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[MrNice13]

Also, slow down, listen to the kit you have and enjoy something. Buying isnt listening and enjoying music.

Yeah listen to your ears and what you like the most @Jimbob54 are right...people something want to buy always the more costly option but it is not always the best. Trust your ears and try to buy where you can send it back if you don't like it or something like that.

 

[fishergod]

The Meze 109 Pro is one of the best headphones you could purchase. I love it. And you can trust me because I bought and tried many more expensive headphones before. They sounds so good there is no need to spend more money because on more expensive headphones you also need better amplification. The 109 doesn’t need much to sound good.

 

[Jimbob54]

The Meze 109 Pro is one of the best headphones you could purchase. I love it. And you can trust me because I bought and tried many more expensive headphones before. They sounds so good there is no need to spend more money because on more expensive headphones you also need better amplification. The 109 doesn’t need much to sound good.

Not closed back though.

 

[IAtaman]

The Meze 109 Pro is one of the best headphones you could purchase. I love it. And you can trust me because I bought and tried many more expensive headphones before. They sounds so good there is no need to spend more money because on more expensive headphones you also need better amplification. The 109 doesn’t need much to sound good.

Does it sound anything like Meze 99?

 

[solderdude]

Does it sound anything like Meze 99?

This one actually sounds well balanced but has elevated treble with some sharpness.

Very different signature compared to the 99 series.

 

[Ole_S]

I have just received this answer from Qudelix:

Hi Ole,

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/14CkEvb9FfnQZp3aXVQcwafhkuNeq8Lx7FOAzqEqoPqE/edit#gid=0

Technically, 5K can provide 112dB SPL to HifiMan Sundara through the 3.5mm UNBAL 80mWatt max. output.
The 3.5 UNBAL output may not be loud enough for Sundara.
We recommend using the 2.5 BAL, but you will need to replace the cable with a 2.5 BAL cable.

Thanks~!

 

[Ole_S]

Maybe I should buy a little bit more powerful AMP/DAC for the Sundara, since I am EQ from UPS Audio Player Pro.
All my music will be played from UPS Audio Player Pro.

Therefore the EQ built-in K5 will not be helpful to me.

 

[solderdude]

Yep, that's what I said.
However, the 3.5mm output may well be enough for your listening.
The balanced out just can play 6dB louder. You may or may not be needing that extra 6dB.

 

[Ole_S]

Maybe I should buy a little bit more powerful AMP/DAC for the Sundara, since I am EQ from UPS Audio Player Pro.
All my music will be played from UPS Audio Player Pro.

Therefore the EQ built-in K5 will not be helpful to me.

 

[Ole_S]

Yep, that's what I said.
However, the 3.5mm output may well be enough for your listening.
The balanced out just can play 6dB louder. You may or may not be needing that extra 6dB.

Why do you say 3.5 mm?
The balanced is 2.5 mm.

I guess the cable is well spend.
The cost price is pretty low.

 

[Ole_S]

K5 + balanced 2.5 mm.
I guess I can get other great AMP/DAC for this price.

 

[Ole_S]

Again, I do not need the EQ in K5.
I use UPS Audio Player Pro in my system for EQ

 

[Ole_S]

The main reason why to pick the K5 is EQ...
Right?

 

[Ole_S]

The iFi Go Blue is more powerful, compact for the pocket and gets pretty good reviews.
Or maybe the Topping G5.
Or maybe iFi Audio xCAN

 

[Ole_S]

Fiio BTR7 vs. Qudelix 5K - Which is for you?

Introduction Admittedly, I’ve never been someone who understood the appeal of Bluetooth DAC/Amps. My line of thought being “You have a dongle that plugs into your phone, and both are already on your person, so why add an unnecessary component to the chain?”. My stance on this hasn’t necessarily...

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[solderdude]

Why do you say 3.5 mm?
The balanced is 2.5 mm.

I guess the cable is well spend.
The cost price is pretty low.

I say you may well not need the extra voltage the balanced (2.5mm) provide and may well go loud enough on the 3.5mm.

 

[solderdude]

The main reason why to pick the K5 is EQ...
Right?

Yes, and size as well as being able to use it portable and desktop.

 

[solderdude]

The iFi Go Blue is more powerful, compact for the pocket and gets pretty good reviews.
Or maybe the Topping G5.
Or maybe iFi Audio xCAN

You can buy anything you want/need.
No one is stopping you. You wanted to know if it could drive the Sundara and it can.
So can most other amps.

 

[Ole_S]

Yes, and size as well as being able to use it portable and desktop.

But I have UPS Audio Player Pro for EQ.
And I guess several transportable AMP/DAC plays better and are more powerful than K5. I we do not think of the EQ

 

[Ole_S]

You can buy anything you want/need.
No one is stopping you. You wanted to know if it could drive the Sundara and it can.
So can most other amps.

Exactly.
But why not buy an AMP/DAC the is more future secret, like the G5 that Is more powerful?

I am pretty sure hat I buy other headphones in the future.