[Maxvla]

Audeze told me the foam in the vegan pads is the same foam in the leather LCD-2 pads.

Interesting. I've read several times on here that the vegan pads are more similar to LCD-3 pads than the leather LCD-2. Guess I'll find out when my pair arrives tomorrow.

 

[paradoxper]

It's the firmness of the LCD-2 pads that's different. At least that's what it feels like.
The LCD-3 and Vegan pads are much plushier and have more give.

 

[MightyChimp]

Has anyone had problem with the plastic clips that adjust the size of the band wearing down?

Is the mechanism inside metal? 

 

[jeffreyfranz]

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This. A very significant part of the improvement of going from LCD2 -> LCD3 is in the upgraded earpads, LCD3 pads are sublime both in comfort and transparency. (The other portion of the LCD2->3  performance jump is of course the driver membrane)

 
Also, if you look very closely at photos of the exposed innards, the LCD-3 has eight magnet bars to six for the LCD-2, and perhaps equally or more important, appears to have many more, smaller and finer wires/traces on the diaphragm. These factors and the lighter Lotus diaphragm, taken together, could possibly yield substantially greater driver control, microdynamics, inner detail and subtlety. Sexy proposition, eh? 

 

[milarepa]

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Every 6 months approx depending on climate. Simply moist the cloth with the protector, and apply it gently to all of the wood so it looks wet. Leave it be for 20 minutes, and then buff it off with a clean lint free cotton cloth. 

Thanks for the advice. Have you done yours already?

I figure I will wear them six months straight first...

 

[Solude]

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It's the firmness of the LCD-2 pads that's different. At least that's what it feels like.
The LCD-3 and Vegan pads are much plushier and have more give.

 
Any extra firmness of the LCD-2 over the vegan would be from the thicker leather.

 

[m2man]

That being said, I would like to find a way to protect the leather of the earpads. I am worried that over time the grease will get absorbed and make them hard. 

People. Use soap in the shower. Problem solved.

 

[milarepa]

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That being said, I would like to find a way to protect the leather of the earpads. I am worried that over time the grease will get absorbed and make them hard. 

People. Use soap in the shower. Problem solved.

LOL

 

[MightyChimp]

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LOL

Humourous. but pointlessly aggressive. If the area where the ear pads rest on your head doesn't get a little moist, I would love to learn from your heretofore unknown evolutionary trait of not having sweat glands!

 

[milarepa]

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LOL

Humourous. but pointlessly aggressive. If the area where the ear pads rest on your head doesn't get a little moist, I would love to learn from your heretofore unknown evolutionary trait of not having sweat glands!

No aggression intended my friend. I would think normal leather conditioner will serve your purposes well. A normal furniture shop should have you served.

 

[Solude]

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Humourous. but pointlessly aggressive. If the area where the ear pads rest on your head doesn't get a little moist, I would love to learn from your heretofore unknown evolutionary trait of not having sweat glands!

 
Primary sweat glands aren't located near the ears  If you get all hot and bothered wearing headphones... try sitting still  10 years in I've never had sweat around the ears from a headphone.  Leather especially tends to just slide around my normal skin and velour stays still having more friction.  Are you saying we maybe shouldn't sit on your leather couch because you sweat into it too?

 

[milarepa]

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Humourous. but pointlessly aggressive. If the area where the ear pads rest on your head doesn't get a little moist, I would love to learn from your heretofore unknown evolutionary trait of not having sweat glands!

 
Primary sweat glands aren't located near the ears  If you get all hot and bothered wearing headphones... try sitting still  10 years in I've never had sweat around the ears from a headphone.  Leather especially tends to just slide around my normal skin and velour stays still having more friction.  Are you saying we maybe shouldn't sit on your leather couch because you sweat into it too?

I'll chip in one more non aggressive LOL.

 

[Neo Zuko]

Will the AQ Dragonfly USB DAC Heaphone stick power the LCD 3? How bout the Centrance DAC Port? Or straight from my iPhone 5?

 

[MightyChimp]

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Primary sweat glands aren't located near the ears  If you get all hot and bothered wearing headphones... try sitting still  10 years in I've never had sweat around the ears from a headphone.  Leather especially tends to just slide around my normal skin and velour stays still having more friction.  Are you saying we maybe shouldn't sit on your leather couch because you sweat into it too?

I don't sit on my leather couch naked. Anyways I really don't want to bicker needlessly on the internet. This is my final response to this conversation.  
 
Can't we all go back to talking about our love for the LCD-3?

 

[zachchen1996]

Will the AQ Dragonfly USB DAC Heaphone stick power the LCD 3? How bout the Centrance DAC Port? Or straight from my iPhone 5?

That is an insult to the LCD3s