[Synergist969]

  Help?
 
    I very recently acquired the Audeze LCD-2.2 "Classic"/(Pre-Fazor) headphones, along with an after-market balanced cable, approx. 1 meter in length.  I also have a Schiit Audio "Rag" on order, with which to drive said headphones. 
 
    I am looking for advice regarding what and/or where to purchase reasonably priced balanced headphone extension cables for these phones, perhaps roughly 3 meters/10 feet in length...?... Incidentally, I really love that darker/"mid-hall" presentation and would not want a cable that robbed these phones of that quality.
 
    Any advice is welcomed, and thank you in advance.
 
Peace/Namaste

 

[primacord]

I just ordered myself a pair of Silver Poison from Toxic Cables. Not sure if this particular cable is what you're looking for but from what I've been reading here on head-fi: TC would be rather hard to beat considering the price. Worth a look

 

[peterinvan]

For a good value balanced cable see my post #4285.

http://www.head-fi.org/t/509710/audeze-lcd-2-impressions-thread/4275#post_10933930


8 strand silver plated litz, with paracord sleeve.

 

[Synergist969]

  Thank you gentlemen!  I am looking primarily for copper wire cabling...I know, MOST prefer silver and/or silver-plated copper for their Audeze's, however, I really enjoy that very laid back sound signature of my Senn. HD-650's, purchased some seven years ago, prior to the revisions...however, I love the ruler-flat bass on my pre-fazor 2.2's, so as to have the best of both of those worlds...hence my desire to not brighten-up the Audeze cans.
 
  Perhaps there is simply a well-made, reasonably priced, balanced/4 pin extension cable...terminated with a male socket at one end, and a female socket at the other...?...I don't know how much signal loss/distortion this configuration might generate, but I imagine a "Rag" could deal with it.
 
Peace/Namaste
 
Please keep those suggestions coming...

 

[madwolfa]

    Perhaps there is simply a well-made, reasonably priced, balanced/4 pin extension cable...terminated with a male socket at one end, and a female socket at the other...?...I don't know how much signal loss/distortion this configuration might generate, but I imagine a "Rag" could deal with it.

 
I like this guy's cables...
 
http://www.ebay.com/itm/10-Audeze-LCD-2-LCD-3-Furutech-Headphone-Cable-Canare-Neutrik-XLR-/121442139915?
 
He doesn't carry any balanced for Audeze, though... (he does for Sennheiser), but I think you could ask if he would make a custom for you.
Going to be a much better deal than any of these boutique cables for sure.

 

[Argo Duck]

Q-Audio; Steve Eddy. Nowadays they call themselves 'The Audio Guild'. There's a sale on now to Christmas eve.

I bought Q cable 2-3 years ago for my LCD2r1, and now use it with the 3F. It's an extraordinarily light, flexible cable and looks great. I don't claim to have heard any 'night and day' differences - possibly a slightly clearer top end. Personally I think this nil to subtle tailoring of the sound is a recommendation.

 

[Loquah]

I bought a copper litz cable from Headphone Lounge and it's great. Incredibly well priced too.

I'm pretty sure there are a couple of images of it in this thread's gallery.

Oh, and he'll make whatever length you need plus fly leads or extensions so probably best to drop him an email.

 

[DarrenLays]

I am thinking about selling my LCD-2 Fazor to get HD800, I want a bit more comfort, and a bigger soundstage. The treble doesn't bug me as I have had "bright" headphones before.   I am mostly after comfort and soundstage, which I have heard the HD800's are a master at.
(The slight decrease in bass is also ok with me)

 

[BattousaiX26]

  I am thinking about selling my LCD-2 Fazor to get HD800, I want a bit more comfort, and a bigger soundstage. The treble doesn't bug me as I have had "bright" headphones before.   I am mostly after comfort and soundstage, which I have heard the HD800's are a master at.
(The slight decrease in bass is also ok with me)

You will miss the realism though. LCD  2 sounds true to life but HD800 is more technically proficient

 

[froger]

I beg to differ. If you get your chain right, HD800 can sound more realistic than lcd2 or lcd3. I sold my LCD 3f as it simply can't match the HD800 in realism in my setup.

 

[joebobbilly]

Yes, the HD800 can sound more realistic in many ways. However, the bass impact and texture on the LCD2 is definitely better for my preferences. Comfortwise though... the HD800 does indeed win... especially for my big head haha. I just couldn't justify the extra cost before and found a better deal for a used LCD2.
 
I also prefer the darker sound anyhow... not a fan of sibilance. Note though, I'm not saying the HD800 is inherently sibilant to a fault. It CAN be sibilant... but that is mostly dependent on the recording and setup I find. It EXCELS with well recorded/mastered music... but poor pop songs mastered for mainstream radio will make your ears cringe. The LCD2 can smooth some of them out enough to make them listenable.

 

[Argo Duck]

Sure but froger was careful to say "can sound more realistic" and "in my setup" (emphasis added).

I've achieved breathtaking, 'completely' realistic experiences (being there) with both LCD2.1 and 3F with particular (presumably well-recorded) tracks - but it took a lot of tube-rolling and even DAC-rolling to get there!

It's not the hp (or not completely) - it's the whole chain.

 

[Ekul61]

I was heading to the store tomorrow to pick up the lcd2 bamboo. Open box $800. The sales manager said the LCD-x is much better. Is the x worth $500 more?

 

[jaywillin]

I was heading to the store tomorrow to pick up the lcd2 bamboo. Open box $800. The sales manager said the LCD-x is much better. Is the x worth $500 more?

i think it depends on a lot of things
i sold my lcd x to "downsize" a little bit.  i now have the lcd2f, yes i can tell a difference, the lcd x is better in my opinion , it sounds "bigger" it paints a bigger picture
its more extended and smooth ,  the newest lcd2(f) is damn close , it's extended and smooth too. the x is just more of a good thing to me.
the question i'm asking myself right now is, "do i want to go back to the lcd x ? "  i'm still not sure. 
i can make it work, but would i want to spend the $500 on something else ? 
in the end, you have to judge for yourself, listen to both , and if you can afford it, go for the lcd x, if not, or its tight, the lcd2f is no slouch, 
you'll hardly be "slumming it" !

 

[DarrenLays]

I was heading to the store tomorrow to pick up the lcd2 bamboo. Open box $800. The sales manager said the LCD-x is much better. Is the x worth $500 more?

 
I would say "much better" is a bit of a stretch.  In the world of high end audio, people tend to vastly over-emphasize changes between headphones.