[NzAudezey]

I just ordered my LCD 3's today ( currently have the 2.2s) have there been quality issues with the recent batches of LCD 3s?

 

[Somphon]

  I was told by the dealer it has a 1 in a 1000 chance of happening.I'm happy I didn't play the odds.

I guess I'm very lucky! Still never won a lottery....

 

[sandab]

I just ordered my LCD 3's today ( currently have the 2.2s) have there been quality issues with the recent batches of LCD 3s?

Got my LCD-3F a few days ago and they're eyeball-grade straight.  There's only some very minor difference in the (leather) pad stitch or stuffing, or shape that makes them hang less than perfectly straight.  It's utterly trivial and I wouldn't notice unless I looked for it.  The QC cert is dated in June.

 

[NzAudezey]

Got my LCD-3F a few days ago and they're eyeball-grade straight.  There's only some very minor difference in the (leather) pad stitch or stuffing, or shape that makes them hang less than perfectly straight.  It's utterly trivial and I wouldn't notice unless I looked for it.  The QC cert is dated in June.

Thanks for that, certainly puts to rest my concerns.

How do you find the comfort with the leather pads? Do they still have that Strong head clamp?

 

[EdmontonCanuck]

Got my LCD-3F a few days ago and they're eyeball-grade straight. There's only some very minor difference in the (leather) pad stitch or stuffing, or shape that makes them hang less than perfectly straight. It's utterly trivial and I wouldn't notice unless I looked for it. The QC cert is dated in June.

Thanks for that, certainly puts to rest my concerns.

How do you find the comfort with the leather pads? Do they still have that Strong head clamp?

I have had my LCD-3(c)'s now for one year. That strong head clamp used to bother me a bit, but one year in and I have to say that I don't notice it anymore. Things have loosened up and I find them very comfortable now. Perhaps all it takes is a little time wearing them.


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[sandab]

Thanks for that, certainly puts to rest my concerns.

How do you find the comfort with the leather pads? Do they still have that Strong head clamp?

It's not that strong to me, and I have a big head.  I don't mind the clamping at all, and since it's not uncomfortable it only serves to make a good seal and keep it firmly in place.  The latter is needed since it's not at the featherweight end of the scale...  The pads are very comfortable to me and completely go around my ears, which is part of why I don't think the clamping bothers me.  In fact, I find them very comfortable.  I also don't move around a lot, mostly I just sit or lie with a laptop.  The leather pads might get a little sweaty on a hot day (I live in SF and we usually only get half a dozen hot days per year).
 
There's only one minor thing I've noticed, and that's when I lie down with them on.  The pivot bolt in the back gets pushed up, tilting the headband forwards.  Not a big deal, but making this flush would get my vote.

 

[NzAudezey]

Thanks for the feedback guys I really appreciate it.

Another request if I may, what is your favourite track that the LCD3's really bring to life? The one you always reach for when your skeptical friend comes over with the " it can't be that good" sort of mind set.

Given the diverse range of music that the 3's go well with I am very interested to hear your top tracks!

 

[Argo Duck]

One? I haven't found a favourite track like that.

 

[NzAudezey]

One? I haven't found a favourite track like that.

Top 5 maybe?

 

[Badas]

Thanks for the feedback guys I really appreciate it.

Another request if I may, what is your favourite track that the LCD3's really bring to life? The one you always reach for when your skeptical friend comes over with the " it can't be that good" sort of mind set.

Given the diverse range of music that the 3's go well with I am very interested to hear your top tracks!

Eva Cassidy. Check to check (live at blues Alley).

 

[preproman]

Eva Cassidy. Check to check (live at blues Alley).

 
 
Oh yeah - The BOMB...
 

 

[Somphon]

I have had my LCD-3(c)'s now for one year. That strong head clamp used to bother me a bit, but one year in and I have to say that I don't notice it anymore. Things have loosened up and I find them very comfortable now. Perhaps all it takes is a little time wearing them.


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I find mine quite lose. Tilting my head down a bit to read or something would mean the headphone would start to drop. I actually wish it would be more strong.

 

[Soned]

  I find mine quite lose. Tilting my head down a bit to read or something would mean the headphone would start to drop. I actually wish it would be more strong.

The new accompanying neck brace eliminates that issue

Maybe since I usually sit in a reclining chair while listening the weight is distributed away from my neck.

 

[Argo Duck]

Possibly I'd have more luck picking ones that don't work, but even then nothing comes readily to mind. One problem is the 2 and 3 are a different kind of "wow": they're not generally an up-front, grab-you, hi-fi sort of sound. When I first received my 2r1 it didn't sound special at all. "What have I done spending this much?" was my first thought. Then over the next few days I started to hear...

Hence, when I try to 'show them off' to people this is usually unsuccessful. They might nod appreciatively, but I can see they're not getting it.

Given familiar tracks and a few hours or days I think it would be different.

Top 5 maybe?

 

[Soned]

Possibly I'd have more luck picking ones that don't work, but even then nothing comes readily to mind. One problem is the 2 and 3 are a different kind of "wow": they're not generally an up-front, grab-you, hi-fi sort of sound. When I first received my 2r1 it didn't sound special at all. "What have I done spending this much?" was my first thought. Then over the next few days I started to hear...

Hence, when I try to 'show them off' to people this is usually unsuccessful. They might nod appreciatively, but I can see they're not getting it.

Given familiar tracks and a few hours or days I think it would be different.

I agree 100%
I felt the same "What have I done" when first listening to my LCDXC.Maybe it takes the ears a period of adjustment, because it is a presentation unique to Audeze.