[PinkyPowers]

How supple is that Cardas once you get the individual wires out?

 

[yufeng23]

Very informative guys, thank you! 
 
I know that the choice of cables is up to personal preference but anybody has feedback on how your cable has changed the sound of the LCD-2 from the stock ones?

 

[WayTooCrazy]

How supple is that Cardas once you get the individual wires out?

I couldn't say. I've not purchased the Cardas. I've only used Toxic Cables for my IEMS and Mogami currently for testing out my current cable design. If I were to purchase Cardas though, I would most likely not remove the jacketing passed the "Y" split. Only the section going to the headphones.
 

  Very informative guys, thank you! 
 
I know that the choice of cables is up to personal preference but anybody has feedback on how your cable has changed the sound of the LCD-2 from the stock ones?

Since I've only used Mogami (which again, is on par with cables used at the recording studio), I've not noticed any real differences. I'm interested in trying other cables, but more for the "suppleness" rather than believing in a "euphoric" change via a cable. I mean, the cable doesn't carry enough current for a real sonic realization... but YMMV. With that being said, I'd still go with a Cardas or DoubleHelix style OCC Copper just in case I start to drink the Kool-Aid as well.

 

[DavidA]

  Very informative guys, thank you! 
 
I know that the choice of cables is up to personal preference but anybody has feedback on how your cable has changed the sound of the LCD-2 from the stock ones?

Headphone cables have not changed the sound for me, agree with @WayTooCrazy, Mogami is good and I've usually changed cable due to physical properties like length, suppleness, microphonics and weight.

 

[Arttt]

2day my new lcd-2 arrived...
 
i went to my local hifi store to leave back demo pair i had at home for a week now and get the new pair.
To my surprise i get to hear theres a new version of lcd2 I'm geting.
 
And it looks different from lcd2 rev2 bamboo i had for demo.   My pair has darker color and another bamboo finish , headband is different , with thicker memory foam pading, if you press with finger against it, it will remain finger shape  for a while , it also lighter.  Different audeze logo...
 
This new pair is lighter, less weight... and it sits on the head much tighter...
 

 
 
i was holding both pairs  , demo pair and this new pair i got , and the new pair was much lighter ö.Ö

 

[WayTooCrazy]

Congrats, and Welcome to the Club!

 

[peterinvan]

  Very informative guys, thank you! 
 
I know that the choice of cables is up to personal preference but anybody has feedback on how your cable has changed the sound of the LCD-2 from the stock ones?

I purchased a balanced Chinese "silver" Litz cable
 
http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Hi-end-Silver-plated-Headphone-Upgrade-Cable-for-Audeze-LCD-2-LCD-3-LCD-X-LCD-XC-/121669191367?var=420674793981&hash=item1c540c86c7mLYLjTNhSEB3-mfJBxyYH4Q
 
It is slightly brighter than the stock Audeze SE cable.  Have been happy with it for two years.
 
I covered it with 1/2" sheathing from para cord and it makes a nice, quiet, comfortable flexible cable.

 

[peterinvan]

How supple is that Cardas once you get the individual wires out?

I stripped out the 4 cables from the "star" Cardas mic cable.  I used 1/4" sheathing from para cord and it makes a nice flexible cable.

 

[smy1]

In Hawaii I have 15+ hours to go, LOL, and my GF who is on business in Korea is like you already on to the new year.

Just move to korea

 

[PinkyPowers]

I purchased a balanced Chinese "silver" Litz cable

http://www.ebay.ca/itm/Hi-end-Silver-plated-Headphone-Upgrade-Cable-for-Audeze-LCD-2-LCD-3-LCD-X-LCD-XC-/121669191367?var=420674793981&hash=item1c540c86c7mLYLjTNhSEB3-mfJBxyYH4Q

It is slightly brighter than the stock Audeze SE cable.  Have been happy with it for two years.

I covered it with 1/2" sheathing from para cord and it makes a nice, quiet, comfortable flexible cable.

That link is to a silver-plated-copper cable. Big difference to pure silver Litz.

 

[DavidA]

Just move to korea

A little too cold for me and l like going to the beach, surfing and sailing too much

 

[smy1]

A little too cold for me and l like going to the beach, surfing and sailing too much

I am from Korea and it gets really hot in the summer. Idk if its just us but my family there told me the air condition bill is extremely expensive there.

 

[DavidA]

I am from Korea and it gets really hot in the summer. Idk if its just us but my family there told me the air condition bill is extremely expensive there.

The electric bill for the AC can get expensive but usually there is a nice breeze which keeps temps from getting too hot.

 

[Ultrasonefan]

Just snagged this pair for 700$ New in NYC .
*Sidenote (Portable rig)

 

[PinkyPowers]

I've continued to experiment with Equalizing. I've found I can add some delightful warmth without sacrificing clarity and detail. The LCD-2's capacity for bass is bottomless. :basshead:

EasyQ Parametric Equalizer is a great plug-in for foobar2000.