[ubs28]

Also using Utopia with Mojo, sounds great!

How does it compare against Chord Dave + Utopia?

 

[x RELIC x]

How does it compare against Chord Dave + Utopia?

Um, not quite as good. The Utopia really shows what the DAVE can do with soundscape and imaging. It's an amazing combination. The Mojo has less extension, less impact, less realism, less detail. Make no mistake, the Mojo is really good. DAVE is noticeably better to my ears and the Utopia keeps up. Great pairing.

 

[NightPhotograph]

I'd be a little concerned about that deal. That price is way below what we pay as dealers. If it's a private party sale, it's no longer considered new

What you said made me think twice. It is a private party sale. What do you think would be a better choice; Buying the headphone claimed to be brand new from a private party or getting refurbished from an authorized dealer?

 

[Soundizer]

May I ask, I am considering purchasing the Elear but cannot finance any Dac/Amp upgrade. Currently use the Chord Mojo as my desktop Dac/Amp and hoping someone can provide feedback on how the Elear sounds with it.

Thank you kindly.

 

[Phoebus7]

May I ask, I am considering purchasing the Elear but cannot finance any Dac/Amp upgrade. Currently use the Chord Mojo as my desktop Dac/Amp and hoping someone can provide feedback on how the Elear sounds with it.

Thank you kindly.

Me too in the same boat want to buy Elear as soon as they are available but cant afford a exotic dac/amp so planing to use it with my Mojo hence looking for some feedback. Many thanks in advance.
Although I do have Geek Pulse Xfi not sure if it can be considered Exotic in today's world 

, are there also balanced cable available for Elear and does it make a an improvement over SE cable.

 

[guitardave]

I have also used my Utopias with a Dragonfly Red and enjoyed that very much. The high efficiency really opens up the amp options!

 

[Phoebus7]

I have also used my Utopias with a Dragonfly Red and enjoyed that very much. The high efficiency really opens up the amp options!

Hi GuitarDave,
 
Thanks for your feedback , you have really made me more curious and anxious to wait for Elear, you have sold Ether, LCD-X and HD800 for Utopia pretty impressive.
Are all these have no chance against Utopia!!! I hope Elear are as good as at Utopia even at 90% that will be awesome

 

[music4mhell]

 

I have also used my Utopias with a Dragonfly Red and enjoyed that very much. The high efficiency really opens up the amp options!

Hi GuitarDave,
 
Thanks for your feedback , you have really made me more curious and anxious to wait for Elear, you have sold Ether, LCD-X and HD800 for Utopia pretty impressive.
Are all these have no chance against Utopia!!! I hope Elear are as good as at Utopia even at 90% that will be awesome

I am ok for Elear = 80% of Utopia

 

[Soundizer]

Is the Elear the best overall headphone for under 1000 Dollars?

Beating AUDEZE LCD2, AUDEZE EL8's, HIFIMAN's (excluding HEX / HE1), OPPO PM2, etc.

 

[TMRaven]

If you're looking for neutrality, it's not.

 

[TSAVJason]

May I ask, I am considering purchasing the Elear but cannot finance any Dac/Amp upgrade. Currently use the Chord Mojo as my desktop Dac/Amp and hoping someone can provide feedback on how the Elear sounds with it.

Thank you kindly.

They work very well together

 

[gnarlsagan]

Can anyone compare LCD 2.2 to Elear?

Here are some notes I took while A/B'ing the Elear and LCD-2:
LCD-2 has more energy around upper mids/lower treble, maybe 5k. Vocals have a slightly sharper quality in this area. Bass quantity actually seems similar to the Elear. LCD-2 bass extends very low on Postal Service. Switching to Elear, bass extends just as low, and is as emphasized, if not more.

LCD-2's overall imaging is not as pin point as Elear. The LCD2 soundstage seems narrower, and I feel more like I'm listening to a headphone vs a live experience. Notes are not as delineated, and have less definition than the Elear. The mids seem a bit more linear on the LCD-2, with less of an upper mid dip. Treble is also pretty linear on the LCD-2, but the peak on the Elear around 10k isn't noticeable or distracting to me at louder volumes. At times I hear the LCD-2 as a little peakier, with some brighter treble but at maybe a lower frequency.

Overall the Elear sounds slightly warmer, with noticeably better imaging and more accentuated but not abrasive upper treble. Mids are slightly less forward (this seems very close), but are also very well done. Win goes to Elear imo.

 

[Soundizer]

Can anyone compare LCD 2.2 to Elear?

Here are some notes I took while A/B'ing the Elear and LCD-2:
LCD-2 has more energy around upper mids/lower treble, maybe 5k. Vocals have a slightly sharper quality in this area. Bass quantity actually seems similar to the Elear. LCD-2 bass extends very low on Postal Service. Switching to Elear, bass extends just as low, and is as emphasized, if not more.

LCD-2's overall imaging is not as pin point as Elear. The LCD2 soundstage seems narrower, and I feel more like I'm listening to a headphone vs a live experience. Notes are not as delineated, and have less definition than the Elear. The mids seem a bit more linear on the LCD-2, with less of an upper mid dip. Treble is also pretty linear on the LCD-2, but the peak on the Elear around 10k isn't noticeable or distracting to me at louder volumes. At times I hear the LCD-2 as a little peakier, with some brighter treble but at maybe a lower frequency.

Overall the Elear sounds slightly warmer, with noticeably better imaging and more accentuated but not abrasive upper treble. Mids are slightly less forward (this seems very close), but are also very well done. Win goes to Elear imo.

Awesome and thank you because these were the two headphones i was considering? They are the same price in the UK and at my maximum budget £800.
I will listen to both, but am confident that Elear will be my choice and your impression helps to validate. Also the LCD 2 is quite heavy.

 

[james6333]

^

Above description of the LCD2 vs Elear is spot on.

The Elear is 100% more comfortable then the Audeze LCD2

 

[deutschemark]

May I ask, I am considering purchasing the Elear but cannot finance any Dac/Amp upgrade. Currently use the Chord Mojo as my desktop Dac/Amp and hoping someone can provide feedback on how the Elear sounds with it.

Thank you kindly.

I own the Elear and using it with the Mojo. I find the pairing to be excellent. The sound is very natural and dynamic with excellent resolution and imaging. The Mojo supplies more than enough power. I'm frequently listening with the Mojo volume below the double red ball setting.