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.
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.