Hi guys,
I need some assistance and input here. I own a pair of Audeze LCD-X headphones. I have upgraded them with the carbon fiber headband that Audeze uses on their flagship LCD-4. The reasons I got the LCD-X's: Planar Magnetic, big sound stage and very importantly, 20 ohms impedance. Here's the thing: Even with the new headband I'm still having some lateral pressure problems around my ears so I'm looking at other planar magnetic headphones. There are alot of other planar magnetic headphones at the same price point as my LCD-X's like the MrSpeakers Ether and the HifiMan Edition X. So I'm not going to get another set of planar magnetic's for $1,800 give or take since that's what I already own. So I'm looking at going all-in with the HifiMan HE1000 v2's. Apparently these cans have an impedance of 35 ohms. If that's the case then here's the questions: How much of a difference will I hear or experience between 20 ohms and 35 ohms in planar magnetic cans? The 35 ohms cans compared to the 20 ohms cans, how much more do I have to crank up the volume? How much more power would they draw from the unit being used (not a proper headphone amp)? Is the 15 ohms difference negligible, noticeable or significant? This is really, really important to me so I really need some input before I drop $3,000 on HiFiMan's flagship cans. I have a proper headphone amp but I'm using these cans for other applications so you don't need to mention the obvious. I know that already. And for those of you who own the 1000's, what can you say as far as comfort, like compared to Sennheiser HD 800/S? I own both of the 800's and can wear them for hours and hours and hours without discomfort. I can't say that about the Audeze LCD-X's. What about the HiFiMan HE1000's comfort? So to boil it down: I need, or at least want, planar magnetic headphones with big sound stage, very comfortable, and very easy to drive. 'Cause if it's one thing I can say about the 20 ohms LCD-X's, they're incredibly easy to drive and forgiving. You can connect them to anything and it sounds good. Other suggestions are also welcome but right now I'm eyeing the HifiMan HE1000 v2.
Many thanks in advance to those of you who took the time to read this and answer.
Best Regards
Will