Creative G6 Vs Fiio K5 PRO

Gimpymoo · 20 Dec 2020 at 10:01

The G6 can be had for £109 at the moment.

Does that tip it in favour of the Fiio on price point alone?

Gimpymoo · 20 Dec 2020 at 17:43

kidloco said:
What’s your primary use. Games or music?

I've had both and the G6 was good for games. But I really can’t stand creative stuff because of their drivers. K5 was better for music. Seems to have more power behind it. Wasn’t blown away though.

I am using a Topping a50 / E30 stack at the moment and it’s noticeably better than both. But it obviously does cost more so not a trait comparison.

if 7.1 isn’t something your interested in get the K5. Or keep checking for refurbed G6 on creatives site or the bay. They come up all the time for £65 or so and for that it’s a bargain. Even with the carp drivers.

Thanks for the reply.

I ordered the G6....

Then got 2000's Creative driver flashbacks and chickened out and got the K5 PRO.

Not bothered about "fake" 7.1 etc.

Will be pairing with DT990 PRO 250ohms.

Gimpymoo · 28 Dec 2020 at 15:07

Timber said:
Too late as you've made your decision but suffice to say I don't think you can go wrong with either and the K5 Pro is a good buy.

I have both in my posession.

Using the G6 in direct mode, not opened the K5 YET..... was about to return it.

Was actually on the verge on sending all back and getting a Topping L30/E30 stack.

I never understood what reviewers were on about when they mention "Bright" in relation to headphones. I understand now with the DT990, it is a more pure sound, I would compare it to a TV on high contrast, the details are sharper I find. Not sure it would be my preference for music, I prefer a little more "fun", HOWEVER, for gaming... the DT990 are a PERFECT gaming headphone IMO with a SUPERB soundstage.

Gimpymoo · 28 Dec 2020 at 15:43

Timber said:
it's £80 more expensive.

And that is the dilemma..

I have no doubt the K5 Pro is good, the question is, is the stack £80 better than the K5 PRO and more so, is the stack worth £140 more than what I paid for the G6.

G6 Vs K5 PRO Vs L30/E30 stack...

Gimpymoo · 30 Dec 2020 at 08:51

C64 said:
The G6 has the better dac chip no ?

The G6 is surprisingly powerful. My understanding is the DAC's are on par or the G6 just edges it.

Gimpymoo · 14 Jan 2021 at 21:29

C64 said:
Theres no reason not to just get the ae5 plus if your usage is always at the pc I got one to avoid any niggles with the g6

I do not need to use drivers in direct mode.

Gimpymoo · 15 Jan 2021 at 09:00

C64 said:
I misworded it should have said if all your use is through a pc

It is for PC use only, specifically headphones (not a headset).

I am wary of Creative drivers and have no interest in virtual surround.

To that end, the G6 drives demanding headphones very well and no need for bloated drivers in direct mode.