HE1000 upgrade program ($650):   The new version offers lower weight, improved ergonomics and cabling and a headband designed to fit a larger range of sizes. The updated ear pads improve the already lush comfort. The sound is simply sublime, expansive and impactful with an inviting tone that...

HE1000 upgrade program ($650):   The new version offers lower weight, improved ergonomics and cabling and a headband designed to fit a larger range of sizes. The updated ear pads improve the already lush comfort. The sound is simply sublime, expansive and impactful with an inviting tone that...

My thoughts about my Edition X V2:   I like the improved headband design, now it will accommodate with my head size. The newly updated yoke in metal helps to increase stability and durability. The improved beveled ear pads are great, they are thicker with a larger asymmetrical angle, my ears...

I sure am interested in the upgrade. I bought the HE1000 on 27 June 2016 and the Edition X on 8 July 2016. 

To me the improved thicker ear pad will be better. Now the cloth placed before the drivers touches my ears. I also like the lesser weight of 420g.

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The balanced and single-ended analog inputs are individually buffered, however, it is still strongly recommended to disconnect unused ports to avoid any potential electromagnetic interference induced by cable. 

Here's a step-by-step to make the strap shorter: -Remove the earcups from the headband by removing the screws at the tops of the yokes and pulling the yokes out of the adjustment blocks. -Photo 1 shows the headband as it arrives from the factory. We just need to take 2-3mm off each side of the...

Here's a step-by-step to make the headband shorter: :         -Remove the earcups from the headband by removing the screws at the tops of the yokes and pulling the yokes out of the adjustment blocks. -Photo 1 shows the headband as it arrives from the factory. We just need to take...

        How to make the strap shorter: Here's a step-by-step: -Remove the earcups from the headband by removing the screws at the tops of the yokes and pulling the yokes out of the adjustment blocks. -Photo 1 shows the headband as it arrives from the factory. We just need to take...

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Also on the head it touches the strap and that hurts on top of the head. I wrote to Audeze and they sent me information about making the leather strap shorter, it is too long. I did this and now the comfort is perfect. I can wear the LCD4 for hours. The leather strap is very soft and the carbon...

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