[greenkiwi]

They rub it with snake oil.

Couldn't resist. Actually, I imagine that there are physical properties to the finish that could affect sound, i wonder if the inside is finished or raw wood?.

 

[Chodorovski]

Oil finishes do work really well on rosewood lol

Here's the quote btw: "The LCD-XC uses machined solid-wood cups which are treated outside and inside with custom-developed resin coatings to minimize wall resonances.” From here

Also I bought one yesterday. The iDSD Black Label is a really good pair in terms of portable amps, right?

 

[ModestMeowth]

Oil finishes do work really well on rosewood lol

Here's the quote btw: "The LCD-XC uses machined solid-wood cups which are treated outside and inside with custom-developed resin coatings to minimize wall resonances.” From here

Also I bought one yesterday. The iDSD Black Label is a really good pair in terms of portable amps, right?

I personally wouldn't be able to trust anything said in that review link. The article starts off talking about the XC's having bubinga cups then halfway down the article says they're rosewood...

 

[Chodorovski]

Yeah there's some weird stuff in that article.

Anyway, I'm pretty happy with these headphones as a 'as close as I can get to a closed LCD-3'

Edit: nevermind, I missed the part where everyone seems to be burning in the iDSD for 100-300 hours before expecting it to sound right. I had no idea

 

[dmhenley]

Hey All,
Just got my pair of XC's.

Reviewing the thread, but am curious to hear from long time owners on their thoughts.

Thanks,
Darren

 

[ModestMeowth]

Hey All,
Just got my pair of XC's.

Reviewing the thread, but am curious to hear from long time owners on their thoughts.

Thanks,
Darren

Worst pair of headphones... for the first month. After their first full moon they transform into something beautiful.

You can't expect the dark velvety sound from them as you would from a pair of LCD-2 or 3's. They're neutral and a slightly recessed midrange.

 

[PinoNL]

Supply the LCD-XC’s with some decent power aan you’ll love them

 

[Slim1970]

Hey All,
Just got my pair of XC's.

Reviewing the thread, but am curious to hear from long time owners on their thoughts.

Thanks,
Darren

Give your ears some time to adjust to their sound. After that you'll love them.

 

[abvolt]

The XC's are currently my favorite hp their sq is outstanding you'll very much enjoy them..

 

[seedubchris]

I recommend a high current amplifier like violectric 281 and copper cables . Silver will exacerbate the tinny nature of the xc . Yes cables make a difference.

 

[lenkiatleong]

Hey All,
Just got my pair of XC's.

Reviewing the thread, but am curious to hear from long time owners on their thoughts.

Thanks,
Darren

To me, it's still the best closed headphone i've ever heard. But you will need:
- lossless source
- high powered headphone amp

Hope you will enjoy your XC. Congrats.

 

[dmhenley]

Appreciate the feedback.

I've got great sources and a couple nice amps. Solid state and tube.
I am into closed back phones and the XCs seem like they will match my listening preferences.

 

[tipsyboo]

Not sure why people keep mentioning high power requirements. These are 20 ohm with 100 db sensitivity. They sound just fine and get plenty loud with my old USB powered Centrance Dacport. On a Questyle CMA600i I barely get above 9 o'clock.

 

[Slim1970]

Not sure why people keep mentioning high power requirements. These are 20 ohm with 100 db sensitivity. They sound just fine and get plenty loud with my old USB powered Centrance Dacport. On a Questyle CMA600i I barely get above 9 o'clock.

Agreed, they are fairly easy to drive. It's just that the drivers seem to respond better with more power. It's the same way on the LCD-2 closed back's. Everything tightens up and sounds better to my ears.

 

[seedubchris]

Higher current amps have superior dampening factor means better control of the transducer under load and less inter modulation distortion as a result .