JamesBr
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I also heard they no longer do the "upgrade", that is, add fazors to the LCD-3C. However, for $375 you can always buy new drivers which will get you the fazors (and a new 3-year warranty). But you will lose the 50-ohm "C" drivers for the 110-ohm "F" drivers. You will lose a little bass slam but gain a really sweet high end.
NI also heard they no longer do the "upgrade", that is, add fazors to the LCD-3C. However, for $375 you can always buy new drivers which will get you the fazors (and a new 3-year warranty). But you will lose the 50-ohm "C" drivers for the 110-ohm "F" drivers. You will lose a little bass slam but gain a really sweet high end.
I just sent my LCD3s into Audeze for driver replacement up to the Fazors. Cost is $275 plus shipping. Seems very reasonable. Hope that puts an end to all this speculation. I'm assuming that Audeze's policies are consistent.
Interesting. They had definitely stopped that program some time ago including making a post on one of the LCD3 forums here explaining their reasoning (mostly lack of interest if I recall correctly).
Good to see they have begun doing the upgrade again for those interested. Enjoy the new drivers!
Good to see they have begun doing the upgrade again for those interested. Enjoy the new drivers!
He said "replacement" not "upgrade" so I assume he meant he is getting the 110-ohm F drivers as well as the fazor array?
As far as I know, Audeze never offered the option to put fazors on the existing C driver.
Actually I remember they were doing that for a short time although I'm not 100% positive. Anyone who owns the C driver with fazors has a very unique and rare LCD3.
But what we're not discussing is that Peter_S just replaced his LCD3 drivers for only $275, that is $100 less than Audeze quoted in a previous post. That is great news because there is a good chance that if we keep our LCD3, we will be buying replacement drivers eventually.
I inquired about doing exactly that when the initial program was announced and was told by Audeze it was not possible.
Thanks, I stand corrected.
Audeze DID offer a fazor only upgrade to the LCD3C. I have a pair. They were very clear that they were NOT upgrading the driver - only adding fazor. And, as I recall (it's been more than a year) the cost was $250-275. I have always wondered how these compare to LCD3F. I'm quite happy with mine.
Audeze DID offer a fazor only upgrade to the LCD3C. I have a pair. They were very clear that they were NOT upgrading the driver - only adding fazor. And, as I recall (it's been more than a year) the cost was $250-275. I have always wondered how these compare to LCD3F. I'm quite happy with mine.
I'm not in favor of the fazor
What you get in treble you lose it in the bass.