RCBinTN
Headphoneus Supremus
I think the comments from @Maxx134 capture the out-of-the-box impressions really well.
Just a couple more fun points:
- I think, after break-in, they will fall somewhere between the LCD-X and HD800. Perhaps more like the HD800 with bass.
- I don't hear the low bass of the LCD-X, maybe with time, but the transition to the mid-bass is really smooth.
- And, the mid-bass is quite nice, especially with acoustic bass. More presence. Cool, fast sound.
- The mids and upper mids are already interesting. Vocals are quite excellent. Rhythm guitar is present. These cans have 60-minutes on them.
- The mids are certainly not forward, but they are more forward than the LCD-X. Seems linear between the mid-bass and treble. Makes for a smooth sound.
- The micro detail in the treble is impressive. Not bright, but detailed. Should open up more with time.
- The sound stage is decent and engaging. Not close to the HD800, but more open than the LCD-X.
- Response seems very fast. The music is detailed.
- The cans are lighter than the LCD-X but less stable on my head than the LCD-X w/ the carbon-fiber headband.
- Annette tried them with her favorite Allen Toussaint and gave the thumbs up. Look out for #2 to be on order. She just laughed when she saw the case. What is that?
The overall SQ is a bit veiled, but I am sure it's due to break in. I am also breaking in the new Wywires Platinum cable at the same time. I think the SQ of this combo will improve significantly in the next days.
As always, I hope this helps. FWIW and YMMV.
Enjoy your music!
RCBinTN
Just a couple more fun points:
- I think, after break-in, they will fall somewhere between the LCD-X and HD800. Perhaps more like the HD800 with bass.
- I don't hear the low bass of the LCD-X, maybe with time, but the transition to the mid-bass is really smooth.
- And, the mid-bass is quite nice, especially with acoustic bass. More presence. Cool, fast sound.
- The mids and upper mids are already interesting. Vocals are quite excellent. Rhythm guitar is present. These cans have 60-minutes on them.
- The mids are certainly not forward, but they are more forward than the LCD-X. Seems linear between the mid-bass and treble. Makes for a smooth sound.
- The micro detail in the treble is impressive. Not bright, but detailed. Should open up more with time.
- The sound stage is decent and engaging. Not close to the HD800, but more open than the LCD-X.
- Response seems very fast. The music is detailed.
- The cans are lighter than the LCD-X but less stable on my head than the LCD-X w/ the carbon-fiber headband.
- Annette tried them with her favorite Allen Toussaint and gave the thumbs up. Look out for #2 to be on order. She just laughed when she saw the case. What is that?
The overall SQ is a bit veiled, but I am sure it's due to break in. I am also breaking in the new Wywires Platinum cable at the same time. I think the SQ of this combo will improve significantly in the next days.
As always, I hope this helps. FWIW and YMMV.
Enjoy your music!
RCBinTN