Audeze LCD-2 Appreciation Thread - Page 83

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Originally Posted by OPR8R 

Is the HD800 better than the LCD-3 at classical music?
 

The LCD-3s are fantastic for classical (and a good step up from the LCD-2s in that regard). But the HD800s are still a better solution for classical. But then again, who really listens to mostly classical music?   For rock, metal and jazz, I prefer the LCD-3s. 

Are the hd-800's still price locked. I enjoyed them. They came in first place out of seven 1k offerings. At $1499 n.i.b. though it's really more lcd-3, th900 competition. I think I saw the 900's for only $1550 on price japan. The hd-800 is an awesome headphone don't get me wrong but with the th-600, he-500, and lcd-2's nipping at it's heels I wouldn't call it a bang for your buck headphone till you get down to the $1099 range. I've never heard the lcd-3 or the 900 but something tells me they would give the 800 a serious run for it's money depending on the genre of music. Just my 2 cents.

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Originally Posted by MacedonianHero 

The LCD-3s are fantastic for classical (and a good step up from the LCD-2s in that regard). But the HD800s are still a better solution for classical. But then again, who really listens to mostly classical music?   For rock, metal and jazz, I prefer the LCD-3s. 

Thats actually a good point. And definately worth noting if you are considering either of these headphones.  I personally think that Audeze have 'got it right' in what folk want out of a headphone in regards to popular music and also for a genre like Jazz. For music lovers it should be all about what makes the music sound good, and a thumping emphasised bass and rolled off treble will make most pop music recordings sound great. It also helps with classic Jazz recordings too, where Miles trumpet or Coltranes sax have a tendancy to be fatiguing. More modern Jazz recordings tend to be warmer now though and the LCD2's can sound dull with these. 

The HD800's on the other hand give you a warts n'all presentation, and this might be a little too analytical if you are rocking out to Master of Puppets for e.g. Because it will display the recordings short comings and actually detract your attention from the music to the sound quality. The Senns have really grown on me with Jazz, but I do find myself preferring modern recordings than old classics for the reasons just stated. So in that respect my headphone is dictating what I'm going to listen too :P

My tastes these days are Classical, Jazz, Electronica/Ambient.  It's weird, I played lead guitar in a Rock band for nye on twenty year but only really listened to it in my teens.... But then I am weird. I love Radiohead if that helps... And I'd choose the LCD2's for the Bends and the HD800's for everything after that :D

I have to admit "No Surprises" sounds GREAT on any headphone.

I just love both my lcd-2 and HD800 for different types of music. I prefer jazz on my hd800 (together with vocal stuff), LCD-2s shine for electronic music and rock....now I am just wondering how much better the LCD-3 sound, but I don't think I'll be buying a new headphone pair anytime soon.

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Originally Posted by jerg 

The two options trade blows with each-other, so it comes down to what attributes of sound you prioritize more, and also what tonal balance you dig more.

I couldn't agree more. I listen to a wide variety of genres and it took me a while to realize that no single headphone could be the best at all of them. And when you think about it, why should there be? Listening to a bluegrass set, going to the symphony, and listening to a DJ are pretty different experiences sonically. Why should I expect a single headphone to excel at all of them equally? Right now I feel like the LCD2 and the HD800 cover all of the bases for me. My experience has been that If a recording doesn't sound great on one, it will on the other.

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Originally Posted by LugBug1 

Thats actually a good point. And definately worth noting if you are considering either of these headphones.  I personally think that Audeze have 'got it right' in what folk want out of a headphone in regards to popular music and also for a genre like Jazz. For music lovers it should be all about what makes the music sound good, and a thumping emphasised bass and rolled off treble will make most pop music recordings sound great. It also helps with classic Jazz recordings too, where Miles trumpet or Coltranes sax have a tendancy to be fatiguing. More modern Jazz recordings tend to be warmer now though and the LCD2's can sound dull with these. 

 

The HD800's on the other hand give you a warts n'all presentation, and this might be a little too analytical if you are rocking out to Master of Puppets for e.g. Because it will display the recordings short comings and actually detract your attention from the music to the sound quality. The Senns have really grown on me with Jazz, but I do find myself preferring modern recordings than old classics for the reasons just stated. So in that respect my headphone is dictating what I'm going to listen too :P

 

My tastes these days are Classical, Jazz, Electronica/Ambient.  It's weird, I played lead guitar in a Rock band for nye on twenty year but only really listened to it in my teens.... But then I am weird. I love Radiohead if that helps... And I'd choose the LCD2's for the Bends and the HD800's for everything after that :D

To be fair Radiohead's direction changed completely as they released OK Computer and onwards.

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Originally Posted by jerg 

To be fair Radiohead's direction changed completely as they released OK Computer and onwards. 

That was my point regarding Radiohead and em two pones :) Their music following the Bends requires an hp that can replicate more space and neutrality to fully display the effects and orchestrations used. And this is not going to be fully appreciated on a headphone such as the LCD2, but only in comparison to a hp such as the HD800.