Audeze LCD-3 Impressions Thread
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I just bought a Pre-Fazor LCD-3, pretty stoked. Should reach me in 3 weeks here in New Zealand.
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You're going to love it, one of the best sub-bass reproduction in the business
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I have not had pre fazor version, but lcd 3f's bas is deep as nothing else
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Yep so looking forward to this. I have had a LCD-2.2 before and currently the LCD-2F. Might sell the 2F eventually to fund for ALO studio six or a WA5LE. Got a WA6SE atm.
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I guess You would not finance those amps with lcd2f entirely
wa6se is a nice amp, used to have it some time ago as well as lcd2f And Alo and Woo should sound awesome with lcd3.
Btw i suggest to upgrade the headband in lcd 3 to the newest one if You have not thought about it already.
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Haha, I wish I could buy a Studio six for the price of an used 2F.I guess You would not finance those amps with lcd2f entirely
And Alo and Woo should sound awesome with lcd3.
Btw i suggest to upgrade the headband in lcd 3 to the newest one if You have not thought about it already.
Yeah will definitely change the headband. The new headband is a huge improvement.
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I switch the headband of lcd2c, before selling it, and put in on my LCD 2 alu and it looked awesome. 
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That's gorgeous.I switch the headband of lcd2c, before selling it, and put in on my LCD 2 alu and it looked awesome.
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Recently returned LCD-4 as I can't justify the cost (today) and was tbh a bit miffed that LCD-5 was released so soon after I bought LCD-4.
Decided to take a more cost effective route for the time being with LCD-3.
I gotta say, I'm really impressed with LCD-3, it's surely a good 80-90% of LCD-4 at much lower cost. I've only had about 2.5 hours listening time but LCD-3 seems not as intimate sounding as LCD-4 and it's more vocal forward. The highs were surprisingly fatiguing to begin with but I'm getting used to it now. Easier to drive too.
Overall very pleased.
Decided to take a more cost effective route for the time being with LCD-3.
I gotta say, I'm really impressed with LCD-3, it's surely a good 80-90% of LCD-4 at much lower cost. I've only had about 2.5 hours listening time but LCD-3 seems not as intimate sounding as LCD-4 and it's more vocal forward. The highs were surprisingly fatiguing to begin with but I'm getting used to it now. Easier to drive too.
Overall very pleased.
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Not suprisingly very similar experience regarding LCD-4, and the fatiguing highs. Fatiguing highs only after changing from Kann to Kann Cube.
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LCD-3 pre-Fazor has none of this treble silliness.
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I realised that I had the volume set at same level as when using with LCD-4 which didn't help with fatigue.
I'm moving from Schiit Gumby/MJ2 (going to sell) to Burson Conductor 3 Reference dac/amp tomorrow. It will be interesting to see how LCD-3 responds.
I'm not familiar with a lot of portable source gear these days, though I know A&K make good kit. Last portables I had were a Sony NWZ-A865 and a Cowon J3 many years ago.
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I was interested in LCD-3PF but risk of failures on old gear drove me away. I'm happy with the new LCD-3 though as I'm adjusting after a couple of hours so far.
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Same with me. I used to have LCD3f but due to a bit harsh treble I sold them Currently enjoyiong Verite Open.
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