jonathan c
Headphoneus Supremus
For LCD-X (2016 vintage), there is nothing like being driven by ZMF Aegis (designed by @L0rdGwyn) ....





That is exactly the case. The thicker more 'leather feel' pads are old and not in production anymore. The pads on the picture above are the thinner, newer production pads.I'm afraid Audeze no longer makes the lambskin pads,
Pads are revised from the 2021 version. The tuning of the headphones is identical and so is the cable so I’d be very surprised if the pads alter the sound in a noticeable way. My 2021 is still one of my favorite headphones of all time.Noticed on the Audio46 website the LCD-X is referred to as the 2024 revision. Anyone know what was revised?
https://audio46.com/products/audeze...adphones-2024-revision?variant=46676733690089
Maybe the cable? It’s a 4-pin XLR w/ a 1/4 TRS adapter now.Noticed on the Audio46 website the LCD-X is referred to as the 2024 revision. Anyone know what was revised?
https://audio46.com/products/audeze...adphones-2024-revision?variant=46676733690089
Can you compare atrium closed to lcd x 2021?Pads are revised from the 2021 version. The tuning of the headphones is identical and so is the cable so I’d be very surprised if the pads alter the sound in a noticeable way. My 2021 is still one of my favorite headphones of all time.
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They're wildly different headphones so I'm not sure where to start. Is there anything more specific that you'd like to know?Can you compare atrium closed to lcd x 2021?
like the soundstage, bass, imaging and micro detailingThey're wildly different headphones so I'm not sure where to start. Is there anything more specific that you'd like to know?
Absolutely stunning!For LCD-X (2016 vintage), there is nothing like being driven by ZMF Aegis (designed by @L0rdGwyn) ....![]()
Ah. Okay.like the soundstage, bass, imaging and micro detailing
I know the zmf headphones have natural timbre but wanted to know other aspects
Have you heard sony mdr z1r aswell?Ah. Okay.
The Atrium Closed has a decent soundstage and the imaging is quite precise but it sounds more like a large room than a concert hall. The Verite Closed is the largest for stage in the ZMF closed back lineup. Mid Bass and Sub Bass are quite a lot more pronounced on the Atrium Closed compared to the stock tuning of the LCDX but the LCDX can be EQ'd with essentially zero distortion to extreme sub bass head levels where the AC has much less excursion in its transducer capabilities.
AC has excellent detail retrieval for a dynamic driver closed back but isn't on the level as something that's more analytic like DCA E3. The timbre is VASTLY better on the AC though and compared to the LCDX the AC beats it for timbre as well. Atrium Closed excels on a more neutral source like the Ferrum stack and is highly scalable. Much more than LCDX. AC also has a plethora of pad options that changes the sound pretty drastically so with just a tiny amount of extra money you can buy a bunch of pads and essentially have multiple sound signatures in one.
Like all ZMF's you're buying the timbre, comfort and beautiful craftsmanship. If you've got a tube chain in your collection or a higher end solid state the AC is one of my favorite headphones to just kick back and enjoy the music but none of their lineup is known for detail and resolving capabilities with Caldera being the only exception. If micro detail, soundstage and imaging is higher up on your list of priorities I'd probably look at a DCA E3 especially if you've got a high current source.
Nope. On my list of headphones to try but haven't had the chance to get my ears on them yet.Have you heard sony mdr z1r aswell?
@AudezeThe only changes from 2021 was slightly revised pads, and different accessories. The cable is now 4 pin XLR with a 1/4" adapter, as previous post mentioned. The case would be different if you had purchased the Premium Edition which came with more robust case. We know use the standard case (was named economy cased back then), which was the case used on the non-Premium LCD-X sku back then. We've simplified and only provide one SKU now.
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