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post #76 of 86
12/15/11 at 4:27pm
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Originally Posted by Hawaiiancerveza View Post

Nothing? frown.gif



Right now I may prefer the LCD-2 Rev 1 (its the one I have) over the Omega 2 MK2, but not over the MK1.  I can't certify this without some back to back tests.  The soundstage on the Omega 2 (both versions) is better

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post #77 of 86
12/15/11 at 5:57pm


Would that be the only thing that trumps the LCD's?

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Right now I may prefer the LCD-2 Rev 1 (its the one I have) over the Omega 2 MK2, but not over the MK1.  I can't certify this without some back to back tests.  The soundstage on the Omega 2 (both versions) is better



 

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post #78 of 86
12/16/11 at 5:31am
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Would that be the only thing that trumps the LCD's?



 


Are you referring to soundstage as being the only aspect about the Omegas that trumps the LCD2? Or are you referring to the Omega 2 as being the only headphone to trump the LCD2?

For both answers, I say no.

The soundstage is not too far apart from one another. The LCD 2 are beautiful sounding, but the Omega 2 sounds more technically perfect. The notes sound as thougj they decay faster and allow for more detail to be retrieved. The tonal balance of the MK2 is not as transparent as the Mk1 due to a bump in the bass primarily. From the perspective of tonality, I favor the LCD2 over the Omega 2, but I would say that both Omega 2s are more transparent.

Regarding the second question, there are definitely a few headphones I favor over the LCD2 but certainly not for the price. Again, I have only heard the Rev 1 version. I am doubtful that I will be purchasing the rev 2 as the LCD3 is now available.
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post #79 of 86
12/16/11 at 10:32am

that sounds about right.  I think the Omega might not have much more soundstage size, but it feels more spacious because of the lighter, airier sound and better imaging.  Imaging is the most important thing for soundstage IMO. 

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post #80 of 86
12/16/11 at 11:01am

Ah ok thanks for the info.  So the omega and omega2 both sound more technical.  So they sound similar but more transparent than the lcds.  Im assuming thats with proper amping?  But for the price the lcds are a steal than...hmmm

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post #81 of 86
12/16/11 at 2:28pm
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Originally Posted by Hawaiiancerveza View Post

Ah ok thanks for the info.  So the omega and omega2 both sound more technical.  So they sound similar but more transparent than the lcds.  Im assuming thats with proper amping?  But for the price the lcds are a steal than...hmmm


Yes the Omega 2s are know perform drastically better when amped well. The LCD 2 is a bargain by comparison. The LCD 2 resemble certain aspects of electrostatic sound. I dont think there is anywhere near a unanimous opinion on whether the LCD 2 is bested by the SR007. It's certainly not obvious to many who have spent a lot of time with both properly amped.

FYI: the SR007 mk1 & mk2 are both known as the Omega 2. The Omega headphone without the designation of #2 refers to an earlier, rarer, and generally perceived better headphone than the Omega 2.
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post #82 of 86
12/17/11 at 4:09am
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 I am doubtful that I will be purchasing the rev 2 as the LCD3 is now available.


 Are you assuming you will prefer the LCD3 over the rev 2? There seems to be a divergence of opinion as to whether it's a real improvement.

 

(I have neither, only the rev 1) 

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post #83 of 86
12/17/11 at 9:05am

Who says it's not an improvement?  It certainly is IMO from the Rev1.  They also measure better in CSD plots than either revision....

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post #84 of 86
12/17/11 at 9:16am

If it's not an improvement, Audez'e may be in trouble.

 

I have a feeling it is a noticeable improvement though

 

Also, just for conversation

 

The SR009 is to me, an extraordinary improvement over both editions of the SR007 (Omega 2)

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post #85 of 86
12/17/11 at 9:51am
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Who says it's not an improvement?  It certainly is IMO from the Rev1.  They also measure better in CSD plots than either revision....


Tyll's measurement suite made the the the 2 and 3 look almost identical but purrin's CSDs shows where the extra cash for the 3 goes...

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post #86 of 86
12/17/11 at 5:16pm
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Who says it's not an improvement?  It certainly is IMO from the Rev1.  They also measure better in CSD plots than either revision....



 Well, I didn't get their names and addresses, but there have been a few posts where people have stated a preference for the 2 over the 3.

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