clarinetman
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I heard HeadphoneAddict's LCD-2 out of a Zana Deux and then from my crappy system--I am amazed to say that they are not only the best headphone I've ever heard, (besides the R10) but also a new favorite, simply because they have such an original and agreeable sound sig. Even from my Aune/LD 1+, they sounded excellent.
In fact, in most ways I even preferred them over Asr's O2/Blue Hawaii/Plinius combo on either system. The LCD-2 (and in fact, most orthos) is the first can I've heard that does everything right. I mean, EVERYTHING. Listening to Alessandro Carbonare from the O2 didn't quite do it... There was just something missing, something unnatural about them. The LCD-2 on the other hand, reproduced the sound of the clarinet better than any headphone I have ever heard, and IMO, has the best tonal accuracy to date for all music. I'm not entirely sure what it is, maybe a more exposed frequency band, maybe they're just orthos, but the mids on the LCD-2 gave the clarinet something more beautiful, more colorful, more playful, just something magical.
Perhaps orthos share a sound of sorts that I enjoy more than other driver types. Listened to the LCD-2, HE-5 and 6, all of which sounded better to me than any of the electrostats except for in the areas of speed and possibly some transparency.
Once I get a job and the money, the LCD-2 is the next big purchase on my list. Considering how incredible it is, it may be the last can I ever buy (but probably not).
Great review, btw. I envy you
In fact, in most ways I even preferred them over Asr's O2/Blue Hawaii/Plinius combo on either system. The LCD-2 (and in fact, most orthos) is the first can I've heard that does everything right. I mean, EVERYTHING. Listening to Alessandro Carbonare from the O2 didn't quite do it... There was just something missing, something unnatural about them. The LCD-2 on the other hand, reproduced the sound of the clarinet better than any headphone I have ever heard, and IMO, has the best tonal accuracy to date for all music. I'm not entirely sure what it is, maybe a more exposed frequency band, maybe they're just orthos, but the mids on the LCD-2 gave the clarinet something more beautiful, more colorful, more playful, just something magical.
Perhaps orthos share a sound of sorts that I enjoy more than other driver types. Listened to the LCD-2, HE-5 and 6, all of which sounded better to me than any of the electrostats except for in the areas of speed and possibly some transparency.
Once I get a job and the money, the LCD-2 is the next big purchase on my list. Considering how incredible it is, it may be the last can I ever buy (but probably not).
Great review, btw. I envy you