Audeze LCD-2 Impressions Thread

[noper]

Thanks for the replies everyone, I went with Toxic Cables Silver Poison with a Neutrik gold XLR with a nylon sleeve. I studied some EE, so I know about wire capacitance, resistance, etc. Wires do seem largely snake oil, but either way I need a cable with an XLR termination and I got my LCD 2.2F's used, so I don't feel too bad about investing in some badass cables ^_^

 

[PinkyPowers]

Thanks for the replies everyone, I went with Toxic Cables Silver Poison with a Neutrik gold XLR with a nylon sleeve. I studied some EE, so I know about wire capacitance, resistance, etc. Wires do seem largely snake oil, but either way I need a cable with an XLR termination and I got my LCD 2.2F's used, so I don't feel too bad about investing in some badass cables ^_^

Silver Poison goes very nicely with the LCD-2.2F.

I asked Frank which of his DiY conductors would be best for a headphone like the LCD-2, if I wanted to maintain most of the warmth, but increase clarity, and he directed me to the Silver Poison.

After I built the thing, it sounded a little dry at first, but quickly grew on me. Now I love it.

 

[WayTooCrazy]

I'd need to see what Frank is offering lately. I haven't built anything out of his wires in a long time.  I'm probably due. 

 

[kazuya95]

Silver Poison goes very nicely with the LCD-2.2F.

I asked Frank which of his DiY conductors would be best for a headphone like the LCD-2, if I wanted to maintain most of the warmth, but increase clarity, and he directed me to the Silver Poison.

After I built the thing, it sounded a little dry at first, but quickly grew on me. Now I love it.

 

Silver Cable needs a burn in about 70 hours . Mine sounded harsh at the begining . A bit less at 30 hours.   

Silver poison is the best of the buck

 

[White Lotus]

My Lohb comfort strap came in, and it has totally changed the way the LCD2 fits on my head. It feels like a regular pair of headphones now, and the weight is evenly distributed on my head. Highly recommended upgrade from me (LCD2 user since 2013)

 

[pmronline]

Where did you buy the Lohb comfort strap?

 

[noper]

Cables don't need burn-in they are a purely passive, linear electrical component.

 

[Blotto80]

My Lohb comfort strap came in, and it has totally changed the way the LCD2 fits on my head. It feels like a regular pair of headphones now, and the weight is evenly distributed on my head. Highly recommended upgrade from me (LCD2 user since 2013)

Agreed, the Lohb strap is essential. I've had mine on both my LCD2's since shortly after I got the first pair. 

 

[kggibbs]

Looks like Bamboo is being discontinued and Shedua is gonna take over

Bamboo seems the popular choice, kind of confusing why Audeze chose to kill it

 

[DavidA]

Looks like Bamboo is being discontinued and Shedua is gonna take over

Bamboo seems the popular choice, kind of confusing why Audeze chose to kill it

So bamboo will be more sort after?  don't think so but its a personal preference as to wood type.

 

[CarlosUnchained]

My Lohb comfort strap came in, and it has totally changed the way the LCD2 fits on my head. It feels like a regular pair of headphones now, and the weight is evenly distributed on my head. Highly recommended upgrade from me (LCD2 user since 2013)

 
What cable is that?

 

[WayTooCrazy]

  So bamboo will be more sort after?  don't think so but its a personal preference as to wood type.

Agreed that the Wood is a personal choice (like sound signatures). The only LCD-2 look that I didn't like was the Aluminum one. I like the Shedua or the Rosewood the best though, the Bamboo looks a bit less refined IMHO.

 

[kggibbs]

  So bamboo will be more sort after?  don't think so but its a personal preference as to wood type.

Agree that its a personal choice, but..
 
almost every LCD2 reviewer on Youtube/ reviews the Bamboo version. So it seemed like Bamboo is a popular choice, and now that Audeze seems to be discontinuing it which is strange
 
Also, i have read somewhere that Bamboo is lot more robust than the conventional woods. 

 

[noper]

Agreed that the Wood is a personal choice (like sound signatures). The only LCD-2 look that I didn't like was the Aluminum one. I like the Shedua or the Rosewood the best though, the Bamboo looks a bit less refined IMHO.

I actually like Aluminum look and specifically looked for one, also don't have to deal with cracking wood. Dry weather in SoCal.

 

[SHAMuuu]

I actually like Aluminum look and specifically looked for one, also don't have to deal with cracking wood. Dry weather in SoCal.

Had to google it after reading that. Surprisingly elegant!