[SomeGuyDude]

Sorry I meant 2016 but it was a fairly well-known upgrade. It was mentioned in this article:

https://www.head-fi.org/threads/aud...el8-ti-these-have-updates-as-standard.804186/

FWIW the "2016" upgrade began manufacturing in 2015, so headphones made late 2015 have the "2016" upgrade.

 

[SonicTrance]

Sorry I meant 2016 but it was a fairly well-known upgrade. It was mentioned in this article:

https://www.head-fi.org/threads/aud...el8-ti-these-have-updates-as-standard.804186/

Ok, I have an earlier version of the XC's. I did read that they got a significant upgrade in the 2016 model but didn't know about the LC filter. That would mean that the newer XC's acts more as a dynamic headphone, which changes impedance with frequency, rather than a planar which has (normally) constant impedance.

 

[Sweetmeat]

Ok, I have an earlier version of the XC's. I did read that they got a significant upgrade in the 2016 model but didn't know about the LC filter. That would mean that the newer XC's acts more as a dynamic headphone, which changes impedance with frequency, rather than a planar which has (normally) constant impedance.

There is a LCD-XC thread go to:
https://www.head-fi.org/threads/audeze-lcd-xc.691151/page-206

 

[EarDrumExplode]

I finally made the purchase today for the questyle 800i. I was sleeping on the idea with the 600i but splurged the extra cash and got the 800. To be honest I liked the idea of having a balanced jack but I don't use a balanced cable. I hear the 3's and the XC's are a good pairing with the amp. Hopefully it works will keep you posted

 

[Sweetmeat]

I finally made the purchase today for the questyle 800i. I was sleeping on the idea with the 600i but splurged the extra cash and got the 800. To be honest I liked the idea of having a balanced jack but I don't use a balanced cable. I hear the 3's and the XC's are a good pairing with the amp. Hopefully it works will keep you posted

Finally a Questyle product that meets Audeze power recommendations for LCD. However I would not expect the full benefits of the current mode amp from the XC due to the LC filter in those headphones.

 

[EarDrumExplode]

I’ve downgraded my order to the 600i and got a balanced cable. I figured with the balanced jack it gives me options. Am I going to regrette my decision?

 

[Sweetmeat]

I dunno these current mode amps sound great but none of them have much output, even the mighty Bakoon HPA-21 has only 1 watt @ 50 ohms. I think if you are not a total metal head you won't need to play it that loud. @SomeGuyDude loves his Questyle but he doesn't play it very loud because of his tinnitus. For me, I always buy more power than I need. That's why I get so many tickets.

 

[SomeGuyDude]

I'm not the tinnitus guy, but I admit I'm surprised at how low the volume can be and it still pushes the LCD-3 to high-ass volume. It does, however, need to go up to damn near 75% for my HD-650.

There's a reason I wear earplugs to metal shows, I don't want hearing damage, haha.

 

[frogmeat69]

I'm not the tinnitus guy, but I admit I'm surprised at how low the volume can be and it still pushes the LCD-3 to high-ass volume. It does, however, need to go up to damn near 75% for my HD-650.

There's a reason I wear earplugs to metal shows, I don't want hearing damage, haha.

Same, Primus and Mastodon were in town a few weeks back, an outdoor show, and I still wore my earplugs.
Ever since seeing Obituary and Fear Factory at a small club show in the early 90's and having my ears ring for literally 2 weeks, I figured it would be a good time to start. And with a good set of musicians earplugs, you don't miss much of anything.
Sorry to kinda derail, now back on track, lol.

 

[whirlwind]

Anybody here using the LCD 3 & HeadAmp GS-X Mk2 ?

Impressions ?

 

[Chodorovski]

Got the Questyle CMA600i finally. Can confirm it sounds great. Definitely a step up from my Corda Classic.

Now I gotta try this 600i + Chord Mojo or Hugo as the DAC combo that a few people have been hyping around here

 

[PinkyPowers]

I got to hear the LCD-4 and Utopia over the weekend.

Amazing, yes, but I prefer the LCD-3's smoothness and warmth.

 

[attmci]

I got to hear the LCD-4 and Utopia over the weekend.

Amazing, yes, but I prefer the LCD-3's smoothness and warmth.

Wow, you are accelerating.

 

[Bigsecret]

I got to hear the LCD-4 and Utopia over the weekend.

Amazing, yes, but I prefer the LCD-3's smoothness and warmth.

I've never heard LCD4s but continue to enjoy my LCD3s. As stated, there is a smoothness and warmth that is surely not neutral but very engaging. I have considered the LCD4s but I wonder if I would feel the same way. I don't see myself getting LCD4s until I'm in a position to own both. I'm afraid I would really miss the LCD3s if I had to sell them to get LCD4s.

 

[PinkyPowers]

I found the 4s to have artificially shimmery highs. And this was from the most amazing and expensive DAC and Amp money can buy