Audeze LCD-X Review

[@Brutal140]

The LCD-X are the best headphones I own, definitely my favorite. Watching Z-reviews convinced me to get them 2 years ago. More people should try them they're amazing. Also great review!

[@rhodey2952]

Brutal140 I received them recently. Amazing! The sound is insane!

[@morbue7575]

what dac / amp are you using with it ?

[@Brutal140]

@@morbue7575schiit jotunhiem and schiit lyr, soon to have a schiit gungnir dac. currently using a JDS labs ol dac.

[@marcinurban3197]

@@morbue7575 I tried few amps and DAC's (also with BURSON V2+) 2017LCD-X sounds amazing with AUDIO-GD 11.28.

[@charlysti6299]

Brutal140 I have the 6xx and 4xx do you think i should add the LCD x to my collection or should I sell them and just use the LCD x?

[@metal571]

Really interesting that you preferred these to the LCD4, which I still think does the same if not higher resolution treble, but a bit darker. My X I tested had much more odd and off-timbre mids than the other LCDs I've heard including the 4. However obviously the 4 is ridiculously expensive though

[@RyuMasterEX]

If you have a basic source then LCD-2=LCD-3

[@shadouxg7150]

@@RyuMasterEX 10/10 for his personal taste

[@NotCharAznable]

@@RyuMasterEX How dare someone have am opinion?!? Especially when these headphones have driver variances?!

[@jericho2x2]

I just jumped from my 15 years old HD600 to these. I wish I didn't wait so long. These headphones are amazing. Especially if you are listening (and producing) bass heavy music. Thanks for the great review!

[@ILove_808]

You do mixdowns on them to?

[@jericho2x2]

@@ILove_808 yes I do. But I'm using sonarworks to make the headphones more flat sounding.

[@seslan]

Great review! Every reviewer I watch seems to like LCD-X. Definetly, on my headphones-to-buy list. They are a little expensive though.

[@Bannockburn111]

Heh in the times of $1200 smart phones it seems to me $1200 headphones can't be far out of line - assuming you can afford either of course. :)

[@alexandergomes3317]

seslan like my favorite camera reviewer will say....."compared to what"

[@metroplexprime9901]

@@Bannockburn111 Honestly? I think I'd take the $1200 headphones over the phone. I'm sure the phone would be great, don't get me wrong. But the headphones? That's something that doesn't go out of date. Sure, I would still get more headphones, but that $1200 will remain relevant until we get something that gets directly into our brain.

[@7MAD-OLAMBA]

I was tempted by an open box LCD-X for $900 a couple of months ago while I was actually looking for a closed back planar to use at work and at home. I pulled the trigger on the LCD-2 Closed-Back even though I could not find any decent reviews online. I thought I would have the buyer's remorse for buying a headphone that costs more than my HTC Vive + accessories. Well I did up until I put them on an start going thru my flac library with a creepy smile on my face. I do think that spending $900 on a headphone is financially irresponsible (that's why I ordered a QUESTYLE CMA400I). Yep, I think I drunk the audiophile koolaid, but I'm definitely not embracing the cable religion. I ordered $30 worth of part to build a balanced XLR cable. I think I drifted a little bit. I was not this high when I started typing. Back to the LCD 2 closed back, I would love to hear what the reviewers have to say about it.

[@Nephilim-81]

Awesome review and enthusiasm. I too absolutely love the Audeze house sound. I own the Audeze LCD XC. Hope you can do a review of that one. I think it is amazing and unique by having an extremely forward mid range while maintaining a pretty incredible bass extension. Love to hear your thoughts and I love your channel dude. :)

[@user-vi3tb3bw5t]

Great review Josh. I've heard from others that these are the best headphones when you're looking for an upgrade to the 600 / 650 line as they have similar tonal qualities yet are superior in most ways. Too bad for that price tag lol

[@Lken174]

I've watched a lot of your reviews and this one to me is by far the best. Simple, honest and to the point. Well done 👍

[@donunus]

I like this non commercial style of headphone reviewing more. Sound quality first yes sireee! Comfort and features can all be summed up in less than 30 seconds. Well done Joshua Valour.

[@GregSheehan733]

"If I believed in an end-game headphone..." Love this!

[@Dinrog]

Agree on all you said. When i started in this hobby the X was what i picked after listening to everything else and what i still preffered after 2 years of auditioning other stuff. Never had the impression there is something missing in its SQ beside soundstage.

[@atticustay1]

Would you say they really don’t need an amp?

[@xarl89a]

tried hd660s and lcd2-c and I almost gave up... then I gave these a chance, over my budget but these.... are amazing!! this was what I was looking for, the whole spectrum and not too dark like the lcd2-c or too thin like the hd660s, these are perfect for me, ONE thing that could be better is soundstage but I dont care its enough! (2021 version)

[@Fulano.de.Tal.]

i really liked this format, i prefer it.

[@youmongrel]

I bought these for 900 open box from Amazon. They were amazing of course, but IMO not worth 4x the price of M1060s with DMS' simple upgrades (including really good ZMF pads). They're louder by default but that's about it, not much more detail played through a Schiit stack (or straight from iPhone). There were a number of times I thought "wow I never noticed sound x before!" then played the same part through the Monoliths and yeah, in fact the sound was there too. Clearly my ears were trying to justify the investment... I compared them both hard for about 5 solid hours on many genres. Mostly though I returned them because they were annoying to wear, they're so heavy that you can't move your head forward or back at all without them trying to burrow to the Earth's core. And mine even had the modern headband, which was truly comfortable but didn't help stability. To me, that IS the compromise that killed the deal, I can't have a drink and just relax in my comfortable chair; my posture must accommodate THEM instead of the other way around.

[@Losbass]

Thanks for the feedback ! That was my main concern with these headphones (comfort) I've been eyeing these for a while now and it's the one thing that held me back from purchasing . I'm hoping Audeze will come out with a headphone in the future with same sound signature and the comfort.

[@liyuki2553]

Everything you say is valid, but just want to add my worthless opinion. Like you, I had the m1060s, LCD-X and schiit stack. I absolutely HATED the LCD-X on my schiit stack. While it's true that these things can run off anything, there was something the schiit dac was doing to these headphones that just made them sound really bad to my ears. I almost considered returning them as well until I upgraded to an audio-gd setup and then ended up giving my m1060s away to a family relative instead. While these can be powered by everything, there was just something weird the schiit stack was doing to these headphones, to the point of where I enjoyed listening to them off a phone more than that setup. Definitely wouldn't recommend using them with a schiit stack.

[@youmongrel]

Li that's a totally valid observation. I too compared both running from my music-dedicated iPhone 6S on a the straight headphone jack, running FLACS from the VOX app while sitting here at my desk doing work. Again, the X was louder by nature but the quality of that audio difference was minimal. I didn't mention that since some people may not know that both headphones have equally low power requirements. I can't say my experience was the same as yours though - neither pair NEEDS the amp, but I didn't notice any sort of degradation while using it. YMMV

[@7MAD-OLAMBA]

my 1060s used to be my treasure , but once I got the LCD2 closed, it started sounding like crap. I could not believe the difference in sound. Whenever I put on 1060 the sound seem bland and anemic compared to LCD2. The only thing I miss is the 1060s comfort

[@gbaudio9034]

youmongrel I think the same about the hd600 and hd800 line, not worth 10x the price

[@thewitchdoctorofficial]

Excellent review, the X are stunning.

[@surindersandhumusic]

A wonderful video and community. Side note; I was told by Audeze, that the mylar was changed on these (along with the headband) in 2016. I'm surprised no one has mentioned a sound change...if it's even noticeable?

[@colingordon0986]

As someone who owns the Audeze MM 500 and I absolutely love those headphones. Really had no desire to get these. My 3 options where the LCD X Arya stealth and MM 500! And decided to go with the 500’s. I just love vocals and imaging and those are just absolutely spectacular

[@marcinurban3197]

As a former owner of HE500, Audeze LCD 2C and now LCD-X... i was searching similar signature as hd600 with intimate vocals but better soundstage LCD-x are ideal for me. LCD-2C for me sounded very muddy with strange soundtsage with holes in it and no detail - comparing to very detailed and accurate HE500... but HE500 is less warm and less enjoyable to listen than LCD-X. I agree with Joshua on this review.

[@ChrisKeyman]

Hey, how is the sub bass response compared with the lcd-2c ?

[@dmarcus1260]

The LCD X is my favorite headphone from Audeze. I like the LCD X about as much as the Focal Clears.

[@FreeD00M]

I own the clears. How do they compare?

[@muna5066]

It sounds like those 2 would complement each other really well. I have the Focal Elex and was going to get the LCD-2

[@leev2463]

dmarcus1260 i tried both the clears and the lcd-x and found the X to have the nice sub bass the clear doesn’t have and the bass did not distort or bleed into the rest of the music. I would take the X for this

[@popops3]

Hmmm I got mine and Im quite scared I got a bad one, I have an ananda and People say it lacks bass, but mine lcd x dont actually have that bass everybody talks about, both drivers right and left sound the same so I dont think they are broken :(

[@ChrisKeyman]

@@popops3 did you resolve the bass problem?

[@intoitreviews]

I would agree these were my favorites at rmaf. Clarity is a small small but lacking, compared to some of their other offerings, but these have the best tone and soundstage. If I were buying some audeze I'd get these. These have and "it" factor.

[@briandorsey6437]

Great review and I agree with everything you say but the sounndstage. I find them wide and deep compared to most Cans.

[@hifix-man319]

When I got it and listened to it, I was immediately impressed. However, with time goes on and comparison to my Sony Z1R, and Stax Limited 300, I do notice lcdx’s two noticeable weakness:1, extremely small soundstage, which reminds me of Shure KSE ‘s tiny sound stage that I used to own; 2, the sound sig feels fabricated too much in a way that feels good at first sight but feels fake with time goes on. The details are definitely not that clear and could be a lil muddy compared to my other high end cans. I’m amazed by how natural Z1R is.

[@LordVictorHalgaard]

It has two main issue, at least the one I had: weight is a minor gripe, the major one is terrible resolution/detail retrieval, compared to others at its price point. It sounds fine on its own, but when directly compared to something like the HD800 it just sounds muffled/slow/lacking in detail. Soundstage was decent, and frequency response tuning was good.

[@sloppynachos4868]

Great review!! Been looking forward to this review for a wile!! Keep up the good/hard work!

[@mattrismatt]

Great review, Josh. I recommend the FiiO Q1 mkII over the Micca Origen line. In a direct comparison, the Q1 mkII was significantly better-sounding than the Micca Origen + (wider soundstage and more detailed). The FiiO Q1 mkII is also portable (battery-powered, slim design), plug-and-play with iOS devices, has a 2.5mm balanced-out (more power, better channels separation), and is $10 cheaper than the Origen. The only downside compared to the Origen G2 is that it doesn't have an optical in/out.

[@tendayimavhima]

thank Mattris , but would you know how the Q1 compares with the Fiio A5

[@Sevensliders]

Pretty much jumping from owning a CAL! 1 and K7XX to this. Either this or the LCD4 (it's very expensive though) or a ZMF dynamic. Great review! Definitely will pair this with an Atom.

[@muna5066]

Please review the LCD-2 (Fazor). I'm interested in your thoughts

[@ybiggg]

Love the quality of your vids, i can't imagine how it gets better than the lcd-x.

[@strafewraith]

How does this compare with the Meze Empyrean's ? I know they're not as comfortable, but do they balance out better given the price difference ? How about the sound with cost no object ? Please elaborate. Many thanks

[@MykWazowski]

Thank you for this! Have you had a chance to listen to the Focal Elear? These are my go to headphone, I love, love, love their sound signature, but I’m also in the market for another set, the Audeze LC...are on top of my list, I’m unable to listen to them before purchasing so I’m curious to know how these LCDX compare to Elear. I do have the Audeze iSine 20 which I use with my iPhone and really like their sound signature. Thanks! Joshua.

[@p3terlos]

Hey man, how did it go with the buying of another set of headphones? I'm thinking the same thing you were thinking four months ago. I have the Elear and love them as much as you do, but I want to get another set. Listened to LCD-3 and LCD-X yesterday and loved them both, but in different ways. Did you buy a pair of Audezes?

[@davidmandell9909]

Another great review of the LCD-X is in the The Absolute Sound reviewed by the legendary Arnie Nudell. If his perspective doesn't convince you of how insane these cans sound, go ahead and keep your Bose...........

[@levilambert9391]

Awesome review Josh! I'm feeling the new format; keep up the great work.

[@kalmtraveler]

these might be my next step - still enjoying the Oppo PM-1's for now. Great review!

[@patrickscinteie4982]

I like this format

[@tormaid42]

Good job on the new opening animation. I think it’s a keeper!

[@astasuleo]

I really want your opinion. Im between two different headphones. the LCD-X which is open back (planar) and the Focal Celestee which is closed back (dynamic). I know there are two different styles. But i can only get one. If you had to choose one of them, which one has better sound quality together with the material quality.

[@sverek]

amazing. The fact that they can achieve such sound with 20 ohms is mind blowing.

[@rhodey2952]

sverek NASA. It's science!

[@marcovannucci2510]

Woah, well played with this video. Really beautiful!

[@PrestonGranger]

I heard the Focal Clear at RFAM and absolutely loved them, except for the upper-midrange peak. Based on this review, it sounds like the LCD-X would be better for my tastes.

[@Draxlar]

I have owned Clear for a few months and I have no midrange peak at all. I have no idea why some people have it. It is one of the most neutral headphones I have heard. I also own Shure SRH1840 which are also neutral and made for studio monitoring and I think they have a bit more mid peak than Clears. Both are great headphones, but Clears are in a different league.

[@mrfrosty3]

Great review. Lovely music, sounded like it is from a movie.

[@phthora_xnobys]

Man, that is exactly what I think about my LCD-X. You nailed it! Quick question: From the the video, it looks like the sides of the cups on yours is smooth in texture (like the MX4) and not slightly rough in texture like mine (and like the LCD-2 in aluminum). Is that accurate? Yours have the older headband like mine though... I wonder if they changed that finish before the headband change.

[@alexandergomes3317]

absolutely succinct review. well done. one of my favourite headphones. subliminally well balanced

[@stevenswall]

RMAF!? Did you get a chance to listen to the Elac Argo or any other speakers you really enjoyed? (Argo, MBL omnidirectionals, and B&W 800 were tops for me, along with the Shure Electrostat for headphones. Didn't listen to the LCDX, but loved the LCD2 when it came out years ago.

[@dynamic-audio]

Excuse me. All the LCD X (including early versions) has the FAzor waveguide? Or we have the same of lcd2, a fazor and no fazor models?

[@surindersandhumusic]

Yes, apparently all LCD-X have fazor from the information I gathered.

[@reuvenabramovich2711]

How does the soundstage of LCD-X compare to DT1990?

[@vonStalhein2]

What are good amps to pair with the X? What about the Schiit Jotunheim?

[@c4monkey]

how does it compare the zmf auteur? ive been loving mine but i havent really tried an audeze (besides mobius and isine)

[@alialamri8525]

I've tried this headphone and i totally agree with his points

[@enhncr]

Lcdx ..... Everyone has to listen to these angels..... Lcdx..... :)

[@fuffy442]

I need to win the lottery!

[@JoshuaValour]

Don't we all.

[@sleepyrhythms6668]

The LCD-X and XC are currently $1300 for the creator package and can be financed for $150/month. Not too bad.

[@not2day646]

@@sleepyrhythms6668 imagine financing headphones xD

[@sleepyrhythms6668]

@@not2day646 I'd do it but sadly I recently opened my first credit card so I don't quite have enough proof for reliability. Otherwise I would have practically walked out with the X I got to demo at CanJam 2019. Would seriously do monthly payments just to get those headphones faster.

[@muttineni03]

@OLD SCHOOL BEAVER even am wondering the same, did you get your answer?

[@bryanarriesgado]

I bought these headphones because of this review!!!

[@buster7618]

I have been eyeing them for years. How is the weight and comfort?

[@rhodey2952]

Shrute Bucks just bought them. How are they?

[@buster7618]

@@rhodey2952 I never bought them. Still tryimlng to figure out what I want to do. Leaning toward Ether C Flows

[@bryanarriesgado]

Ive had these for 3 months now and i can say they are exactly what the review says they are. However, there are a very few tracks that sound better on other headphones especially of the track uses highs a lot as a highlight.

[@bryanarriesgado]

@@buster7618 weight is not so noticeable especially with the comfort it gives. I do have the updated band which started on the lcd-2c and now all of them have since 2017. Weight gets more noticeable if you head is at an angle or if your not sitting upright... say leaning back on a lazy boy; then the weight feels like its about to slide off your head...it stays on mine... but youll feel the weight shifting

[@kafkaworkshere]

Great review!

[@megazine]

Do you find the LCD-2C shouty? The brights bother me here and there. Do the X sound less shouty than the 2C? I’m debating in the future to have the X replace my 2C but hate that I will lose in soundstage.

[@H-4-D3423]

Hi Josh, I listen to mainly prog metal/prog rock, but some older rock, synth instrumental, and solo instrumental electric guitar stuff. So my library has mainly stuff like, Arena, Devin Townsend, Dream Theater, Big Big Train, Floyd, Evergrey, Genesis, Haken, Mystery, Spock's Beard, The Flower Kings, Vanden Plas, Symphony X, Jarre, Tangerine Dream, Satriani, Vai, Petrucci, Guthrie Govan, Nili Brosh, Tony MacAlpine etc., etc. I know for the price you enjoyed the LCD-X. Would you say that these will be a great fit the majority of my music? Most of my listening is done via decent IEM's, but I'm interested in a £1,000 set of open headphones to run from my decent A&K player. Cheers, keep up the good work...

[@themosyannakou6893]

You had me at girth. But in all seriousness, this is just amazing with a clinical accurate amp

[@KojiCO-ConvinceM]

When I started my collection, these were the first pairs I actually purchased, I tried, I try very hard for about 30 days, but I found myself never really reaching for them, the weight, takes away from a great pair of headphones. They just had to go, so I replaced them with thd800S Legitimately interested, do any of you own these and can u wear them for more than an hour at a time? Curious

[@briandorsey6437]

I have the new 2018 ones with updated headband and pads and they are very comfortable. Don't mind the weight & I have the 800S as well as other lighter cans

[@KojiCO-ConvinceM]

Brian Dorsey that’s interesting, I was not aware there was a 2018 variant I purchased mine January 2017 But as I recall I think the drivers in mine were updated from the 2016 model I wander how much difference there might be between it and the new LCD4Z model The original LCD4 were quite hefty to

[@briandorsey6437]

@@KojiCO-ConvinceM yup same new flex steel headband and pads as the new LCD2 Classic but the X has real leather instead of the fake leather on the 2C.. The memory foam and leather combo feels good. Yes they are heavy for long use compared to my others though but I don't do crazy long listening sessions so that doesn't matter to me personally

[@davidmason8212]

When you can do a review on the new schiit modi 3 ?? And please can you compare it to the topping d30 or d10

[@intoitreviews]

Did you get a chance to listen to the Hifiman Anandas at RMAF? I missed these. Any thoughts on Ananda vs. LcD X? I agree with you LcD X was my favorite out of the bunch, at least at canjam. The sonoma's had their own room and were pretty legit too though.

[@ibassnote]

Apples and Oranges. Ananda’s relax, LCD-X excite.

[@husnainanwaar1992]

Audeze LCD-X vs ABYSS AB-1266 Phi TC . which one is perfect ?

[@wesb3266]

I bought the LCD-X and after plugging them into my Headphone Amplifier, I could hear a humming sound when touching the metal rims of the cups with my fingers. The humming was even louder when touching the silver screws on each side. It was more significant on the left cup than on the right. I could even hear humming when touching the rods. The humming would stop after touching the chassis of the connected amplifier which suggests a ground loop issue. The demo version i subsequently tried in the audio retail store had the same problem but fainter. I returned them for a full refund a day later.

[@alj.granda8252]

Great review. Do you think these would run well using a Dragonfly Cobalt DAC/AMP?

[@slimthungc]

Is the LCD-X a good upgrade/replacement for the DT 1990's? Loved the 1990's before but since getting the THX AAA 789, they have become fatiguing to me and possibly too bright. 70% music/30% gaming. Imaging just as good or better? Soundstage a lot more narrow or similar? I play games like PUBG/Overwatch. Music is mostly relaxed EDM, classical, jazz, hip hop, pop.. Pretty much everything.

[@buster7618]

ayobreezie LCD X may be a bit uncomfortable as a daily driver compared to the 1990s (which are somewhat hefty themselves)... They are very heavy cans and dont test well in comfort. They are pretty incredible though and would definitely work well for edm and pubg. You honestly wouldn't need the 789 for a great setup with them, they may sound bright also like the 1990. If you wanna sell the 789 just let me know :D

[@slimthungc]

I've had the LCD-X for about 2 weeks now.. Already got rid of the 1990s lol.

[@buster7618]

@@slimthungc now im curious, how does the 789 make them sound?

[@slimthungc]

@@buster7618 I dont really have a comparison of them on other amps, but they sound very good.. All I did was compare them to my 1990's, 58X and K7XX's.. They all sounded mediocre after. To me, it pairs well with the 789, with just the right amount of low end for me while still being resolving and detailed, but not fatiguing. I'm not "audiophile" enough to give accurate or properly worded descriptions, so take that with some caution. 789 as an amp, though.. Was definitely worth it for me.

[@rhodey2952]

ayobreezie how's the comfort on the new headband style vs the 1990s?

[@akshat3516]

Bright doesn't mean "detailed", stop the confusion, brightness only increases "sharpness" in a headphone, which is =\= resolution. It has a hard time competing with Stax l300 in detail, let alone competing with some actual detail monsters like Stax 009/007 and focal utopia to a lesser extent.

[@MetalsForBrunch]

hello joshua, do you pick these over the focal elex? please let me know. I have the elex but still interested in audeze lcdx.

[@JoshuaValour]

Absolutely. The LCDX is still one of my favorites. That’s my preference though. The LCDX feels alive compared to the elex.

[@MetalsForBrunch]

@@JoshuaValour which has more bass presence?

[@michaeljacobson4844]

Would you recommend these for vinyl listening?

[@charlysti6299]

Is the dragonfly audioquest red powerful enough to push to a very loud levels this headphones?

[@classicmartini]

Nice review, as always Josh. Wonder if you can take the mic from the LCD-GX and put it on these? that'd be a fun gaming experience :-)

[@VishnuVardhanS]

Is there a HiFiman equivalent? The Ananda, HEX V2 or HE6?

[@MassimoFantinato]

Thanks for the video, sorry to bothering you but could you please tell me how does it compare to DT1990 for ammount of details? Thanks

[@danidingo977]

Massimo Fantinato I have both. The DT 1990 have a higher contrast in details, it’s a fun headphone, where the LCD-X have a bigger sound and the details are not so in your face. As for the ammount of details LCD-X is the winner here.

[@j4o8h3n]

@@danidingo977 are these a lot bigger in size to the 1990s

[@danidingo977]

@@j4o8h3n Yes, both in size and in weight.

[@Melkorify]

Great fuckin review. Love it.

[@Mauntium]

This is my dream headphone. And I could afford it for sure, but I'd never forgive myself for blasting this amount of money into a headphone. Maybe one day I'll buy one used. If their build quality is as good as stated here, then having been used should not be much of an issue.

[@mpenlandmoto]

eBay man…

[@picklesandufos7860]

Awesome well done review. I’m deciding between this LCD-X vs HD800S ($1200 vs $1500). One MAJOR major advantage to the Audeze is I won’t have to “fix” it by putting it on an expensive tube amp like you need for the Senn. It’s soundstage compared to the Senn is my only concern. I may not need a massive concert hall soundstage, but I also don’t want it to sound like everything is inside my head

[@JoshuaValour]

Are you using it for mastering or just enjoyment?

[@picklesandufos7860]

@@JoshuaValour It would be for FLAC or TIDAL listening, and gaming. Another thing I wanted to mention, my music tastes are not classical, not jazz, not live. I like a rich, lively, solid bass tone, moving, musical, makes you bop your head or tap your feet without realizing. HD800S are known for the huge soundstage, clarity, midrange. They're lean in the low end, analytical'ish, but not as bad as HD800. Never heard a planar, but some HUGE things that are standing out to me are: LCD-X is so easy to drive vs the HD800S isn't. 20ohm vs 300ohm and HD800S requires hours and hours of research trying to find a good amp to put them on. High end tube amps to bring out more syrup, more low end and cut down on some of it's bright high end. So HD800S requires even more money spent to "fix" it. BUT, it's the holy grail of soundstage. I like soundstage as well, but I don't need to have a sound of me on a 50 yard line, and I'm hearing sounds from all over the stadium. I'm fine with standing in the middle of a smaller nightclub and hearing things all around me still, but not as huge as a stadium. Meaning, I just don't want the LCD-X to sound like there's very little soundstage, just to have more bass. You say the LCD-X isn't a very wide, but this is subjective. HD800S is maybe TOO wide? So I'm wondering if you've heard HD800S (updated model) and if you can estimate how wide the LCD-X soundstage is if you had to attach a distance on it. Sound like it's 100ft wide, 200ft? vs HD800S's..........I dunno 500ft wide?

[@rhodey2952]

Jason Kochan what did you end up going with?

[@zahitemremetin606]

@@picklesandufos7860 So, what's the end of the story?

[@Oni_Neko]

@@picklesandufos7860 Any update on your choice?

[@CivilVaquisher]

Pretty decent review but I think it'll be a disservice to the public to not mention that the LCD-X varies so much unit to unit at least pre 2016 models. Inner fidelity's are definitely old and does not represent every unit out there. Maybe your current pair sounds good but mine sounded like total garbage. Something you missed out and imo was an important point to mention. Apparently post 2016 they have fixed the Qc issues and have successfully standardised the sound but there are still some mild variations. Personally I don't think the LCD-X is a good headphone and would call it rubbish in most cases when compared to cheaper stuff like HD800 and Elex. The tonality is wack and requires a lot of EQ to fix those flaws. But I do agree that they image and resolves well but at that price it's just not enough.

[@leckel1996]

This is crazy for me to read. Yeah, I bought mine in 2018. But as a sound engineer, these are the flatest headphones I've heard by far and are a great mixing tool. Nothing weird and off about the frequency response at all. I'm sorry you got a bad headphone

[@_theeb]

Do you prefer it more than STAX? Which one has more detail? I understand that this may be a tough question.

[@JoshuaValour]

Stax have more detail, but lack in the bass and the top end treble areas.

[@RandyDaMan]

M1060c opened vs lcd x. That would be an interesting comparison.

[@Mauntium]

On the German Amazon I frequently see this being sold for around 700, barely used. Is there some kind of quality control issue going on here?

[@RalphLemarechal]

I think those guys are scammers ... they get your money but never ship stuff. Then say you were supposed to send an email to check availability.

[@davidmthekidd]

I'm sti considering the m1060, still. Good buy?

[@sguerrero2000]

I have both but I got the M1060 first, I love the sound of them. I fell in love with Planars. I think the M1060 have the power to make you move, dance, beat the drums in the air, or play a guitar riff, but the LCD-X are smooth very pleasing to listen. IMO The sound of the LCD-X is not 4 times better (as the price does), maybe if LCD-X is a 100% you are getting a 80% on the M1060. You won't regret getting the LCD-X, if you want to upgrade save your money in any other headphone and get the LCD-X (End game)

[@seigiknight7959]

How I the detail compared to ADX-5000 and HD800S ?

[@nilanjandhali9409]

This compared to the dt1990 ...inspite of the price difference...some recomedation please

[@Flavius7]

I had both, now I only have the LCD-X. The Audeze is BY FAR the better, more fluid, more engaging headphone. It's a little bit warmer, with the Byerdynamic being brighter and with more recessed mids. For contemporary music the Audeze is just a lot funnier to listen to. DT 1990 Pro have great Imaging , but then again, so do the Audeze's. In the end it can only be on winner...the LCD-X!

[@noelanderson3790]

I am amazed that it is very hard to find a single person doing review of headphones on KZbin that lists one word of their background, experience as to why they should be trusted with depth of knowledge, background, and/or experience. Especially when the headphones can cost thousand to several thousand dollars per pair. There is a place holder in KZbin that could alleviate the ambiguity. It is called in the KZbin Channel's "About" section. Does anything matter anymore ? Perhaps it is an innocent oversight. If so, it would be nice to have a look at a included "About" section.

[@PYYYYYY]

How does this compare to hd800s ?

[@Slinky511nx7]

The OriGen+ works with Windows 10 as well. I have one

[@JoshuaValour]

Out of USB? That's odd. I have the + and the G2 here right now and only the G2 works via USB.

[@gbaudio9034]

Do they get your ears hot?

[@PhantomGett]

Hans Zimmer went above and beyond with the Interstellar OST. Great work, Josh

[@JoshuaValour]

Taylor Time it’s actually a knockoff song (copyright stuffs). But that ost is one of my favorites.

[@PhantomGett]

@@JoshuaValour tbh you and Z were who brought the ost to my attention. Which led to me the movie itself. Which messed with my head. So, thanks. Lol

[@alimatook8962]

Nice job.. i sent u before but no respond bro i need ur advice with the best descktop dac amp for lcd2c and dt 1990 Im thinkin of audio gd nfb11 so what do you think ??

[@JoshuaValour]

Ali Almatook I haven’t tried it but I like Audio GD stuff. I would do it.

[@alimatook8962]

@@JoshuaValour ok bro .. one last thing im about to buy lcd2c do you think its worth to pay extra money and switch for lcd x?

[@JoshuaValour]

Ali Almatook Pay extra.

[@rhodey2952]

Joshua Valour 😲👌🤗

[@Robert-iv8vc]

You would appreciate the 4z a great deal....that is if you don't already.

[@steen275]

Why is there not a single review with a mic test???

[@ryanchenoweth5673]

How are they at gaming Josh? 🤔🤔🤔

[@chistigmA]

They released an LCD-GX version which, is a gaming version: www.audeze.com/products/lcd-collection/lcd-gx

[@mosszaphod]

Is has not been released yet. I talked to the manufacturer and the sound is somewhere between LCD-x and LCD2C. Also, comes with a mic, but they told me the mic can be bought to use with the other headsets as well. Was supposed to be out July 16th, but the site is not showing it for sale yet.

[@Jamie-666]

Can you use the LCD Boom Microphone Cable with these?

[@dannybos7024]

Yes

[@1975dawe]

Wish i could afford them.are the m1060 an upgrade from the hd600?

[@Bluebair]

For me, no. Its more of a side grade, juust a different flavor.

[@1975dawe]

@@Bluebair thankyou

[@chrisronan]

So many questions. I’m in great danger of falling into this hifi audio game.

[@mrwagner01]

Fuckin solid dude. Sounds like I'm gonna be sold on some Xs instead of the 2Cs

[@sudd3660]

im am concerned about bass, i can't imagine these headphones going down to 20hz. owners of these please do a frequency sweep and then tell me how close it came to playing 100hz to 20hz flat. or compare a speakers system that does 20hz and then a headphone, play "curtain shaker" and im sure headphones cant reproduce that bass note unless you use heavy eq.

[@briancv83]

Better than the LCD XC?

[@tendayimavhima]

only difference is the XC has a closed back whilst these are open. Its now a matter of preference over which one you prefer, closed or open. Environments you will be listening them on also play a role, quieter environments more suited for the X and noisier, the XC much better option.

[@georgyj111111]

I did a broad 2db dip at 960hz.

[@sebastianalleyne1073]

This is weird Z reviews called it incredibly wide and josh said its pretty narrow

[@kristoffer8740]

Zeos impressions on Audeze LCD-headphones seems to not line up with what the majority of people think. Not sure if it has anything to do with the fact that he has reviewed older pairs. He sometimes uses headphone amps with high output impedance, and because of that alters the sound signature of the headphones.

[@Abraxus34]

I like them a lot, but WHY WHY damn they are so HEAVY??? damn !!!

[@NickGibbsmusic]

How the hell do you all afford to pay that much for headphones? I want your jobs!

[@raynew2065]

Some of us just make poor financial decisions. But you only live once!

[@even1313]

@@raynew2065 Yes

[@hadleys.4869]

I’m a noob and don’t know where to get cable upgrades for the Audeze LCD X. Are they dual mini XLR 4 pins?

[@MegaFlackFerry]

These or XC?

[@MegaFlackFerry]

I tried the LCD X today and keep my DT 1990 Pro. I'll try the XC in the next months and see if they're better than LCD X for me.