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HD 560S and Fiio K3 question from audio noob (alien.top)
submitted 11 months ago by huddyman12@alien.top to c/headphones@hi-fi.community
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Hello everyone, I am very new to the audio world and recently decided to purchase a Fiio K3 for my HD560S headphones. Is the stock 3.5mm headphone cable okay to use in this setup? I noticed some people mentioning a 2.5mm cable. Just wondering if the stock headphones and K3 will be all I need for the setup. Do I need to purchase anything else?

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[–] szakee@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

ye fine

[–] blargh4@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

The 2.5mm connector is for the balanced output, which may be useful for hard-to-drive headphones, but probably not the HD560s.

[–] Simeras@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

K3 will have more than enough power to drive HD560s with single ended output (3.5mm jack). You don't need anything else.

[–] W1ndyw1se@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

The 560s are pretty easy to drive and the K3 would be perfect for this set up.

[–] sideshot1@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

more power must have more power lol hell I just spent $100.00 on a custom cable for my 560s I have the color I want the length a rt angled plug I have my dac/amp under my desk edge knowing me I would snap it off if I didn't i would rather pay for what I want and keep the money in the USA

[–] huddyman12@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

Thanks for the input everybody! I appreciate the help.

[–] decipher90@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

I purchased a balanced cable for my 560's, I felt the volume was too low specifically for gaming after I applied EQ (-8db preamp) so the balanced cable helped a lot in getting the volume back to enjoyable levels.

[–] Ophanil@alien.top 1 points 11 months ago

Get the balanced cable. 3.5mm won't drive the 560 with authority, you'll get decent sound but it'll still seem thinner than if you went balanced. You'll appreciate the extra power.