[kid vic]

Yeah giving me sleepless nights.

Yeah, I woke up late and tired from last night's marathon listening session

 

[UntilThen]

Exceptional pairing with Studio Six. LCD-3f has never sounded so good.

 

[kid vic]

Anyone know the pin pattern to reterminate the stock 1/4" for 4 pin XLR?

 

[SonicTrance]

Anyone know the pin pattern to reterminate the stock 1/4" for 4 pin XLR?

Yes, it’s standard 4-pin XLR pinout:
Pin 1 = L +
Pin 2 = L-
Pin 3 = R+
Pin 4 = R-

 

[kid vic]

Yes, it’s standard 4-pin XLR pinout:
Pin 1 = L +
Pin 2 = L-
Pin 3 = R+
Pin 4 = R-

I meant from the headphone end. Which of the pins going into the earcup are positive and negative?

 

[Sko0byDoo]

This is for LCD-2 but the same for LCD-3. I've wired my LCD-3 this way.

 

[kid vic]

This is for LCD-2 but the same for LCD-3. I've wired my LCD-3 this way.

Awesome, thank you

 

[Zeleni Zec]

I meant from the headphone end. Which of the pins going into the earcup are positive and negative?

When you remove grill, wire connected to the left side is positive and wire connected to the right side is negative.

 

[kid vic]

When you remove grill, wire connected to the left side is positive and wire connected to the right side is negative.

Thanks, but not the information I was looking for. I pray I will never have any reason to monkey around inside the grills or under the earpads

 

[801evan]

So I've been trying 4 of my Audeze cables to match with the LCD 3.
Rank:
1. LCD 4 stock
2. LCD 3 stock
3.Null audio vitesse + Rhodium tip
4. 24awg solid silver airloc + Rhodium tip

I've always stuck to the 24awg and the female vocals was always incoherent in a 'lush' way. Apparently Rhodium tip was too hot for the LCD 3 where the female vocals sit in a FR where it's incoherent. LCD 3 stock made the vocals very coherent but a touch lo-fi due to the weak highs.

Now to my surprise, LCD 4 stock cable is an insane match to the LCD 3. It gives enough brightness while keeping the vocals coherent. I like the Empyreans but it was no big deal really even if it was priced 1.2k. But this combo, it's like a really really good biocellulose/Empyrean sound. The tuning and voicing is just the right combination of being yummy and accurate. The speed is just enough as well to give it that sweetness and being forgiving to loudness wars albums.

Sadly, getting the LCD 4 stock isn't exactly a cheap purchase. But I highly recommend trying it.

 

[kid vic]

Hey guys, in case you’re thinking of a pad swap or just curious what the new @DekoniAudio LCD pads sound like, I’ve just posted my review of the Dekoni Elite Sheepskin and Fenestrated Sheepskin for LCD here:

https://www.head-fi.org/showcase/de...eze-lcd-headphones.23411/reviews#review-21136

Overall I guess the non-fenestrated were the closest to the original signature? I don't think I want my LCD3 to lose any of its sonic weight/body.

 

[kid vic]

How many versions of the LCD-3 are there? I think my version is the odd one out.... Doesn't sound like the descriptions I usually hear

 

[Kaixing]

My LCD3F 2017's wooden ring just broked and has some connection failure. I asked Audeze customer support and they asked for 350USD for the new ring and a new earpad because the old earpads will not survive being pulled off the headphones, so they will have to be replaced. Is it necessary to buy new earpads? Does anyone have a similar experience? How much does it cost for this repair? Thanks!

 

[EarDrumExplode]

I paid 250 awhile back because my wooden O ring broke, was worth it though

 

[Tweakybiff]

Audeze are the not cheap headphones, and neither is their Service. However, they did great by me, and I think it is totally worth it. I would get the new cups with the new pads too, if you can afford it!