franklyshankly
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Wedge, what amp do you use for your LCD2s? Couldnt tell from your profile.
How would the LCDs compare to the 650s? I love the 650s from my stereo receiver, but I want a DESKTOP system, and the KICAS is just too weak. Are the LCDs a true step up, or are the just different? Are the LCDs more forgiving of a lesser quality amp than the 650s? I'm looking at the Lyr and it seems like a good deal, and with the possibility of further tube upgrades.
Any feedback would be greatly appreciated!!
btw, the LCD sound sig sounds perfect for me from what I've read. They almost seem like an upgraded 650, with better detail, speed, midrange, and clarity, with similar full body and bass. Also, I LOOOOVE the looks of the LCDs. This is why I'm considering them.
I figured if I'm going to have to spend $1000 to make the 650s sound good, I might as well at least look at other headphone options since that is significant money. I actually love the 650 signature, I like the slight warm, full bodied, and bass-y sound a lot. I felt like the 650s are pretty detailed while also being smooth, and overall I feel like these cans are good for music appreciation (opposed to reproduction analysis). But I wouldn't mind more detail, and since I'm pretty much ALL about mids, the LCD sounds appealing for those reasons. If i can get more improvement for the money getting new cans instead of new amp, I'd rather go the LCD route, and then when I have enough money to save up for a $3000 amp (in like 10 years!) then I'll have phones that deserve it!
The left driver for my LCD-2's just failed Gentle use, hung on headphone stand, noticed a severe volume imbalance at first, thought it was a cable half plugged, then the left driver straight up failed. Emailed Audez'e and hopefully this will get handled.
Emailed Audez'e and hopefully this will get handled.
hmmmmmm, i'm not too worried about comfort (although, the 650s are ridiculously comfortable!), I'm a big guy and have yet to be bothered by any headphone except the IAIAIAI because it was too *loose* ... I prefer a tight clamp.
The durability issues DO have me worried, and seem like a significant concern for a $1000 headphone. I'll have to do more thread research to see how prevalent this issue really is. Having bought the KICAS amp used on here, I can say that it sucks to have a company (Purity Audio in this case) go out of business, though they continue to support their products and have been wonderful about helping me even though I bought my amp used. Other small start ups might not be as good about this, though.
Other than that, it seems pretty unanimous (based on a handful full of well informed headfiers) that the LCD-2 represents a true and logical upgrade from the 650, which is awesome news! And the fact the the Lyr sounds good with them is even better news! I'll probably read through the amp thread, just to make things more complicated (isnt that half the fun?) but the Lyr is the most realistic choice.
I also need to do some learnin about voltage vs. current, and watts per channel ... I'm clueless about the technical side. Can anyone recommend a good place to learn the basics? That way I can find an amp without posting a new thread on here every time I find something interesting.
The durability issues DO have me worried, and seem like a significant concern for a $1000 headphone.
I also need to do some learnin about voltage vs. current, and watts per channel ... I'm clueless about the technical side. Can anyone recommend a good place to learn the basics?
The left driver for my LCD-2's just failed Gentle use, hung on headphone stand, noticed a severe volume imbalance at first, thought it was a cable half plugged, then the left driver straight up failed. Emailed Audez'e and hopefully this will get handled.
The LCD2 goes as deep as you can hear.
The left driver for my LCD-2's just failed Gentle use, hung on headphone stand, noticed a severe volume imbalance at first, thought it was a cable half plugged, then the left driver straight up failed. Emailed Audez'e and hopefully this will get handled.