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Jun 5, 2013 at 8:27 AM Post #5,210 of 7,138
cheesewithworms said:
I think it would be really stupid to buy 1k headphones while i have no knowledge in audio equipment or sound signatures. It could happen in the long way though.
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It is good to acquaint yourself with entry level and mid-fi gear in order to give you an idea of what sound signature you prefer. Having had that experience you'd have a better point of reference for appreciating the LCD's.
 
Jun 5, 2013 at 8:35 AM Post #5,212 of 7,138
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cheesewithworms said:
I think it would be really stupid to buy 1k headphones while i have no knowledge in audio equipment or sound signatures. It could happen in the long way though.
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If anything, I would rather suggest getting the HE-500 over the LCD-2 for you. Especially used, they go for around $500-$600, half the price of Audeze with taxes, shipping and customs (depending on where you live) - Hifiman's are more lenient. 
 
HE-500 work well with everything. If you have the money for them, I would highly suggest getting these. Seriously, why start at the bottom when you could be over here?
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HE-500 are the one headphone that most people, including me, will like and get used to at the first instant. LCD-2 were a learning process for me. HE-500 out of the box (with some burn-in) will blow your mind away if you haven't heard a high end or even a mid entry level phone before.
 
Save money and time and get these. I understand trying bit by bit and figuring out your preference along the way and would recommend it as well, given that the HE-500 didn't exist. Regardless of the genre you listen to, these will suffice. You'll thank me later and so will your wallet in the long term.
 
Jun 5, 2013 at 8:44 AM Post #5,213 of 7,138
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zoom25 said:
 
If anything, I would rather suggest getting the HE-500 over the LCD-2 for you. Especially used, they go for around $500-$600, half the price of Audeze with taxes, shipping and customs (depending on where you live) - Hifiman's are more lenient. 
 
HE-500 work well with everything. If you have the money for them, I would highly suggest getting these. Seriously, why start at the bottom when you could be over here?
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HE-500 are the one headphone that most people, including me, will like and get used to at the first instant. LCD-2 were a learning process for me. HE-500 out of the box (with some burn-in) will blow your mind away if you haven't heard a high end or even a mid entry level phone before.
 
Save money and time and get these. I understand trying bit by bit and figuring out your preference along the way and would recommend it as well, given that the HE-500 didn't exist. Regardless of the genre you listen to, these will suffice. You'll thank me later and so will your wallet in the long term.
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I actually really loved the design of the he 500 and it really tempted me.
 
I am at college with no job though. So had i bought them, i would be more spoiled than the beats brats.
 
Jun 5, 2013 at 8:53 AM Post #5,214 of 7,138
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cheesewithworms said:
I actually really loved the design of the he 500 and it really tempted me.
 
I am at college with no job though. So had i bought them, i would be more spoiled than the beats brats.
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I'm at uni too. I had to save up for them as well. Plus having a good start saves a lot of time in searching forums constantly for better options. HE-500 will keep you busy for quite some time. Try to find jobs on campus or something - just advice for fellow student.
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Jun 17, 2013 at 5:11 PM Post #5,215 of 7,138
Message I got from Audeze:
 
Hello David,
I am uncertain of what would happen to the leather if the oil was applied to it. The leather care conditioner is a cream where as for the wood, its an oil. I would not recommend using the wood care oil on the leather.
Thank you very much,
Audez'e Support
 
 
 
 
Would think twice before using the oil on the pads.  

 
Jun 17, 2013 at 5:21 PM Post #5,216 of 7,138
dparker83 said:
Message I got from Audeze:

Hello David,

I am uncertain of what would happen to the leather if the oil was applied to it. The leather care conditioner is a cream where as for the wood, its an oil. I would not recommend using the wood care oil on the leather.



Thank you very much,

Audez'e Support




Would think twice before using the oil on the pads.  
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Who would be foolish enough to do that anyway?
 
Jun 19, 2013 at 3:30 PM Post #5,218 of 7,138
i read way back that the lcd-2 had some build issues.
have they all been sorted on the r2?
 
Jun 19, 2013 at 5:01 PM Post #5,219 of 7,138
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oldson said:
i read way back that the lcd-2 had some build issues.
have they all been sorted on the r2?
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There were two specific issues, and both have since been addressed:
 
1) There was a batch of bad drivers. This (at least partially) prompted the second version of the driver.
2) The wood around the connectors would occasionally crack, which is one of the reasons they switched to the angled black metal ones.
 
Jun 19, 2013 at 5:04 PM Post #5,220 of 7,138
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defiant00 said:
 
There were two specific issues, and both have since been addressed:
 
1) There was a batch of bad drivers. This (at least partially) prompted the second version of the driver.
2) The wood around the connectors would occasionally crack, which is one of the reasons they switched to the angled black metal ones.
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nice one.
ready to pull trigger on these.
 
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