Audeze LCD-X & LCD-MX4 Reviews & Comparison to LCD-GX | X X X

[@metal571]

Lol wouldn't be the first time an LCD-X sounds like that. The resolution is quite good for what it sells for but it is truly excessively airy and super recessed at 4k, even for me. Last one I had I think I bumped 4k by 5 dB, and that was just beginning to get back to sanity, lol. MX4 is very interesting because it should play VERY loud, probably louder than LCD1. I'd buy it over the 4Z I think, but 3k is definitely very excessive in price from what I heard at CanJam, so that sounds right to me 👍

[@adeelzero1445]

I will say that I do notice the flaws when I switch it to my Atticus which does reveal how big the hole is in the midrange.

[@metal571]

@@adeelzero1445 MX4 time

[@adeelzero1445]

@@metal571 Nah I'll get the LCD-4 lol

[@ValentineLuke]

Agreed on recessed mids. I think it is MX4 time for me... 👍🏽

[@phuocminh1621]

have u ever tried a lcd xc though ,it completely fix the subdued treble issue.

[@happwalters4147]

Wow, I thought I was the only one with this opinion. I bought the LCD-GX after comparing theses. Love it, use it to late night binge watch Netflix for 5-6 hours straight. Comfortable as LCDs get. Good video!

[@adeelzero1445]

The unit variation on these X's is insane. My LCD-X has a noticable dip between 3-4k and there's a small peak at 10k. Other than that, I'm extremely lucky I don't have any other problems that you have experienced with that unit. No issues with the soundstage either. I do EQ mine just to add a slight more oomph in the 20-60hz region.

[@ValentineLuke]

AdeelZero I’m with you. My pair (early 2019) don’t sound nearly as wonky as the LCD-X reviewed. My biggest issue with my pair are the recessed mids. I’ve been considering the MX4’s as an upgrade. I’ll have to get some listening in.

[@adeelzero1445]

@@ValentineLuke Yeah, mine is from 2018 and I'd suggest save up an extra $1k and go for the LCD-4 or you could get a used one under warranty for about $2.5k from Headfi.

[@fullyverified7491]

@@adeelzero1445 Could you post the Audeze measurements for your unit if you've got them? Id be interested to compare it to my 2020 model, which seems to have a large 4k dip. imgur.com/a/f4k1Wqd

[@klaymoon1]

Thanks for the honest review. I agree 100% on the general Audeze sounds. It's unnatural and off to my ear, but no other reviewer mentioned it. Also, I agreed 100% on the Audeze variance problem. Until you hear how different two of the same headphone can sound, you have no idea.

[@speedymaus1711]

Crazy that you like the GX the most ! Nice Video

[@neonether]

I love my LCD-X and am getting used to the MX4s. Sounds fundamentally different, flatter, less 'air'. Amazing experience with the upgrade so far. Only gripe is they are floppy as hell for $3k. Once you find the right spot on your head they sit well, but if you bend over or recline or change the angle of your head whatsoever, they start to twist and pull off. Wish this was addressed with the MX4.

[@MRFUTURETECHNOLOGYGAMING]

The LCD x looks like it has the new grill which I much prefer on all of their headphones

[@metal571]

Yeah I think all the 2020 models have the new grille

[@MRFUTURETECHNOLOGYGAMING]

@@metal571 @metal571 hi metal from fender bender I still miss you reviews

[@themarcos150591]

Do you use headphones for enjoyment or mixing/mastering purposes?

[@villegas24]

if the price was the same which one would you recommend for an all rounder? GX or X?

[@hartyewh1]

LCD-2 Closed is my favourite of these besides the GX which I haven't heard. The soundstage is quite limited anyway so the closed design doesn't take away anything for me, but helps making them more energetic, balanced and cuts off the peaks.

[@SoundWaveTrax]

Interesting comment about the sound being colored by the cup. I get that on the LCD-2F as well (it kinda sounds a little...cavernous). I think the big leather pads make the sound worse and this sort of sound is not something that I've ever heard on any other headphone. My LCD-2F also has ringing in the upper mids on stock FR (upper mids are withdrawn, so no peaks there) which makes vocals and pianos a little shouty.

[@pinoyxbox]

Oh man and here i am planning to pickup lcdx. Is this for all lcdx or just driver variation?

[@maxsettings7884]

Variance, the age of the units, which pads, etc...

[@shadouxg7150]

The new 2021 version has a much better tuning, flat.

[@GastaGasta]

I just bought my LCD-X yesterday and I think it's even worse, horrible channel imbalance (right is louder) 1.5-2 dB across the entire frequency range and 3-5 dB at 8k-10k (no measurements, just my listening experience and playing with eq) this is so frustrating, going to return it tomorrow. Not sure if I want to try my luck again ... but I loved the sound so much ...

[@khanjani1964]

Which one is the best..?

[@chrisselner5005]

Let's just all pretend like it's normal for a 1700 USD headphone to have such rampant quality control issues. I really want to demo the x but what a risk. Maybe if Audeze wanted me to test out a unit and place the findings somewhere that would aleviate my doubts hehe....

[@metal571]

lol that's why I always say if you're going to own one make sure you have a warranty left on it. It transfers from owner to owner on the used market. If this wasn't the case, I wouldn't own one either

[@chrisselner5005]

metal571 you are right I saw your lcd 2 and x video and because of that I checked and unfortunately audeze services the warranty through the us so that would be a nightmare for all of us who live abroad. Any other recs for something special in that price range??

[@metal571]

@@chrisselner5005 I feel like they have service centers in other countries but I'd have to double check. If you want a really good planar still, look into the Arya and Ananda

[@chrisselner5005]

@@metal571 I appreciate the response metal! Let me pick your brain for a second! I think I have a bunch of mid fi cans and id maybe like to consolidate a little. I have 600,650, HFM 5se, 400i, Acoustic Research AR H1, x2HR, B and W P7 Wireless, Denon 7200, Koss 95x, 1990dt and I dont really no where to go. I've heard flagship cans at shows but i think its tough to tell in a loud environment. (i liked utopia, HE1000s for sure) I think im looking for dynamics/Dynamic slam, detail, sound stage and imagining with good build quality and decent clamp (i like 650 clamp). What would truly be a step up from what I have? I'm a firm believer in diminishing returns, but these 1000k plus cans have to have something special to justify their price...no?

[@ИльфарЯкушев-т7ц]

What do you think about lcd 24?

[@TheSPazCORE]

Not sure why Audeze is so popular. When I demoed them, I was surprised at how bad they all sounded... Very disappointing.

[@LordVictorHalgaard]

Yea... I think they rode the wave of re-introducing planar drivers to the high end world, and people were enamoured with the "musical" sound of them. But technically speaking, objectively, they are pretty bad.

[@FierceLeo.]

I am a music producer. If this headphone is the real deal for mastering engineers. Based on the MM 500 being the best at this category, that means $ 1699 MM 500 should plummett the $3000 MX4 right? On Another note so now that the MM 500 exist, which is better now to mix and master on $1699MM 500, $3000 MX4, $4500 Lcd 5 or Heddphone?

[@zeek781]

If i love the hd 650 and lcd2 classic, what would you recommend as an upgrade? I was considering the lcd x, hd 800s, focal elex and zmf auteur I mainly want the same or a bit more bass that the lcd2 classics have and a bit more treble maybe and the midrange to sound as good as both the hd 650 and lcd2 classics, and better sound stage and imaging is possible while having better comfort then the lcd2 classics if possible I use my headphones as my only audio source so for everyrhing from music like the edm geoup above and beyond to movies/shows/anime and videobgames as video games are my biggest hobby And if you cant think of an upgrade based on what i mentioned, what would be a good compliment to what i own the? The hd800s maybe? Please and thanks. Your help would aid me a lot

[@maxsettings7884]

I would take a look at the Focal Clear or Aurorus Audio Borealis

[@zeek781]

@@maxsettings7884 thank i will look into them, if for some reason i cannot afford the hd 800s which i am leaning towards, would the elex be around the same overall or better sound quality of my lcd 2 classics? i am looking for something like that with better comfort and less weight then then lcd2 classics

[@bongsau89]

@@zeek781 in that case go for the LCD-GX’s, or perhaps the Hifiman Ananda/Edition XS

[@4lc441]

These are all extremely good headphones in the context of all headphones though, yeah? I feel like these videos would be more accessible to normal people if you reviewed them in that context, rather than just in the context of high end headphones. This review basically assumes that the viewer knows what a $1k+ Audeze sounds like and just explains how these differ from that.

[@NiSHAN256]

Do the Borealis have similar or better bass macro dynamics compared to the MX4?

[@taraszhupnyk2998]

I don't know what buy... X or XC?

[@navboi12]

What are your thoughts on the Shure SRH1840? They're being sold cheap on eBay and I'm a little skeptical. Thank you for the great content!

[@amcn1991]

Can you share your eq settings for the LCD-MX4?

[@dubelair]

PLEASE compare LCD-X VS LCD-XC FOR ELECTRONIC PRODUCER..NEEDS FOCUS ON BASS AND LOWER MIDS REGION... WHICH IS MORE FLAT AND CLEAN PUNCH SEPERATIONS FOR MIXING MASTERING BASS......THANKS

[@andreasschwarz4908]

This LCD X should be renamed LCD GC for Grand Canyon.

[@jameyhaz]

Can you tell me what headphone stand that it?? thank you

[@Another_Audiophile]

Thats the stand from ZMF headphones

[@Brenna_stubbs]

For second I thought that massdrop made a headphone with Audeze

[@maxsettings7884]

Technically they did, the LCD-2C was going to be a Massdrop product, but they did not come to terms and Audeze sold it on their own.

[@saint_snow]

The gx seems good but i despise the gamer red they throw in there..

[@kirjuschaks]

So the lcd-gx directly compares to the hifiman he-6 in resolution/value for the price I guess, except for the better quality built, weight and driversensitivity, but propably worse slam/danamics (he-6 is doublesided, technically superior) and Frewuency Response (he-6 is bright, but much more neutral than any fullsize lcd)

[@maxsettings7884]

No, HE-6 still a bit more detailed a lot more dynamic. Still better FR for me, but I can see it being bright for some.

[@kirjuschaks]

Thx for the answer max, I once had the famous 4-screh he-6, and it was definitly bit bright and not 100 clean in csd. There was some kind of ringing in the lower treble region for sure, anyway it had a fantastic treble response from my memory. Kind of a prototypish, but very fun headphone alnost from scratch.

[@steamstories1279]

I wouldn't pay $100 for those FR. You are just paying for the technology and build, not for sound. Why the driver can't produce 4k but can produce 9k ? It makes no sense.

[@steamstories1279]

@vvvVFANGSVvvv I have hd800, dt1990, stax l700 and chord hugo 2, I'm good. It seems Audeze is for hardcore Beats fans, same boombastic bass with no mids.

[@kristoffer8740]

FR is so easy to fix with EQ though. If you want to increase the upper mids just use something like Equalizer APO. Audeze even has their own EQ profile for each headphone they sell.

[@jim8643]

@@steamstories1279 nah, you just like exaggerated treble. and mids can be easily fixed with eq

[@Cooliewhistles]

i WoUlDnT pAy 1o0 loOk aT mEeEeE

[@patrickdanneker5480]

@@kristoffer8740 it is but consindering the prices they charge one should expect much better stock FR.

[@NotCharAznable]

I got so lucky with my Xs. Lmao

[@lextr3110]

i would prefer an lightweight comfy LCD1 under 300g but with lot bigger diaphragm.. the moment any company do a lightweight comfy top SQ flagship under 1000$-1500$ and under 300g all the other companies are done for.

[@maxsettings7884]

If the LCD-1 had a bigger diaphragm it wouldn’t be under 300g. Requires a lot more magnets and then the weight of the larger chassis. The LCD-1 even hitting 260g is incredible.

[@metal571]

Ether 2 is what, 290g? Too bad it doesn't sound like a flagship

[@maxsettings7884]

metal571 yep 290g. Such a disappointment it didn’t sound that great. The build and comfort and top notch.

[@JSym92]

Check out the Audio Technica ATH-ADX5000.

[@lextr3110]

@@JSym92 hehe funny actually bought the adx5000 waiting for them to be cleared at the border.. hope they are awesome might try to compare them to lcd-1 if i buy them too.. the question now for me is what best headphone amp under 1k$- 1.5k$ for them.. and also if i should EQ pre-dac yeah would have love a lighter GX