BrotherKathos
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Yes the LDC2C can be a bit mid centric
Thanks for the reply!
Yes the LDC2C can be a bit mid centric
A bass light or low powered amp can make it more noticeable particularly at high levelThanks for the reply!
I would say with lower-end gear it can sound mid-centric. That's what I experienced with Mojo. 2qute with a good and powerful full-size amp suddenly gives you that missing bass and treble extension and adds authority to low-end and space&air to treble. A more balanced overall sound: not just great mids but well-founded bass and more treble presence.Yes the LDC2C can be a bit mid centric
I'm not sure power is the issue as my amp puts out near 5 watts into the 2C's ohm loadI would say with lower-end gear it can sound mid-centric. That's what I experienced with Mojo. 2qute with a good and powerful full-size amp suddenly gives you that missing bass and treble extension and adds authority to low-end and space&air to treble. A more balanced overall sound: not just great mids but well-founded bass and more treble presence.
Betula, every gear imparts its own tonality. It's got nothing to do with low-end or high-end. Your CMA600i does accentuate treble, as I remember. Kind of synergize with the darker 2C, don't you think?I would say with lower-end gear it can sound mid-centric. That's what I experienced with Mojo. 2qute with a good and powerful full-size amp suddenly gives you that missing bass and treble extension and adds authority to low-end and space&air to treble. A more balanced overall sound: not just great mids but well-founded bass and more treble presence.
Brother, the 2C is not mid-centric, if we're talking about the 2khz (upper-mid). It is lower-to-mid mid centric, yes. But it starts to dip at 1.5khz and it is a big dip throughout the upper mid till around 5khz (of course there are units variations as well).
I notice the THX 789 does accentuate the upper-mid though though. I used to raise the 2khz by about 3db using the Loki. Now, I find myself only raising it by 1db and it is enough for me.
Maybe you are used to your 2C's previous setting (prior to the THX 789). So you find yourself toning down that FR. No worries, mate.
The 2C's upper mid is recessed, but makes for a laid-back listening, especially when some female vocals get harsh.Hmm, I've always noticed it though on all my amps. The asgard 2, the magni 3, the jds labs el amp, the thx, and even the o2 amp. The mimby has the least bump in upper mid 2k wit the 2C i guess which is why i must prefer it among all my other dacs without eq, but it could still use a little bit of a decrease imo.
I think that is a combination of [THX 789 punching beyond its price] + [that particular uber-high-end punching below its tag price].But even if the measurements don't make the THX high end, plenty of people with experience with uber high end amps claim the new thx to be superior as well.
Not yet. Still waiting for the package.Hi! So have you already tried this set-up? Can you share your experience? I think I will buy something similar this year...
And as far as 'high end' goes, the measured specs of my thx amp are better than an amp like the Questyle CMA 800 R's published specs which is their fllagship current mode amp, and puts out nearly 4 times the power into a 300 ohm load, let alone the 70 ohm load of the 2C. The 800 R only has 180mw into 300 ohm vs the thx's 800mw. I think the mid centric nature of the phones is more likely to be inherent than based on other equipment, of course equipment will make slight differences, but not change the nature of the headphones themselves.
But even if the measurements don't make the THX high end, plenty of people with experience with uber high end amps claim the new thx to be superior as well.
The 600i is a good match with the 2C but not because it accentuates treble. It doesn't accentuate anything. It is a well-balanced, quite neutral and very transparent amp. Perhaps with just a hint of smoothness and 'liquidity'.Betula, every gear imparts its own tonality. It's got nothing to do with low-end or high-end. Your CMA600i does accentuate treble, as I remember. Kind of synergize with the darker 2C, don't you think?
Also, the Mojo just does not have enough power for the 2C. Maybe gain, but not power. And I notice power is closely related to bass (extension and tightness).
Numbers only help to an extent. The final test of all gear is how they actually sound.
The 600i is a good match with the 2C but not because it accentuates treble. It doesn't accentuate anything. It is a well-balanced, quite neutral and very transparent amp. Perhaps with just a hint of smoothness and 'liquidity'.
I hear the lcd2c as being a bit mid centric, as well. I listen with the objective 02; which is objectively considered to be a neutral amp.I've been playing around with EQ on my lcd2c. I've found that I prefer a slight adjustment to lower the 2k frequency response on the 2C as well as an ever so slight lowering of the 8k frequency range. The LCD-2C in my chain with the D50 and THX 789 has just a bit too forward mid-range for me. The lowering helps even things out a bit allows for a flatter presentation. Its not as noticeable with the schiit mimby, but when I hooked the topping D50 up, the mids become much more forward, but they still are a little bit forward on the mimby as well. Anyone else notice forward mids on the LCD2C?