Selling my LCD-X

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I'm personally considering the Dunu SA6, Monarch MK2 or Sony M9. The Blessing 2 (Dusk) were a bit too big fo me, and uncomfortable. Though it seems the Monarch isnt small too.

Cant believe I've never heard about this replica project ! Will definitely read most of this thread. Never heard the original R10 but it's one of my favorite looking HPs of all time.

Still to this day, the Vali is one of the most fun and engaging open-back I've ever heard. I just wished it had better treble extension, it sometimes sounded a bit muffled (while having nice stage and macro-contrast). Bass was great !

Most comfortable I've ever tried : Sony MDR-F1 and Sennheiser HD540, but they're long discontinued.

I'd recommend a pair of Emu Teak, fun, bassy and no need to spend 1K.

Has anyone compared Ananda to the Edition X V2 ? Mostly about technicalities, resolution, macrodynamics. I guess from measurements that the Ed X V2 is a bit warmer.

After having heard most headphones in the 1-2k range, Auteur are still among my favorite, with the original Hifiman HE-6. I'd say the Hifiman Arya and LCD-X 2021 (with EQ) are my other favorites.

- Audeze LCD-2, 3, 4, X, XC with EQ - Original Hifiman HE-6, HE-500, HE-5LE with EQ - ZMF Eikon, Verite, Atticus - Abyss 1266 / Diana Phi - Focal Clear/Utopia/Elex with EQ Bassy headphones : Foster biodynas (Denon D2000/5000/7000, Fostex TH-X00, Emu Teak, TH900), JVC DX1000.

I also agree for the Emu Teak. Also conside the Fostex TR-X00 / TH-X00 or even the older Denon D5000/7000 (found used). The D7200 is also quite good, but comfort can be problematic.

I havent heard the LCD-5, only the HD800, but based on measurements, they will sound very different. The LCD-5 seems neutralish with much more upper-mids around 1-4 khz compared to the HD800s, and very flat bass to mids. The HD800 has a wider mid-bass/lower-mids emphasis, with recessed...

In your list, the Meze 99 is the bassiest, but I wouldnt call it a very good bass quality. I would honestly go for a Fostex TR-X00 or Emu Teak. Very solid sub-bass and punch.

Usually, LCD-2.1 have the old style foam headband and the wooden connectors. Their SN usually start by 569. IMO the best options are either a planar + bass EQ, or a Focal Elex/Clear (very punchy bass with solid extension, but doesnt have the low-end rumble of an Audeze/Hifiman)

The LCD-XC is one of the best in my opinion, especially with EQ. Neutralish with top level resolution for a closed-back. The isolation isnt the best though, but it doesnt leak much.

AFAIK there isn't any high-end ANC headphone that is quite better than the "mainstream" models around 200-400$.

Well the SRH1540 seems fine. I also noticed W1000Z and the Alpha Dog, are they worth the price ? Are these headphones good upgrades ? I'm not sure if the NAD is at a superior level to the Soundmagic HP150. Read some discussions where they were directly compared and told as concurrent. I have...

Hi everyone,   I'm new here and I created a thread because I can't decide. I'm looking for new headphones :    - Budget : 400/500$ (for new or used cans)  - Utilisation : mainly at home but I need a minimum of isolation to protect from soft ambient noise. I could use them a few times a year...