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Oct 29, 2013 at 2:25 PM Post #421 of 12,902
A couple of months ago I upgraded my LCD-2's to 3's. I was a little worried and miffed when the LCD-X came out a few weeks later. I'm a bit relieved now. If I'd wanted an HD800 I would have bought one.
 
Oct 29, 2013 at 3:13 PM Post #422 of 12,902
frankcooter said:
  A couple of months ago I upgraded my LCD-2's to 3's. I was a little worried and miffed when the LCD-X came out a few weeks later. I'm a bit relieved now. If I'd wanted an HD800 I would have bought one.
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I think you relaxed too early :)) but we shall soon see. I, for one am not so relaxed as you are.
 
Oct 29, 2013 at 4:35 PM Post #423 of 12,902
dan.gheorghe said:
  I think you relaxed too early :)) but we shall soon see. I, for one am not so relaxed as you are.
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I have to say I am in the same position.  Should have waited on buying the LCD3's.   
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Oct 29, 2013 at 6:29 PM Post #424 of 12,902
frankcooter said:
  A couple of months ago I upgraded my LCD-2's to 3's. I was a little worried and miffed when the LCD-X came out a few weeks later. I'm a bit relieved now. If I'd wanted an HD800 I would have bought one.
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Thanks to an anonymous person who purchased the LCD-X and mailed it to me, I have an LCD-X in my hands.
 
A "good" or "non-veiled" LCD3 is superior. The LCD3 is way more resolving and has better transient response. The LCD-X tonal balance is similar to other the Audezes, i.e. bassy and laid back. Measurements pending.
 
Oct 29, 2013 at 6:39 PM Post #426 of 12,902
Wow Purrin, I need to meet an anonymous person like that ;)

Thanks for the impression - looking forward to your measurements :beerchug:
 
Oct 29, 2013 at 6:42 PM Post #427 of 12,902
purrin said:
   
Thanks to an anonymous person who purchased the LCD-X and mailed it to me, I have an LCD-X in my hands.
 
A "good" or "non-veiled" LCD3 is superior. The LCD3 is way more resolving and has better transient response. The LCD-X tonal balance is similar to other the Audezes, i.e. bassy and laid back. Measurements pending.
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Which amplifier are you using?
 
Oct 29, 2013 at 6:43 PM Post #428 of 12,902
purrin said:
Thanks to an anonymous person who purchased the LCD-X and mailed it to me, I have an LCD-X in my hands.

A "good" or "non-veiled" LCD3 is superior. The LCD3 is way more resolving and has better transient response. The LCD-X tonal balance is similar to other the Audezes, i.e. bassy and laid back. Measurements pending.
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Purrin, you've got me excited about the X(C) again!
 
Oct 29, 2013 at 7:06 PM Post #430 of 12,902
viper2005 said:
Purrin, you've got me excited about the X(C) again!
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Going to be A-B'ing the XC against my Thunderpants when my local dealer gets them in stock.
As much as I love the LCD-2 (which I prefer to the LCD-3 - yes I am an oddball) I am likely going to want to go for the upgrade.
 
Oct 29, 2013 at 7:50 PM Post #432 of 12,902
purrin said:
   
Vali was first up. Now listening with Mojo.
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Look forward to read how it's faring with the latter. It would be very interesting if you try some music where the LCD-3s don't really outdo themselves, like: classical, acoustic that lot.
 
Oct 29, 2013 at 8:40 PM Post #434 of 12,902
Vali is absolutely no go with LCD-X. At 22 ohms, that's getting close to speaker current demands. Vali did not handle that well. LCD-X on Vali is a slow bassy mess. 
 
Mojo brings LCD-X alive.
 
Oct 29, 2013 at 9:00 PM Post #435 of 12,902
Man, there are some really different opinions about the LCD-X. Makes me think this is a very source-dependent set of cans. It's either bright, neutral or warm, and resolves significantly better or worse than the LCD-3s.
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