[M-13]

HE-500/LCD-2 produce a much higher quality bass. And when I say "quality" I do not mean just strength of impact, but much better texture/detail to the bass, and it's much faster, you get to hear that Planar speed, which leaves the dynamic driver of the D2000 in the dust. The D2000 has plenty of overwhelming bass quantity though, although it feels bloated/muddy at times. Once you get used to the Planar bass, you won't go back. If strong bass is important I would get the LCD-2, as it has just a little bit more oomph than the HE-500, although I find the HE-500 bass closer to neutral.
 
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Looks like HE-500 and the LCD-2 would both work.  LCD-2 a bit more though.  Thanks.

 

 

[brat]

I wouldn't underestimate that much the bass of D2000. It's not the most accurate, it's just gorgeous.

 

[M-13]

I was the proud and happy owner of a D2000 for many months and I was definitely "Wowed" by the bass. I found it impressive until I heard what the planars could do. I still kept it in my collection for a couple of months, using it in rotation with the LCD-2/HE-500. The main reason I sold the D2000 was the thin recessed mids however, the bass was just plain fun at times, but also overwhelming at times. Not sure if I would call it "gorgeous" ... I would use that word for the LCD-2 bass.

 
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I wouldn't underestimate that much the bass of D2000. It's not the most accurate, it's just gorgeous.

 

 

[brokenthumb]

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I was the proud and happy owner of a D2000 for many months and I was definitely "Wowed" by the bass. I found it impressive until I heard what the planars could do. I still kept it in my collection for a couple of months, using it in rotation with the LCD-2/HE-500. The main reason I sold the D2000 was the thin recessed mids however, the bass was just plain fun at times, but also overwhelming at times. Not sure if I would call it "gorgeous" ... I would use that word for the LCD-2 bass.

Also the reason I sold the D2000 was the recessed mids.  I went with the HD650 but now I would like the sound sig of the HD650 along with more bass extension.  The HD650 just doesn't go as deep as I like, I feel there are entire parts of the music I'm missing out on.

 

[M-13]

Also kept the HD650s for the same reason. The gorgeous mids, but like you say the bass extension is lacking and that mid-bass hump can be sluggish and muddy at times. Man you're going to love the LCD-2 and HE-500 because they both have mids to die for "delicious" would be the word, and the bass extension you're looking for.
 
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Also the reason I sold the D2000 was the recessed mids.  I went with the HD650 but now I would like the sound sig of the HD650 along with more bass extension.  The HD650 just doesn't go as deep as I like, I feel there are entire parts of the music I'm missing out on.

 

 

[Solude]

Off topic but technically the 650 and 2000 both go as deep but the 2000 has measurably really poor control and is massively distorted down low.  Not to say it isn't enjoyable just that what your missing in the 650 is the added decay and distortion that isn't in the recording.  On topic, I find that the speed and control of the planars really makes up for the lower treble on the LCD-2/3.  Its measurably lower than neutral but the clarity, edge speed and drive of planars really makes it sound louder if that makes sense.

 

[YoengJyh]

I am staying in Asia, Singapore. So far, 5 months age of my LCD2r2, no cracking occurrence @ the connector.
 

 

[brokenthumb]

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I am staying in Asia, Singapore. So far, 5 months age of my LCD2r2, no cracking occurrence @ the connector.
 

This is my main concern buying used, the cracking.  I will probably end up buying the the new Bamboo style LCD-2 because of this.  I really hope the sound isn't different from the Rosewood Rev. 2

 

[Solude]

My money would be on overly tightened connectors putting pressure from the inside out more than external factors.  Ie the tech wants to get the pins square and turns just that much too far and boom, you have a pair with wood under pressure but not enough to crack right there and then.

 

[ardilla]

Good thinking. I haven't opened them up , myself, but I guess you have?
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My money would be on overly tightened connectors putting pressure from the inside out more than external factors.  Ie the tech wants to get the pins square and turns just that much too far and boom, you have a pair with wood under pressure but not enough to crack right there and then.

here's a rev.2 opened up by another user:

 

[dailydoseofdaly]

Rev1 is identical inside

 

[joashtzh]

Did anyone face this problem that i had with my lcd 2.2?
 
the 4pin male mini-xlr socket of the left side driver became loose and it was able to rotate/spin when i gave a slight twisting motion to it. When i twisted it by around 50degrees, the sound on that side got cut off.
 
I have sent my LCD2 for RMA and i'm waiting for it's return while i use the (brand new) loaner set that the dealer in Singapore passed to me. 

 

[Matt head 777]

Anyone know how long an LCD-2 should last ie the voice coil surround? Being different technology to common dynamic driver headphones (that might last ten years) I'm not sure.

 

[Solude]

Going to depend on its home more than anything else.  I've seen some completely beaten to hell ones and then mine is in as new condition with easily 1000+ hours on it.  Given there are still vintage ones around to be modded I'd guess the tech is good for life if not abused.

 

[YoengJyh]

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Did anyone face this problem that i had with my lcd 2.2?
 
the 4pin male mini-xlr socket of the left side driver became loose and it was able to rotate/spin when i gave a slight twisting motion to it. When i twisted it by around 50degrees, the sound on that side got cut off.
 
I have sent my LCD2 for RMA and i'm waiting for it's return while i use the (brand new) loaner set that the dealer in Singapore passed to me. 

What is the meaning of RMA?