I used to have LCD-XC's and gave my thoughts on how they compare a couple pages back if you want to take a look. TL;DR is that I like the XTC-Cs much more because of better tuning (pre-EQ) and dynamics. Technicalities wise, they're maybe a step behind in separation/resolution but benefits far...

This looks cool but like others have mentioned I think the price is completely unjustifiable for what's on offer here IMO. Now, what would've made this competitive is if it came with some sort of tiny dongle that could transmit a lossless wireless signal (like gaming headphones) and a really...

Hi everyone - have had the M9s for about 8 months now and they remain my favorite piece of audio equipment. I *think* (hope?) I am done upgrading but just curious as to what IEMs folks here have found to be an upgrade over the M9s or IEMs that they otherwise prefer over the M9s? For me, overall...

I had the LCD-XC and I vastly prefer the XTC-Cs. I found the LCD-XCs really mid-forward, nasally, and lacking in impact and bass. This coming from someone who loves the LCD-Xs. They required a lot of EQ, at which point they sounded pretty good but not great and still not as good as their open...

So I will write a more fulsome review once I’ve listened to them a bit more but I’ve had my XTC-C for a few days now, which are tuned to what John describes as “warm defined” tuning and I’m pretty pleased thus far. I’m mostly an IEM guy at this point which I feel like raises the bar a bit...

I ordered a pair of XTC closed that I am very excited about. Also, probably just best to ask him but does anyone know if John could tune something like an Audeze LCD-XC? I already got rid of mine and it probably would make sense to just get the XTC closed instead but the technicalities on that...

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Thank everyone! Looking for a closed back as I live in NYC and there’s just too much ambient noise to rely on open backs for critical listening. Maybe if ZMF makes a closed back Caldera but even then hard to imagine spending 3.5k on some headphones…I’m sure they’re amazing though.

Hi everyone, So I bought the M9s from a head-fier a bit ago and I find them close to perfect for me - both tonally and with respect to technical performance. That said, however, I am struggling to find anything I find remotely as satisfying on the headphone side of things. Are the Sony...

Super late response but thanks everyone for the advice. So as an update, I bought a pair of Sennheiser IE 900s, which I don't think I saw anyone mention here - mostly on account of receiving an insane deal and I must say that they scratch that basshead itch for me at least. The bass is quite...

Hi everyone, newish member. Wondering if this esteemed group had any recommendations for me - I'm not the craziest basshead but looking for a pair of warm/warm-neutral IEMs with a hard hitting DD (for bass) that's still reasonably technical. I don't love Harman nor particularly v-shaped sound...

Thanks everyone. For whatever reason I couldn’t get the spin fits to fit the nozzle to save my life. I also just noticed that my left monitor is missing the protective grill. I emailed both Audeze and Adorama about it. Doesn’t seem to affect the sound but still concerning. Not sure if anyone...

Wonderful seller, especially given I’m a new Head-Fi’er. Shipped promptly and in great condition. Would absolutely recommend.

Hello everyone. New member here (and generally budding audiophile) who scored these through the Adorama B-stock sale for $299. Holy crap, what a deal. I recently got rid of my LCD-Xs because I couldn't justify living in NYC with a pair of expensive open-backs but absolutely adored them and...

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