[Lokust]

There were a few last time I looked (2 weeks ago) , two on Ebay, think a guy on the classified section on this site was also selling one. But might be sold already.

 

[kid vic]

@wbass - I'd be careful here.

Am I right that Audeze discontinued this version because of driver reliability issues?

FWIW, I got mine (the 200 ohms one) from The Music Room. I've not seen any there for a while but it's worth checking periodically.

That's right, they were sensitive to air pressure changes and it could rupture the diaphragm

 

[marcan]

That's right, they were sensitive to air pressure changes and it could rupture the diaphragm

Right. I tried it few years ago and the sound was really better than the one with new driver. But the driver died during the session...

 

[kid vic]

Right. I tried it few years ago and the sound was really better than the one with new driver. But the driver died during the session...

Its a shame cause I have never heard anyone say that the originals weren't better.

I don't know what the secret sauce Audeze had pre-2017 but I wish they'd get it back. Not that I haven't liked more recent Audeze stuff but the old stuff is just legendary.

 

[wbass]

Any ready way to tell the older 100 ohm driver models from the newer ones? (Besides the blue cable.) Thanks for the tips!

 

[TheAbyss2022]

@wbass - I'd be careful here.

Am I right that Audeze discontinued this version because of driver reliability issues?

FWIW, I got mine (the 200 ohms one) from The Music Room. I've not seen any there for a while but it's worth checking periodically.

The original blue stock cable that was only produced for the first 200 units which leads me to assume its the 100ohm version.

They had some reliability issues with the 100ohm versions and switched to a 200ohm design and subsequently, switched to a black and white stock cable.

 

[Lokust]

Anyone care to share what they're using for cleaning & caring for/protecting the leather and wood on the LCD-4s? I believe Audeze has written the wood rings are maintenance-free, but am curious what others are doing. Thanks!

 

[TheAbyss2022]

Anyone care to share what they're using for cleaning & caring for/protecting the leather and wood on the LCD-4s? I believe Audeze has written the wood rings are maintenance-free, but am curious what others are doing. Thanks!

Yes I always use the white gloves when handling the headphone....

Just kidding, I use polish shiner and use a few drops around the wood cups and use a microfiber cloth. microfiber cloth just for the grills as I don't want to risk getting any liquid inside.

 

[Kozwoz]

I’ve heard really good things about the original blue cable that came with the 100 ohm LCD4. Would be interested in purchasing it separately.

 

[Lokust]

Yes I always use the white gloves when handling the headphone....

Just kidding, I use polish shiner and use a few drops around the wood cups and use a microfiber cloth. microfiber cloth just for the grills as I don't want to risk getting any liquid inside.

You only wear them while handling the LCD-4!? I love to wear mine while opening important correspondence, as well as going for evening walks and obviously while practicing hand-puppetry with friends and neighbors.

 

[whirlwind]

Anyone care to share what they're using for cleaning & caring for/protecting the leather and wood on the LCD-4s? I believe Audeze has written the wood rings are maintenance-free, but am curious what others are doing. Thanks!

I just wipe the rings down with a soft cloth, I use flannel.

Leather cleaner, then conditioner for the pads

 

[TheAbyss2022]

I’ve heard really good things about the original blue cable that came with the 100 ohm LCD4. Would be interested in purchasing it separately.

Yeah people who have that cable always say they go back to it because its the best compared to even high end cables they bought.

You will never be able to buy it separately unfortunately unless you buy an LCD 4 that comes with it if you can find one.

 

[thecrow]

Any ready way to tell the older 100 ohm driver models from the newer ones? (Besides the blue cable.) Thanks for the tips!

This maybe???
https://www.head-fi.org/threads/audeze-lcd-4.782442/page-231#post-12493841

or contact audeze direct to confirm

 

[TheAbyss2022]

This maybe???
https://www.head-fi.org/threads/audeze-lcd-4.782442/page-231#post-12493841

or contact audeze direct to confirm

Interesting.

Since they offered all of the 100ohm owners an upgrade to the 200ohm version, I wonder how many there are actually left in the wild and their sound differences. I guess only Audeze really know the answer to the difference in sound quality between the 2 versions. We have had quite a few comparisons between the 200ohm LCD 4 and LCD 4z and people conclude that the 4z its less detailed.

 

[marcan]

I didn't compare both side by side, but the 100 ohm was faster, more detailed, and dug deeper, if I remember correctly.