zambz
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Hey there guys, hope everyone is having a lovely holiday season.
I have listened to many open headphones and absolutely love the LCD-2 and also really like the EL-8 open back too.
As such, I have a few questions:
1. LCD-2 Revisions
My understanding is that there are actually 3 revisions of the LCD-2:
LCD-2 rev 1: original release in 2009
LCD-2 rev 2: https://www.audeze.com/driver-update-and-leather-headband
LCD-2F (i.e. rev 3 or rev 2.2? where did 2.1 go?): the current revision with fazor technology as shown here https://www.audeze.com/products/lcd-collection/lcd2
Is this correct?
2. LCD-2 wood
I understand there's a bamboo composite and rosewood options. Apart from aesthetics, do these affect the sound quality at all?
3. LCD-2 ear pads
I understand there's a lamb skin and microsuede option. Which are the most comfortable? Are there any differences in sonic signature due to the pads?
4. Comparison to the EL-8
I'd love further thoughts on this. Personally I thought that the EL-8 sounded about 90% as good as the LCD-2 and preferred the build and appearance of them, but others tell me that the El-8s are not in the same league as the LCD-2s.
What are your thoughts?
5. Comparison to the LCD-3
What would I get by paying the additional cash for the LCD-3? Do they sound a lot better?
Thanks heaps
zambz
I have listened to many open headphones and absolutely love the LCD-2 and also really like the EL-8 open back too.
As such, I have a few questions:
1. LCD-2 Revisions
My understanding is that there are actually 3 revisions of the LCD-2:
LCD-2 rev 1: original release in 2009
LCD-2 rev 2: https://www.audeze.com/driver-update-and-leather-headband
LCD-2F (i.e. rev 3 or rev 2.2? where did 2.1 go?): the current revision with fazor technology as shown here https://www.audeze.com/products/lcd-collection/lcd2
Is this correct?
2. LCD-2 wood
I understand there's a bamboo composite and rosewood options. Apart from aesthetics, do these affect the sound quality at all?
3. LCD-2 ear pads
I understand there's a lamb skin and microsuede option. Which are the most comfortable? Are there any differences in sonic signature due to the pads?
4. Comparison to the EL-8
I'd love further thoughts on this. Personally I thought that the EL-8 sounded about 90% as good as the LCD-2 and preferred the build and appearance of them, but others tell me that the El-8s are not in the same league as the LCD-2s.
What are your thoughts?
5. Comparison to the LCD-3
What would I get by paying the additional cash for the LCD-3? Do they sound a lot better?
Thanks heaps
zambz
