[Kozwoz]

I prefer the 4z to the LCD5 and in some cases even the LCD4. I own the LCD4 and 4z.

 

[phonyx]

Alright, all these superlatives and heaping praise has got me over the line. I purchased the local set of 2018 Yellow grilles and they'll be here next week with any luck! Keen to hear these, first time I've owned Audeze's and first ones I've heard since way back in the day with the OG LCD2's.

Gear wise, these will run from a Metrum Onyx DAC and Cavalli LAu amp. Have a balanced DHC 19awg Molecule silver/copper litz hybrid cable ready to go as well.

 

[utdeep]

Just to make things more interesting, a lot of 4Z owners have worked with Audeze to get the 2021 changes into their 4Z so the serial number isn’t enough to judge. I sent my 4Z to Audeze for their LCD-5 upgrade, hated the lCD-5, and spent money on getting my 4Z updated with 2021 features before they sent it back.

 

[phonyx]

Interesting. I guess if you bought used you’d hope/think the owner would disclose newer drivers, for example.

On that note. How much do Audeze charge for a pair of 4z drivers?

 

[senseitedj]

Interesting. I guess if you bought used you’d hope/think the owner would disclose newer drivers, for example.

On that note. How much do Audeze charge for a pair of 4z drivers?

if you contact audeze and give them your HP's serial no, then they can give you a full history of the unit, such as when it left factory, what repairs have been made etc.

 

[Mrinfinity]

After weeks of listening, I've concluded that The EE legend Evo is like the 4z in iem form. Obviously the evo are a bit more v shaped, but when I'm wearing evo all day doing errands and come home to listen to the 4z it's almost like nothing changes. They are both intimate, bass dives low, mids are extremely similar. With a bass boost on 4z they sound like brothers! I just thought I'd share

 

[Slim1970]

After weeks of listening, I've concluded that The EE legend Evo is like the 4z in iem form. Obviously the evo are a bit more v shaped, but when I'm wearing evo all day doing errands and come home to listen to the 4z it's almost like nothing changes. They are both intimate, bass dives low, mids are extremely similar. With a bass boost on 4z they sound like brothers! I just thought I'd share

Interesting, I’m getting more into IEM’s and I wonder if the good ones compare favorably to headphones. It sounds like they do!

 

[Mrinfinity]

Interesting, I’m getting more into IEM’s and I wonder if the good ones compare favorably to headphones. It sounds like they do!

With evos bone conductors they definitely help give them a headphone like sound. Give em a shot!

 

[Slim1970]

With evos bone conductors they definitely help give them a headphone like sound. Give em a shot!

I'm thinking about the EE Odin's, which have a similar setup with double DD bass drivers. I bet they sound more like a LCD-4z

 

[Mrinfinity]

I havent tried the doin, but I've heard the sound is more airy and neutral. The evo are full bodied and forward.

 

[Mrinfinity]

I think the bone conductors are what gives them the overhead feel. Especially with the mids.

 

[phonyx]

My LCD4-Z’s arrived today. They do sound very good. More relaxed and warmer than my HE-6SE’s, less lazer focused and more easier listening. They complement each other well. I haven’t got a lot of time on them but I do like what I’m hearing.

Metrum Onyx DAC > Cavalli LAu > DHC Molecule 19 hybrid copper/silver > LCD4Z

 

[MacedonianHero]

I prefer the 4z to the LCD5 and in some cases even the LCD4. I own the LCD4 and 4z.

I prefer the LCD-4z to the LCD-4, but I'd gladly take the LCD-5 over both.

 

[Spawn300Z]

I prefer the LCD-4z to the LCD-4, but I'd gladly take the LCD-5 over both.

Same here. Don’t think I would ever let it go. Trying to reduce my collection now.

 

[Kozwoz]

I prefer the LCD-4z to the LCD-4, but I'd gladly take the LCD-5 over both.

The LCD-5 does not have the same bass performance as the LCD-4 or 4z. Furthermore the LCD-5 is amp picky. Very amp picky in fact. I don’t think it sounds particularly good out of most capable amps but it can shine with a select few.