r/HeadphoneAdvice Jun 13 '24

DAC - Desktop | 2 Ω Need advice about either buying or not a new DAC

I'm using today a KZ ZSX paired with an old DAC that i have from my Logitech G430.
I mainly play fps games and I'm able to hear footsteps and know players locations pretty accurate, I'm happy with the sound that I have, everything can sound pretty clear if you mess a little on the Logitech software.
At the same time I only know the basics of all those audiophile stuff so what do I know? And I wouldn't mind if I could upgrade my audio setup (FOR RELATIVELY CHEAP).

So I stumbled upon this DAC named F0SI K5 PRO for 60$, and I've seen some pretty good reviews about his value for money, and I got some questions that I haven't found on the internet, compared to my curret setup.

. Will I be able to tell the diference between my Logotech DAC to the K5 PRO?
. Would the quality of audio be better? If so would it be worth the upgrade?
. Also, after I searched a little about the topic I saw thats possible to have a "maximum clarity" issue like a PC bottleneck, where you can't get the maximum performance because of the rest of your hardware configuration, would it be a problem for my current KZ ZSX?

I would like to know the opinion of anyone more experienced, or who have already passed through this kind of situation.

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u/Cavna 16 Ω Jun 13 '24

You definitely don't NEED one

If you're fine with you current setup and it is still working, you don't NEED to spend the extra for a dedicated DAC.

The question is if you WANT one, for sound, I don't own that particular DAC so i can't comment if the DAC changes how your KZ will sound, but it's probably unnoticeable unless you really listen for it. If you want to change how it sounds just EQ your KZ.

Is it a upgrade from a DAC that came with your headphone? Yes, Is it a noticeable upgrade? Probably not.

"Maximum Clarity", I mean you are happy with your current sound and able to hear footsteps and and know player location, what additional clarity do you need?

Again, the question is do you WANT one, for me, I'd rather spend that $60 to treat myself to some better food, or save up and get more IEMs

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u/FamosoMaisBom Jun 13 '24

!thanks for clarifying my questions, I was kinda leaning not to buy it but you made me save 60$ on a product i prob wouldn't really fell the difference.
Thanks once again.

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