Hi LCD-X fans,
I am a lover of the LCD-X sound. I own two pair - 2003 and 2005. They sound the same to me. But, my reason for posting is not about driver differences, it's about comfort.
We all know that the LCD-X, and the other Audez'e LCD-series cans, are heavy and not very stable on your head. They can be tiring and a bit annoying on long listening sessions. Well, you can fix that problem by upgrading to the carbon-fiber headband. As soon as the new headband was announced, I pounced and now have the carbon-fiber headband on both pair of my LCD-X. Believe me, it's a significant improvement. The cans are no longer uncomfortable at all. The weight is better distributed; the cans almost feel like they aren't on my head at all. They are much more stable, so I can now move my head around (bop, dance, slam, headbang, and etc.) without the drivers moving on my ears. This was a great upgrade to the LCD-X, and I recommend it for y'all.
FWIW and IMHO as always, I hope this helps you.
All the best,
RCBinTN