I would also add that cable differences are worth discussing with Trevor from Norne audio. Even if he does have a financial interest. Guy

I second that. I acutally did not buy the Utopia as it strained my neck within 10 minutes of use. Nothing even close to that with the 4z. I can and do listen for hours with no pain or strain whatsoever. G

I can somehow relate to that. When I first put them on I did think they were too heavy. However as the weight distribution is excellent this quickly becomes a non issue. I regularly wear them for 2-3 hours straight at a time while working on the computer.

Well, really no experience with Meze, I'm a proud lcd4Z owner. What I can say is that Audeze customer service is top notch. Something to consider when paying extremely large funds for a headphone. Guy

This is just amazing with the 4Z...brahms fans - listen to it now. G

Just got my new Silvergrade S3 for Audeze lcd4Z. As was reiterated here many times before communication with Trevor has been nothing but exemplary. Re the cable - well this is just outstanding. Its as if a veil had been lifted and so much air is coming thru now. And we're talking about a totl...

Well. I had to share. I got a Norne Audio Silvergrade S3 today for my LCD4z. Without heating up the already scalding hot debate of the effect cables have on SQ I would just say that I hear a very significant difference. Separation has gone up a notch, highs are more extended and soundstage seem...

Thanks everyone for your help. I managed to pull the connectors out with some force. My new Norne audio silvergrade s3 will arrive in a couple of days and I'll update what sonic impact it makes, if any. Guy

Hey guys, I've ordered a cable from Norne audio (silvergrade s3) and told my self that I'd like to check in advance how easy it is to unplug the stock cable from the headphones. Turns out, it's not. I actually cannot remove the stock cable from both sides. I'm pressing that little push button...

ן totally second that. I've had a wonderful experience with Audeze customer service and my 4z. I'm sure you'll be well taken care of. G

Is it possible to feel the diaphragm? I was listening to Tchaikovsky 4th symphony and felt a drum hit my ears very viscerally, more on the right ear. If this was a dynamic phone I'd say I felt the driver but as the diaphragm is on the nanoscale I doubt I felt that. Can it really be just the...

I s I second that. I have never heard significant sibilance on the 4z thru Hugo2. Even on really bad recordings. If anything I'd even rarely wish to have more energy in the upper register. I suspect it all really comes down to personal preferences and differences in ear anatomy and hearing. Guy

My god. I was listening to Mendelssohn piano trio #1 with the wonderful Martha Argerich in my car. When I got home I played it again on my LCD4Z and OH MY GOD. It was like before I was listening with glue inside my ears. The air, the space, the separation, the vibrating bass, the supremely...

Oh yeah, they will open up to be wider and deeper and they will get thunderous (for lack of a better word).

I just wanted to reiterate what someone has already noticed before me. These do have a very long burn-in period. I've listened to mine now for an estimate of ~200 hours and there is still a definite improvement over the last couple of days. That's especially true in the low end where the bass...

Just listened to this on MQA 48khz/24bit via Tidal. AMAZING. I've listened to this countless times before I got the LCD4Z and it's a great recording but with the LCD4Z it is truly remarkable. Ahhh..so glad I got those. :) Guy

I just posted a somewhat similar thread. My LCD4Z (on a Hugo 2) probably are more forgiving than your 800s but the very significant differences in sound quality are just annoying. And I notice that in multiple recordings of recent years. Especially in terms of instrument seperation and...

Hope this will lead to some interesting discussions. I listen mainly to classical music (chamber, symphonic) and I always wonder why there is such a huge difference in sound quality between various recordings. And I leave old recordings out of the debate for now. Let's discuss only relatively...

Oh that's very much possible :). I know exactly what you mean.. Well... I do not pretend to know exactly how to portray the exact qualities of violin reproduction with these phones as I have not heard enough violin as a solo instrument up close. That said, I do have some experience playing the...

https://i.imgur.com/FOe2mkX.png Sorry for the continuous posting... but the bass on this recording on the LCD4Z has to be heard to be believed. I've heard this concerto numerous times, never noticed the bass line as so significant as it sounds now. Excellent recording anyway.

I just received mine yesterday and they are really amazing. Excellent out of the box but just running them for 24 hours now made a big difference with *very* deep bass and more extended highs. This is thru Hugo 2 with stock cable. I am coming from AKG 712 so you could say I'm amazed simply...

Again thank you for this review. If I'm not mistaken you said on Youtube that you run these thru Roon with. Are you using the Audeze presets? If so, I'm guessing you're using the one for LCD4 (Audeze notified me a preset for LCD4Z will be out soon). I'm wondering how you find it. It certainly...

Thank you for a wonderful, detailed review. Very much appreciated! G

I sure hope not really bass lite as im using hugo 2 ;). People confirmed earlier in this thread that the Lcd4z & hugo 2 combination is outstanding. Hope to update in about a week.

I think the most important piece of information here is the fact a flagship headphone can sound wonderful with a $500 combined dac+amp (no disrespect meant for the ifi of course). Eagerly waiting for mine. Commtrd - I just ordered a cable from Trevor Goldman, really an outstanding professional guy.