[Raser]

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Ah crap. I've only had mine for 2 months, and I notice a line in the same spot as yours. It's not a crack, but I can feel a thin outline of a line that runs in that same area. I'm guessing mine might eventually crack in that same spot.

Guess there is no point worrying. If it does, that's what the 3 year warranty is for. 


 

Yea, i dropped the phones today to the post office. Lets see how long trip is it going to be. But doesnt Lcd2 have only a one year warranty?
 

 

[Linus108]

Nope, they all have a 3 year warranty now. They had a policy change they made on their site a couple months back. 
 
http://audeze.com/lcd-3-warranty-update
 
Let me know how the service is. I'm guessing I'll have to send mine in fairly soon too now. =/ I don't have another pair of headphones either, so this is going to be killer. 
 
I think Audeze is out in Los Angeles? I'm about an hour out, so hopefully mine won't take as long (although I think the time it takes is the processing and fixing, not the shipping). 
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Yea, i dropped the phones today to the post office. Lets see how long trip is it going to be. But doesnt Lcd2 have only a one year warranty?
 

 

 

[Grev]

:/  The ones sold in Australia saids one year warranty, I don't know how that works...

 

[Linus108]

You mean the warranty that came with your Audeze? They all say ONE year. But the company has updated their policy, to extend it to 3 years.

So as long as it's Audeze product they should honor it. If you have a problem with your product, just hit them up and provide the info. 
 
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:/  The ones sold in Australia saids one year warranty, I don't know how that works...

 

 

[4nradio]

The LCD-2 non-leather ("vegan") pads are definitely not pleather; they are described as "faux suede" (polyester microfiber).
 
I just installed a pair a couple nights ago and I love their comfort compared to the leather LCD-2 pads. There's no loss of sound quality that I can tell, either.
 
Here's a DIY thread with photos:  http://www.head-fi.org/t/586157/audeze-lcd-2-vegan-earpads-feedback-installation-mini-review
 
The cost is $80 USD plus shipping for a pair, ordered via this link:  http://audeze.com/earpads. Use the drop-down box to choose the non-leather style.
 
 
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Anyone tried the LCD-3 much softer pads on the LCD-2?
Is it possible to buy the LCD-3 pads? I have sent an email and they don't seem capable of answering my question.
The LCD-2 non leather pads are pleather?
Anyone tried some velour Hifiman/Beyer pads?
I'm getting tired of only being able to have these on for about 1 hour at the time. I have the rev1 pads tho.

 
 

 

[Shubar]

I'm thinking of getting the non-leather earpads as well, they look so nice! Bit expensive for me though when including shipping.

 

[Sweden]

 
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The LCD-2 non-leather ("vegan") pads are definitely not pleather; they are described as "faux suede" (polyester microfiber).
 
I just installed a pair a couple nights ago and I love their comfort compared to the leather LCD-2 pads. There's no loss of sound quality that I can tell, either.
 
Here's a DIY thread with photos:  http://www.head-fi.org/t/586157/audeze-lcd-2-vegan-earpads-feedback-installation-mini-review
 
The cost is $80 USD plus shipping for a pair, ordered via this link:  http://audeze.com/earpads. Use the drop-down box to choose the non-leather style.
 
 


 
 

Thanks for the reply. I just got the answer from Audeze that the LCD-3 pads only are available to LCD-3 owners, so this look like the best solution. 
What's the chance someone here is willing to sell me their faux suede pads?

 80+shipping+import taxes get pretty steep for pads. 

 

[WarriorAnt]

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Thanks for the reply. I just got the answer from Audeze that the LCD-3 pads only are available to LCD-3 owners, so this look like the best solution. 
What's the chance someone here is willing to sell me their faux suede pads?

 80+shipping+import taxes get pretty steep for pads. 

I don't think the LCD-3 pads are a good idea even on the LCD-3.  I prefer the LCD-2 pads.  

 

[grokit]

I just checked Audezes' site to see if there was an LCD-3 vegan option (no), and they are OOS on the headphone itself.

 

[Sweden]

Maybe not sound wise, but comfort wise they are on a new level. I'm willing to trade some SQ for being able to wear them more than 1 hour. 

 

[Icenine2]

These posts about cracking near the mini XLR's makes me believe there will be a LCD2.3 and it will have metal fittings like the LCD3's.

 

[Linus108]

I talked my friend into buying an LCD-2 recently, but didn't realize all he had to drive them was a Fiio E9. Should have made sure he had something to drive first (a mistake I won't make again). Surprisingly, the Fiio drives them decently. Well, I say decently. You get what I mean. He's actually really happy with them, but they kind of lack that bass slam and oomph (for obvious reasons). 
 
So anyways, do you guys think the Schiit Lyr would be a good amp considering the price range? Then he could update later down the road if he wants to. I have never heard the LCD-2s paired just with the Lyr. I'm not asking for the ultimate set up, just a good set up for $500 or under for the time being with him.
 
For the record, I'm a bit of a noob myself. I had a really good friend on here help with my set up, and I don't really understand all the technical stuff. Which, I admit is kind of sad. One of these days I'll actually educate myself, so I can give good advice. =/  I mean I would like to think going from an E9 to a Lyr would be leaps and bounds better. I should hope so! 
 

 

[Mr.Sneis]

TBH I think the LCD-2 is a little less amp dependent than other headphones I have tried, to stick with the Fiio and aim higher is my recommendation.

 

[Argo Duck]

@Linus108 there's no doubt Lyr is a really good LCD2 match, especially for the money. As well, there's an upgrade path over time with tube-rolling. Lyr responds really well to this, well documented over in the Lyr tube-rolling thread.
 
Never heard Audio-gd gear myself but might be worth a look e.g. C2.2 is $349 + shipping IIRC. There's lots of threads about Audio-gd.
 
And there's the LCD2-amplifier thread...

 

[Linus108]

Thanks, will look into all of those.
 
As more of a casual listener myself, I've always wondered how much of a difference amps really make on headphones that are less amp-dependent. As others have said, the LCD-2 drives pretty easily. What massive amount of difference difference would you get from an upgrade etc. I guess I can't say, because I've never did a comparison. But to my ears, the Fiio E9 only sounded decent compared to other set ups I've heard. 
 
 
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@Linus108 there's no doubt Lyr is a really good LCD2 match, especially for the money. As well, there's an upgrade path over time with tube-rolling. Lyr responds really well to this, well documented over in the Lyr tube-rolling thread.
 
Never heard Audio-gd gear myself but might be worth a look e.g. C2.2 is $349 + shipping IIRC. There's lots of threads about Audio-gd.
 
And there's the LCD2-amplifier thread...