[eargasam]

Thinking on getting the thx 789 has anyone heard them on that amp , I mean is it a nice pairing or is that overkill?

 

[gazzington]

Anybody got these sounding nice with a lotoo paw gold touch. I'm thinking of getting some i4

 

[USAudio]

It really is too bad the LCDi4 is so expensive and isn’t more attainable for more people to enjoy. Now with the LCDi3 available, it seems hard to rationalize almost 3x the price for the LCDi4. But that is the way of high-end audio pricing. Even at a lower price of $1999 USD they would at least be priced competitively with the Shure KSE1200, to which they are frequently compared performance-wise.

 

[DaddyWhale]

It really is too bad the LCDi4 is so expensive and isn’t more attainable for more people to enjoy. Now with the LCDi3 available, it seems hard to rationalize almost 3x the price for the LCDi4. But that is the way of high-end audio pricing. Even at a lower price of $1999 USD they would at least be priced competitively with the Shure KSE1200, to which they are frequently compared performance-wise.

The saving grace is that if you're quick in pulling the trigger, b-stock have been available for $1,000 around Black Friday. I imagine they'll again be available at that price in six months.

 

[AudioBomb]

Has anybody ever ventured to remove the LCD-i4 filters? IMHO it's one of the greatest upgrades one can do. The filters seem to be there just to protect the drivers from dust (thick sponge) or just to prevent too much sound leakage. However I didn't feel this is necessary. The difference I notice is a more open sounding IEM, airier, with better, more delicated treble and superior macro and mico detail as well as instrument separation, it's astonishing. Sounds so much cleaner, sparkly, spacious and emotive. I have never heard anything like this IEM related, nor even the 64 Audio Tia Fourté.

 

[AudioBomb]

It really is too bad the LCDi4 is so expensive and isn’t more attainable for more people to enjoy. Now with the LCDi3 available, it seems hard to rationalize almost 3x the price for the LCDi4. But that is the way of high-end audio pricing. Even at a lower price of $1999 USD they would at least be priced competitively with the Shure KSE1200, to which they are frequently compared performance-wise.

With the LCD-i3 available, you have nothing compared to the LCD-i4. Don't even comes close, sorry for the disappointment

I see there's a tendency (or a necessity) to fantasize things, in order to save money, but this is like comparing apples to oranges.

 

[edwardsean]

Has anybody ever ventured to remove the LCD-i4 filters? IMHO it's one of the greatest upgrades one can do. The filters seem to be there just to protect the drivers from dust (thick sponge). However I didn't feel this is necessary. The difference I notice is a more open sounding IEM, airier, with better, more delicated treble and superior macro and mico detail as well as instrument separation, it's astonishing. Sounds so much cleaner, sparkly, spacious and emotive. I have never heard anything like this IEM related, nor even the 64 Audio Tia Fourté.

Hey AB. I took out the dust filters on my full-size phones and noticed something similar to what your describing. It never occurred to me to do this with i4s.

I'm looking at them right now. How do you remove the filters? Did you remove the grid cover? Is this safe?

 

[AudioBomb]

Yes, you remove the grid cover. It's safe, totally safe if you do it carefully. Do not touch the drivers.

 

[edwardsean]

Hmm... I'm gently feeling around the grid cover with my fingernail to see how they come apart.

Did you use a tool? Do they just pry apart? Are there any plastic tabs I have to be careful about?

 

[edwardsean]

I am excited about this possibility, but this does concern me. Won't this expose the drivers to dust or other debris?

 

[AudioBomb]

No, they are not. I've used some tool to remove the outer plastic. The grid comes out with it as well as the filter.

 

[AudioBomb]

I am excited about this possibility, but this does concern me. Won't this expose the drivers to dust or other debris?

I don't think it does because of the grids. You are going to keep the grids in. You are just removing the sponge.

In my opinion they are there just to prevent too much sound leakage.

 

[edwardsean]

Okay, that sounds worth trying and reversible. When you say "some tool," do you mean like a little plastic spudger?

I've been using a plumbers wrench without success–kidding!

 

[AudioBomb]

I've used a very small screwdriver to push the plastic up. Detaches it instantly. And there is anything that can break there. And yes, it's easily reversible.

 

[edwardsean]

I think I understand. You slip a small screwdriver, like an eyeglass driver, into the seam where the grid cover attaches to the earpiece housing right?

And, you meant to say that there "[isn't ] anything that can break there" correct?