Audeze LCD-5 Review, Measurements, Interview

[BowWazoo]

I have the xlr version here, and don't need it.
If anyone is interested...

 

[zen87192]

The sensation perfect!

Audeze will repair the LCD5 for me under warranty!

Nice one!

 

[alishafai]

Here it is: https://www.dropbox.com/s/sg2dv96aj5gipk9/Audeze LCD-5.pdf?dl=0

Filter settings are listed out numerically at the bottom of the page. It uses 9 bands.

Thank you very much. I will give it a try and compare/contrast with Resolve's.

 

[BowWazoo]

At Over Ears, Oratory is the undisputed No.1 for me

 

[JLoud]

We have a Weiss 502, and strongly suggest only using the balanced headphone output on the rear panel if you want the best audio quality (it uses a different amp section). And you should consider the Weiss to be much more than an amp/DAC - it has very powerful DSP features and functions more like an "audio toolbox." Besides including all the Reveal Audeze target curves, it has substantial EQ and crossfeed functions and many others. You'll need a browser window to access all the features.

It does indeed have many useful features. I did try the XLR output for the LCD5 and found it very good. I also liked the volume control and the remote is well laid out. The many EQ profiles you can store is also a nice feature.
I could see the 502 as an excellent choice for someone who doesn’t use computer audio as well.
I just preferred the sound of the Yggdrasil. But each use case and one’s own ears will be the deciding factor. As they should be. It was a nice piece of kit though.

 

[jlbrach]

Nice one!

audeze has the best customer service in the industry, I have had some fantastic experiences with audeze customer service which is one reason I have owned so many of their products

 

[zen87192]

audeze has the best customer service in the industry, I have had some fantastic experiences with audeze customer service which is one reason I have owned so many of their products

I agree…. I had purchased the LCD-5 with 6.3mm cable. Last one in stock for a while at my dealer. I reached out to Audeze to see if I could swop out the 6.3mm to Balanced XLR. No issue. Resolved within two weeks. Awesome. Then, just the other day, I receive my replacement new style Headband. Another great service ticked off the list. Audeze have been nothing but exemplary in my books.

 

[sahmen]

Any word about the ETA of and LCD-5 preset on Roon? For some reason, I thought Audeze would be quicker in figuring out that preset than they have been so far... It is February... and soon to be March 2022... How long does it take to work out such an EQ preset?

 

[Relaxasaurus]

Here's my take on the 5's with some amp pairings:

 

[alishafai]

Here's my take on the 5's with some amp pairings:

You do a great job in your videos of balancing your opinions with objective elements of the equipment that you are covering.

 

[yolosauce]

Just installed the new headband. Definitely more comfortable than the original.

 

[eee1111]

Just installed the new headband. Definitely more comfortable than the original.

New headband the same but larger?

 

[yolosauce]

New headband the same but larger?

It looks the same but the pressure points changed for me. The earpads are snugger and it feels like a tight pillow instead of the pressure being on the top of my head.

 

[EMINENT]

Here's my take on the 5's with some amp pairings:

Great review. Didnt know about the convolution settings. Will have to try that. Thanks!

 

[Volote]

It looks the same but the pressure points changed for me. The earpads are snugger and it feels like a tight pillow instead of the pressure being on the top of my head.

Same, i think the band itself is a touch "wider" so it doesn't have such a strong clamp force. It no longer pushes against my ears so hard but instead is "snug". love it. I do have to adjust the headband one notch higher than the previous headbands.