[johnjen]

Doing a search is not helping me much. What is the break in period for HD800??????

If memory serves (it's been many years now) it was ≈ 100hrs ± to settle them in.

JJ

 

[Makiah S]

If memory serves (it's been many years now) it was ≈ 100hrs ± to settle them in.

JJ

what are the changes that the "settling" brings?

 

[johnjen]

Mostly a smoothing out of the SQ/FR and an added sense of ease of presentation. Like everything was more refined.

JJ

 

[Shetzu]

I think these would be an awesome compliment to the HD800.

I am using a ZMF Ori as a compliment and will be adding a ZMF Atticus also

Thats cool.

 

[Shetzu]

Great price at the moment on lcd2 at adorama

https://slickdeals.net/f/10657236-audeze-lcd-2-planar-magnetic-headphones-649-free-shipping

Yeah. I saw that. But adding customs & shipping would again sum up to its actual cost for me. Lets see.

 

[336881]

I too may be looking for something to compliment my HDs. So trying to get a pair of LCD2 for change of taste

Lcd-2's are nice but fall a bit short in keeping up with the hd800's. Lcd-X is much closer. Your ultimate one-two punch is an sr-007mk1 but that like the hd800 requires a well built amp and 007mk1 +hd800 + 2 nice amps = $$$. I would actually put a bit more in the amps than the headphones but try and keep it even stevenish, $4-5k for both amps. Sr-007 mk1 ver. are getting harder to find and I think it is only a matter of time before they all have mk2 drivers in them and/or prices skyrocket.

Not many bases left untouched though. Maybe they both struggle with treble in their own way but with the right amp they won't.

 

[paradoxper]

If one is to pursue a Stax compliment, the SR-007 mk1 may not be so available (but not rare) and does not command a flipping price. $1500-2000 is common place still.
Furthermore, an LCD-2 driver is sooner to fail than an 007.

A nice entry or endgame amplifier is the KGSShv in the $2k range.

 

[Shetzu]

Lcd-2's are nice but fall a bit short in keeping up with the hd800's. Lcd-X is much closer. Your ultimate one-two punch is an sr-007mk1 but that like the hd800 requires a well built amp and 007mk1 +hd800 + 2 nice amps = $$$. I would actually put a bit more in the amps than the headphones but try and keep it even stevenish, $4-5k for both amps. Sr-007 mk1 ver. are getting harder to find and I think it is only a matter of time before they all have mk2 drivers in them and/or prices skyrocket.

Not many bases left untouched though. Maybe they both struggle with treble in their own way but with the right amp they won't.

Thanks for the views. However, I already have 2 amps. My going for the LCD is not to match it to HD800 but just have a different sound . I am also open to the Stax setup . I now it is a bit narrow but I am open to that. Its just like having 2 different cars in your collection

 

[thecrow]

Thanks for the views. However, I already have 2 amps. My going for the LCD is not to match it to HD800 but just have a different sound . I am also open to the Stax setup . I now it is a bit narrow but I am open to that. Its just like have 2 different cars in your collection

Also it fits your budget there is also the lcdx without the case being offered for a little more than the lcd2

Similar to lcd2 but better top end

 

[Shetzu]

Also it fits your budget there is also the lcdx without the case being offered for a little more than the lcd2

Similar to lcd2 but better top end

Thank you will surely look at it and try the demo.

 

[bosiemoncrieff]

Omg hd700? How are your ears? Do you need medical attention?

 

[RCBinTN]

I've been using the LCD-X to compliment my HD800 for a few years. It's nice having two (or three) choices available.
I agree the LCD-X are a better compliment than the LCD-2/2F. They are too dark.

Then I heard the LCD-4. They will become my compliment in the future.

I also think @whirlwind has a great idea of using ZMF headphones to compliment the HD800.

 

[ahmadfaizadnan]

I've been using the LCD-X to compliment my HD800 for a few years. It's nice having two (or three) choices available.
I agree the LCD-X are a better compliment than the LCD-2/2F. They are too dark.

Then I heard the LCD-4. They will become my compliment in the future.

I also think @whirlwind has a great idea of using ZMF headphones to compliment the HD800.

I am also looking for either Audeze's or ZMF's to compliment my HD800. Will look further in the future.

 

[RCBinTN]

I am also looking for either Audeze's or ZMF's to compliment my HD800. Will look further in the future.

There are both Audez'e and ZMF listed in the Headphones For Sale/Trade forum.
Good luck on the search.

 

[Hansotek]

I am also looking for either Audeze's or ZMF's to compliment my HD800. Will look further in the future.

I like both the Atticus and Auteur as a compliment to my HD800. Atticus is more of a classic contrast like the LCD-2 - more bassy and fun with a romantic midrange - I especially like it with OTL tube amps where it takes on an almost horn speaker-like character - almost warm and intimate to a fault, but pulls up just short of that in a spot where you get ALL THE FEELS!!! IMHO, YMMV. Preference for it is highly subjective, but it’s a very sweet, smooth, relaxing headphone.

Auteur is a different beast altogether, being a lot more neutral/balanced, but ultra punchy with an elite combo of clarity and presence in the low frequencies, and an incredibly sweet midrange. Definitely a lot more resolving and offers more clarity across the board, whereas the Atticus puts more of a spotlight on the lead instrument. Sort of takes some elements from the LCD-X and LCD-4.

Some people might feel that a more neutral balance might be redundant with the HD800/S/SDR and go with a stronger contrast like Atticus or LCD-2... others might prefer hearing a headphone with a slightly different presentation that’s still in the ballpark of neutral like Auteur or LCD-X... personally, I like having both!