[HeavyD2024]

I decided to go with the LCD-4z, and just received mine!

I have auditioned LCD-X, LCD-XC, LCD-2, LCD-3, LCD-4z, LCD-MX4, Arya, D8000, Empyrean, Ether 2, Ether Flow, ADX5000, HD800 S, Focal Clear, HE-1, HD650.
It's been quite a ride, with a repeating pattern:
1) getting interested in a headphone
2) reading rave reviews, getting more excited
3) then reading one or two negative reviews, having everything thrown into doubt again
4) getting interested in a more expensive model
and repeat

I don't doubt that the 4z isn't perfect, and that other headphones outperform these in some ways. From my experience, quality really did scale with expense, and there's a lot of headroom for that in this hobby. Happily, the 4z brought me to tears when listening to some of my favorite songs, out of the box, with no break-in - I had never head this music like this before, it feels like hearing it for the first time. They blow my Adam S2X midfield monitors out of the way.

I love it when a new piece of tech has that effect on me, even after having been around the block a few times, and becoming more difficult to impress each time.

I am not alone… I feel like you wrote this just for me,,, I know this is an older post, but thank you so much. I'm considering these headphones on the Used market. Do you by chance still have them?

 

[bagwell359]

As long as it's a transformer coupled tube amp it's fine.

Yes

OTLs might be less suited for a 15 Ohm load

Much less suited, My 38 ohm HE-500 (38 ohms) and HE-6 SE (50 ohms) sound distorted and weak on OTL amps I've used.

 

[crazyhank]

Hi, I have an ask of LCD-4z owners... I am curious to try them...

I am based in Bay Area, CA. Is anyone nearby who could allow me to meet up and try or I am also happy to cover overnight shipping and send full deposit and give a "Fee" or "Gratuity" of $100+ for the kindness to allow me to try for a day. I can overnight to me and back to you within a day.

Please check my reviews...honest headfier with many sales and buys.

Currently own the LCD-5 and I have always been curious on the 4z.

Thank you!!

 

[Tchoupitoulas]

I am based in Bay Area, CA. Is anyone nearby who could allow me to meet up and try or I am also happy to cover overnight shipping and send full deposit and give a "Fee" or "Gratuity" of $100+ for the kindness to allow me to try for a day. I can overnight to me and back to you within a day.

If this doesn't pan out, Audeze does have a 30-day return period (source):

How does your 30 day trial work?

We hope you love your new Audeze headphones, but if you don't, we offer a 30-day return policy with no penalty (assuming nothing is missing or damaged). The customer is responsible for return freight to Audeze, using a shipping method with tracking. We don't refund shipping costs or import duties/taxes. If you decide you need to return your headphones, contact us at support@audeze.com before the end of the 30-day period after delivery and we'll assist with shipping information.