Amp recommendations for Audeze LCD-2 - Page 351

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Originally Posted by TGTBATQ 

I just got my lcd-2's in the mail today, and I plugged them up to my NFB 15.1 that I used with my Denon D5000's, and honestly, I was a little depressed by the amount of bass (or lack there of) in these headphones.

Could it just be the amp?

I've gotten a recommendation to get a schiit bifrost+lyr combo and to add in nationals or something of the like to give it a really booming bass feel..

my current setup is just foobar2k->usb to 15.1 as a dac/amp.

i've got around 6-700$  leftover to spend on a dac and an amp, so what can I get to really give me that bass that rattles my body!

i listen to a whole lot of electronic/house music, and I got the LCD-2's because everyone said they were hands down the absolute best for this genre of music.

Get the Mjolnir.  Problem solved..

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Originally Posted by preproman 

 

 

Get the Mjolnir.  Problem solved..

http://www.audioadvisor.com/prodinfo.asp?number=SCMJO

Because I don't know??? but he has 6-700 and this would cost $750-. Would he still need to get balanced cables or does the lcd2 come with that? Sounds like another $80- on Audeze site if he would need them. I'm not getting a whole lot on the site to verify either way. I even watched a guy unbox his and couldn't tell by photo. After reading the Schitt info I think that is a great recommendation though.

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Originally Posted by JamesHuntington 

http://www.audioadvisor.com/prodinfo.asp?number=SCMJO

 

Because I don't know??? but he has 6-700 and this would cost $750-. Would he still need to get balanced cables or does the lcd2 come with that? Sounds like another $80- on Audeze site if he would need them. I'm not getting a whole lot on the site to verify either way. I even watched a guy unbox his and couldn't tell by photo. After reading the Schitt info I think that is a great recommendation though.

I don't think the LCD-2 comes with balanced cables.  I know the LCD-3 does.  

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Originally Posted by preproman 

 

 

Get the Mjolnir.  Problem solved..

thank you everyone for your replies and advice, i've been advised to get the Bifrost and Lyr, as opposed to just getting the Mjolnir and not using a dac.

What are the advantages/disadvantages of one over the other?

Zzzz... no amp change is going to make LCD-2 "rattle ur head". Just use a +6-9dB bass eq.

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Originally Posted by hekeli 

Zzzz... no amp change is going to make LCD-2 "rattle ur head". Just use a +6-9dB bass eq.

i wasn't literally meaning "rattle my head", i was simply stating that the lcd-2's bass got so much praise, and i'm genuinely not seeing it come forth as much as i'd like to (or was hoping, for that matter)

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Originally Posted by TGTBATQ 

i wasn't literally meaning "rattle my head", i was simply stating that the lcd-2's bass got so much praise, and i'm genuinely not seeing it come forth as much as i'd like to (or was hoping, for that matter)

Common misconception if you don't read between the lines. Quality is there, but quantity is "flat" (even the graphs tell you that). EDM always likes a boosted bottom.

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Originally Posted by hekeli 

 

Common misconception if you don't read between the lines. Quality is there, but quantity is "flat" (even the graphs tell you that).

so, what you're saying is, there's really no way to get more "quantity" out of the bass?

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Originally Posted by TGTBATQ 

so, what you're saying is, there's really no way to get more "quantity" out of the bass?

Use EQ / DSP / tone controls or whatever you like.

If you still don't like it after that, that's fine. There's also a difference with open and closed phones. Closed ones usually can give you different punch/slam regardless of EQ due to the physical differences. I like my TH900 for electronic..

I personally found the LCD 2 to respond poorly to EQ. I'm a big EDM listener and I've tried both hardware and software stuff and preferred it without it every time.

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Originally Posted by TGTBATQ 

so, what you're saying is, there's really no way to get more "quantity" out of the bass?

A beefier cable should help.

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Originally Posted by JamesHuntington 

A beefier cable should help.

This man's right.  Just wrap your cable in premium roast.

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Originally Posted by JamesHuntington 

A beefier cable should help.

www.charlestoncablecompany.com

I like this companies philosophy: Chose either entry level, mid level or audiophile. Also can see

http://www.head-fi.org/t/637059/what-are-the-most-noticeable-cable-upgrades

The bass with the LCD2's is "quality" not boomy loudness.....Its there and accurate....just not as boomy as in many other cans.

I use a lowly O2 amp and have bass that is out of this world.....

Also had the Schiit Lyr and many tubes, once I had the O2 I sold the Schiit....

Alex