[Mardrommar]

I've been lurking this thread for a while and finally got around to ordering my LCD-XCs which came today!
 
I do have a question. For anyone who recently purchased the XC, did Audeze change the connector material? 
 
I bought an LCD-X about a year ago and the connector is the magnesium/steel, but the XC seems to be made from the same plastic I see on the LCD-2. I'm not sure if they did this to decrease the weight, if it was a mistake, or if they think the black looks better with the black frame. I also believe they changed the pad material, as it's much softer.
 
Anyway, I just wanted to make sure. 

 

[blackwolf1006]

  I've been lurking this thread for a while and finally got around to ordering my LCD-XCs which came today!
 
I do have a question. For anyone who recently purchased the XC, did Audeze change the connector material? 
 
I bought an LCD-X about a year ago and the connector is the magnesium/steel, but the XC seems to be made from the same plastic I see on the LCD-2. I'm not sure if they did this to decrease the weight, if it was a mistake, or if they think the black looks better with the black frame. I also believe they changed the pad material, as it's much softer.
 
Anyway, I just wanted to make sure. 

 
Looks the same.. sigh. Im going to have to get some customers for mine soon. its such a dam shame that they sell such awesome headphone with ****ty cables.
 

Regarding removing the shell from the unit. If you can convert an LCD-XC into a LCD-X they would lose money. No one would buy 2 of the same units if you can make one function as 2. Just saying.

 

[Mardrommar]

   
Looks the same.. sigh. Im going to have to get some customers for mine soon. its such a dam shame that they sell such awesome headphone with ****ty cables.
 

Regarding removing the shell from the unit. If you can convert an LCD-XC into a LCD-X they would lose money. No one would buy 2 of the same units if you can make one function as 2. Just saying.

I don't know if I confused you blackwolf, but I wasn't talking about the cables. I do agree that they aren't great, which is why I've been eyeing Norne Audio and will most likely be purchasing a few cables from there in the future.
 
I decided to email Audeze and ask about the change in connector color. They're apparently manufacturing the new LCD-X/XCs with a black powder/anodized metal connector. I think it looks a lot better than the previous silver color, but maybe other people would prefer the contrasting colors.
 
Anyway, my unit is absolutely normal and I'm thrilled with these cans!

 

[blackwolf1006]

 
I don't know if I confused you blackwolf, but I wasn't talking about the cables. I do agree that they aren't great, which is why I've been eyeing Norne Audio and will most likely be purchasing a few cables from there in the future.
 
I decided to email Audeze and ask about the change in connector color. They're apparently manufacturing the new LCD-X/XCs with a black powder/anodized metal connector. I think it looks a lot better than the previous silver color, but maybe other people would prefer the contrasting colors.
 
Anyway, my unit is absolutely normal and I'm thrilled with these cans!

we might have been referring to different things. sorry about that

 

[floriss]

Hi,
 
Any dutch poeple here that have bought an amp for their LCD - XC. Any sugestions for a good store. Im having touble finding stores with demo amps.
 
thanks

 

[floriss]

ohhh, and preferably around The Hague.

 

[floriss]

one more addition: will the imporvement from a X5 and E12 to a regular amp be a significant one.

 

[punit]

I have read some posts about XC + Schiit Mjolnir being bright. Well I just got the Mj few days back & it pairs very well with the XC. I do not detect any brightness, infact the treble is perfect for me now (just for people to know where I am coming from - I love the HD 800 & T1 treble and find the LCD 3's a bit dark). Very dynamic sound with decent sound stage, the WA22 will give  a better sound stage but I prefer the treble on the MJ. Am using a Yulong bal Dac.

 

[agistrilink]

I bought my ALO MK-3B at soundconsult.nl, though I ordered through the Internet. They are located in Arnhem and their website does show some kind of showroom. Previous versions of their site stated that you have to make an appointment if you want to visit them (which is still on my todo-list when I am visiting Holland). Concerning the amp, it is portable and the base knob that this amp has perfectly suits my taste, especially when I am listening music with the XC. 

 

[floriss]

Read about that store but ahrnem is not around the corner, unfortunately.

Ill give it a thought.

 

[DetroitEARS]

Anyone tried these cans with a SR-71B?

 

[kothganesh]

Anyone tried these cans with a SR-71B?

Yes, that's part of my portable setup. SQ is very good.

 

[kazcou]

Someone have already try to mod the LCD-XC with some Dynamat like Denon AH-D7000 mod ?

 

[TheWuss]

  Someone have already try to mod the LCD-XC with some Dynamat like Denon AH-D7000 mod ?

i can't imagine doing that.
adding just one gram of additional weight would be enough to snap the neck.  

 
besides, I don't find the XC lacking in any way that damping material would fix.
I don't really find them lacking much in any way, actually...

 

[jwbrent]

Originally Posted by TheWuss /img/forum/go_quote.gif
 
 
... besides, I don't find the XC lacking in any way that damping material would fix.
I don't really find them lacking much in any way, actually...

 
agreed!