[lamode]

  Yeah, I even brought the laptop and portable amp that I'll be using the headphones with. I'm super uncomfortable with EQing the headphones though. It feels like cheating.

 
If that's how you will be using the headphones in the end, then you really SHOULD use EQ when auditioning. I do.

 

[daphen]

 
So you also heard the problems. I believe the issue is inherent to the headphones, and no amount of digital EQ will fix it.

It is unlike anything I've ever heard before. But whenever there are no vocals, they sound fantastic..

 

[kapanak]

  It is unlike anything I've ever heard before. But whenever there are no vocals, they sound fantastic..

One of my passions in life is piano instrumentals and concerts. I suggest taking a piano track with you and see how bad it sounds on the EL-8 lol ...
 
But I agree, there are some music that does sound good on the EL-8. They certainly are very good in many aspects, with a few fatal flaws.
 
And hey, I know budget is always a concert, but this is why many of us on HF have multiple headphones XD

 

[Music Alchemist]

  Yeah, I even brought the laptop and portable amp that I'll be using the headphones with. I'm super uncomfortable with EQing the headphones though. It feels like cheating.

 
If your goal is accurate reproduction of audio, then any headphone will need EQ to get closer to it...but never completely there, partially due to limitations of technology and the laws of physics. In the past, I linked to some resources that teach how to properly equalize headphones, but if you need the links again, or more info, feel free to ask.

 

[daphen]

   
If that's how you will be using the headphones in the end, then you really SHOULD use EQ when auditioning. I do.

Hm, I guess you're right. EQ will be at my disposal in the environment intended for use.
 
Are there any closed cans on the horizon in this price range that you're aware of?

 

[NZtechfreak]

Hm, I guess you're right. EQ will be at my disposal in the environment intended for use.

Are there any closed cans on the horizon in this price range that you're aware of?

In this price range do take a listen to the Final Audio Pandora Hope VI,if you have the chance.

 

[potkettleblack]

  It seems Audeze screwed up. Their sound has been getting worse, pre-fazor LCD2 sounds better than LCD2F.

So true. The LCD3f and the LCD x sound god awful....
 
 
 
 

 

[Beagle]

I guess the closed must be a better headphone (for me) because I don't hear any dips or peaks.
 
Glad they arrived before the last 10 pages of this thread did...

 

[nhlducks35]

How much of an upgrade would these be (open-back) coming from an Sony Ma900?

 

[crixnet]

 

  It seems Audeze screwed up. Their sound has been getting worse, pre-fazor LCD2 sounds better than LCD2F.

So true. The LCD3f and the LCD x sound god awful...

 
I own the X and I couldn't categorically disagree with you more.

 

[potkettleblack]

   
I own the X and I couldn'tcategorically disagree with you more.

I obviously need to work on my sarcasm.
 

 

[kapanak]

I own the X and I couldn't categorically disagree with you more.

Based on the photo below his comments, I believe he was joking. At least I hope so.

 

[Beagle]

  The T1s may not be a very good headphone for comparison 

. It is one of the most shrill and bright headphones I've heard and the measurements are pretty bad. 

 
It's not that bad.....

 

[obsidyen]

 
So true. The LCD3f and the LCD x sound god awful....
 
 
 
 

 
I meant starting with their implementation of fazor... LCD 3 was in the market before that. Fazor made the sound worse in my opinion. First fazor, now this... I have not heard LCD X so I can't comment about that.

 

[potkettleblack]

Yes I was.
 
The x's are sent from god as far I'm concerned, and I'm currently saving funds for the 3f's.. that is, if the he-1000 don't turn me.