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post #46 of 51
11/2/12 at 4:03pm

For me the Audez'e and the HiFiMans are uncomfy the Audez'e more so.  However, AKG's, HD800, and HD650s are pretty darn comfy for long listing sessions.

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post #47 of 51
11/4/12 at 10:26am

HD 800 is miles beyond the LCD-2 in terms of comfort. The LCD-2 is heavy and it clamps hard against your head. Feels like wearing a helmet. 

 

The HD 800 feels large at first but after a few minutes you barely feel they're on your head. The only headphones I've worn which are on par or more comfortable are the STAX SR-009s and HD 700s (lighter) 

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post #48 of 51
11/4/12 at 3:12pm

I'm surprised by the amount of people saying the LCD-2's aren't comfortable. I mean, I never tried the HD800's, so I can't compare, but I can wear the LCD-2's all day without issue, they're like pillows on my head (but for that matter I don't notice the weight that I remember a lot of people mentioning).

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post #49 of 51
11/4/12 at 3:18pm
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I'm surprised by the amount of people saying the LCD-2's aren't comfortable. I mean, I never tried the HD800's, so I can't compare, but I can wear the LCD-2's all day without issue, they're like pillows on my head (but for that matter I don't notice the weight that I remember a lot of people mentioning).

Agreed. I understand what they're saying, but disagree. I wear my LCD's for about  4-10 hours average. I believe most average 2-4 hours.

 

The HD800's are the most comfortable of the bunch though.

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post #50 of 51
11/4/12 at 3:19pm
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Originally Posted by llama_egg View Post

I'm surprised by the amount of people saying the LCD-2's aren't comfortable. I mean, I never tried the HD800's, so I can't compare, but I can wear the LCD-2's all day without issue, they're like pillows on my head (but for that matter I don't notice the weight that I remember a lot of people mentioning).

 

I certainly wouldn't say they feel like pillows. The LCD-3 pads feel like pillows, try wearing those and then put on your LCD-2... 

 

But if comfort is no problem to you, that's nice :)

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post #51 of 51
11/24/12 at 1:23pm
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Originally Posted by llama_egg View Post

I'm surprised by the amount of people saying the LCD-2's aren't comfortable. I mean, I never tried the HD800's, so I can't compare, but I can wear the LCD-2's all day without issue, they're like pillows on my head (but for that matter I don't notice the weight that I remember a lot of people mentioning).

I totally agree with you. Maybe us Canadians have more neck muscles.

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