Marlowe
500+ Head-Fier
Yeah, the weight of the LCD-X is a worrisome factor for me also (it's significantly heavier than the LCD-2C). I've never been bothered at all by headphone weight, but I've never worn a pair as heavy as most Audeze LCD phones. The LCD-X is about half again as heavy as my moderately heavy ZMF Aeolus and Focal Elex; it's roughly double the weight of the Noire (far larger drivers, double sided vs. single sided magnets, and all metal cups).This is really good info for me. I bought the Noire, and got a loaner LCD 2C from my audio guy. To be honest as soon as I listened to the 2C I was in love. Holy crap. It is the perfect and ideal sound signature for me. However 40 minutes later my neck was throbbing. I much prefer the sound of the 2C over the Noire, but yeah.
I too would like 2 or 3 pairs of headphones, 1 open and 1 closed, plus maybe a cheaper Bluetooth pair.
Given what I know of the Audeze LCD-2C or LCD-X (TBH, I haven't heard them yet), they're probably more to my taste also if I had to pick just one headphone. But since my Aeolus is a very warm headphone with prominent, impactful bass (and I really like bass, or at least rock bass guitar), I'm looking for something a bit different like the Noire.