I’ve wanted a set of LCD-X for a number of years now and finally saved up enough to get my hands on a pair.
They’re my first serious headphone so I don’t really have a point of reference to other offerings on the market, but they’re just as enjoyable to listen to as my Neumann KH120 which is saying something.
They feel beautiful in the hands, and despite my concerns over weight, they’re incredibly comfortable to wear. The distribution of the weight works wonders.
I’ve paired them up with a SubPac for tactile bass, and it’s mind-blowing how enveloping the sound is when they’re both dialled in.
I still have mixed feelings on the Oratory preset, but the more I listen, the more my ears adjust.
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Congratulations dude. Very nice headphone!
Aw yiss.
You got a good one, this headphone pretty much cured my upgradeitis.
Somehow I mixed this one with hifiman cans.
Congrats—Hope you get many hours of great listening with them!~!
Enjoy! I love them with a bass shelf.
200Hz +30DB shelf if you want to melt your brain (and probably the drivers)
I got mine earlier this year and I have loved using them since. I hope you get as much pleasure from these amazing headphones as I do!
Neck hurt
While they are a bit heavy I find them comfortable to wear for 2-3 hours at a time.
A must is the right earpads, either original or Delkin. I tried a cheap pair from China/AliExpress, and those were horrendous.
Congrats. Fine choice
I loved their punch and slam but the loose grip made them too uncomfortable for me. That and the fact that everything above the bass was like covered by a dark fog.
I don’t exclude buying them again for the times I’m in the mood for something like that but the Arya stealth are on a whole new level on every other aspect besides punch.
I found Oratory’s EQ quite a bit too hot in the upper mids. I’m fine with his profiles for most of my other headphones, so I think this may come down to unit variance, Audeze can’t make the same headphone twice and the FR for samples is all over the place. So it’s hard to EQ from third party measurements.
I was using various variations of Oratory’s EQ that brought down the upper mid bump quite a bit:
Preamp: -9.5 dB Filter 1: ON LSC Fc 26 Hz Gain 3.5 dB Q 0.71 Filter 2: ON LSC Fc 105 Hz Gain 5.5 dB Q 0.71 Filter 3: ON PK Fc 240 Hz Gain -0.6 dB Q 1.4 Filter 4: ON PK Fc 540 Hz Gain 0.8 dB Q 1.4 Filter 5: ON PK Fc 760 Hz Gain -1.1 dB Q 2.5 Filter 6: ON HSC Fc 1800 Hz Gain 5 dB Q 0.71 Filter 7: ON PK Fc 2670 Hz Gain -2.9 dB Q 2.7 Filter 8: ON PK Fc 3850 Hz Gain 2 dB Q 1.4 Filter 9: ON PK Fc 5650 Hz Gain -5.2 dB Q 3.5 Filter 10: ON HSC Fc 9000 Hz Gain -3.5 dB Q 0.71This is a minimal EQ alternative that just ups the bass and fixes up the mids recess a bit without major changes, this is what I use most these days. It’s a headphone that absolutely needs EQ to sound right/good but particularly with the sample variance if you don’t have your own measuring rig a lighter touch may be worth trying. If you are doing detailed EQ your sample has to be very close to Oratory’s sample and I don’t think that is reliable with Audeze. I do have an IEM measuring rig, and a Euclid, and it’s way off other people’s measurements (which are also all way off each other).
Preamp: -3.5 dB Filter 1: ON LSC Fc 105 Hz Gain 5.5 dB Q 0.71 Filter 2: ON LSC Fc 300 Hz Gain -2 dB Q 0.71 Filter 5: ON PK Fc 3800 Hz Gain 3.5 dB Q 1.5I just got the XC. Which EQ do you find sounds best?
Damn fine choice!
This is a bit out of topic but how would you compare the LCD X to the KH120?
I’m in the market for headphones or speakers at around that price range and I can’t decide which would suit my soundstage preferences better. I’m in love with the enveloping effect of headphones but I also like the scale and expansiveness of speakers.
I think the differences are exactly as you describe. The LCD X have a more enveloping sound, but the soundstage is better on the Neumann.
The bass on the LCD seem to have more sub and extension - so that may sway your choice.
I would say if you can only pickup one, I’d probably recommend going for a set of headphones.
Good choice man, although I guess I’m biased lol. Once I got these, I felt like there’s no reason to upgrade anymore. Amazed everyday with how great they sound, no matter the media being played. I wear mine for over 12 hours a day as daily drivers, the weight bothered me at first but now I don’t even notice it. You’ll get a neck of steel in a few weeks.
I’ve had my X’s for almost 3 years now, and I highly, highly recommend getting a ZMF Pilot Pad to wrap around the metal headband above the leather Audeze strap. Those Audeze headband straps stretch out really quick, and you’re gonna hate having to replace them all the time. Looks kinda goofy, but it really improves the comfort, and you’ll never have to replace the strap again.
Once the ear pads wear out, the Dekoni Choice Leather pads are a great product for the money, super comfy and keeps that low end. I’ve experimented with a few Dekoni pads and they’re definitely my favorite.
If you need any Peace EQs, feel free to DM and I can send you what I have if you want experiment some more. I tend to like Bassy Rap/Electronic/R&B, so I’ve got a few nice presets.
Welcome to the club!
You look like a thin guy. You might get chronic neck pain later if you wear them many hours a day. Your neck doesnt know how comfy they are, only the massive weight.