[Permagrin]

Well, here is my take on the whole rev1 rev2 thing. Perhaps rev1 refers to the short period of time where the existing driver material underwent much higher scrutiny than before including higher tolerance pair matching, burning in etc as mentioned on their blog at the end of May. Don't know but looking at graphs from that period the differ from the earlier ones and are in fact very similar to the rev 2 drivers. I know comparing my old and new graphs the second is a little different to the first.

No idea but I thought it better than hamsters!

That would explain why Aude'ze made the differentiation in nomenclature. Although I wouldn't have made that distinction since they are not physically dissimilar (other than perhaps the QC improvement in driver matching).

no rodents here

 

[Permagrin]

I think it goes like this:
 
LCD-2 "Classic" is the very first
 
LCD-2 Rev 1 is after the wood, grills, blocks, pads changed
 
LCD-2 Rev 2 is the new driver
 
Leather headband is just an additional accessory

Yeah I think I got it now.

What was the change in the grills though? I've read every post but can't recall.

 

[HK_sends]

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Yeah I think I got it now.

What was the change in the grills though? I've read every post but can't recall.

Yeah, when did they change?  I was surprised to see the different grills on newer pictures.
 
Cheers!

-HK sends
 
 

 

[Hero Kid]

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Yeah I think I got it now.

What was the change in the grills though? I've read every post but can't recall.Only the text on the grills.

 
They added the "A" to the grill (quite some time ago) as well as (I think three or it might be two) text changes along the way to it's current shortened state.
 
I'll also point out there was two block changes. From polymer to metal and back again. Also the colour of the wood is always changing. Such is the nature of the very material. The type of wood itself never changed.
 
I don't completely agree with what Alghazanth terms "Rev 1" but I also have no real alternative explanation. In my mind there is only two real versions now we have the new driver. All the other changes (according to Audeze) have been superficial and have left the much beloved sound signature unchanged.
 
EDIT: And don't forget the changes to the connectors that happened way back when.

 

[khaos974]

I think that rev 1 is not an appropriate name, the wood, grills, blocks and pads were no changed at the same time, there would be rev 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4 in this case. :rolleyes:
IHMO, we have the original version, the same version plus some tweaks, and rev2 which is the current version.

The change of the grill wa when they put a large stylized A on them, before it used a be a plain grill with a L or an R in the center.

 

[Equus]

Grills changed between initial release and sometime before July of 2010...think the same time the headband went through a change.  I only know because I had to get my grills replaced, so I have first run drivers and headband but later version grills.  The first batch of grills were a little more fragile as far as the paint finish, so mine got nicked up in production or transit.

 

[grokit]

That was an old change, around the time of the angled cable connectors IIRC. Basically they added the "A" pattern.

 

[Permagrin]

The 'A' must've been added a while ago as mine have it and I ordered last June (received Sept.). Text is quite different though and I like mine better.

[edit] thanks guys

 

[HK_sends]

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I think that rev 1 is not an appropriate name, the wood, grills, blocks and pads were no changed at the same time, there would be rev 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4 in this case.

IHMO, we have the original version, the same version plus some tweaks, and rev2 which is the current version.

The change of the grill wa when they put a large stylized A on them, before it used a be a plain grill with a L or an R in the center.

Yeah, but recently they changed the text on the grill.
 
Old:


New:


Wonder why (not that it's a big deal)?
 
-HK sends
 
 

 

[Permagrin]

Yeah, but recently they changed the text on the grill.

Wonder why (not that it's a big deal)?
 
-HK sends
 
 

Yeah it doesn't makes any sense really, can't cost that much more. Also, first time I noticed that they removed the accent in their name 'Audez'e' and now it just says 'Audeze'. Also reminds me I've been putting the accent in the wrong spot lately.

 

[HK_sends]

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Yeah it doesn't makes any sense really, can't cost that much more. Also, first time I noticed that they removed the accent in their name 'Audez'e' and now it just says 'Audeze'. Also reminds me I've been putting the accent in the wrong spot lately.

You know, I didn't even notice that until you mentioned it.
 
-HK sends
 
Maybe I'll just swap the cover plates. 

 
 

 

[Hero Kid]

Perhaps Audeze should write up a timeline of the revisions to the LCD-2 from their creation to now? I think that might prove useful.

 

[Syan25]

That would be useful for first time buyers like too...

 

[BrucYSN]

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I don't want to say that as rule, but as a starting point for the treble tremblers, yes. For everyone else, the rev2 is a no-brainer first purchase or eligible trade-in. For those not eligible, site back and enjoy you rev1. A Rev2 guy might come knocking soon with a trade offer.  For those who love their rev1's and are not letting them go, I salute you. Stick to your guns. You already have a great headphone. 
 


 

So if I'm not in the period they offer exchange i can not get the new version of LCD-2 from Audze without buying a new pair? 
 

 

[khaos974]

Maybe the resident Audeze expert can write a timeline of the changes and their effect?