[JAnonymous5150]

Okay, so I don't have any full reviews or impressions yet, but one thing I have noticed lately with a few earbuds and IEMs that I have tried is that LCP drivers tend to have a very lush but articulate and snappy character to them that I really enjoy quite a bit. It's just something I have noticed after trying quite a few LCP driven buds/IEMs over the last month or two. Anyone else notice this or am I just a nut?

 

[Kamen555]

Yeah, as mentioned earlier i also got some as "accessories", but for the life of me I don't remember which set. Hehe

I have both n they both give them same hooks. So I have another pair to use for other buds that need it.

 

[WoodyLuvr]

Okay, so I don't have any full reviews or impressions yet, but one thing I have noticed lately with a few earbuds and IEMs that I have tried is that LCP drivers tend to have a very lush but articulate and snappy character to them that I really enjoy quite a bit. It's just something I have noticed after trying quite a few LCP driven buds/IEMs over the last month or two. Anyone else notice this or am I just a nut?

Nope, not a nut at all... the lowly, mistreated LCP actually can be astoundingly wonderful sounding if tuned correctly and does in fact offer a very unique presentation (again if tuned properly). This is something that our DIY Masters @FranQL @Ronion @RikudouGoku @jeejack @tgx78 @ValSuki @furyossa @irv003 will all quickly attest!

 

[yaps66]

Okay, so I don't have any full reviews or impressions yet, but one thing I have noticed lately with a few earbuds and IEMs that I have tried is that LCP drivers tend to have a very lush but articulate and snappy character to them that I really enjoy quite a bit. It's just something I have noticed after trying quite a few LCP driven buds/IEMs over the last month or two. Anyone else notice this or am I just a nut?

I would tend to agree with you. In my (very limited) experience, they do sound more organic compared to Beryllium drivers.

 

[o0genesis0o]

Nope, not a nut at all... the lowly, mistreated LCP actually can be astoundingly wonderful sounding if tuned correctly and does in fact offer a very unique presentation (again if tuned properly). This is something that our DIY Masters @FranQL @Ronion @RikudouGoku @jeejack @tgx78 @ValSuki @furyossa @irv003 will all quickly attest!

LCP driver is lowly and mistreated? I thought people talk about the LCP drivers in Moondrop Aria like they are blessing from heaven

Maybe I'm too influenced by Fiio and Dunu, but I like some shiny Be or Ti driver.

 

[Ronion]

Okay, so I don't have any full reviews or impressions yet, but one thing I have noticed lately with a few earbuds and IEMs that I have tried is that LCP drivers tend to have a very lush but articulate and snappy character to them that I really enjoy quite a bit. It's just something I have noticed after trying quite a few LCP driven buds/IEMs over the last month or two. Anyone else notice this or am I just a nut?

That is a common observation, but I don’t think you can use that as evidence for your sanity.

 

[Ronion]

LCP driver is lowly and mistreated? I thought people talk about the LCP drivers in Moondrop Aria like they are blessing from heaven

Maybe I'm too influenced by Fiio and Dunu, but I like some shiny Be or Ti driver.

SMABAT has a really nice Ti driver as well. One of my favorites is the 150Ohm.

 

[JAnonymous5150]

LCP driver is lowly and mistreated? I thought people talk about the LCP drivers in Moondrop Aria like they are blessing from heaven

Maybe I'm too influenced by Fiio and Dunu, but I like some shiny Be or Ti driver.

I saw LCP mentioned in marketing for like a month and then all the manufacturers seemed to switch to diamond like carbon (DLC) drivers. Even Moondrop switched to DLC in their Aria SE. Before that I had always seen biocellulose and various metallic coatings advertised and had never seen much on LCP so I think it's reasonable to say that it's semi-overlooked in the grand scheme of things.

 

[o0genesis0o]

I saw LCP mentioned in marketing for like a month and then all the manufacturers seemed to switch to diamond like carbon (DLC) drivers. Even Moondrop switched to DLC in their Aria SE. Before that I had always seen biocellulose and various metallic coatings advertised and had never seen much on LCP so I think it's reasonable to say that it's semi-overlooked in the grand scheme of things.

I think they switch because they reuse the driver from KXXS.

Anyhow, now that you mention it, DLC seems every where nowadays. After all the talk and investment in Be drivers, it's kind of funny to see Fiio use DLC rather than Be driver in their flagship FH9

 

[samandhi]

Okay, so I don't have any full reviews or impressions yet, but one thing I have noticed lately with a few earbuds and IEMs that I have tried is that LCP drivers tend to have a very lush but articulate and snappy character to them that I really enjoy quite a bit. It's just something I have noticed after trying quite a few LCP driven buds/IEMs over the last month or two. Anyone else notice this or am I just a nut?

Yes, LCP CAN be great. Really any of the "coatings" can be great if used properly (though some a tad bit better than others).

I have both n they both give them same hooks. So I have another pair to use for other buds that need it.

That is a good idea!

Nope, not a nut at all... the lowly, mistreated LCP actually can be astoundingly wonderful sounding if tuned correctly and does in fact offer a very unique presentation (again if tuned properly). This is something that our DIY Masters @FranQL @Ronion @RikudouGoku @jeejack @tgx78 @ValSuki @furyossa @irv003 will all quickly attest!

Yes, and I have a set, made with LCP and made custom for me by @FranQL on its (slow as molasses) way! Woohoooo

P.S. I simply can't wait! (have I mentioned that)?

 

[samandhi]

SMABAT has a really nice Ti driver as well. One of my favorites is the 150Ohm.

Oh don't start that again, you know you like all their drivers.... LOL

But seriously, I really like that driver as well.

 

[JAnonymous5150]

I think they switch because they reuse the driver from KXXS.

Anyhow, now that you mention it, DLC seems every where nowadays. After all the talk and investment in Be drivers, it's kind of funny to see Fiio use DLC rather than Be driver in their flagship FH9

I totally agree that they reused a driver they had on hand as a money grab, but I also think they saw a way to capitalize on a market trend that had DLCs growing in popularity while the OG Aria was losing a bit of momentum with the Tin T3+ and Dunu Titan S starting to take some of that sub $100 IEM marketshare back. The T3+ also being an LCP, $10 cheaper, and arguably better built and better tuned (i replaced my Arias with T3+ after 6 months. Can you tell? Lol) exacerbated the situation as it gained some momentum, too. Props to Moondrop for being savvy, spotting the trend, and putting a product out there to capitalize on it, though.

 

[samandhi]

Props to Moondrop for being savvy, spotting the trend, and putting a product out there to capitalize on it, though.

Speaking of which (jumping WAY off topic here, sorry), DUNU has now entered the planar IEM wars in case you didn't know...

 

[o0genesis0o]

Speaking of which (jumping WAY off topic here, sorry), DUNU has now entered the planar IEM wars in case you didn't know...

And they STILL haven't released the SA4 internationally. You know, the one on their development roadmap that they released early this year. Oh well, WAY off topic here.

 

[samandhi]

And they STILL haven't released the SA4 internationally. You know, the one on their development roadmap that they released early this year. Oh well, WAY off topic here.

IKR? hehe I had a thought of getting that set. I only have one set of full BA (Audiosense T800), and I wanted to see if there is better out there (though those are terrific) without spending the money for kilobuck ones.

Anyhow, so that we get back on topic...... earbuds!