[phthora]

Well, after reading ~100pgs and skimming the next 100 or so I pulled the trigger yesterday and ordered an LCD-X. Can't wait to get it in hand. Unfortunately although I apparently live less than 10mi from their warehouse it will take 4 days for FedEx to get them to me lol. Gonna be a loooong weekend.

In the meantime, I've read everything from "these are super easy to drive" to "they scale well with better amps". Currently have Modi 3/Magni Heresy...am I right to assume these would be the bare min to drive these until I get something else? Was looking at Jotunheim but need to read up more on differences between 1 and 2 before committing. Should I expect to fast-track that? I'll give the current setup a listen of course but want to know what I'm getting into while I way this agonizingly long 4 days

Being easy to drive and scaling well with better amps are not mutually exclusive, at least not in this case. The X doesn't suffer from deleterious effects to the frequency response or get muffled with lower power, but better amping will improve the resolution, imaging, and separation given how responsive and fast the driver is.

 

[tdl2024]

Being easy to drive and scaling well with better amps are not mutually exclusive, at least not in this case. The X doesn't suffer from deleterious effects to the frequency response or get muffled with lower power, but better amping will improve the resolution, imaging, and separation given how responsive and fast the driver is.

I see, guess I'll be reading up on the Jot's this weekend then. Thanks!

 

[johnzz4]

I see, guess I'll be reading up on the Jot's this weekend then. Thanks!

Can’t speak to the Jot, but the JDS Labs Element is an excellent match for the X in my experience.

 

[Lohb]

I see, guess I'll be reading up on the Jot's this weekend then. Thanks!...

Flux Labs FA-10 Class A amp...will save you multiple amp purchases looking for "The One"...then you can focus on endless DAC rolling

 

[Katholm]

Anyone has experience with the ifi zen can bass boost+3D?
I know the lcdx are amazing on micro bl idsd.

 

[betula]

Anyone has experience with the ifi zen can bass boost+3D?
I know the lcdx are amazing on micro bl idsd.

The Zen DAC only has bass boost, no 3D. It is a wonderful little entry level DAC for the money, but the Micro BL is steps above.

 

[Lohb]

Has the X had a driver revision update same as LCD-XC ?

 

[Katholm]

The Zen DAC only has bass boost, no 3D. It is a wonderful little entry level DAC for the money, but the Micro BL is steps above.

Thanks mate, but i wrote "zen can" not "zen dac" these are 2 diff items, the zen can is an analog amp only, with the same hardware features boosts and the micro BL

 

[tdl2024]

Just got em in earlier today and finally got the Reveal plugin working...and wow....just....wow. They do everything my Sundaras did just 10x better. I thought I was picking up things with the Sundaras that I'd never heard, but this is just so much better. So much detail, and it feels like I'm wrapped in sound. Was kinda skeptical about spending so much for headphones but I think it's safe to say it was worth it.

 

[smoothb0re]

Has anyone got experience in pad rolling with the X? I'm especially interested in how Dekoni velour & suede, and Audeze vegan pads effect the sound.

 

[Amber Rain]

Hi all

Is there much difference between the carbon fibre headband and the steel one (apart from the price). Do they make a big difference to comfort?

Got the XC yesterday secondhand, and find them uncomfortable. They've got the old style headband.

I've also got the EL8 which are also quite heavy, but are far more comfortable so I don't think it's just down to weight.

Thanks

 

[betula]

Hi all

Is there much difference between the carbon fibre headband and the steel one (apart from the price). Do they make a big difference to comfort?

Got the XC yesterday secondhand, and find them uncomfortable. They've got the old style headband.

I've also got the EL8 which are also quite heavy, but are far more comfortable so I don't think it's just down to weight.

Thanks

To me there is not much difference in comfort between the carbon fibre and new steel headband. They are both great improvement over the old style though. The XC is one of the heaviest headphones, I think it is like 100g heavier than the open back X. Perhaps you could try a new headband first and if that is still not enough, try the open back LCD-X.

 

[Amber Rain]

To me there is not much difference in comfort between the carbon fibre and new steel headband. They are both great improvement over the old style though. The XC is one of the heaviest headphones, I think it is like 100g heavier than the open back X. Perhaps you could try a new headband first and if that is still not enough, try the open back LCD-X.

Thanks for the reply and information.

I'll try the new headband, but open headphones are a no go for me due to sound leakage.

 

[Dopaminer]

Hi all

Is there much difference between the carbon fibre headband and the steel one (apart from the price). Do they make a big difference to comfort?

I worry about the clamping force of the CF version not being adjustable. Good old steel - just bend to your desired clamp!

 

[Amber Rain]

I worry about the clamping force of the CF version not being adjustable. Good old steel - just bend to your desired clamp!

Hadn't thought of that! Mine arrives around lunchtime, hopefully it will make a big difference to the comfort level...