[lele0108]

 
yes, I was happy to get the last pair of Purple Heart LCD-XCs. According to Audeze, there were only 12 pair ever made.

 
Woah really? I purchased a used Purple Heart LCD-XC a while back but didn't know they were that rare. 

 

[TheGrumpyOldMan]

Hmmm, didn't realize either that I too have one of those purple unicorns... I'm now wondering how the distribution was for the other woods (besides the now-default Bubinga)
 
I'm also a bit surprised & saddened that they never made more of these easy-to-replace cups available to their customers, it doesn't seem to be *that* hard, Fischer Audio for example has made quite a business out of offering dozens of wood cup options for their FA003 series over the years...

 

[Stereolab42]

  Hmmm, didn't realize either that I too have one of those purple unicorns... I'm now wondering how the distribution was for the other woods (besides the now-default Bubinga)
 
I'm also a bit surprised & saddened that they never made more of these easy-to-replace cups available to their customers, it doesn't seem to be *that* hard, Fischer Audio  for example has made quite business out of offering dozens of wood cup options for their FA003 series over the years...

 
Yup, I certainly would have paid a few hundred more for cooler wood. (Heh, heh, I said "wood".)

 

[jruser]

How would these be in a cubicle farm? Are they likely to annoy people sitting 4 feet away with leakage?

 

[Infoseeker]

No idea how sensitive people are. Probably fine in the distance of a cubicle. However, besides me in bed, my wife asked me to switch to IEMs due to the minimal leakage. (my IEMs have BA drivers; therefore, no bass port/leakage)

 

[RobinK]

Been listening to my LCD-XC for about a month now in a quiet environment.

You do not want to use these in an office environment. They will be heard. In noisier environments, they are effectively inaudible at conferrable listening levels. When I was testing them in the store, I could not hear them when an employee tried them on.

I would rate them as acceptable in the leakage department. But certainly not "office acceptable".

 

[greenkiwi]

Funny, I actually have been using them in an office and they really don't leak appreciably.  If I take them off and forget to have the pads together or forget to shut off the audio, some leaks, but unless someone is actually in the same chair as you... or you listen at ear bleed levels, they probably will do what you need.
 
I'd also say that in terms of isolation, the AD has considerably more.  personally, I actually like being able to hear when someone speaks to me at the office.  I take off my headphones and answer.  Rather than having them have to come over and tap me on the shoulder.

 

[Stereolab42]

Been listening to my LCD-XC for about a month now in a quiet environment.

You do not want to use these in an office environment. They will be heard. In noisier environments, they are effectively inaudible at conferrable listening levels. When I was testing them in the store, I could not hear them when an employee tried them on.

I would rate them as acceptable in the leakage department. But certainly not "office acceptable".

 
Disagree completely. I use them in an office with no complaints. And I know I can't hear legible conversation from even a few feet away unless I remove them. It's all due to how it fits on your head. If you don't have a tight fit, you won't get isolation regardless of the headphones.

 

[jruser]

So two people think they are fine and two people say no. Any other closed cans to consider that would be better on the leakage front? Want something high end. I like the DT770 that I have been using, just bored with it.

 

[jwbrent]

So two people think they are fine and two people say no. Any other closed cans to consider that would be better on the leakage front? Want something high end. I like the DT770 that I have been using, just bored with it.

What about the new EL-8s? I might get a pair to replace my ESW9s for on-the-go listening.

 

[RCBinTN]

So two people think they are fine and two people say no. Any other closed cans to consider that would be better on the leakage front? Want something high end. I like the DT770 that I have been using, just bored with it.

 
I will vote "yes" although I don't use any HP's in a professional office setting.  However, I do use my XC in my home with grand kids screaming around the room.  They can't hear the music, and I can barely hear them.  A win-win.  I agree with Stereolab42 that you need a tight fit between the can and head.  Of course, it depends also on your listening level.
 
And, just IMHO, the sound of the XC will blow away the DT770.
 
Best -
RCBinTN

 

[greenkiwi]

The xc blew away my Beyer T70s.

The alpha dogs have even more isolation

 

[bmichels]

Guys,
 
I just ordered a LCD, and I still have the Week-end to decide on the type of earpads:  leather or micro-suede.  Which one you recommend ? 
 
 
(I really did not like confort (weight mainly) of the LCD, but...it sound sooooo good !)
 
 
thanks in advance for your advices.

 

[RobinK]

I picked the leather only because I didn't want to wait for the store to order in the vegan pad version.

That was a mistake. I am not all that pleased with the leather. It is uneven on the sides giving a lower quality appearance. An I feel like the comfort would be higher with a less crushable materiel.

Also it seems most people who have tried the vegan pads, prefer them over the leather.

Does anyone know if I order the pads or have my leather exchanged for vegan pads through Audeze?

 

[bmichels]

I picked the leather only because I didn't want to wait for the store to order in the vegan pad version.

That was a mistake. I am not all that pleased with the leather. It is uneven on the sides giving a lower quality appearance. An I feel like the comfort would be higher with a less crushable materiel.

Also it seems most people who have tried the vegan pads, prefer them over the leather.

Does anyone know if I order the pads or have my leather exchanged for vegan pads through Audeze?

Thanks for your comments. I will go for the Vegan pads.