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What headphones work best with the WA2
Aug 16, 2011 at 5:35 PM Thread Starter Post #1 of 43
R_burke

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Everyone asks what amp with this or that headphone, I want to go the other way.  I have a WA2 and want to know what headphones work best with it. 
 
I listen to almost everything except for straight ahead rap and AM radio country.
 
Like to get both closed and open can recommendations
 
Aug 18, 2011 at 7:50 AM Post #6 of 43
"not ideal" doesn't mean its bad. I read a raving review of the closed Denon D7000's - and they loved them most with the WA2
 
and i even found the links :)
 
http://www.enjoythemusic.com/magazine/equipment/0709/woo_audio_2.htm
 
http://reviews.cnet.co.uk/headphones/denon-ah-d7000-headphones-review-49299396/
 
but beware, R_burke, - the D7000 doesn't isolate much. But few high end closed phones do, I believe.
 
Anyway - do not let the "OTL only for high imp phones scare you. WA2 and LCD-2 is supposed to be a good match - the infamous mr Skylab here on headfi even found WA2 driving the current-hungry HE6 satisfactory :))
 
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macedonianhero said:
Not with the WA2. Most closed cans are low impedance and not ideal for OTL amps.
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Aug 18, 2011 at 9:51 AM Post #7 of 43


 
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ardilla said:
"not ideal" doesn't mean its bad. I read a raving review of the closed Denon D7000's - and they loved them most with the WA2
 
and i even found the links :)
 
http://www.enjoythemusic.com/magazine/equipment/0709/woo_audio_2.htm
 
http://reviews.cnet.co.uk/headphones/denon-ah-d7000-headphones-review-49299396/
 
but beware, R_burke, - the D7000 doesn't isolate much. But few high end closed phones do, I believe.
 
Anyway - do not let the "OTL only for high imp phones scare you. WA2 and LCD-2 is supposed to be a good match - the infamous mr Skylab here on headfi even found WA2 driving the current-hungry HE6 satisfactory :))
 


 
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I wondered about this when I saw the recommendation for LCD-2, it's low resistance.  Right now it's kind of a toss up between the LA7000 and the LCD-2, on the one hand I want isolation, but what I really want is the best all around sound - not particularly flavored one way or another
 
 
 
Aug 18, 2011 at 9:09 PM Post #8 of 43


Quote:
ardilla said:
"not ideal" doesn't mean its bad. I read a raving review of the closed Denon D7000's - and they loved them most with the WA2
 
and i even found the links :)
 
http://www.enjoythemusic.com/magazine/equipment/0709/woo_audio_2.htm
 
http://reviews.cnet.co.uk/headphones/denon-ah-d7000-headphones-review-49299396/
 
but beware, R_burke, - the D7000 doesn't isolate much. But few high end closed phones do, I believe.
 
Anyway - do not let the "OTL only for high imp phones scare you. WA2 and LCD-2 is supposed to be a good match - the infamous mr Skylab here on headfi even found WA2 driving the current-hungry HE6 satisfactory :))
 


 
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Actually it sounded good, just that I have heard the Ed. 8s better on other amps (with lower output impedance).


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r_burke said:
 

I wondered about this when I saw the recommendation for LCD-2, it's low resistance.  Right now it's kind of a toss up between the LA7000 and the LCD-2, on the one hand I want isolation, but what I really want is the best all around sound - not particularly flavored one way or another
 
 
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The LCD-2s are planars and damping factor requirements are not the same as with low impedance dynamic headphones.
 
 
Sep 26, 2011 at 7:24 PM Post #10 of 43
Jan 11, 2012 at 8:12 PM Post #12 of 43
Good to hear.  Several people have said the LCD-2 is a great compliment to the HD800.  I'm planning on using Thunderpants for that role so I've been listening to my modded Fostex's on the WA2 a lot recently. So smooth
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I listened to an HE-500 on the WA2 for about an hour and they were a good pairing.
 
Jan 11, 2012 at 8:46 PM Post #13 of 43


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ardilla said:
 
Well - I have had the LCD-2 (rev.1) here for a couple of days now, and it pairs REALLY well with the WA2 IMO. Just love it! Exceptional lushydelicoiusness and deep soundstage
 
 
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Surprisingly good to my ears.
 
 
Jan 11, 2012 at 9:01 PM Post #14 of 43
im interested in either the
LCD2
HE 500
or maybe
the T1
to go with my wa2
 
@Draygonn, with the HE500 did you ever find the WA2 just wasn't enough to really drive them?  i'd hate to drop 600$ or so on the he500 or even more on the LCD2 if they are just too power hungry.
cause i think the wa2 is only about 400 mW at 40 ohms or so
 
also great info there ardilla.  i love you guys.
its like a wealth of knowledge from these woo peoples
 
 
 
Jan 11, 2012 at 9:13 PM Post #15 of 43
My vote goes for the LCD-2.1. I just put the "Vegan" earpads on it and I like it even better. My efforts are noted in this post: http://www.head-fi.org/t/586157/audeze-lcd-2-vegan-earpads-feedback-installation-mini-review
 
I think the LCD-2 sounds "surpisingly good" on the WA2 with Sylvannia 7326 tubes. More than enough power IMO. I rarely, if ever, exceed 12 o'clock on the volume.
 
My Beyerdynamic DT-990 also sound very good.
 
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