New Audeze LCD3 - Page 228

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Originally Posted by MacedonianHero 

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Originally Posted by sphinxvc 

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Quite right.

 

MH, I don't follow, and I think that's downplaying it.  Using your analogy, the average consumer car would be about $15K for a four door sedan.  That makes the BMW maybe 3x the cost.  I would venture that the LCD-3 is 15x-20x the cost of the average consumer headphone at the high price of $100 per headphone.  So not that this analogy makes sense, but if we did bother to apply it, then it would be more comparable to a Ferrari or Buggati, or something similar.

 

The point is, it is unusual and a little alarming.  But they have their act together it seems, recognizing that fact with their press release and all.  I feel bad for the LCD-3 buyers.

? Not downplaying at all...it totally sucks. But today I happened to drive my friend for the third time to a BMW dealership to take care of his car (its only 2 months old). Just because something is expensive, doesn't mean it's bulletproof.

 

Hopefully Audeze gets a handle of these issues soon. I've had my LCD-3s since day 1, without issue. Looks like subsequent batches have had issues. But I'm pretty confident that Audeze will get it under control like they did with the LCD-2s. Unfortunately they had to go through the whole rigamarole twice.

 

I remember BMW selling their taxis (318i -- they are used as taxis in Germany) with manual windows in Australia for $50k. The doors didn't shut properly on my neighbour's one. You could buy a Subaru for $30k that was better in every respect with far more options.  Merc went through a similar period.

Anyhow, I had an email exchange about my own pair, which has been with them since December. I feel pity for them, since it must be a nightmare when an issue refuses to go away, but they have assured me that it is, finally fixed. I just honestly hope it is and we can go back to arguing about which brand of toilet paper works best in them, or whatever. 

I'd skip the LCD3R2 just as I did with the LCD2r2, which I am glad I skipped because the LCD3 came out like 2 months after it. 

 

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Originally Posted by KingStyles 

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Not really headphone related. As said in 2011, I would visit Head-fi less frequently. Thanks to the education by friends and adversaries on Head-fi, I think I can now make my own judgment in whether I like how a certain setup sounds and whether a particular component actually improves the sound, or just a difference in the FR, or plain placebo effect. After my BHSE and Thunderpants arrive, I think I am pretty much done with head-fi (not Head-fi though) until the LCD4 or SR010 comes out.

welcome back, It is good to know what you like and not what others think you should like. Are you actually going to wait till the lcd4 or will a lcd3 r2 work?

Subaru's are great, but they are considered "MK" cars in Hong Kong (meaning usually driven by impatient youngsters who are borderline criminals), constantly being challenged on the road without reason - just like what you would expect when you drive a Civic Type R FN2/FD2, an Integra or AE-86. Having been a driver of BMW and MB roadsters, I don't get challenged often, and certainly don't mind being passed by say a Toyota Crown taxi in a traffic. I value class and safety way more than performance when driving. But when it comes to headphones, I don't mind wearing something as ugly as the LCDs, as long as they sound good. :)

 

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Originally Posted by Currawong 

I remember BMW selling their taxis (318i -- they are used as taxis in Germany) with manual windows in Australia for $50k. The doors didn't shut properly on my neighbour's one. You could buy a Subaru for $30k that was better in every respect with far more options.  Merc went through a similar period.

 

Anyhow, I had an email exchange about my own pair, which has been with them since December. I feel pity for them, since it must be a nightmare when an issue refuses to go away, but they have assured me that it is, finally fixed. I just honestly hope it is and we can go back to arguing about which brand of toilet paper works best in them, or whatever. 

 

That's why I always try to drive safely with the roof down and I don't like being challenged while I want to drive safely :)

 

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Originally Posted by Maxvla 

Perhaps it's improved recently, but aren't safety and convertible polar opposites?

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Originally Posted by Maxvla 

Perhaps it's improved recently, but aren't safety and convertible polar opposites?

That's what the auto deploying roll bars are for...

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Originally Posted by Maxvla 

Perhaps it's improved recently, but aren't safety and convertible polar opposites?

Not necessarily.  Depends on the design.  I've seen a Merc SL crash on the autobahn at near 180mph.  Driver got out and walked away.  MB safety is par excellence (everything else is usually crap).  So is Subaru too btw.  They crash full speed into trees all the time in Rally car.  They even use a pegged locking slot on the front doors with a B-pillarless design, very unique.  My Legacy is rated 5 stars by NHTSA all the way around for its day.  My MR2 on the other hand will probably kill me at half the speed in a collision.  At least I'll have a smile on my face.  

I do hear rumours that MB is getting back to their old TD (Turbo Diesel) reliability of the old days, no more corporate penny pinching and gouging.  So the rumour goes.  BMW can do mechanicals but they can't wire electrical for **** or program software.  Japanese pwn the Krauts there.

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Originally Posted by Anaxilus 

Depends on the design.  I've seen a Merc SL crash on the autobahn at near 180mph.  Driver got out and walked away.  MB safety is par excellence (everything else is usually crap). 

Now just try that with a pair of LCD-3's!!!! 

I wouldn't want to flip a convertible over, but in many cases they have stronger chassis frames to make up for the lack of a roof.

Oh yeah the LCD-3, what a headphone. Welcome back googleli 

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Originally Posted by grokit 

Oh yeah the LCD-3, what a headphone.

Hey now, let's not get off topic here!

Car Fi is kind of cool. LOL I guess you LCD3 owners are bored. So Googlei is it a french Pastry like creamy dude.

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Originally Posted by KingStyles 

If you want a vehicle that sucks up money in repairs and gas, get a escalade.

 

Getting back on track, since the lcd3 I was trying to buy used backed out of the deal, I had to go and buy one new. Ironically, moon audio has a 9% off any headphone coupon so I ended up paying less than if I would have bought used. win win. I should have them wednesday I would imagine.

Huzzah!  We'll have an LCD-3 in the area! 

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Originally Posted by KingStyles 

We will for sure. Even though due to the company that sold them to me made a mistake and shipped them ground rather than overnight so I wont have them till next teusday. They were cool, though and received my $100 in shipping cost back at least.

Need a mini meet! Would love to hear them.