[cheesegrados]

It's been a few days now, kinda disappointing in the Asus Xonar stx sound card, it doesn't not have enough dynamic and bass. I remember using the Magni and Modi uber and it was way better. 

 

[oAmadeuso]

  It's been a few days now, kinda disappointing in the Asus Xonar stx sound card, it doesn't not have enough dynamic and bass. I remember using the Magni and Modi uber and it was way better. 

not quite like for like but...
 
I originally had the LCD-2s connected to a Xonar DS with a Fiio E11K amp and now have it on a Lyr 2 / Modi 2 combo and the difference is dramatic.

 

[cheesegrados]

  not quite like for like but...
 
I originally had the LCD-2s connected to a Xonar DS with a Fiio E11K amp and now have it on a Lyr 2 / Modi 2 combo and the difference is dramatic.

 
Thats quite impressive. Lyr2 is so powerful. 

.  Thats makes me want one too. 

 

 

[cheesegrados]

So I just got upgrady-titus, and put in an order for Teac ud-501 AMP/DAC , should be getting it this Thursday. I'll update when i get it. 

 

[SashimiWu]

I think I am finally going to take the plunge!  I have been lusting after the Audeze lineup for a while (1 year+) and I think that it's finally time to try out the LCD 2-2F.
 
I am having a hard time deciding on the type of wood to order.  I like the contrast of the bamboo color but the actual wood in the rosewood looks much cleaner.  I wonder if one looks better in person since I definitely prefer the way the bamboo looks.
 
Also there are so many options for pads, headband mods, etc.  So many choices!

 

[DavidA]

  I think I am finally going to take the plunge!  I have been lusting after the Audeze lineup for a while (1 year+) and I think that it's finally time to try out the LCD 2-2F.
 
I am having a hard time deciding on the type of wood to order.  I like the contrast of the bamboo color but the actual wood in the rosewood looks much cleaner.  I wonder if one looks better in person since I definitely prefer the way the bamboo looks.
 
Also there are so many options for pads, headband mods, etc.  So many choices!

Seen both, still like the lighter bamboo wood

 

[Lohb]

  I think I am finally going to take the plunge!  I have been lusting after the Audeze lineup for a while (1 year+) and I think that it's finally time to try out the LCD 2-2F.
 
I am having a hard time deciding on the type of wood to order.  I like the contrast of the bamboo color but the actual wood in the rosewood looks much cleaner.  I wonder if one looks better in person since I definitely prefer the way the bamboo looks.
 
Also there are so many options for pads, headband mods, etc.  So many choices!

Bamboo and full black micro-suede headband and pads look very nice.
Micro-suede ear-pads are the plushest ear-pads/pillows I've owned ; better than the Beyer silky silvery after-market pads.
I had to wait over a year as well before picking a pair up.

 

[jodgey4]

  I think I am finally going to take the plunge!  I have been lusting after the Audeze lineup for a while (1 year+) and I think that it's finally time to try out the LCD 2-2F.
 
I am having a hard time deciding on the type of wood to order.  I like the contrast of the bamboo color but the actual wood in the rosewood looks much cleaner.  I wonder if one looks better in person since I definitely prefer the way the bamboo looks.
 
Also there are so many options for pads, headband mods, etc.  So many choices!

I realllllly strongly suggest the micro-suede/vegan pads. I have brown pads with rosewood, it looks cool. I bet black pads would be bomb well!

 

[SashimiWu]

  I realllllly strongly suggest the micro-suede/vegan pads. I have brown pads with rosewood, it looks cool. I bet black pads would be bomb well!

 
Are those the leather free pads?  I am actually so torn right now.  I have no idea whether or not to get the bamboo or rosewood since both have their ups and downs.  And though I want to try the leather free pads, it seems the leather will last longer.

 

[jodgey4]

   
Are those the leather free pads?  I am actually so torn right now.  I have no idea whether or not to get the bamboo or rosewood since both have their ups and downs.  And though I want to try the leather free pads, it seems the leather will last longer.

If you wanna pay ~$150 for the nicer wood, might as well. I recommend the vegan/leather-free/micro-suede pads for comfort - and I don't see any reason to think they wouldn't last as long, leather needs treatment usually, these you can vacuum and wash just fine.

 

[luo6232]

I've been considering getting a LCD-3, how does it compare to the LCD-2? I'd assume they're not really comparable considering the huge price difference. I'm in the process of selling my LCD-XC and getting a open back headphone

 

[CanadianMaestro]

I auditioned the LCD-3 a long time ago, and didn't think it was that much better than LCD-2.2, not at twice the price.
 
Plus, the LCD-3 apparently has technical issues -- see the HF thread on LCD-3 driver breakdowns.

 

[luo6232]

I see, what type of equipment did you audition with? I'm wanting to get a whole new set up for the new headphones.
 
I'll need to go give the LCD 2s a try in person sometime since I've only listened to the LCD 3s but I'm hoping that I'll end up agreeing with you since that's same me a chunk of change. I might even keep my LCD XCs instead of selling them if I go with the 2s.

 

[CanadianMaestro]

  I see, what type of equipment did you audition with? I'm wanting to get a whole new set up for the new headphones.
 
I'll need to go give the LCD 2s a try in person sometime since I've only listened to the LCD 3s but I'm hoping that I'll end up agreeing with you since that's same me a chunk of change. I might even keep my LCD XCs instead of selling them if I go with the 2s.

How should I know? It was in-store, their gear. Decent amp and CDP.

 

[luo6232]

I see. Well, looks like I'll have to go try for myself then. I'll take a look at the driver issues you recommended. Thanks!