@Badseed Tech Could u share how was your experience with K5 pro vs the EVGA Nu audio? Thank you
@thethinker38884 жыл бұрын
What would you recommend for a dac / amp that CAN be used with iPad Pro or iPhones via 3.5 to 3.5 line in ? Or, what would you recommend for a DAP used to drive not-easy-to-drive headphones such as Denon AH-MM400 ( 32 ohm 96 dB/mW ) ?
@buckemdwn4 жыл бұрын
im using this with the Klipsh promedia 2.1 with my bedroom TV setup (optical out from TV and RCA to 3.5 adaptor for speakers) and it sounds damn good.