Audeze LCD-2 - High Performance Planar Magnetic Headphone With Ruggedized Travel Case (Bamboo, Vegan Leather-Free Microsuede)
Model: 1001021
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StyleOpen circumaural
Transducer Type | Planar magnetic |
Magnet Type | Proprietary self-closing high-grade Neodymium design |
Diaphragm | 6.17 square inches (39.8 square cm) |
Maximum Power | 15 W (for 200 ms) |
Optimal Range | 1 to 4 Watts |
SPL | > 130 dB with 15 W |
Frequency Response | 5 to 20,000 Hz, extension to 50,000 Hz |
THD | |
Impedance | 70 Ω |
Efficiency | 93 dB / 1 mW |
Cable Length | 2.5 m (8.2 ft) |
Weight | 21.2 oz (600 g) |
Packaging Info
Package Weight | 6.8 lb |
Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 13.0 x 10.2 x 8.3" |
Overall, I found the sound of these headphones powerful, liquid, engaging, and just downright fun to hear. At twice the price of the LCD-2, is the LCD-3 twice as good? No. There's always a diminishing returns curve in high-end audio, and it's at work here as well.
With a current lack of headphones pressing for attention and review space, I turned to an older model that we haven’t reviewed yet – the Audeze LCD-2. At a price of $995, and given it’s manufacturer, we know this isn’t going to be a lightweight.
There comes a point when headphones are so rarefied they get to be made of wood. It can improve the sound of ultra-cans and make for an all-round deluxe experience. The wooden ones by supreme US brand Grado have a certain elegance, whereas these by Audeze just look absurd.
There are people out there who love big speakers, and who spend a fortune on them, but if you need to cut the sound out or just want to listen to a recording intimately, a pair of $1300 headphones might be just what you need to look for.
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Breathtaking sound, close to being there and listening, Practically perfect in audio quality and beautifully clear, So balanced, Well made, Very, very comfortable
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Really needs an amp to drive them, They look very strange, The LCD2 headphones are massive, and the sheer size may put some people off, Proprietary cable, Very, very, very expensive
It wasn't easily apparent, but I eventually found that with female vocals the 2312341 and 2312454 sounded a bit more present than 2312260 and 2312476, which did sound a bit veiled in comparison.
Run these mainly with my lg v20 and they sound phenomenal , only drawback might be the fit and weight , these are not light at all and the pinch my head ever so slighly , def not a portable set, sound fantastic tho a must have for a serious music fan
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Heavy , slight pinch on head
The Audeze LCD-2 headphones may be the finest headphones i've ever had the pleasure of listening to. The headphones arrived for review in a rugged plastic container that reminded me of the robust \"Pelican\" cases that often carry professional equipment.
I tested several pairs of headphones before making this purchase and I can honestly say there isn't a set under £1000 with better sound quality than these. They are a little heavy and probably not portable, but for listening at home these are as good as it gets for the money.Unbelievably natural...
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everything about them
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my bank balance now
The Audeze lcd2 is very good as long as you use with high end hi fi, pre/power with seperate headphone amp. It is that good it will sound like you are listening through a set of speakers. Bass is well defined, mid range is where it shines. a very detailed set of cans.
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they play music properly
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nothing
Picked up a pair of these from Tyll Hertsens to review. I tested them with a Grace m903 and uncompressed music straight from CD. Bass: Excellent The bass really shines when listening to these headphones. Deep, impactful, and not too fatiguing.
Without running the gamut of the audiophile's thesaurus of superlatives, I will simply say that these things are almost like strapping my 4.1 way Seas kit speakers to my head.Build quality is top-notch, with the very minimum of plastic.
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Excellent detail throughout the entire sound spectrum, spot-on tonal balance (to my ears and personal taste of course), natural uncolored sound with a live feel.
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They can take some getting used to with the spring-steel headband that can't be bent to shape, so you will have a certain amount of clamping force depending on the size of your noggin, and that clamping force is not centered but more forward of the ears.
Warm sound signature, with good detail. As others have mentioned, this headphone has strong and detailed bass. It also has a pleasant natural warmth to the mids - but also a good level of detail.
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Warm and detailed sound signature. Excellent Bass. Beautiful and comfortable to wear for extended periods of time.
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Highs can seem recessed, especially if you are coming from Grados or Sennheiser HD800s.
I also tried out the HE-500 and HD 800 and these were the best to my ears. The deep bass extension is magnificent, the mids are very lush, and the treble is nicely rolled off at the top. It's a very fun listening experience. I'm using a Burson Soloist amp and Parasound ZDAC.
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The only con I can think of is it would be great to have velour earpads in addition to the leather ones.
The Audeze LCD-2 headphones may be the finest headphones i've ever had the pleasure of listening to. The headphones arrived for review in a rugged plastic container that reminded me of the robust "Pelican" cases that often carry professional equipment.
- Neodymium Planar Magnetic Transducers
- Open Circumaural Design
- 5 to 50,000 Hz Frequency Response
- Requires External or Integrated Amp
- Vegan Leather-Free Microsuede Earpads
- Bamboo Ear Cups
- Includes Durable Travel Case
- Includes 1/4" to Dual Mini XLR Cable
- Includes 4-Pin XLR to Dual Mini XLR
- Includes 1/4" to 1/8" Stereo Adapter
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- Audeze LCD-2 - High Performance Planar Magnetic Headphone With Ruggedized Travel Case (Bamboo, Vegan Leather-Free Microsuede)
- 8.2' (2.5 m) 1/4" (6.35 mm) to Dual 4-Pin Mini XLR Cable
- 8.2' (2.5 m) 4-Pin XLR to Dual 4-Pin Mini XLR Cable
- 1/4" (6.35 mm) to 1/8" (3.5 mm) Stereo Adapter
- Ruggedized Travel Case
- Limited 3-Year Warranty