DavidMahler
Headphoneus Supremus
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If the LCD-2's had more of a sense of "air" and slightly more treble energy, then I would be prepared to say that they are my absolute favourites. But they don't hit that target well enough to my liking in those 2 areas for me to pass final judgment today. We'll see how Week 2 with the LCD-2s goes...
I think this really where amping comes in. I've heard the LCD2 on numerous amps and it never sounds bad, but it changes drastically in quality, specifically in Soundstage and treble presentation. On my TTVJ 307a, it is perfect in terms of treble response. I will probably be at the upcoming canjam with my entire abode. On my Larocco PRii, which despite being a portable amp, is one of the best amps I've ever owned for under 2 grand, I found the presentation of the LCD2 a bit caved in. I think if paired with the right system, the LCD2 excels far beyond the T1 or HD800. I've heard the HD800 on several amps including the 307a and B52, it never had close to the quality of the LCD2 on my 307a. I've yet to hear the LCD2 balanced, waiting for my cable from APS. But even unbalanced, the LCD2 beats the HD800 and T1 in balanced mode and compares alongside the R10 in balanced mode. The HD800 has some special strengths which make it very desirable to me for certain musics. If you're ever in New York City area, I'll show the system I have, between my DAC and Amp, it seems to do things to the LCD2 which I think few have heard. I'm just so ecstatic about the pairing, I'm literally tempted to give up my search for more headphones, though I was always planning to get a great stax system.....If I spend 7grand on a monster Stax system it'd better match the LCD2, though I sincerely don't think it will because I heard a decent Omega system a week ago and it wasn't in the same playing field.