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Dec 16, 2012 at 4:12 PM Post #736 of 13,139
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wolfetan44 said:
Yes, but when I put them on I couldn't keep them on for more than 10 seconds. Yet I find myself yearning for them.
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Well, ten seconds is better than nothing.... As my wife tells me
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Dec 18, 2012 at 5:57 PM Post #738 of 13,139
As someone loving the HD650 but looking for that next step, would the LCD2 be the correct way to go?
 
Are there any difference between the bamboo and rosewood versions?
 
I'm looking at both the HD800 and the LCD2, but am leaning towards the latter due to the coloration and laid back nature of the cans that I love right now - I think it would be a easier transition.
 
Knowing this site and myself though, I would probably end up buying both and going with what sounds best. I unfortunately cannot audition them before ordering
 
Dec 18, 2012 at 6:21 PM Post #740 of 13,139
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matttcg said:
I'd go with the bamboo if you are okay with the looks. Saves you some weight and neck strain. 
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I don't mind the look, especially since the quality of rosewood seems to be luck of the draw... fantastic at times, nice most of the time.
 
Bamboo always looks quite stunning. Maybe not as beautiful as really nice rosewood, but the odds seem better with bamboo!
 
No acoustic differences though? Not that my ears would be sensitive enough to pick up what would be tiny differences if there were any.
 
Dec 18, 2012 at 9:06 PM Post #742 of 13,139
woodie said:
As someone loving the HD650 but looking for that next step, would the LCD2 be the correct way to go?

Are there any difference between the bamboo and rosewood versions?

I'm looking at both the HD800 and the LCD2, but am leaning towards the latter due to the coloration and laid back nature of the cans that I love right now - I think it would be a easier transition.

Knowing this site and myself though, I would probably end up buying both and going with what sounds best. I unfortunately cannot audition them before ordering
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To me, the LCD-2 is the next logical step if you like the HD-650 sound signature. It improves on every aspect of the HD650s sound, but retains a dark, warm, and lush character. Like the HD650, the LCD-2 scales well and responds well to amplifiers with different sound signatures. You can tailor the sound of both of these headphones, depending on your amp choice. I don't have much listening time with the HD800, but it has very different sound signature with a lot more treble energy.
 
Dec 18, 2012 at 9:07 PM Post #743 of 13,139
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barry s said:
To me, the LCD-2 is the next logical step if you like the HD-650 sound signature. It improves on every aspect of the HD650s sound, but retains a dark, warm, and lush character. Like the HD650, the LCD-2 scales well and responds well to amplifiers with different sound signatures. You can tailor the sound of both of these headphones, depending on your amp choice. I don't have much listening time with the HD800, but it has very different sound signature with a lot more treble energy.
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Funny I rather disliked the HD650s, but loved the LCD-2s. I really didn't find them much alike except for that neither was bright.
 
Dec 28, 2012 at 1:43 PM Post #746 of 13,139
Question? Knowing that these puppies are manufactured in California, will their be any sound quality change or quality over time decrease giving that i live in NY and its freezing here a good chunck of the time.
 
Dec 28, 2012 at 2:29 PM Post #747 of 13,139
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bulb said:
Question? Knowing that these puppies are manufactured in California, will their be any sound quality change or quality over time decrease giving that i live in NY and its freezing here a good chunck of the time.
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I live on the east coast of England and this is one of the coldest and wettest places on earth. Mine have been fine :) Just keep em indoors.
 
Dec 29, 2012 at 1:51 AM Post #748 of 13,139
If you go after a used pair watch out for the old design, the wood can be affected by climactic change and split/crack around the connectors. But the new connectors are much better, and the bamboo in particular is a more robust material in this regard.
 
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