[LiqTenExp]

Hey,
 
I spent some time today with the LCD-2s.  It had some of the best mids and lows I've heard out of a headphone.  The highs were just a little too dark and recessed for me.  They were even using some fancy cables (silver dragon) that were supposed help in that area (lets not start a cable discussion please, I am not suggesting that I heard a difference in the stock vs these cables).  
 
I am comparing them to my DT990-600 right now which are definitely on the bright side.  If I could blend them together this would yield to my ears the ultimate headphone.
 
Anyone in the same boat as me?  Any suggestions?  I have one from a friend, HE-5LE.  I heard some prototypes at a meet and  thought they sounded good but wish I had some other options out there.
 
Thanks!

 

[El_Doug]

A bit of EQ on the LCD-2 sounds like just what you want

 

[LiqTenExp]

That is an option, and may be what I wind up doing.  I am totally open to suggestions though.  There have been a lot of LCD-2 for sale and I am kinda wondering what people have moved on to if they had the same opinion of their sound as I do.

 

[Uncle Erik]

Does the Sennheiser HD-800 interest you?

 

[Lunatique]

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Does the Sennheiser HD-800 interest you?

HD800 can't reproduce the lows of LCD-2, so it's not like it can add brightness and maintain everything else about the LCD-2. The LCD-2 really is unique in its low frequency response, and I don't think there are anything on the market right now that matches the LCD-2 in every aspect while adding some brightness. I just EQ it a bit, and that does the trick for me.
 

 

[LiqTenExp]

exactly right about the HD800.  Beautiful sounding headphone but puts me to sleep in the lows.

 

[LiqTenExp]

 
Fixed LOL

 

[baka1969]

What about the HE6? It seems to split the difference between the LCD2 and HD800.

 

[nigeljames]

You won't find anything comparable to the LCD's (I am talking about character here and not sound quality).
 
If you like what they do then I would recommend searching for am amp that can bring forward the highs a bit more. With my Woo6se the LCD's are not dark but are not as bright as many phones.

 

[MacedonianHero]

Does the Sennheiser HD-800 interest you?

Agreed...or HE-6s as well.

 

[Lunatique]

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Does the Sennheiser HD-800 interest you?

Agreed...or HE-6s as well.

Every single review of the HE-6 has stated that its bass doesn't quite match the LCD-2.
 

 

[MacedonianHero]

Every single review of the HE-6 has stated that its bass doesn't quite match the LCD-2.
 

No it doesn't, but it does resemble it more than the HD800s and does have among the very best treble I've heard. So to answer the OP's question, if you're looking for a brighter LCD-2, the HE-6s is a very strong candidate.

 

[Happy Camper]

I'll let those with both comment on the differences but bass on the HE-6 is not as dominant in presentation. I like them better but I'm using two 125 wpc amps.

 
I was entranced by the bass of the LCD-2 but bass was main stage, making the highs/micro details seem recessed. If bass is the top consideration, you can balance the highs with a recable, source and amp.
 
If you try the HE-6, you will need a speaker amp for the best sonic results. If you want to stay with your headphone amps, the HE-6p.

 

[MacedonianHero]

I'll let those with both comment on the differences but bass on the HE-6 is not as dominant in presentation.

Isn't that what I said? It is more LCD-2 like in the bass department than the HD800s though.

I do agree with your statement completely FWIW.

 

[rgs9200m]

Rumor has it that the newest HD800s have a much more robust bass (serial# > 9500).