Still waiting for my cracked LCD 2 to be fixed and sent back.    Yeesh, all these expensive headphones with these production problems. For your sake, I hope you get a good one this time. :) Quote:  

IMO G-Cush changed the sound for the worse on the PS500's. I can understand why some would prefer it. Like others have said, larger sound stage, the bass isn't as intrusive, much more comfortable. But the very reason I liked the PS500 sound was that it was punchy/fun. And I really thought that...

Katun, haven't talked to you in a long time! You were always helpful, good to see ya. :) Quote:  

Oh see, I didn't know this. Thanks for that.   Do you know if these issues, occur often after they have been fixed by them? Or is it just an issue they have at the start of production of new headphones. Not sure if that question makes sense. I'm just wondering if the build quality issues...

I agree with this.   To be honest, I'm not very familiar with the history of Audeze, and what their track record is on here when it comes to build quality (especially years down the road). But if a handful of people had cracks (and around the same time) then it stands within reason, it was...

Kind of bummed I didn't grab these when the prices were lower. I'm using my friends HD-600 while my LCD-2s are being repaired, and I've realized I really like the Sennheiser sound.   I wanted to buy one, but they are now $499 Does anyone know if these pair well with the Schiit Lyr? 

Ah sweet, you are from Portland.    I have a lot of good friends up there. I actually don't have a big excuse. I'm from Southern California, and there are some places to try out headphones. But they are still 3-4 hours away from where I live. So it's not entirely viable for me.    I need...

I can't help but feel a bit bad for Mike. Like you guys, I think he's a good guy and I've always enjoyed his writings.    But I also understand the problem with writing about a new product that cost so much money, and the influence it can have on those reading. Realistically, no one should...

Still waiting for mine to be sent back.   Going to be honest, seriously considering selling mine when I get mine back fixed. I know that sounds like an overreaction (maybe it is), but I don't really want to invest $1k into a product that could have some design problems down the line. =/  I...

Interesting!    Going to read now, I enjoy Mike's writing.  Quote:  

I think I'm just gonna get an HD-800. I've been using my friends HD-600s while my LCD-2 was sent in for repairs, and I've come to fall in love with the Sennheiser sound over the past 7 days I've had them. I'll obviously wait a month more before taking the plunge (I know I'm in the first...

Yes, I brought up both the 325 and HD800. I wanted to know what peaky was and mentioned the 325 fatigued my ear and wanted to know how the HD 800 compared in that regard (and possibly the HD 700). So I appreciate you posting that graph.    

My apologies. I did not mean to judge. Hence why I even said that it's hard to gauge from photos. I apologize for not reading all the impressions.  Quote:  

Another issue I kind of see, is the build quality. Maybe it's just me, but they kind of...look cheap in places. I'm not talking about aesthetics. But that little hinge that holds each ear cup looks kind of cheap.   Curious for those that have actually seen them in person or tried them, if...

I was considering pre-ordering. It being easier to drive than the HD-800 was a big appeal.. But then I've read first impressions that have said it's very peaky, so my hype for it has been somewhat deflated. If it's not as good as the HD-800, and it's peaky, then I have to consider if it's worth...