Fosi Audio K5 Pro: Do it all DAC/Amp for under $80?
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- Опубліковано 2 бер 2023
- Fosi Audio have a ton of great budget audio gear. They sent me the K5 Pro to test out, and I have to say, it’s a pretty nice little device-if you’re looking for a little all in one dac/amp/mic input for your computer.
Some Gear Mentioned (some links affiliate):
Fosi Audio K5 Pro (on amazon): amzn.to/41IX9Q4
Schiit Fulla: www.schiit.com/products/fulla-2
Topping DX1: bit.ly/aposayritdx1
Ifi Uno: amzn.to/3Ym0W30
Fiio K7 Pro: bit.ly/aposayritk7pro
Links Fosi wants me to pass along:
Official purchase link: fosiaudioshop.com/products/fo...
$15 off Promo code: K5PROYTB15
Schiit Fulla Review: • Budget Gaming DAC/Amp?...
More dac and amp vids: • Amps & DACs
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Look down below for links to all that gear and some other recommendations.
Of course, I always recommend you take a look at the used market, below are some sites that are great for that.
Head-Fi: www.head-fi.org/
HifiGuides: forum.hifiguides.com/
Reddit: / avexchange
Hifi-shark: www.hifishark.com/
US AudioMart: www.usaudiomart.com/
Some of my favorite equipment for various niches (some links are affiliate):
Supre Budget IEM: 7hz Saltones Zero (Linsoul Amazon Store): amzn.to/3VrQG8A
Super Budget Headphone: Koss kph40: koss.com/products/kph40-utility
Need these pads for the kph40 though: www.aliexpress.com/item/10050...
Cheap Gaming Headphone: AD700X: amzn.to/3b4ACUS
Super Cheap Closed-Back Gaming: Recon 500: amzn.to/3numqem
Cheap All-Around Headphone: SHP9600: amzn.to/3b6aUiP
Recommended Solid State: Violectric V280 Final Edition: massdrop.7eer.net/4exdO1
Or Schiit Mjolnir Gen :1 (gotta look used)
Singxer SA1: bit.ly/ayritapossingxersa1
Tube Amp: Quicksilver Headphone Amp: quicksilveraudio.com/products/...
Quicksilver Headphone Amp: quicksilveraudio.com/products/...
Headphone #1: www.klipsch.com/products/hp-3...
Headphone #2: ZMF Verite Open: shop.zmfheadphones.com/collec...
Headphone #4: HE6seV2: adorama.rfvk.net/rnvLLQ
DCA Ether CX: bit.ly/dropayritethercx
Gaming Headphone Open: DT900X: amzn.to/3VlthVm (keep an eye out for b-stock)
Gaming Headphone Closed: DT700X: amzn.to/3FQLe8J (keep an eye out for b-stock)
Budget Bluetooth Portable DAC/Amp: XCan: amzn.to/3vJG8WA
Higher End Bluetooth Portable: Gryphon: amzn.to/3R214lT
Wired Portable DAC/Amp: Cayin RU6: bit.ly/ayritru6
Cheap Desktop DAC/Amp: Topping DX1: bit.ly/aposayritdx1
TWS: Sony XM4: amzn.to/3Glr7Py
Budget TWS: Soundcore Space A40: amzn.to/3KRAknx
Main Home Theater / Hifi Stereo Setup:
Soncoz SGD1: amzn.to/3DnaHpQ
FOSI A100: bit.ly/aliexpressfosihda1
Jamo S809: amzn.to/3jfJgY8
Bedroom Home Theater / Hifi Stereo Setup:
Aiyma A07: amzn.to/3YocZ0f
Topping E30: amzn.to/3kPXcsm
Elac Speakers: amzn.to/3HEpkHN
Cables:
Hart Audio Cables: hartaudiocables.com/
Worlds Best RCA Interconnects: amzn.to/3pB2Oa7
Worlds Best XLR Interconnects: amzn.to/3vEdwxO
4.4 to XLR Balanced Cable: amzn.to/3UxF83G
3.5 to RCA Cable: amzn.to/3S0x7CF
Recording Gear:
Panasonic G85: amzn.to/3AB3Cjr
Panasonic 14mm: amzn.to/3KG2gZ9
Maono XLR: amzn.to/3Tt2IOF
Behringer UM2: amzn.to/3CO65d2
iPhone 14 Pro (overhead):
#fosi #k5pro #review
Thanks for the microphone test. It's quite clear for my planned zoom calls setup.
I've just watched your video using my DT770 Pro 😄
ThanksMuch!
I appreciate your review here and the way you organized the video. You flat out detail what your relationship is with the product / manufacturer and I very much appreciate that. Some of these other reviewers really make me angry as I have try to manually look in their description and evaluate the way they are wording things to determine if its a sponsors ad or a genuine review.
Your details are right on point, no "blah blah blah, trying to extend video length crap". No cheesy stupid little intro. I came to get information and you provided it. I appreciate that. You bring up the important bits of information clearly, really reflects you know somewhat of what you are talking about. Gives me confidence in your opinion. And your summary at the end is good. Took me allot of reading and watching to come to the conclusion this is an "decent product for someone who just needs some extra volume / convenience at their desk". Wish I came to your video first.
I am concerned about the hissing noise. Guess I will see when I get it if I experience that. I bought this hoping to eliminate a ground loop issue I have been having.
Anyway, you got my subscription.
I tested this for tracks that are known good at 24-bit 96khz.
Have some decent iem DACs but I paired this with the HD599 SE.
The fiio q1 Mark 2 quality wise is brilliant but it lacks oower.
My Asus mobo has a way above par onboard sound and can drive 300 ohm cans easily.
Still testing it but what's immediately clear is this is a crisp dac and the sound stage is really wide. It's not for a taste.. it's pure technicality.. so manage the warmth and sparkle in tracks at source. And then the Fosi goes beast mode.
I put it to you I am a picky person when audio is not up to the mark.. this is great in a wierd way. Anyone who is pairing with an open back can will benefit from this and it's not a steep price.
Be realistic and these don't disappoint at all.
hi cool review, what would you recommend that has a mic input, its came down to the k5, the fulla e, or soundblaster gc7
Hi, I have a Marantz CD6005 cd player, can I connect using coaxial cable from the Marantz to the coaxial input on the Fosi K5 Pro?
Might pick this up. That's the point though, there aren't many devices like this on the market. Creative has some x3, x4, g6 and the shitt fulla.
About to send my Schiit/shiit piece back for the 4th time...just going to ask for a refund at this point.
just picked mine, what windows settings do you recommend it?
I don't have Optical input on my PC so can I plug in with USB and use the optical to plug into a soundbar that has only optical and HDMI ARC connections? It has Bluetooth but its very laggy.
OK I'm subjectively loving the K5 (I own one). I drive it from the digital out on my ASUS motherboard (need a card) into my Sennheiser HDR180 headphones, FYI no microphone support. I get NO HISS. yes the DAC chip is a bit dated now, but the sound is great. the mentioned "better!" alternate is twice the price, so should be better, and is a late model. I'm sure the coming ?? K5s will be better too, and 1/2 price. I believe The K5 has NO competition at its price with its features. I will say that if a K5 "S" does emerge with newer DAC & opamps I'd certainly buy it.
Can this be used as a pre amp? And which amp would pair with this?
I bought. Dac fosi audio k5 pro, and the microphone of this hyperx cloud silver hx-hscl-sr headset didn't work... 😔 I don't think it's compatible
hello i have a question can i plug presonus eris e3.5 2nd gen to Fosi Audio K5 Pro Gaming DAC.
i want to connect speakers with RCA cable to the amp
I don't want to burn any of these devices and I don't know anything about units, hence my question: if the amplifier is too weak, what power should it have?
Ive been using ifi uno as well + game one(pc37x), been plugging the listen to ifi uno and mic to my laptop jack
But the thing is since, it's combo jack i need to set the jack into mic everytime i turn on my laptop
Im interested in fosi k5 pro since it not only have mic input, it also have bass slider since game one lacks bass and also it's budget friendly
Do u think fosi k5 worth even though its downgrade in terms of audio or better i buy something better like sound blaster g6?
I'm not a fan of the k5. I'd say look at the K7.
I'm having issues with my seinheiser game one headphone/mic and discord. My voice input is very low and I have gone through all my windows 11 volume controls and discord, everything is maxed out, mic is close to my mouth but still people can't hear me loud enough. It is very frustrating. Would this K5 pro help improve my voice volume output?
Looking at buying this, just wondering how long is the included usb3 cable as I plan to mount this under a desk (cant seem to find this info any where - and isnt optical better to use anyways, with usb just for power?)
First time dac buyer :D
I've never noticed much of a difference between usb and optical. I'd just use what is convenient for you. Probably about a 6' cable, but I don't have it anymore so I can't confirm that.
I sent this back as it had less power and was more distorted than my normal headphone output.
Hello, if you are seeing this, will this drive my Truthear Zero Red without hiss?
another alternative for gaming using a Philips Fidelio X2HR and a V-MODA boom pro mic?
Sure
Do you think this device is necessary for the 560s or would I be getting the same performance by just plugging the 560s into the dual sense?
Yes please.. those will sound better with this if you don't have another dac amp combo
What is the mic you're using? The clip-on.
It was just a dirt cheap lav mic, generic brand. Probably was less than $10 off eBay.
I bought this DAC and happy with it. But i can't understand one moment: i connected it to PS5 via type-c and volume level is not high. In options of console the volume line is maximum.
On the PC via type-c all is good. Via optical connection to TV all is good too.
i wrote an e-mail to Fosi and support answered, that Sony limits the output power for audio via USB. Also, they sent to me a dispute theme on forum.
So, if you will play without the microphone, you can connect it to tv via optic.
Yeah, I've just never had much luck with external usb dacs on the PS5 when I tried them.
Same problem
Connect fosi k5 to an amp will improve the volume ?
Can I use this as a dac to my amp, or would it only act as a pre? Thanks
You could use it as your dac.
I my upcoming PC build I really want to bury my loyal xonar essence stx soundcard which has served me more then well. Im thinking of buying this to use with my HD650 which I use about 300ohm. All in all will this do a good job or am I downgrading and should go for something more pwerful?
Around five years ago I had a Xonar Essence STX sound card and it was quite good for headphones, I parted with it reluctantly due to an RMA issue. These days I'm on an Ifi Zen DAC V2 and I like it, the sound is detailed and musical like the STX was (both use Burr-Brown DAC chips so that makes sense). I'd expect the K5 Pro would be a downgrade from the STX. Personally I wouldn't go out of your way to upgrade to something like a Zen DAC for the sake of sound improvement alone, as I myself find that the more worthwhile improvements relate to the flexibility of having a plug-and-play external sound device and suitable output options that match my needs.
@@jimtekkit Thanks for taking the time and giving me a good answer appreciate it!
@@highwon No worries!
What is the lavalier mic you’re using? Sounds great!
I don't know. I think I bought it like 10 years ago on ebay for like $8.
@@MrAyrit Lol thanks! I just like the idea of a wireless lav for gaming. Guess I'll just pick up any cheap one.
So I have the epos gsx300 and it just turned off while watching a video on UA-cam while plugged into my PC. so i guess now I'm looking to replace that would this be a good replacement for that? I just use it for voice in and audio out on my headset while gaming and just watching videos.
Yep
@@MrAyrit used the amazon link and it came in today it is a little quieter than the GSX300 but it sounds great with my GSP500 headset. i have not tried the mic out yet but the audio is good so far! thanks
@@thebigrandy321 How is the mic my friend?
@@ExitiumD workin great about to start lookin for a new headset now...
@@thebigrandy321 I ordered the Tyger 300 R, it comes tomorrow! The amp came today tho, cant wait to try it all out!
i have this dac.. can you recomend me a better dac? i have bought ifi zen dac but i don like it.. problem with popping and cliking
Do you need the mic input?
@@MrAyrit no.
@@MrAyrit i like the sound ifi zen dac better than fosi k5 for me, but ifi zen dac get popping is horrible and support too 😅
Hello mr aryit I heard these had some really bad quality control issues not sure if you’re aware
Not aware of that, but thanks for letting people know.
I own this device and it has been trouble-free. I use it for travel as it does not require external power. I use it daily and is very powerful for its size. If you but it on Amazon, I believe you can check a box to get a discount.
But yes we need a mic input so please when comparing and saying lots of other options please state the ones with mic input? for all I know we have shiit hell/fulla and sb crap (that i own) and nothing else.
Did Fosi really need to name it the "K5 pro", I mean, Fiio already has a K5 Pro lol.
Yes, a little confusing. Doesn’t help that Fosi and Fiio are both four-letter names that start with f and have an i and o in them!
Reminds me of Letshuoer... They used to be just Shuoer, but when they got somewhat known and decided to enter the US market, they couldn't. Hm, I wonder -Shure- why?
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Does Dx1 work on ps5?
I think it will, but I can’t say for sure.