[aleniola76]

Hi folks
As of last week, I switched from LCD 2 Classic to LCD X 2021. I am very pleased with the sound of the new headphone, however I am struggling with comfort.
The headband on the X is not doing its job, I feel the whole weight of the headphone on top of my head and this is because the leather strap seems to be too long, it touches the iron headband. As a result I found them uncomfortable after an hour or so.
This was not the with the Classic, where the headband was working properly, the leather strap stayed separated from the iron band and the weight of the headphone was nicely spread on my head.
Anyone noticed the same ?

 

[Ddhead]

after reviewing all the material I've decided on a '21 revision personally. ty for impressions and glws

Really nice detailed analysis thanks

I've finally able to match the graph of all X/XC at 1kHz as reference point, you can ci=ompare it again now with more clearer view

 

[peterinvan]

Hi folks
As of last week, I switched from LCD 2 Classic to LCD X 2021. I am very pleased with the sound of the new headphone, however I am struggling with comfort.
The headband on the X is not doing its job, I feel the whole weight of the headphone on top of my head and this is because the leather strap seems to be too long, it touches the iron headband. As a result I found them uncomfortable after an hour or so.
This was not the with the Classic, where the headband was working properly, the leather strap stayed separated from the iron band and the weight of the headphone was nicely spread on my head.
Anyone noticed the same ?

I shortened the leather strap on my LCD-XC (2019) by a few millimeters to achieve a gap with the steel headband. Lesson: always hang your headphones by the steel strap (to avoid weighing down the leather strap).

 

[aleniola76]

I shortened the leather strap on my LCD-XC (2019) by a few millimeters to achieve a gap with the steel headband. Lesson: always hang your headphones by the steel strap (to avoid weighing down the leather strap).

thanks , that is good advice and I will do that from now on.
Actually, the HP are brand new so I think they came with a long leather strap from the factory.
I contacted Audeze support and they kindly offered me a replacement strap which should be shorter than the one I have.

 

[freeeekyyy]

Just got a pair of 2021 LCD-XC. I also purchased lifetime access to the Reveal+ plugin. Gotta say these are a massive improvement compared to my previous Dan Clark Aeon 2Cs. The level of detail, and also the bass impact are top notch. Without the EQ, they don't sound as great as I would expect, but they take to it extremely well.

 

[393699]

I ended up making a new EQ for my LCD-X 2021.

Pre-Amp = -6

25Hz = +1.5 Q 2
Low Shelf 55Hz = +3 Q 1.4
Low Shelf 120Hz = +1 Q 1.4
450Hz = +1 Q 3.5
700Hz = -1 Q 3.5
1.1kHz = +1 Q 3.5
1.95kHz = +1 Q 3.5
3.6kHz = +2.5 Q 4
4.1kHz = +1 Q 3
5.6kHz = -2 Q 3
7.2kHz = +1 Q 4
8.2kHz = +1.5 Q 3.5
12.2kHz = -3 Q 3

The sound quality is just spectacular with this EQ on my pair.

 

[elementze]

Given all of the comments about weight, I'm finding these to be incredibly comfortable. The suspension strap forms to my head better than a rigid head band, keeping me from getting hot spots.

 

[393699]

I completely agree with you regarding comfort. This headphone just hugs my head, and it feels like I have soft pillows on my ears. The weight is distributed perfectly across the headband as well. I have never had any issues.

 

[akelew]

So is the consensus that the 2021 lcd-x has less bass than the previous model? Bass quantity/impact is one of my highest priorities here (edm) so im curious if its just a case of EQ'ing in a little bit or if the driver/pad change inherently reduces the bass in any kind of way (impact, resonance etc)

 

[393699]

Out of the box, the LCD-X 2021 is fairly flat in its bass response. In terms of bass tightness, decay, and detail though, it is stellar. This headphone takes EQ adjustment with ease. You can make it sound however you want, including an increase in bass quantity and impact. Distortion on this headphone is extremely low.

 

[393699]

So is the consensus that the 2021 lcd-x has less bass than the previous model? Bass quantity/impact is one of my highest priorities here (edm) so im curious if its just a case of EQ'ing in a little bit or if the driver/pad change inherently reduces the bass in any kind of way (impact, resonance etc)

If you decide to purchase the headphone, give my EQ a try with it. I think you will be very impressed.

Pre-Amp = -6

25Hz = +2 Q 2
Low Shelf 55Hz = +3 Q 1.4
Low Shelf 125Hz = +1.5 Q 1.4
450Hz = +1 Q 3.5
700Hz = -1 Q 3.5
1.1kHz = +1 Q 3.5
2.0kHz = +1 Q 3.5
3.6kHz = +2.5 Q 4
4.1kHz = +1 Q 3
5.6kHz = -2 Q 3
7.3kHz = +1 Q 4.5
8.2kHz = +1.5 Q 3.5
12.2kHz = -3 Q 3

 

[mikecheck95]

So is the consensus that the 2021 lcd-x has less bass than the previous model? Bass quantity/impact is one of my highest priorities here (edm) so im curious if its just a case of EQ'ing in a little bit or if the driver/pad change inherently reduces the bass in any kind of way (impact, resonance etc)

I think if your concern is bass “slam” the LCD-2 will be better suited.

 

[Golyatx]

So is the consensus that the 2021 lcd-x has less bass than the previous model? Bass quantity/impact is one of my highest priorities here (edm) so im curious if its just a case of EQ'ing in a little bit or if the driver/pad change inherently reduces the bass in any kind of way (impact, resonance etc)

out of the box the bass is trash, but some EQing make it worth the sound every cent of 1000$ price

 

[Ficcion2]

I wouldnt say the bass is trash at all. Thats why it takes EQ so well.

Campfire Cascades on the other hand.....

 

[bust3r]

I wouldnt say the bass is trash at all. Thats why it takes EQ so well.

Campfire Cascades on the other hand.....

I thought the same when I first tried the LCD-X's, I was freaking out because the 13 yr old HD650's I have sounded so much better that the Audeze's. Then they got broken in, and then bass shelves were made, along with EQ adjustments, etc., and now its a night and day difference in the other direction.