[FredSD]

The Balanced Version at the NY show, blew my socks off.  Orders pending.

 

[zzffnn]

Interestingly, judging from Innerfidelity's measurements, Mad Dogs are more sensitive than LFFs. Different mass loading/damping, I guess?
Sorry if this has been asked before, what is MD's sensitivity in db/mw? And what is the weight? Thanks in advanace.

 

[haquocdung]

I am in a dilema here, I sold out my HE-400 and I am thinking of buying another Mad Dog for home use or buy a LCD2.2 for home usage. Isolation, amping requirement is advantage of mad dog, but seems like LCD2.2 is a big plus. I already love the sound of Mad Dog with Alpha pad so I dont know it upgrading will make me love orthos sound even more.

 

[nam3less]

The sound quality between the LCD2 and Mad Dog is no contest. The LCD2 is better in every way. It's up to you to figure out if that difference is worth $700. Judging purely from a price/performance ratio, it's not a 3x the sound quality jump. But the LCD2 is noticeably better.

 

[sonitus mirus]

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The sound quality between the LCD2 and Mad Dog is no contest. The LCD2 is better in every way. It's up to you to figure out if that difference is worth $700. Judging purely from a price/performance ratio, it's not a 3x the sound quality jump. But the LCD2 is noticeably better.

 
Not in every way.  In isolation, the Mad Dog is superior.  That may be enough for some people.  If my environment is not quiet enough to allow for me to listen at a comfortable volume level where these differences could be heard, it doesn't matter too much.  
 
The LCD-2 may sound spectacular, but not if all my music comes with a faint sound of my refrigerator's compressor droning along with it. 

 

[bracko]

Not in every way.  In isolation, the Mad Dog is superior.  That may be enough for some people.  If my environment is not quiet enough to allow for me to listen at a comfortable volume level where these differences could be heard, it doesn't matter too much.  

The LCD-2 may sound spectacular, but not if all my music comes with a faint sound of my refrigerator's compressor droning along with it. 

Virtually any closed back headphone would seal better than the open back lcd2.

 

[Deviver]

the only problem i have with these cans.. is that everyone wants to keep theirs.. havent seen a fs in like 2 weeks T_T 

 

[nam3less]

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Not in every way.  In isolation, the Mad Dog is superior.  That may be enough for some people.  If my environment is not quiet enough to allow for me to listen at a comfortable volume level where these differences could be heard, it doesn't matter too much.  
 
The LCD-2 may sound spectacular, but not if all my music comes with a faint sound of my refrigerator's compressor droning along with it. 

He had other open back headphones in his sig (HD650) so I wasn't concerned with that. But yes, if isolation is a must at home, then MD for sure.

 

[paradoxper]

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the only problem i have with these cans.. is that everyone wants to keep theirs.. havent seen a fs in like 2 weeks T_T 

I got you.

 

[mikek200]

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the only problem i have with these cans.. is that everyone wants to keep theirs.. havent seen a fs in like 2 weeks T_T 

PMSENT

 

[Mad Lust Envy]

Pretty sure people will start unloading theirs due to wanting the Balanced version.

 

[MattTCG]

I always thought that the balance group was pretty small in comparison to the SE crowd. 

 

[mrspeakers]

Also, I will have a balanced upgrade for current owners.  It won't be available for pre-order or discount, but it should be pretty cost-effective.
 
Final price is TBD until I know my exact cable costs.  

 

[Hutnicks]

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I always thought that the balance group was pretty small in comparison to the SE crowd. 

 
My thoughts exactly.
 
However curiosity is piqued now to see what a balanced set sound like. Is there that much difference?

 

[vaed]

Hmmm, going balanced would force me to buy a speaker amp for my future he-4
/6 ;D oh how this horrible mentality runs my wallet.