[wuwhere]

If the hole is not treated like the outside then the rate of moisture absorption would be different, like a glass poured with hot water. But then I'm no expert on wood so what do I know.

 

[SP Wild]

I sure hope that this cracked wood will be restricted to a minimum of isolated cases.  Of the issues that have been presented - this one bothers me. 

 

[grokit]

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If they're getting that heavy I'm gonna need to work out my neck a bit more to support these.  My head is big enough, all this strain can't be good for my neck 

 
Comfort wise the O2 are my favorite.  I haven't found anything that feel that nice.  The pads particularly feel nice.  I need a pillow made out of those pads!

 
Whoops I meant a kitchen scale; the review is in the EU loaner thread (post edited).

 

[JIGF]

 

[size=13.0pt]Well, after the first 24hrs of playtime bass has tightened considerably, the imaging is completely clean now, much more organised than out of the box. Its incredible how I can concentrate more easily on each separate instrument and minuscule resonances, feels more organic than the HD800. I was concerned the soundstage being too closed in, but it panned out perfectly in the first 10 hrs. Furthermore, I thought it would take me more time to dissociate from the HD800 sound, it did not take as much time as when I went from the 701 to the 800. I still need to get more familiarised with the sound, but it has been a charm so far. The comfort issue has ameliorated considerably as well; the greatest detriment is attributed to the cable it comes with. A cable replacement is mandatory, but I have not seen any that have a shorter mini XLR connector than the original, and I don't even know if that is possible; I think the cable connector length should be as short as possible when designing a cable for the LCD2.[/size]

 

[size=13.0pt]For people concerned about fitting the LCD2 into the box, here are some pictures.[/size]

Fits...

...and closes.

 

[size=13.0pt]The most significant thing I can say is that both the LCD2 and HD800 are incredible musical instruments that will easily satisfy any human; they are monuments that should have their own showing rooms in the Pompidou.[/size]

 

Edit: forgot to highlight what I did to the cable.

 

[not_sure]

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As for the LCD-2 vs Stax OII, the OII eats it for breakfast!!! 

 

 
..even out of the Avenson Headphone Amp?
 
 
Is it anybody who had chance to compare LCD-2 out of the Peak/Volcano against O2/BHSE combination? Apex Peak seems to be considered as (one of the) top amp for LCD-2 from impressions here.

 

[Skylab]

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I sure hope that this cracked wood will be restricted to a minimum of isolated cases.  Of the issues that have been presented - this one bothers me. 

Well we have only seen one case.  I would think that there would be no problem unless there was some kind of trauma - like the headphones are dropped and the connector is impacted.  That seems to me to be the only way there would be an issue.  With the box that the headphones ship in, it seems that having this happen during shipping would be a rare case.  All just speculation on my part, but this is not something anyone should lose sleep over at the moment, IMHO.

 

[TheWuss]

i agree.
furthermore, we must remember that wood is a living thing until the tree is cut down...
and, from that moment until it finally returns to ashes, wood continues to behave as if it is alive - curing and hardening over time, absorbing and releasing moisture.
 
so, there is no way around a small percentage of these headphones experiencing cracking or other problems.  that is just the nature of wood...

 

[peanuthead]

I'm glad this is not a widespread issue.  I'm not sure if the crack was there from the beginning, or if it developed after I received it...I only noticed it after several days of ownership.  And there was absolutely no trauma to the headphone involved.
Sankar's customer service has been excellent...he's hoping to send out a new unit by early next week at the latest.

 
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Well we have only seen one case.  I would think that there would be no problem unless there was some kind of trauma - like the headphones are dropped and the connector is impacted.  That seems to me to be the only way there would be an issue.  With the box that the headphones ship in, it seems that having this happen during shipping would be a rare case.  All just speculation on my part, but this is not something anyone should lose sleep over at the moment, IMHO.

 

[Skylab]

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I'm glad this is not a widespread issue.  I'm not sure if the crack was there from the beginning, or if it developed after I received it...I only noticed it after several days of ownership.  And there was absolutely no trauma to the headphone involved.
Sankar's customer service has been excellent...he's hoping to send out a new unit by early next week at the latest.

 

 

Yes and I was not suggesting that your pair had any trauma that occurred under your watch - just that if someone receives a pair in fine condition, I think it would likely take a trauma to make the crack.

 

[DefectiveAudioComponent]

It might be a good idea to bring out that wood care package in a few months then to keep the wood in good condition....
 
Good to see more people storing their LCD2 in the box. It's a good use for it.

 

[GALACTUS]

Has anyone removed the pads on there LCD2's?  Is it easy?  Hard?  Any tips/pics would be appreciated.......thanks

 

[oqvist]

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It might be a good idea to bring out that wood care package in a few months then to keep the wood in good condition....
 
Good to see more people storing their LCD2 in the box. It's a good use for it.

To bulky. Did you actually get that wood treatment kit or was it sent without for you as well?

 

[SilverCans]

So was there a review of the production HE-6 vs the LCD2, I cant find one and this thread is too long for its own good at this point

 

[Skylab]

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Has anyone removed the pads on there LCD2's?  Is it easy?  Hard?  Any tips/pics would be appreciated.......thanks

Bad idea - they are attached with glue.

 

[Region2]

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So was there a review of the production HE-6 vs the LCD2, I cant find one and this thread is too long for its own good at this point

 
If there is, I'm curious to know.  Personally I'm hoping to hear for myself at the next NY Meet.  Though and indepth one would be nice.