[Bigsecret]

I'm curious if there are any others, like me, who purchased the LCD-3 classic and then sent in to Audeze for the fazor upgrade that did NOT include a change in drivers. I guess I would have to describe mine as LCD-3CF. I have had them for at least 3 years now without any issues and I am very satisfied with the sound quality. I can't help but wonder, however, how they compare with the full fazor models that include different drivers. I suspect mine sound more like the classic than the fazored model. Has anyone compared the two?

 

[Hifi59]

I currently own the LCD-3f (may2015 build) , LCD-4, Hifiman HE-1K, and the new Sennheiser 800S headphones. All four are fantastic headphones in their own right. After months of listening on a nightly basis, I often find myself enjoying the LCD-3f the most for the way it communicates music to my ear. They are just so organic sounding and just get my toes tapping more than the others for some reason. I'm so happy that I didn't take others advice to sell them once I got the LCD-4.

 

[auricgoldfinger]

I currently own the LCD-3f (may2015 build) , LCD-4, Hifiman HE-1K, and the new Sennheiser 800S headphones. All four are fantastic headphones in their own right. After months of listening on a nightly basis, I often find myself enjoying the LCD-3f the most for the way it communicates music to my ear. They are just so organic sounding and just get my toes tapping more than the others for some reason. I'm so happy that I didn't take others advice to sell them once I got the LCD-4.

 
I'd say you have a pretty serious headphone habit 

 

[Hifi59]

I'd say you have a pretty serious headphone habit  :atsmile:

You think?

 

[Articnoise]

I currently own the LCD-3f (may2015 build) , LCD-4, Hifiman HE-1K, and the new Sennheiser 800S headphones. All four are fantastic headphones in their own right. After months of listening on a nightly basis, I often find myself enjoying the LCD-3f the most for the way it communicates music to my ear. They are just so organic sounding and just get my toes tapping more than the others for some reason. I'm so happy that I didn't take others advice to sell them once I got the LCD-4.

 

I agree they are so musical and engaging. This is a headphone for people that like to listen to music and not only analyze it. 

 

[JoeDoe]

Hey there LCD owners. I've recently come into my second pair of LCD 3s, and I've run into a frustrating issue with the left mini XLR connector with the stock balanced cable: it's stuck and will not release.

If memory serves, this has happened to other owners before, but I've been on able to locate those posts. I've contacted the manufacturer, but since I'm the second owner I'm not sure what to expect. Was anyone able to remedy this issue without having to send the headphones off?

 

[mlxx]

Hey there LCD owners. I've recently come into my second pair of LCD 3s, and I've run into a frustrating issue with the left mini XLR connector with the stock balanced cable: it's stuck and will not release.

If memory serves, this has happened to other owners before, but I've been on able to locate those posts. I've contacted the manufacturer, but since I'm the second owner I'm not sure what to expect. Was anyone able to remedy this issue without having to send the headphones off?

 
I think this is the post you are looking for, http://www.head-fi.org/t/575751/new-audeze-lcd3/10965#post_12381843
The warranty is fully transferable so if it is still within the 3 year warranty period you will be covered even as the second owner.

 

[JoeDoe]

I think this is the post you are looking for, http://www.head-fi.org/t/575751/new-audeze-lcd3/10965#post_12381843
The warranty is fully transferable so if it is still within the 3 year warranty period you will be covered even as the second owner.

Thanks!

 

[S Crowther]

Anyone know whether it is worth paying to change the drivers to the 2016 version?

 

[Articnoise]

Anyone know whether it is worth paying to change the drivers to the 2016 version?

 

Depend on your sonic preference, cost and which LCD3 revision you have. 

 

[S Crowther]

 



Depend on your sonic preference, cost and which LCD3 revision you have. 

I was really asking whether there are any substantial differences.
Mine are 3 years old. The price in Hong Kong to replace the drivers is HKD6,000 (USD1:HKD7.5)

 

[hidehide]

I was really asking whether there are any substantial differences.
Mine are 3 years old. The price in Hong Kong to replace the drivers is HKD6,000 (USD1:HKD7.5)

Why don't you consider to ship back to US for the replacement?
 
http://www.head-fi.org/t/753171/no-shame-on-audeze-buyer-neednt-beware/180#post_11291064
According to this post, the replacement cost is only USD375 for LCD-3.. Less than HKD3,000..
 
Find a friend or a shipping company to do it for you.. 

 

[S Crowther]

Why don't you consider to ship back to US for the replacement?

http://www.head-fi.org/t/753171/no-shame-on-audeze-buyer-neednt-beware/180#post_11291064
According to this post, the replacement cost is only USD375 for LCD-3.. Less than HKD3,000..

Find a friend or a shipping company to do it for you.. 

That certainly is cheaper!
I have copied the press release in the link you quoted to the local dealer here.

 

[llcook51]

My new LCD-3 Fazors from Razor Dog arrived yesterday. Oh my! I have the LCD-2 Fazor; Sennheiser HD-800; and Ether, but the LCD-3's are my new go to cans for listening. The depth of sound and musicality are amazing. Even though they have a lot of burning-in to do, there is no doubt to my ears that I made the right choice.
Thanks to everyone on this Forum for the tips and comments.

 

[KmanChu]

I have a set of newly replaced LCD-3s. Mine were the 2014, first release of the fazor. To me the upgrade is substantial. They sound quite a bit more open and clear than before. They still sound like Audezes, but just with added clarity and better image than before. However, I have recently tried the HD800S, it is making me reconsider my allegiance to the LCD-3.