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AudioQuest NightHawk Impressions and Discussion Thread
Jul 7, 2019 at 10:49 AM Post #9,001 of 10,196
The Nighthawk sound nothing like any Audeze.i do not own a pair of Audeze but I've compared them. I've also loaned my Nighthawk to friends who have Audeze and they went out to buy a pair of Nighthawk after.
Audeze are planar magnetic headphones and have a signature that is consistent with and typical for the technology.
You're asking if there's a difference between the iSine and the LCD? Or between Nighthawk and LCD?
For both, the answer would be, "yes". iSine would have a similar "house" and technology sound as they're both Audeze and PM drivers.
And the Nighthawk... It's a whole different animal, different sound, guts and all.
 
Jul 7, 2019 at 10:58 AM Post #9,002 of 10,196
I do not own audeze but I do have some high high end cans and have owned and heard more. Imo the nighthawk can’t be compared to others, I think they have to be judged independently because they are so different from any thing I’ve heard. And that’s a good thing. For pure music enjoyment all my cans have something to offer, but the hawks are special imo
 
Jul 7, 2019 at 11:02 AM Post #9,003 of 10,196
FiGuY1017 said:
I do not own audeze but I do have some high high end cans and have owned and heard more. Imo the nighthawk can’t be compared to others, I think they have to be judged independently because they are so different from any thing I’ve heard. And that’s a good thing. For pure music enjoyment all my cans have something to offer, but the hawks are special imo
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What he said.
 
Jul 7, 2019 at 11:24 AM Post #9,004 of 10,196
You do realise I have access to probably any headphone I like right? So think before throwing silly comments around like that lol
 
Jul 7, 2019 at 12:14 PM Post #9,005 of 10,196
I have heard the LCDc recently and was missing all the highs a bit I was used to hear with Hawks, iBasso Sr1, Massdrop Fostex THX00 and some more.

To me its hard to come to a conclusion testing A/B and favorizing one over another. The day after the comparison easily can deliver quite opposite results :wink:
My hearing depends a lot from mood, physical condition, preferences, perception.... I am sure when I own the LCDs for a longer time I would not miss any highs.

I heard and could test some Aeon Flow Closed a day and was missing bass (...) and found the presentation a bit boring. Well my hearing was profiled and used to E-MU Teak or similar Fostex THX at this time. The AF was missing a lot in a short A/B testing. The phone is just not that spectacular tuned then the others... but a bit more refined and very nice in longer listening sessions.
 
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Jul 7, 2019 at 12:16 PM Post #9,006 of 10,196
Quasimodosbelfry said:
The Nighthawk sound nothing like any Audeze.i do not own a pair of Audeze but I've compared them. I've also loaned my Nighthawk to friends who have Audeze and they went out to buy a pair of Nighthawk after.
Audeze are planar magnetic headphones and have a signature that is consistent with and typical for the technology.
You're asking if there's a difference between the iSine and the LCD? Or between Nighthawk and LCD?
For both, the answer would be, "yes". iSine would have a similar "house" and technology sound as they're both Audeze and PM drivers.
And the Nighthawk... It's a whole different animal, different sound, guts and all.
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I was wondering LCD vs NightHawk so - thanks! That makes sense. I am looking for a different sound from the NightHawks. I love my Hawks I just have always had a eye on LCD's and Planar, and again I love my iSine's. So I think I will be pleased with the LCD2c and they will be a nice addition as I can listen to what I am in the mood for with such different sounds. Thanks fellas!
 
Jul 7, 2019 at 12:30 PM Post #9,007 of 10,196
xRaptorxPunisher said:
You do realise I have access to probably any headphone I like right? So think before throwing silly comments around like that lol
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Why would we realize that you have access to probably any headphone you like? Why DO you have access to probably any headphone? Do you own a headphone shop?
 
Jul 7, 2019 at 12:50 PM Post #9,008 of 10,196
mbwilson111 said:
Why would we realize that you have access to probably any headphone you like? Why DO you have access to probably any headphone? Do you own a headphone shop?
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Because the lad was acting like I don’t have one, simple really.
 
Jul 7, 2019 at 6:34 PM Post #9,013 of 10,196
If anyone is looking for the original adapter (3.5>6.3) I have some extras. However, I'm looking for the stock cable (prefer balanced, but would take SE) that came with the original NH (wood version).
 
Jul 8, 2019 at 12:11 PM Post #9,015 of 10,196
FiGuY1017 said:
I do not own audeze but I do have some high high end cans and have owned and heard more. Imo the nighthawk can’t be compared to others, I think they have to be judged independently because they are so different from any thing I’ve heard. And that’s a good thing. For pure music enjoyment all my cans have something to offer, but the hawks are special imo
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I agree. Sometimes I'm listening to the NightOwl/NightHawk and wonder why I bother with anything else. When you feel the soul of the music and react with it, you should be at the finish line.
 
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