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Submitted by 717x t3_10mwfrc in headphones
717x OP t1_j65ih3z wrote
Gear pictured: ADI-2 DAC > holographic audio ear one headphone amp > LCD-X (& Genelec 8330A)
Not much to say here, Just thought Iād share the gear Iāve been using for the past couple of years.
Iāve tried a lot of different equipment and headphones but this gear has been very enjoyable and way more than enough for me to not want to upgrade (jk who the hell am I kidding lol); The only exception being a purchase I made recently which was a pair of new ear pads for the LCD-X, since from what Iāve read, the new ones change the sound for the better.
If you guys have any questions on my main setup, or any gear Iāve compared it to feel free to comment :)
SanmManiac t1_j65pcyv wrote
Nice stuff! I have the same DAC and a couple of headphones, including the LCD-X, and I end up using them the most too! So my question is: Did the change of pads really change anything? Cheers!
717x OP t1_j65pugs wrote
I havenāt received them yet, so Iāll probably update this when I put the pads on and try them out for a while. It appears that they improved the sound noticeably going off of all the comments / reviews Iāve read.
-xe t1_j65pzdj wrote
Curious to know what headphones you were using before the LCD-X! I feel like that's the headphone I would buy if I was in that price bracket, so wondering if you had something with a similar profile previously, or went for a change.
717x OP t1_j65r04w wrote
Iāve had the clear, elex. LCD2C, Sony MDR-ma900, hd800, EM-U teak, and Iāve tried the LCD3, th900, ZMF auteur, and vĆ©ritĆ©. I like the EQd LCDX over all except the verite. Which I may end up getting, idk yet haha.
Just a few things: The EM-U teaks were really awesome though, and I was surprised at how much I enjoyed them. Think I shouldāve kept them and gotten Lawton cups or something.
Elex punches way above its price too, and makes the clear a stupid buy imo.
I also had a bunch of āmid fiā stuff too but itās really not worth mentioning for the sake of comparison.
As for headphones Iād really like to try: the newest version of the utopia, hedd phone, empyrean elite, LCD5, ie600s and Sony Z1rs.
-xe t1_j65sg7k wrote
Thanks! The person I bought the Flows from actually was selling them because he bought VƩritƩs - they definitely seem like a sweet set. Cool list of gear!
717x OP t1_j65sw91 wrote
Thanks man, appreciate it š
Really hoping they have another run of limited edition woods. The base wood looks really bad imo, and they donāt do custom orders anymore :/
-xe t1_j65zpgr wrote
Some of those LEs were really nice! Would definitely be cool to see them do more of them.
717x OP t1_j660gsf wrote
Damn straight. Might have to go used tbh. The wood theyāre using right now looks like they stained and polished a 2x4 they found at Home Depot š
lyk56 t1_j6hjtui wrote
Don't know where you're located.. But some shops in the EU have LTD Verite's in stock :) Seen three in Amsterdam recently, almost pulled the trigger on one myself :)
nhuynh50 t1_j68uzcs wrote
If you like the LCD-X I think you may find the Elite very, very enjoyable. I demoed the LCD-5, Final D8000 Pro, DCA Expanse, and Susvara but the Elite won me over immediately. You could plug it into a potato and it will sound good.
juannyca5h t1_j6cip0e wrote
Same here, right now running the Elites with a cheaper ef400 setup and it really is just getting better and better as both break in! I auditioned many of the same as well.
StanKukin t1_j6befy0 wrote
Thatās a great set up you got there! And an awesome track record! I had a chance to audition lcd x recently and they almost made me pull the trigger on the spot. But then I heard the elites and was absolutely blown away by their musicality. Definitely going to get the elites in a couple of months. Happy listening!
717x OP t1_j6didoj wrote
I may pull the trigger on the elites too. They sound awesome!
The LCD-X really is great. Definitely not for everyone due to their analytical signature. It becomes way more coherent once you eq though. From what Iāve read and experienced theyāre some of the best responding headphones to a proper eq curve.
StanKukin t1_j6dj3il wrote
yeah.
I laid it out for myself: LCD-X is a great musical headphone compared to the 800s, clears, and aeon2s.
And if I wanted to be reasonable with the money, LCD-X is the right choice.
Elites, however, are also not for everyone, since they prioritize fun and musicality over the accuracy of reproduction and other technicalities. But, if the Elite fit your sounds preferences they do become worth the asking price.
all opinions are of course based on my own listening experience so opinions may vary, quite a bit.
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