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FiiO K13 R2R Desktop DAC & Headphone Amp, High-Fidelity 24Bit R2R DAC, Powerful 2400mW Output, LDAC Bluetooth Streaming, Dual Power Supply, 10-Band PEQ, Balanced XLR & RCA Audio Output (Black) vs Sony / MDR-M1ST Wired High Resolution Monitor Headphones

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FiiO K13 R2R Desktop DAC & Headphone Amp, High-Fidelity 24Bit R2R DAC, Powerful 2400mW Output, LDAC Bluetooth Streaming, Dual Power Supply, 10-Band PEQ, Balanced XLR & RCA Audio Output (Black)
#10 in Gaming Headsets

Fiio

FiiO K13 R2R Desktop DAC & Headphone Amp, High-Fidelity 24Bit R2R DAC, Powerful 2400mW Output, LDAC Bluetooth Streaming, Dual Power Supply, 10-Band PEQ, Balanced XLR & RCA Audio Output (Black)

$319.99

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Pros

  • +Pretty much plug and play as far as software goes
  • +Blown away how good it is out of the box
  • +Software is not necessary
  • +More than enough volume on low gain (with hd 490 pro)
  • +Legit endgame setup for a lot of people (with hd 490 pro)
Fiio K13 should be pretty much plug and play as far as software goes... I was blown away how good it is out of the box and pretty much plug and play. This setup is pretty dang amazing.
Sony / MDR-M1ST Wired High Resolution Monitor Headphones
#11 in Gaming Headsets

Sony

Sony / MDR-M1ST Wired High Resolution Monitor Headphones

$319.00

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Pros

  • +Fun sound signature
  • +Deep bass
  • +Easy to listen high frequency
  • +Spot on mid range
  • +Plays loud distortion-free
Hey, I have the Sony m1, it’s a really interesting headphone. Traditionally a headphone made for studio work shouldn’t be this fun! That’s what the headphone is, it’s got loads of deep bass, easy to l