Next headphones to buy after Audeze LCD-2's

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What closed back headphones to buy next after Audeze LCD-2?

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Mar 3, 2021 at 8:12 PMThread StarterPost #1 of 1
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Hello all,

Just getting into the hobby. I presently have a set of Audeze LCD-2's I've owned for a few months that I've been using with an Asgard 3, and I want to buy a new set to use at work with my Schiit Hel.

I LOVE the LCD-2's but I'd like to try something different, with a different set of strengths and character compared to the LCD-2's.

I'm leaning towards closed backs to round out my collection but would consider open backs. I listen to everything, but favor female vocals, and classical for work, which is where I'll be using these. Price I'm looking is in ~$1,000 range or lower.

Tentative candidates:

Sennheiser HD 800 or 660
Dan Clark Aeon Closed
Fostex TH 610
Meze 99

Really appreciate any additional suggestions
 
Mar 3, 2021 at 11:50 PM Post #3 of 7
The Hel doesn't have nearly as much power as the Asgard 3, so you need to be much more careful about what you pair with it.

Hel:
Maximum Power, 16 Ohms: 1200mW RMS
Maximum Power, 32 ohms: 1000mW RMS
Maximum Power, 50 ohms: 650mW RMS
Maximum Power, 300 ohms: 200mW RMS

Asgard 3:
Maximum Power, 16 ohms: 5W RMS per channel
Maximum Power, 32 ohms: 3.5W RMS per channel
Maximum Power, 50 ohms: 2.5W RMS per channel
Maximum Power, 300 ohms: 600mW RMS per channel
Maximum Power, 600 ohms: 300mW RMS per channel

From what I own? My top two are really good with vocals. Hyland Audio Jupiter One for an open back (~$500 after imports and all, bespoke, from the UK), Denon AH-D7200 for a closed back (~$900 new, got mine for ~$550 used in excellent condition off the forums here).
 
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Mar 4, 2021 at 8:54 AM Post #5 of 7
silent-circuit said:
The Hel doesn't have nearly as much power as the Asgard 3, so you need to be much more careful about what you pair with it.

Hel:
Maximum Power, 16 Ohms: 1200mW RMS
Maximum Power, 32 ohms: 1000mW RMS
Maximum Power, 50 ohms: 650mW RMS
Maximum Power, 300 ohms: 200mW RMS

Asgard 3:
Maximum Power, 16 ohms: 5W RMS per channel
Maximum Power, 32 ohms: 3.5W RMS per channel
Maximum Power, 50 ohms: 2.5W RMS per channel
Maximum Power, 300 ohms: 600mW RMS per channel
Maximum Power, 600 ohms: 300mW RMS per channel

From what I own? My top two are really good with vocals. Hyland Audio Jupiter One for an open back (~$500 after imports and all, bespoke, from the UK), Denon AH-D7200 for a closed back (~$900 new, got mine for ~$550 used in excellent condition off the forums here).
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Thanks Silent - agree the Hel isn't ideal, but I see how this will go :stuck_out_tongue_closed_eyes:...The Asgard 3 will migrate to work eventually and I'll get a tube hybrid for home...with that said, I still enjoyed the LCD-2's with the Hel - though the Asgard 3 is better...

Right now I'm leaning strongly toward Sennheiser HD 660S's...seems their sonic signature is pretty different from the LCD-2's...the Denon AH-D7200 seems like a very intriguing option as well (it was designed by Fostex - no?). Also still intrigued by the DCA Aeon Closed, but as planars they may be closer in signature to the LCD-2's...

This has been helpful - please continue!
 
Mar 5, 2021 at 7:05 PM Post #6 of 7
Just ordered a used set of used Senn HD660S's on EBay - curious to see how they compare to the LCD-2's...thanks to all for their input!

I'm still considering some closed cans as well...Aeon2 closed top of the list right now...
 
Mar 5, 2021 at 11:39 PM Post #7 of 7
Your neck is in for a real treat. The LCD2 are heavy :).
 
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