Anyone own the Audeze LCD-2 Headphone?
The Audeze LCD-2 headphone has caught my attention. It is a planar magnetic design with a specified frequency response of 5 Hz - 20 KHz and a sensitivity of 91dB with 1mW input. It's maximum output level is stated as 133dB with less than 1% distortion at full rated output.
Those are some big claims. Does anyone have experience with the Audeze LCD-2 headphone? It has a three pin connector in each ear cup, but comes with a standard 1/4" headphone plug. I find this confusing since I don't know what the third pin is for. Anyone care to comment? http://www.musicdirect.com/images/pr...ADZLCD2_2_.jpg http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5333/8...2a24910632.jpg http://www.musicdirect.com/images/pr...ADZLCD2_5_.jpg |
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I really like the LCD-3's. I have heard a few different phones and the Audeze are thus far the best I have heard. From what I understand Stax SR-009 are the best in the world though if you are aiming for that. http://www.audioaficionado.org/attac...-392099881.jpg |
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Jeff.......What is the difference between the LCD-2 and the LCD-3? Also, is the balanced cable you posted an Audeze option or an aftermarket cable from another company? One more question, is the cable I see on your LCD-3 headphone a stock cable?
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The difference between the LCD2 and LCD3? About double the price :)
I did listen to the LCD2 and 3 at a show. I wasn't expecting so much of a difference but there it was. The soundstage was wider and there was more of a separation between instruments. This was with ALO's Reference 8 cables for both. FWIW, I prefer the LCD2's use of wood for the cable connector. The metal clips on my LCD3 that join the wood cups to the cable connector has failed once and I had to send it back for repairs. I like the LCDs for their ease of driving so I can even use it (on a pinch) with my iPhone headphone output tho it does deserve better. I still prefer the HE6 if you have the amps to drive it. It is less dark than the LCD3/2 |
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I owned AKG 702's for years before I got the Audeze. I had always been very happy with the 702's compared to the normal comp of Senn 650's etc. Once I got the LCD's I knew there was no going back, completely different level. From Audeze website Each LCD3 comes with: ADZ6SE Cable (single-ended): ¼” TRS to 2x4-pin mini XLR ADZ6B4 Cable (balanced): 4-pin XLR to 2x4-pin mini XLR Wood care kit Wood case or ruggedized travel case Personalized frequency response graph Warranty documents |
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