rmilewsk
Head-Fier
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I just received the new leather headphone band from audeze. The leather is soft with 6 pads varying from smaller near the earcups to larger in the middle of the band. I think the LCD2's look very nice but a little less distinctive with the new headband. They look closer to the other headphones on the market. Installation is easy. Unscrew the small screws on the top of each metal guide, pull off the old headband and insert the new one. Screw the screws back in. The new headband seems slightly more comfortable to me than the old one. I don't notice a big difference right off the bat between this headband and the old one. I noticed no difference in sound quality between the old headband and the new one. The clamping force seems to be about the same.
Positives: Easy installation, comfortable, gives the LCD2 a more upscale look
Negatives: No installation instructions. The installation was easy but anytime anything has to be taken apart including taking out screws installation instructions should be provided.
Conclusion: If you are looking for a more upscale look to the LCD2 and potentially a small upgrade in comfort the new headband is worth the money.
Cost: $100
Purchased from Audeze
Positives: Easy installation, comfortable, gives the LCD2 a more upscale look
Negatives: No installation instructions. The installation was easy but anytime anything has to be taken apart including taking out screws installation instructions should be provided.
Conclusion: If you are looking for a more upscale look to the LCD2 and potentially a small upgrade in comfort the new headband is worth the money.
Cost: $100
Purchased from Audeze