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potkettleblack · Sep 29, 2015 at 2:28 PM

bfreedma said:
Must be trying to keep the cost under $4k.....:rolleyes:

I have a feeling the balanced cable will be included when the LCD4 is actually released. It looks like they put together the web page without too much review - note that the page, under the button to click to sign up for info says: "Brand new! Coming very, very soon. Sign up for the latest information on these new Audeze microphones."

They are releasing microphones I think.

bfreedma · Sep 29, 2015 at 2:29 PM

potkettleblack said:
They are releasing microphones I think.

They are - that page is up too. Not cheap either.

Just pointing out that there needs to be some updating of the LCD4 page, so there may be more info about the balanced cable coming.

MrBucket · Sep 29, 2015 at 2:50 PM

potkettleblack said:
No. Which is quite pathetic. Audeze should also include their best cables with their flagship at this price.

Honestly I thought the cables that came with my LCD-X are pathetic. I hate the strain relief on the mini xlr, I hate how the cable is flat and tangles up easily, its just a pain in the ass. Replaced it within a week or two.

1adam12 · Sep 29, 2015 at 2:52 PM

There are new "premium LCD cables" up on Audeze's site for $399. I'm guessing that'll be included with the LCD-4s.

Mediahound · Sep 29, 2015 at 3:03 PM

thegimp said:
There are new "premium LCD cables" up on Audeze's site for $399. I'm guessing that'll be included with the LCD-4s.

Don't think so. The description says they have limited quantity of those and the guy who made them died.

1adam12 · Sep 29, 2015 at 3:09 PM

mediahound said:
Don't think so. The description says they have limited quantity of those and the guy who made them died.

Good catch. However, the specs that Jude posted used the same wording (i.e. "premium LCD cable") and it's single ended as per the specs. If it's not that exact cable on the site I'd bet it's similar.

knopi · Sep 29, 2015 at 3:12 PM

yoga said:
Audeze would be stupid to NOT sell a TOTL headphone that was comparable in price to the Abyss (etc), it's Business 101 - supply and demand.

Some seem to forget that this model of product pricing is unanimous across the board, in any emerging industry, as if the headphone market is some idealistic haven occupied by enthusiasts and music lovers only. It's not, it's a thriving market of buyers and sellers. Opportunity knocks. Expect to see a **** ton more high end cans come out over the next few years as companies try to cash in.

No one is forced to buy anything.

Anyone here go into car showroom and start complaining that the newest, highest spec model costs too much?

If anything, we should be thankful. In the short years that follow, the latest headphone tech will trickle down into the 'lower' models, benefitting everyone. Again, as per any other industry.

Well written. But honestly here don't exist new better model for older model which is normal in electronics, progress development. This looks like top models for 2 years will cost another double. Competitors put higher price and another will compete. Bad trand..

TraneTime · Sep 29, 2015 at 3:13 PM

bfreedma said:
It will go on until we stop purchasing them.

Looking at the speaker market, I don't think we're anywhere near that point yet. Dozens of companies have 6 figure speakers for sale at the top of their product lines.

Yeah. I know what you're saying. I once saw a German speaker manufacturer being interviewed at the Munich High End Show. He was interviewed by an American who asked him how much his speakers cost. He replied that in America they're pretty cheap. About $185,000. So $4,000 for a headphone, what a bargain!

matthewhypolite · Sep 29, 2015 at 3:35 PM

At SR009 being cheaper, keep in mind you need a dedicate electro amp for those cans, so the investment in sr009 may be a lot more expensive for some, me being one of them. If I grab the LCD4 I can just power it with my exiting amp, currently Dark Star, soon to be LAu.

potkettleblack · Sep 29, 2015 at 3:35 PM

mrbucket said:
Honestly I thought the cables that came with my LCD-X are pathetic. I hate the strain relief on the mini xlr, I hate how the cable is flat and tangles up easily, its just a pain in the ass. Replaced it within a week or two.

Agreed not great quality. Although the new rounded ones look better.

TraneTime · Sep 29, 2015 at 3:41 PM

potkettleblack said:
Agreed not great quality. Although the new rounded ones look better.

Audeze probably rekons that any purchaser will get after market cables anyway. Which is a shame.

mscott58 · Sep 29, 2015 at 3:47 PM

Looking forward to listening to the -4's at CanJam in a few days! Cheers

matthewhypolite · Sep 29, 2015 at 3:53 PM

mscott58 said:
Looking forward to listening to the -4's at CanJam in a few days! Cheers

I envy you

let us know how they sound.

mscott58 · Sep 29, 2015 at 4:02 PM

matthewhypolite said:
I envy you let us know how they sound.

Will do!

h1f1add1cted · Sep 29, 2015 at 4:06 PM

rico613 said:
LCD-3 already beats STAX 009's on the mid and low end - properly amped of course. I'm thinking the LCD4 may beat it on higher frequencies as well. IMHO of course . . .

Sure that's your opinion, but the LCD-3 has a complete different tuning as the 009 - they are two different worlds. In reference natural sound, I easy can say the STAX 009 or 007 MKII are outperforms any Audeze headphone. All about personal taste and references. But a statement like "beats" are never valid in the headphone world, since every person has different opinion. But any way I really like the design of the new LCD-4 and personal from my experience of all Audeze I prefer currently the LCD-X.

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