Anaxilus
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I think what Anaxilus said about bad or blurred soundstage is what I consider imaging.
Just so you know I never said anything about blurred soundstage.
I think what Anaxilus said about bad or blurred soundstage is what I consider imaging.
That's how I feel too. Imaging is important, but I could give a hoot about soundstage. It's a fun gimmick IMO and isn't necessary to maintain the purity and fidelity of the music.
You really need to get into IEMs then. I started with IEMs and would never have touched full-size 'phones except for wanting a bigger soundstage. IMO a mid level IEM outperforms all but the top tier of full size headphones everywhere else.
Have compared LCD-2 and LCD-3 in local music shop today.
LCD-3 has more puchy bass and a little bit more balanced and detailed sound.
LCD-2 has more detailed and bright vocals. The most difference was on Elbow - Grounds For Divorce track. LCD-3 played vocal veiled.
I am not sure the difference worth $1000.
Sure about that? I've owned many IEMs through the years (have a look at my profile for the full list)...from the Shure SE110s/RE0s right up to the Westone 4s/Shure SE535s and I always felt that I was trading in sound quality for portability.
Great cable for Audeze LCD3 I have found : Enigma Apex.
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I've only spent 90 minutes or so with the LCD-3, but they are really something. My first thought was "This is how I'd like the Stax O2 to sound". I really liked the Stax o2 but kept feeling the mids were somewhat retracted (srm-007 driver) to my taste. Exceptional resolution, but not my instan favorite in sound-sig. Probably people get used to it. Anyway, the last time I had such a instant goose-bump audio experience I was listening to a USD150.000 speaker rig.
Reading this thread had me prepared for a big dissapointment, so that might explain the feeling of surprise when I wasn't. I've so far primarily used the WA2. I'll do some more listening before posting more
Honestly, I think you're giving me too much credit.
This is exactly how I felt too after 2 hours with the LCD-3 and the Leben. Very very high expectations and all of them fulfilled.
I still can't believe with everyone here no one has the Cardas Clear cable for their LC3's!
I still can't believe with everyone here no one has the Cardas Clear cable for their LC3's!
I still can't believe you're still advertising the Cardas Clear cable. Do you get a stipend from them?