Z Review - Audeze LCD-X

[@MrPkimura]

It's encouraging to hear that a $1,000 DAC/AMP (or more) isn't needed to properly push those bad boys.

[@atticustay1]

Well they have an impedance or 20 ohms so they should even run off a phone or an iPad or whatever.

[@NatiiixLP]

​@@atticustay1, Yes and no. You can physically do it, and they may even get properly loud, but it's unlikely that they'd sound very good. So you're still much better off with a cheap iFi or FiiO DAC/Amp, which you should have on problem affording when you buy $1200+ headphones.

[@Bootrosgali]

For me it actually makes the dream a reality.

[@MarkoVlasicAudio]

JOKER at the beginning...bravo... great review

[@bentlikeitsmaker]

hell i got called a lunatic for spending 2000 on a welding helmet with a hepa filter unit so no respirator all day and cool air blown at your face with a full grind shield for 10 hours a day and they thought it was insane

[@riseuplight]

Dude that sounds amazing

[@AndreasQuinones]

Hilarious review and I completely agree. I tried a pair of these at CES last year and after that, I was made physically ill by how much everything else cheats you on sound. They make everything else you listen to sound like cheap walkman headphones. And they feel like tits on your ears.

[@Pablo-T]

not to mention these are good for 15 years+ in contrast to a pc or tv

[@rhodey2952]

Pablo yes!

[@CephBacon]

I demoed these a month ago, and it wasn't listening to music: it was experiencing music.

[@ZReviews]

+Sean Hartford THAT should get reddit gold.

[@CephBacon]

I think the fact that these obviously crushed your soul when you had to give them back is good enough.

[@sparrowblaise]

"The guy makes custom cables" link doesn't work, -------------------------Z Reviews -------------------------- please help i really need a custom cable just like the one in your video, soft braided

[@brandenwhitney7575]

OLD SCHOOL BEAVER thinking about picking them up soon did you end up picking them up? If so what do you think?

[@Finecabinets1]

@@sparrowblaise Impact audio cables.

[@Some_1_Somewhere]

People need to realize this channel is not here to help you make a purchase decision - it's here to help you enjoy that you already have.

[@natei.3859]

Wise words. Can confirm.

[@TwiggleSwift]

I swear I've watched this about 20 times already. I can't get enough of these videos.

[@abdullahgamer8560]

lol me neither

[@hereticyes1380]

t same

[@Maky313]

I've watched it only 6 times already.

[@loremipsum7471]

I jacked off to this video 6x

[@chadfranklin47]

@@loremipsum7471 6xx see what I did there?

[@isaacshemp901]

Mid life crisis purchase is lcd-4.

[@dddtl]

+Gray Au If you think headphone prices are ridiculous, just wait until you look into loudspeakers.

[@supersaiyantrollface2649]

+Gray Au How do you feel about the Sennheiser Orpheus?

[@dawg1134]

+Gray Au Totally agree, charging 2-3k for $150 in parts is horse shit.

[@shingnosis]

+Gray Au Agreed. And if you wanted to drop that kind of money the HE-1000 is a better option anyway.

[@auniversa]

eug3nius My statements still stand.

[@thestefsterbun1820]

I just got a pair of LCD-3's off ebay for $1600 USD from some random dude in LA.. Site unseen. Took a gamble. Arrived no issues. They cost $3000+ here in Australia and there is no way I could afford that. I still have the EL-8's which i thought were pretty special. I still do think they are special. I spent the first week with the LCD-3's thinking, yep these are pretty amazing. Clarity and detail is just on a different level to anything i have heard before. Then I went back to the EL-8's for a while, and they still felt pretty special. I then umm'ed and arr'ed about selling the LCD-3's as i would likely make a bit of a profit here locally, so I went back to the LCD-3's for a few days and I can now definitely say that I wont be selling the LCD-3's. I think if you get used to a particular sound, it becomes the norm. Go back to anything else (and I mean anything) and you realise just how much better this high-end stuff is than anything else. Every time I listen to them now I am just stunned by how good they are. Seriously, the government should hand out free LCD's to everyone - its a national tragedy that we subject people to any other headphone.

[@MrJc9600]

What you said in the beginning is so fucking true.

[@chizhang001001]

not really, audio world is notoriously priced based on hype, when $50 SHP9500 sounding the same as $200 headphone and $300 M1060 sounding the same as $1500 headphone you know something is wrong. a $1200 gaming PC will beat a $500 gaming PC no contest. a $2000 TV will get you 70 inches a $200 TV will only give you around 40 inches, there is a big difference from 70 to 40

[@LS-oh8kv]

Chi Zhang What $200 does the SHP9500 beat? Must not be a very good headphone. And the M1060's aren't bad but what $1500 headphone are you talking about? Golden beats or something? A pair of HD800S's will beat almost anything outside of Stax, (#StaxBro) which are their own sort of market with their special amps and such and lack of comfort but the sound on them is unbelievable. If you compare a good value headphone to a bad value headphone you'll always be disappointed. Just like getting a $2000 computer monitor that's 8k but only 32 inches vs a 32 inch 4k monitor at around $400. At only 32 inches the difference in resolution going to 8k is going to be minimal, if even noticeable. You have to compare the best values at their price range to the best values in their price range, like comparing LCD-X's at $1700 to HD650's at only $200 (massdrop price when it dropped). Sure the HD650's at that price point are excellent and beat out pretty much everything at that price point, but the LCD-X's make people speechless. (as z showed) Go listen to a pair of Stax or the LCD-X's before you saying its all priced on hype. Just cause there are some bad values doesn't mean all are.

[@amartinez97]

@Chi Zhang you are completely wrong the M1060's dont sound any better and arguably sound slightly worst than the Isine 20's (with the right EQ tweak) which cost around 500, and even those dont sound as good as the LCD-2, X basically the whole LCD line under 1500.

[@frosty6845]

Capital_STEEZ slightly worse? The 1060 are significantly worse than anything Audeze offers

[@alexandergomes3317]

they're worth every penny..one of my favorites ever!

[@overtheradar]

I auditioned a pair of LCD-X cans last month at AXPONA (along with dozens of other headphones) and a pair arrived on my front porch 40 hours ago.They have been pumping music into my ears for 35 of those 40 hours. I've hardly eaten any food, taken fewer bathroom breaks, had very little sleep, and just don't want to take these headphones off. Just freaking incredible sound. Absolutely no buyers remorse. I love these things and I'm very, very picky about the sound of Hi-Fi equipment. Everyone who loves music must go audition the LCD-X. On the other hand, if you like the Millennial sound of bloated, muddy bass with recessed mids and rolled off highs, this ain't for you. These give you all the music. I've been listening to Classical, 50s Jazz, Classic Rock, Blues, Perry Como, Frank Sinatra, Led Zeppelin, Dire Straits, contemporary Mark Knopfler, Motown; it all sounds great through these cans. I really need to put these down and get some sleep.

[@rhodey2952]

overtheradar hows the new headband style?

[@Flavius7]

Best comment I have EVER read about headphones!👍

[@akashafofo6939]

@@Flavius7 Your best commen you have ever read insults peopel who likes bass. Feel proud of yourself?

[@Flavius7]

@@akashafofo6939 😃😃😃 Now he have headphones snowflakes, are you offended, my little one? The man simply said those are well rounded neutral headphones, which means quality, no muddy Beats crap! The comment never ment to insult anyone ,you troll!😃😃 And the Lcd-X have enough bass, so go cry somewhere else. Yes I am proud!

[@akashafofo6939]

@@Flavius7 his comment is clear, whether you like it or not. He actually said millenials like to listen to muddy bass etc. Also, Have some respect but what am I saying. You reply worse than me. You critiseze when you don't know me. You insult me. Imagine being mature in age but immature in mind. Oh wait...

[@djmocok]

I love how you're holding a pocket knife while explaining things. It always works for me.

[@ZReviews]

Wait until the new STAX review. I pull out the kitchen knives.

[@oplkfdhgk]

@@ZReviews lmao i have to see that. 😀

[@albertovicinanza]

Don't tell me, I spent thousands of dollars for my GF, when I look at these I feel so stupid because I could've bought headphones and audio equipment instead.

[@nicktan4530]

Yeah

[@81Mendel]

When you tried her, you should have known. When you try theeeeeese, you just know.

[@t.p.ggaming3884]

Theeeeeeeese

[@mapleaf816]

Now imagine if your gf bought you these

[@albertovicinanza]

@@mapleaf816 I'd be especially surprised because I left her 10 months ago lmao

[@Mike220111]

Nice heath ledger's joker impression Z Reviews. What dac you using ?. Test your headset

[@jacoblefcourt5004]

+Mr-Mike Gaming and Hardware probably his emotiva DAC. he has a video about it

[@niconiconii4561]

sadly not in production already...wanted to add it to my dream team. now I have to do with schiit stack + onkyo a-9010 with a mackie 4-channel.

[@SmokeyMesa]

When I saw they had the creators package for $1199, I got these last week. I have the Aune X7S amp coming, but my Dragonfly Red drives them almost as easy as my Isine 20’s. All I need is a nice DAC to pair with my new amp and I’m set.

[@LuckERadio]

I never know what to buy based on your reviews. You always say everything if better than you've ever heard!!

[@ZReviews]

and at the time of filming.. It is.

[@Rastaboulotte]

Is someone watching this in 2019? How does this monster compare to today's best like the ZMF aeolus or the focal Elex?

[@macphail8]

Was hoping there'd be replies as I'm curious as well.

[@tomvu9353]

Worth it 100% at 1200$, they are at least 4 times better than the sennhesier hd660s, the have good sound stage, instruments feel alive while on the hd660s feels dead. I like it better than the focal clears though the clears were pretty good tonaly. Technically the lcd-x is way better 300$ cheaper (Creator’s package) overall I think the lcd-x is a better headphone at a really good price point. I tried the clears on the spl phonitor-x 2500$ amp dac and the audeze on the ifi nano 200$ and I still prefer the audeze lcd-x. I tried the clears on the nano and it was way worse the cymbals were splashy and the imaging was bad and I felt like I was listening to the drivers of the headphones.

[@tomvu9353]

@dreydman1 Have you heard alot of high end closed back headphones?

[@ermharriable]

@@tomvu9353 - I mix music pretty through headphones only along with monitors with referencing as well. I have owned the DT990s, HD650s, Focals, and AKG 701s. The Audeze LCD-X is by far the best mixing experience headphones i have ever heard and it’s not even close.

[@Ober1kenobi]

Another great Zeos Intro

[@seanmunis82]

The beginning is so true. Spent like 50-100 dollars on like 3 headphones and everyone calls me batshit crazy, even though i use em like 3-5 hours a day. Meanwhile my friends have spent thousands on shoes... Smh

[@truaqua]

+Mylittlebaboon (Mylittlebaboon) Going for the $500 HiFiMAN HE-400is, wish me luck that no one thinks I'm fucking retarded.

[@crestgamez]

+Triumphance Music every audiophile is seen that way. By other people at least. Even though they are as retarded as us.

[@truaqua]

***** They're such plebeians. But we know in our hearts that we are the true patricians here.

[@jared9190]

True! I always get crazy looks for spending only a couple hundred bucks on some cans. Nobody judged you except audiophiles if you bought beats studios for 300 bucks way back then, but when I bought my k7xx all my friends flipped!

[@Vegasboy1038]

Jared yeah it's ridiculous especially when you hear your friends bragging about buying TV's worth thousands of dollars and they go ape shit when you say you spent a few hundred on some cans

[@sageruf8055]

I don't care for headphones, I am here to listen to his talks.

[@nib95]

On the point about why people find it harder to spend so much on headphones than these other technologies or hobbies, I think it's because A.) Diminishing returns are a much bigger thing with audiophile goods. We pay extortionate amounts of money for what are essentially very small differences. Yes the LCD-X's sound incredible, but they certainly don't sound 4.25x better than a pair of Fostex Massdrop TH-X00's, which is exactly how much more expensive they compared to them. We're talking a price difference of $1300, for what is essentially a minute technical improvement. B.) When you buy a fancy new TV, or PC etc, you get objectively, scientifically provable, better performance, with headphones it's actually completely subjective. For example, I own a pair of T1's, HD800's, MDR-Z1R's etc, and have gone through or tested a few Audeze cans, and the LCD-2's that I bought and subsequently sold, simply were not for me. I found them too dark, and too congested. Whilst when you buy a high end TV, the black levels, colour accuracy, contrast, graduation, input lag etc, will or should all be objectively better, with headphones the differences might purely be subjectively preferred one's. One person might want a smoother, more warm and bass emphasised can, the other might want something more detailed, airy and articulate. Who's to say which is actually better? C.) Lastly, I find headphones are a slightly more selfish and self centric affair when compared to these other technologies. With a TV, a PC, games console etc, you can share premium experiences with many people at the same time, and over a multitude of different uses or interests too. A whole living room full of people can huddle around a TV, and enjoy anything from a great movie, through to an educational documentary, global sports event, important news etc, all things that are generally far more conducive to social or vocational development than listening to music on a pair of headphones. Likewise with a PC or laptop, where you can browse the internet, run apps, create software, write emails, do your work, view media, or do a multitude of other things that are generally more diverse and can be far more productive, than what a pair of headphones can offer. I should add that as touched on above, I am one of these people who spends a lot of money on audiophile equipment, because the technologies give me a lot of joy and pleasure. That being said, I can totally appreciate why spending so much on audiophile equipment carries so much more of a stigma that some of these other technologies.

[@BlazingJacob]

Heath Ledger's Joker was spot on man ! The earrings analogy was perfect ! 8:35 That synapse joke got to me x'D Great review like always!

[@mikele5756]

Thank you Zeos, I just purchased these. I know this is an old video, but I respect your opinion.

[@shensai101]

$2300 PC, $560 Monitor, and now I'm looking at these. DAMN YOU!!!

[@ZReviews]

+Joshua Flournoy Sell half your PC.. DO IT!

[@DMN3901]

+Joshua Flournoy The $2300 PC lasts around 5 years or so (assuming you dont keep upgrading it). Good headphones (LCD X) lasts a fookin lifetime (which for us is probably 40 years from now). You can give these to your great grandson when you die.

[@donniealger7842]

+Jeff Cook Actually, Audeze's quality control is fucking terrible.

[@haris525]

+Donnie Alger it is, but the lcd x is the most reliable model out of the audeze line

[@DMN3901]

It probably is, but what minds said is true- you are buying into a product that has questionable quality/reliability issues. The HD650 is a headphone that is on the top of my try list. I will say that the HD600's were great, especially for $400 CAD. There are other headphones that come pretty close (SHP9500), but quality/reliability is still questionable. If someone came up to me and asked what headphones to buy, I'd say get the 9500's when they're $69 CAD on newegg. Done. If they are into gaming, add a v-moda boompro mic for $35 and you have a $110 gaming headset. If an audiophile came up to me and asked what headphones to buy, it's more complicated. I wouldn't recommend the 9500's, unless if their budget was

[@jlirving]

I love how brutally honest you are

[@nohcho84]

I haven't even started to watch this review yet, but i already know what to expect: "the best thing ever, the bestest and some such."

[@Dinrog]

Thanks for your spot on review Z! Walked into the hifishop today and finally got these godlike headphones :D Compared them to HD800S´s and LCD-3, but i liked the sound on the X´s the most. Now let me enjoy all my music for the first time..

[@szabiakanich]

That intro was fantastic :D That's all I have to say. Love it how you put stuff into perspective. Great review even if you didn't really talk in "gear review terms" or whatnot. Love it.

[@ZReviews]

+Szabolcs Gergely In all the categories for reproduction they beat everything else.

[@szabiakanich]

+Z Reviews If you had to describe these in "audio terms", how do they compare to the 600s/650s. I have the 650s and they sound fantastic and I can't imagine what 5x the money could buy :)

[@lovelesstv]

watching you allow the earcups to seal directly and handle them as such is terrifying. then again, if i damaged the drivers in mine i'd have to pay to replace the drivers myself.

[@Siddharth007fication]

Best starting for a video EVER!

[@KojiCO-ConvinceM]

He's got the victory thumbs up, I just purchased it, over the HD 800 S with the headphones amp Schitt Jot thanks for all your advice and all your help, I can't wait till they arrive. A fantastic way to start of 2017 what do you reckon

[@NirHason]

keep us updated! :)

[@MrFarre90]

What are your thoughts by now of the lcd x. Have you tested the HD800S and compared them since you bought your lcd x? I had the chance to try hd660S hd800S and even focal utopia and elear and of all of them the utopias were the best no doubt but for 2000 dollars the hd800S just sounded amazing and I would want your opinion since you skipped the hd800s for the lcd x if you are still happy about your choice

[@KojiCO-ConvinceM]

MrFarre97 Hey there sorry I don’t seem to be getting notified when I get replies to myquotesAfter the honeymoon phase ended with the LCDX I unfortunately had to send them backI could not get over the weight it makes long listening sessions not enjoyable they are very veryvery Heavy I had to go back rethink a lot of things, and got the Sennheiser HD800s Dynamic vs planer ..In an ideal world you’d have one ofeachBut I am far happier with the HD 800 s. The weight the comfort the soundstag The base is enough it’s amazing but it’s not the LCDX. But in my opinion it’s far superior inEvery other way Can’t go back. sorry I’m on the go at the moment, but any further questions and I’ll do mybest to Do my bestToanswer

[@MeggaMortous]

@@KojiCO-ConvinceM Sorry for asking 2 years later, but how did you find the bass compared between the Sennheiser and the Audeze? I am not into the super bass-heavy styles but any speaker that doesn't have bass is an immidiate turn-off for me. I know how the HD800s sound, so what was it compared to them?

[@KojiCO-ConvinceM]

B. That’s no problem lad, here is my findings and since then I have owned many more headphones and my current setup is in the $8000 range between my DAC and amplifier In my experience the HD 800 S does not perform to its potential like it does with the HTVD 800 and HDVD amplifier from sanitiser themselves. This could be a voltage thing, or a power delivery thing, I don’t know, but the base is definitely far more authoritative on their own amplifier. There is definitely a good 5 to 8% difference that you can be sure of. But going back to the LCDX, The base is definitely more authoritative there 100% it has more of a slam and it’s more heavy but not in a overpowering way,. The only reason I swapped them was the weight otherwise I would’ve kept the LCDX, in my experience setting aside the LCD for the best in their lineup. The HD 800 S has a base but it’s not overstated or understated, it is just enough but I like the impact of the LCDX far more

[@jamespingel8730]

I got a pair last week because I wanted the best. 4 years later there's still nothing more to say.

[@DreadedHell]

+Z Reviews For the love of Audiophila, please put the audio of this up for download or somewhere that will not deteriorate the quality. I need to listen to this again without YT's 16k hz frequency cut off or it's compression issues.

[@Zone1242]

For me its less of a mid-life crisis than a twilight years treat - just ordered them. Can't wait! Thanks for a great and entertaining review.

[@ISwedishShift]

You deserve so much more views. You make great content, Keep it up!

[@ZReviews]

+Patric Matsson Only YOU can get me more views... Gimme to your friends. They NEED to spend thousands on headphones. All of them.

[@harveytrevino2257]

I 100% agree about spending that much in a pair of headphones.

[@robertfan332]

Like an Interactive review every time with zeos. Best channel.

[@litsaudio]

i realised why i like your videos unexpected humour

[@haruchiopagani3367]

Z review, love you work and thx for bringing us this awesome video. If anyone is wondering, The LCD-X sound almost identical to the Oppo PM1 to me (Disclaimer: I'm just over 40 and I cannot hear anything above 18Khz on the top end, but my hearing goes down to 20Hz, no problems.). I spent a good 4-5 days listening to and comparing the LCD-2Classic, LCD-X and the Oppo PM1. Between the Oppo and the LCD-X, I could not tell a difference except for the awesome level of comfort of the LCD-X. I prefer the sound of the Oppo and LCD-X over the LCD 2 classic. The LCD2 C sound is 90% the LCD-X. But once you A/B compare them over the same tracks and same equipment and know that it just falls short, you might end up trying to justify the extra spend. On the other hand, if you own the Oppo's, you've done well for yourself, so congratulations :) Not only do they sound identical to the LCD-X's, but they are also infinitely more portable when you compare the size. Thge LCD-X played a bit louder, so may be it's more sensitive.

[@glennsmooth]

You know headphones are good when shit music / stuff you'd never listen to sounds amazing. Based on this review and seeing 5 stars everywhere I'm jumping in. Been looking for something to replace speakers. Normally I'm the guy in the old Maxell commercial. The neighbors will thank you. Great review!

[@ImWagon]

8:40 well now I know what went on before the M1060 review...

[@samlaser1975]

Man, you are the KING of reviewers!!!

[@abs2fast2furios]

I work at the company that distributes these in India just to get a chance to listen to the Audeze range. Having spent a considerable amount of time with Audeze products, I can guaranty that if you loved these, you'll drool over the LCD-3s as well. Personally I feel they're both much better than the Hifiman HE1000s which cost a lot more, and there's no bias as we distribute Hifiman as well.

[@classicmartini]

G'day from Sydney Zeos. 4 years after you review and, yes. Yes. - Did a lengthy 'audition' with The Usual Suspects too, but just came back to these. Movies are amazing, all those rapid dialog quips in Infinity War/Endgame - crystal clear. Found (a reason to get) "Tidal" - good fit. Oh, and they eq quite nicely, just a smidge here and there, depending on source material. - Stay well Zeos, and the hell crew from Patreon.

[@ingoessler1733]

I will get my X´s soon. After testing them im my HiFi Shop. I got the Audeze Sine´s now, good Portables, but not same beast as the X. The sine´s are more in the EL-8 (closed version) league. Maybe a bit better!!! After i tried them i love them. I will sell my Grado Collection for it thats shure (joke!). Soon i´m a proud owner too... if my bank not killing me. maybe i sell my wifes earrings....

[@MrPkimura]

I guess one way to describe the sound would be a rape scene with one of your 401k statements.

[@dragonfruitreal]

LOL

[@basicweeb4272]

it would take me about 44 weeks to save up enough money to buy these headphones at the cheapest I can find them without tax

[@xyanide1986]

That's doable!

[@TheFingerMove]

Damn, where are you from? I'd need 2 months and could still buy almost 2 HD 650 on top lol

[@rykersixx]

I make 2408 a month before taxes just working at Walmart. After taxes I’m at 1900. After my bills I’m at 1348. Headphones cost 1200 without case. Even if I didn’t have my savings I’d still have 148 bucks to use on whatever I wanted. Food and gas mostly. That said my philosophy is if you can’t buy 5 of it you can’t afford one of it. So I’d wait until I have saved enough to get it if I planned on getting it. Funny part is once you have the money you become stingy about spending it. I could easily buy almost 10 of these headphones but I can’t bring myself to do it. My hd6xx’s and audio god nfb11 already do a kickass job. I wish the he560 wasn’t built like ass personally. Those headphones made me enjoy planar.

[@tealosophy]

Loads of truth spoken! unfortunately here in Argentina devaluation killed me a dolar is almost 15 times more expensive than your currency, so I'll have to stick to my grados sr225e :/

[@Riencore]

Really enjoyed the video. I just purchased a new pair of LCD-3's for a "steal" of $1,499 (an order of magnitude more than the HD595s that I've been rocking for years). It was late and I saw the deal and I just jumped. Felt sick the next day, but didn't cancel the order and decided to just see how I liked them since I could send them back if they weren't for me. I've only had them here with me for two days, but I've spent those two days just listening to music when I have the free time and for hours on end. There's something that I can't quite put my finger on with the LCD-3's, but I haven't heard anything else like them. They just sound amazing with everything that I've thrown at them. In other open backs that I've had it seems like I've been compromising on area for another, rich mids mean I'll lose some of the top end, a nice wide soundstage means I'll lose some of the impact on the low end and a lot of dynamics seem to have issues with top-end harshness which makes long listening sessions almost painful after a while. And I've yet to find a closed back set of headphones that don't make me feel like I'm listening in a closet, though I haven't tried many. None of that seems to be an issue with the LCD-3, the bass roars, the mids a rich and smooth and the top-end extremely detailed but not harsh in the least. It's like I'm hearing the music the only way it was meant to be heard. They may be coloring things a bit, but it's in a manner that is incredibly enjoyable. It's a lot of money, but at this point, I'm not sure I can go back to my other headphones. I'm going to be hanging onto them, I just hope that I don't break them.

[@michaelr8313]

This video deserves so much more views, love this video lol

[@ZReviews]

+Michael 3700 You are in charge of the more views.. You probably haven't sent it to one person.

[@michaelr8313]

You know what, you're right...I need to show someone lol. great reviews man, love your honesty.

[@cheeksbecool]

best intro ever...

[@ZReviews]

+cheeksbecool Obviously never saw the JBL 530 review.

[@pootis5938]

that sounds like when i bought 250euro v moda m100 a few of my Friends got Nuts over me spending 250 euro over some thing i use 6hours a day

[@alvarg]

yeah, or tell a women who spends 1000 on a dress that she wears twice a year, you spend 1000 on headphones you use daily and nope your still the idiot.

[@pootis5938]

alvarg thats live man

[@polaroidandroidjeff6383]

V moda is worth every penny

[@thestefsterbun1820]

Ha! Great review. Love your channel. Heard these a few months back and then looked at bank balance and realized i could only barely afford the EL-8's. Which I did, and I love, but once you hear these everything is second best. Maybe one day when I am really drunk i'll buy these online with my credit-card.

[@Silverblood9]

These intros are getting better and better.

[@gandab]

+Silverblood9 These.

[@GtelisPhotography]

THANK YOU!!! those first 3 minutes!

[@StuartP]

Spot on impression. Loved the intro.

[@TheAlex217818]

In the first 00:10 00:15 seconds you sounded like The Joker form the dark knight from 2008 HHHAHA and as always awesome video man!

[@AssassinGT]

Watching this in 2019 lol man your desk was a lot more sorted back then than it is now lolllll there's just so much more stuff now.

[@MeggaMortous]

If you're frequently watching his videos - did he find better headphones in this price range?

[@ElCapoNinja]

If this are the best i wonder what you''ll think of the Stax-sr007/009....

[@Juanixtec]

+El Capo Ninja or about the lcd 4 or about the orpheus...

[@TheOneInYellow]

This IS the BEST FUCKING VIDEO REVIEW of the Audeze LCD-X (2016 model I assume?) EVER! Nay, BEST AUDIO REVIEW BAR NONE. Well done, thank you

[@monsieur3985]

I just tried out a lot of Audeze, and I gotta say the LCD-3s are my fav, but the Xs are awesome as well.

[@rossyboyw]

That intro was awesome. I modded my HI2050's to have a detachable cable and it worked first time!! I'm using the V-Moda boom pro with them and i love them, I've also ordered the Brainwavz angled pads pleather, i wasn't sure about the velour

[@CaveyMoth]

3:24-3:49 HAHAA! I think I laughed too loudly at that joke >.>

[@VoSSymvsc]

Man, I love your personality

[@TheSambev]

That intro was incredible!

[@vladamirkb1]

"I've seen attack ships on fire along the shores of O'rion."

[@strafewraith]

How about this, LCD-X, vs the LCD-MX4 ? Price difference justify with the "better" performance ?

[@winstonwithay1980]

How do you connect all your dacs, amps and stuff to your computer? Can you please make a video going through how to connect a dac and amp combo such as the schiit stack to your computer? It would really be awesome if you did

[@leeseung4804]

I use hd650s at home and I had a chance of listening to lcd-x in a local headphone shop and compared them to hd650 on cma400i. These were great and the weight didn’t bother me as much. They were different and I thought the bass were better but I couldn’t justify spending additional 1300 for the improvement. Guess my ears aren’t sensitive enough to discern the improvements.

[@DMN3901]

Sell some shit for them. You must have at least $500-1000 worth of gear that you don't use. Tell yourself that over and over again and you'll eventually believe it and sell said shit. Use your tax return. Get them used. Done. You'll never be in a situation to buy anything better than the LCD X, so get rid of the lcd4 thoughts. It'll never happen. Treat it like a ferrari/lambo. It'll never happen. If you somehow buy them, you'll hate wearing them because you're scared to wear them. If you fingered your cat accidentally and got a poop particle.... My HD800's are the all I ever need, but I'll still cheat eventually and get something else if I have a bunch of cash lying around, but you know what...fuck it. Why would I? Revolving thought process.

[@amanieux]

when you say "it is beyond speakers" do you still mean it now that you have cooled down after a good night sleep ? :) maybe $1700 is crazy because of the law of diminishing return meaning that there must other headphone(s) at half the price that are 90% as good as these headphones, is it correct ? or are these headphones the exception to the law of diminishing return ?

[@ZReviews]

+amanieux Maybe to everything. I haven't heard the speakers in the POSITION to compete with these yet. It would have to be some sort of multi speaker setup. That is all I can say.

[@mikeross4384]

I'm blown away; just bought these used with vegan pads/headband and a toxic silver cable for $900 shipped.

[@szman167]

Have you planned on reviewing the Audeze LCD-XC closed headphones, they are the best I ever heard, period!!!

[@iKaGe01]

You tried the 3's or 4's yet? Where are these placed in regards to their line up? I'm guessing these are Fazor?

[@Borodude82]

Loved the lunatic line!!!

[@jackgaulsfitnessvlog4802]

I've already for the aryas and these are on the way ❤

[@MrGrisu56]

Wanted to try these headphones yesterday ending in 8 hours listening and recognizing music is becoming alive. I need money, I want them.

[@kyleerlandson1775]

That bassoon song starting around 12:20 is crazy.

[@Kyo99King]

You are so awesome man! And totally agree what you said in the video!

[@Mad_Man_Dan]

Hope you get a pair of the LCD-3s or LCD-XC to compare to. Got to try the LCD-X for two weeks and find it hard to take them off and go back to the mk3s after being exposed to them.

[@oplkfdhgk]

you know it's good when the reviewer is trying to convince themselves that they don't need it :D

[@phk5653]

It had been a while since when u were excited about a product

[@ZReviews]

+Ph K Just wait until the MkIII review.

[@billyc3161]

Have you ever auditioned the HD800? If so how do they compare to the LCD-X? I would love to get my hands on the LCD-X but a 1000$ is about my limit. Even used go for no less than 1300$

[@ZReviews]

+Billy Castaneda The few times I demo'd the 800's they didn't EVER blow me away. They are one of those acquired tastes like raw octopus. You really need to sit there and chew it for a few weeks to appreciate what the flavors are doing..........

+Z Reviews I am not sure if I want to chew raw octopus for few weeks :|

[@billyc3161]

One more quick question? What about the HD 800 against the LCD-2?

[@TexMexExtraordinaire]

months late, but best review ive seen

[@sagar4080]

How do you even get time to answer all our questions? Dude,you are awesome!

[@ZReviews]

+sagar4080 Pacing.

[@sagar4080]

Dude,is it that good? You,in a way,fell short of words.

[@sagar4080]

+Z Reviews Dude,just now I ordered LCDx. I am going to get it the day after tomorrow. I hope it won't disappoint me...haha

[@TheKillerDisturbed]

+sagar4080 Did it dissapoint?

[@sagar4080]

I bought LCDx along with Audeze Deckard.The LCDx is very good but Audeze Deckard sucks camel's ass.I should have gone with Woo audio WA7.There are no dealers in India for Woo Audio.So I decided to go with Deckard.Honestly dude,I am not getting the expected sound quality,maybe because of bad combo.If you are on Headfi,I can send you some pictures of my rig just to make you believe that I own LCDx and Deckard.Because opinions matter a lot when people really own something.

[@rubiksweekly]

In terms of enjoyment and immersion, would you go with these or Stax?

[@ZReviews]

I think the stax impress me more for what they can do. BUT these might have a "quality" to them that only Audeze can provide.

[@Sun-Warrior1911]

Nice Joker impersonation Z!!

[@aldphillip2003]

Would these be good for gaming?

[@ZReviews]

Fuck.. yes.

[@lrmcatspaw1]

Your neck will complain after a while. Happens with my lcd-2.

[@rhodey2952]

YES! Amazing for gaming!

[@largerock]

was thinking about keeping the DT770 LE 32ohm, selling AKG Q701 and saving up to get the Fostex x Massdrop TH-X00. Change of plans..........

[@SmoothGuyTO]

Coming back to this review again after watching the review on the LCD-4s and hearing that they're not worth the money. Maybe the LCD-X is the sweet spot?

[@TheOgi22]

02:46 - Is possible to buy this big pads?

[@raphaelleite4931]

I recently sat down and listened to the whole line up and bought the LCD2... heres why. LCD3 is the same as the LCD2 i can't tell a difference, if its there you have to squint to hear it. The LCDx loses everything that makes the LCD2/3 magical. They don't ooze liquid honey textured bass. They are great though, but so are the new HD800S if you want analytical with far better sound stage, same price and much lighter and more comfortable. When you're talking about this high up in the quality spectrum they are all good but Im all about the LCD2 with fazor.

[@TheMrFishnDucks]

Loved the intro.

[@wverlinden]

Would love to see a review of the closed back Audeze LCD-XC's. ;-)

[@KiyaWarrior]

@ 7:20 Micca Origen. AHAHAHAHAHA bro i started dying after you said this, $100 amp / dac with some $1700 head phones. LMAO. .... thats the dac / amp i use too ROFL

[@MrGalaktick51]

I'm really interested of getting one the money is not a problem, i just want to try them before buy them cuz that's a expensive but i think they're amazing as you discribe them, great video dude.

[@prekisoccer]

If you had to choose between the hd600, x2, and he-400i ($260, $250, $300 respectively)...what would you pick?