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Audeze LCD-X Review (2021 Edition Headphone)

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What about sensitivity? Can that be frequency dependent?
sensitivity is frequency dependent and shown in the frequency response.
This plot kind of shows the sensitivity relative to 110dB/V at 400Hz between 200Hz and 8kHz.
So at 400Hz sensitivity = 110dB/V, at 1kHz = 109dB/V, at 4kHz = 99dB/V

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Power into a headphone is irrelevant.
The only important aspect is the lowest impedance and overall sensitivity (dB/V) and what the maximum voltage is into the minimum load impedance.
For listening at impressively loud levels 120dB should be the target level.
For loud listening 105dB is the target.
For normal listening levels (one can endure for hours) 90dB is the target.

For this headphone sensitivity = 110dB/V and efficiency = 93dB/mW.
You thus only need 1V to reach loud levels and you will need 3V to reach 120dB SPL.
1V in 20ohm = 0.05W (50mW), 3V in 20ohm = 0.45W (450mW)
When one wants to raise the bass levels to Harman target one needs 4.3V (1W) in 20ohm.
Most people listening to this headphone to enjoy music will reach peaks of maybe 10mW and average levels of 0.5mW or so.

Music is dynamic so power levels are too.
 
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sensitivity is frequency dependent and shown in the frequency response.
This plot kind of shows the sensitivity relative to 110dB/V at 400Hz between 200Hz and 8kHz.
So at 400Hz sensitivity = 110dB/V, at 1kHz = 109dB/V, at 4kHz = 99dB/V

index.php


Power into a headphone is irrelevant.
The only important aspect is the lowest impedance and overall sensitivity (dB/V) and what the maximum voltage is into the minimum load impedance.
For listening at impressively loud levels 120dB should be the target level.
For loud listening 105dB is the target.
For normal listening levels (one can endure for hours) 90dB is the target.

For this headphone sensitivity = 110dB/V and efficiency = 93dB/mW.
You thus only need 1V to reach loud levels and you will need 3V to reach 120dB SPL.
1V in 20ohm = 0.05W (50mW), 3V in 20ohm = 0.45W (450mW)
When one wants to raise the bass levels to Harman target one needs 4.3V (1W) in 20ohm.
Most people listening to this headphone to enjoy music will reach peaks of maybe 10mW and average levels of 0.5mW or so.

Music is dynamic so power levels are too.
Two follow up questions, I am probably missing something simple.

How do you get the 110 db/V number? From that plot, I see that response of lcd-x matches that of Harman target at 400hz.

You say that the lowest impedence and overall sensibility are important. I guess I get the lowest impedence part (v^2/r - so highest power). But wouldn't we need to know the lowest sensitivity? Or sensitivity at lowest impedence?
 

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How do you get the 110 db/V number? From that plot, I see that response of lcd-x matches that of Harman target at 400hz.

the dB/V number is a standard number.
It can easily be calculated from the measurements Amir posts.
For some reason Amir only posts mV values to obtain 94dB at 400Hz (because his fixture was calibrated at that frequency and SPL level).
Most senstivity numbers are measured at 500Hz, 1kHz or band-noise levels.
Some publish dB/mW (which requires an impedance) or simply post what the manufacturer states.
Some just publish a number without telling how the measurement was made.

It is a mess.

In my reviews I always post dB/V and dB/mW numbers (measured when possible) and these sometimes deviate from those of the manufacturer.

There are standards but not everyone seems to follow them.

You say that the lowest impedence and overall sensibility are important. I guess I get the lowest impedence part (v^2/r - so highest power). But wouldn't we need to know the lowest sensitivity? Or sensitivity at lowest impedence?

People gauge loudness between 300Hz and 2kHz.
Headphones that are rolled off in the bass can be 15dB down and treble spikes may be 15dB higher.
That would only make that headphone to be as 'bass light' and the one with the treble peak as 'sharp' but not as 'louder'
So band noise between 300Hz and 3kHz or single value between 400Hz and 1kHz makes sense as well.
Of course there could be a peak or dip at the measured frequency throwing off the measurement.
Less chance with noise or averaging (by eye) the latter is what I do.

So take the efficiency numbers as indicative and not absolute.
It will give a ballpark number.
 

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Ty @solderdude. I didn't notice the mv for 94db measurement (from which the 110 db/v can be calculated). Should have waited till morning to ask questions :).
 

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People gauge loudness between 300Hz and 2kHz.
Thanks for sharing your vast technical knowledge. I know I tended to judge loudness within that range but I did not know that it was universal. That knowledge is very helpful to me, thank you. It explains and justifies a lot of my audio decisions.

Blessings,
-J
 

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I’m a little embarrassed to share this profile because it may not be mixing/mastering normal or your typical audiophile’s profile but I think you’ll find it hella fun! I mean if I’m going to own these gigantic planar magnetic headphones I may as well test its limits!


So for those of you like rumbling sub bass that doesn’t encroach upon the mids too much and crystal clear highs that don’t sacrifice the LCD-X’s natural, stellar imaging and separation…unlocking and unleashing the fun sides of the LCD-X 2021 here’s an EQ that leaves nothing to the imagination!

View attachment 195555

As you can see from the overlay-ed, inverted chart of Oratory1990's FR (yes PEACE can do that!) I have stuck with his mids calculations even more religiously than he did. My curve (green) deviates most from his (red) in the bass and the highs, adding a couple shots of bass slam and sparkling highs that makes vocalists more realistic and up close and personal.

Pre Amp: -14.75 (Be sure to enter this value to avoid clipping)


Band 1: Freq 29.8 Gain 2.91 Q 0.69 Filter Low Shelf
Band 2: Freq 35 Gain 0.93 Q 3.3 Filter Low Shelf
Band 3: Freq 70 Gain 5 Q 1.5 Filter Peak
Band 4: Freq 90 Gain 10.75 Q 0.7 Filter Low Shelf
Band 5: Freq 130 Gain 0.5 Q 0.6 Filter Peak
Band 6: Freq 540 Gain 0.5 Q 2.7 Filter Peak
Band 7: Freq 810 Gain -1.85 Q 2.2 Filter Peak
Band 8: Freq 1235 Gain -1 Q 2.4 Filter High Shelf
Band 9: Freq 1500 Gain 7.9 Q 0.71 Filter High Shelf
Band 10: Freq 1910 Gain 1.3 Q 5 Filter Peak
Band 11: Freq 2730 Gain -3.6 Q 2.2 Filter Peak
Band 12: Freq 3700 Gain 4 Q 1.4 Filter Peak
Band 13: Freq 5775 Gain -5.3 Q 4.7 Filter Peak
Band 14: Freq 7350 Gain -2.3 Q 7 Filter Peak
Band 15: Freq 8150 Gain -1 Q 8 Filter Peak
Band 16: Freq 12450 Gain 1.25 Q 1.7 Filter High Shelf
Band 17: Freq 20000 Gain 1 Q 0.6 Filter High Shelf


To increase or decrease sub-bass, adjust gain to Band 4 to taste.
To increase or decrease treble/air, adjust gain to Band 16 to taste.
If the tracks you’re playing have a bit too much “bass body” change Band 4’s Frequency from 90 to 70-80 and you’ll get more of a “planar typical” bass sound that extends just as deep.


If you’d like a version that uses less bands just ask!


Here’s an original track of mine that I mastered with the LCD-X 2021 to try out this profile with that really pushes these cans to do things previously not thought possible by me. These cans are an indispensable tool in my studio work/play:


Jonne Haven - “Big Bad World”


It’s been said already, but I must add that I’ve been working on EQing the LCD-X 2021 everyday for over 3 months now and I find that it responds to EQ settings superbly and with the greatest of resolution. Even the smallest of changes are reported, with minute detail and without distortion, the best of any headphone I have EQ’d.

Enjoy!
-J
EQ Revision (06-04-22)
For more punch and slam


For those of you interested the EQ profile I posted in February it has under gone several silent revisions. The latest can be found below in the 18 band version iteration.

And so for deep, tight bass that sounds more resolving and moves quickly out of the way of the honestly crafted mids and meticulously shaped highs, that accentuates the LCD-X’s "punch and slam" effect with kick drums and snares.

LCD-X EQ Post Update 060422.jpg


As you can see from the overlay-ed, inverted chart of Oratory1990's Harman Compensated FR (yes PEACE can do that!) I have stuck with his mids calculations even more religiously than he did. My curve (green) deviates most from his (red) in the bass and the highs, adding a couple shots of bass slam and sparkling highs that makes vocalists more realistic and up close and personal. 90Hz is exaggerated in order target bass drums and make them cut through the mix. The dip before 36.5Hz is there to give sub,sub bass some slam to bass guitars.


Pre Amp: -14.5 (Be sure to enter this value to avoid clipping)

Band 1: Freq 36.5 Gain 4.2 Q 0.69 Filter Low Shelf
Band 2: Freq 37.5 Gain 0.93 Q 4 Filter Low Shelf
Band 3: Freq 90 Gain 4.5 Q 1.41 Filter Peak
Band 4: Freq 110 Gain 9.2 Q 0.7 Filter Low Shelf
Band 5: Freq 120 Gain 2.2 Q 1.41 Filter Peak
Band 6: Freq 220 Gain -1.85 Q 1.7 Filter Peak
Band 7: Freq 535 Gain 0.55 Q 2.1 Filter Peak
Band 8: Freq 810 Gain -1.85 Q 2.41 Filter Peak
Band 9: Freq 1235 Gain -1 Q 2.4 Filter High Shelf
Band 10: Freq 1500 Gain 8.4 Q 0.71 Filter High Shelf
Band 11: Freq 1910 Gain 1.3 Q 5 Filter Peak
Band 12: Freq 2800 Gain -3.5 Q 2 Filter Peak
Band 13: Freq 3400 Gain 3 Q 2.1 Filter Peak
Band 14: Freq 5780 Gain -4.75 Q 4.75 Filter Peak
Band 15: Freq 7350 Gain -2.65 Q 7 Filter Peak
Band 16: Freq 10000 Gain 0.25 Q 1 Filter Peak
Band 17: Freq 13250 Gain 1.85 Q 2.2 Filter High Shelf
Band 18: Freq 20000 Gain 1.05 Q 1 Filter High Shelf

To increase or decrease sub-bass, adjust gain to Band 4 to taste.
To increase or decrease treble, adjust gain to Band 16 to taste.


Here’s two original tracks of mine to try this profile out with that I mastered with the LCD-X 2021 that really pushes these cans to do things previously not thought possible by me:

Jonne Haven - “Big Bad World”


Jonne Haven - “Swing”



It's been said already, but I must add that I've been working on EQing the LCD-X 2021 everyday for almost 7 months now and I find that it responds to EQ settings superbly and with the greatest of resolution. Even the smallest of changes are reported, with minute detail and without distortion, the best of any headphone I have EQ'd.


5 Band EQ (06-04-22 Revision)

Simplified for punch and slam

LCD-X EQ 5 Band EQ Post 060422.jpg

Pre Amp: -14.5 (Be sure to enter this value to avoid clipping)

Band 1: Freq 37.5 Gain 2.04 Q 2.5 Filter Low Shelf
Band 2: Freq 90 Gain 2.4 Q 2 Filter Peak
Band 3: Freq 125 Gain 10.5 Q 0.95 Filter Low Shelf
Band 4: Freq 3700 Gain 8.35 Q 0.9 Filter Peak
Band 5: Freq 12000 Gain 13.6 Q 0.8 Filter High Shelf

For those of you using dedicated amps with 5 band equalizers in them here is an EQ profile that accentuates the LCD-Xs natural punch and slam. An easy to input 5 band iteration of the profile just plug in the numbers and zoom!

One caveat and I probably don't have to tell you this but this 5 band iteration does not sound as detailed as the 18 band. If your main source is a computer than I recommend getting software EQ that won't limit your filter count like Equalizer APO with the PEACE Interface.

https://sourceforge.net/projects/equalizerapo/
https://sourceforge.net/projects/peace-equalizer-apo-extension/


Blessings,
-Jonne
 

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Debatable, especially considering DCA's planars are very sensitive to how the pads fit your head. Got glasses or a beard? Say goodbye to bass and lower mids.
I've read that about DCA's but I have two DCA phones (Closed X and Noire) and have no problem at all getting a good seal with glasses on, and get so much bass that I have to EQ the low end down a bit. I've fiddled with this (i.e. glasses, no glasses) but there's rarely any noticeable difference if I'm minimally careful about placing the earcups around my ears (which I do anyway because it affects imaging and soundstage).
 

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Late to the party here.

This is an interesting headphone.

Anyone done measurements of the LCD-2c, is there a review coming?
 

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Late to the party here.

This is an interesting headphone.

Anyone done measurements of the LCD-2c, is there a review coming?

Are you looking to equalize it, or are you just curious about maybe buying it? I liked it way more than LCD-2F personally (both comfort and sound). They are actually quite different. The 2C is a fun and wide sounding headphone, and just like most headphones it really shines after some eq. Equalizing it was a challenge as I had to do it by ear. It's very hard to find measurments for it with the new pads from 2021, which changes the tonality quite a bit in my experience. Especially the lower mids and the 1-3khz is elevated in comparison to the old pads. Took me 1 month to make the sound as balanced as possible with eq without introducing fatigue, but in the end the result was great to me. If you're interested in trying my eq profile for it, you could PM me.
 
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Just to throw this very subjective opinion, I sold my Grado hemp, Senn 560 and 650, and the marvellously capable Sundara for this one shot. not disappointed after 3 months.
 

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Just to throw this very subjective opinion, I sold my Grado hemp, Senn 560 and 650, and the marvellously capable Sundara for this one shot. not disappointed after 3 months.

I have LCD-X, I love them, but you couldn't pry the HD-650 from my cold dead hands.
 

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LCD-X 2021 EQ Revision (08-30-2022)
For more punch and slam

Hear new nuances in tracks that you've listened to hundreds of times before and get your money's worth by breathing new life into your LCD-X 2021 with this update requested EQ.

At first glance this EQ may look bass heavy, and it is, but if you listen with open interest you'll find layering and texture within the never muddy warmth. The mids are not encroached upon too much and the highs are crystal clear and liquid smooth with just the right amount of sparkle.


Posted EQ Graph Update B 083022.jpg


This EQ started with [@oratory1990](https://www.head-fi.org/members/514664/)'s most excellent Harman target compensated graph and grew and evolved from there over the past 9 months for its final birth here.

80Hz is exaggerated in order to target bass drums and make them slam and cut through the mix. The dip before 40.2 Hz is there to give sub,sub bass some punch to bass guitars.

The frequencies often responsible for the "clarity" & "magic" from 3.7 to 4.3 kHz are highlighted and balanced with the high frequencies bordering hearing capability at around 14 kHz and above to enhance the detail oriented aspects of your music coming close to, but without being, overly "shouty" for the majority of mixes.

Posted EQ Graph Update 083022.jpg


Pre Amp: -15.35 (Be sure to enter this value to avoid clipping)

Band 1: Freq 40.2 Gain 5.59 Q 0.69 Filter Low Shelf
Band 2: Freq 40.2 Gain 1.2 Q 4 Filter Low Shelf
Band 3: Freq 80 Gain 6.1 Q 1.7 Filter Peak
Band 4: Freq 90 Gain 8.4 Q 0.65 Filter Low Shelf
Band 5: Freq 112 Gain 2.7 Q 1.41 Filter Peak
Band 6: Freq 200 Gain -3.45 Q 2.41 Filter Peak
Band 7: Freq 300 Gain 3.53 Q 1.2 Filter Peak
Band 8: Freq 575 Gain 2 Q 3 Filter Peak
Band 9: Freq 785 Gain -2.5 Q 2.2 Filter Peak
Band 10: Freq 1235 Gain -1 Q 2.4 Filter High Shelf
Band 11: Freq 1500 Gain 8.1 Q 0.71 Filter High Shelf
Band 12: Freq 1910 Gain 1.3 Q 5 Filter Peak
Band 13: Freq 2700 Gain -3.55 Q 2 Filter Peak
Band 14: Freq 3750 Gain 4.15 Q 1.4 Filter Peak
Band 15: Freq 5780 Gain -4.95 Q 4.1 Filter Peak
Band 16: Freq 7350 Gain -2.15 Q 7 Filter Peak
Band 17: Freq 10000 Gain -0.65 Q 0.8 Filter Peak
Band 18: Freq 12500 Gain 1.45 Q 2 Filter High Shelf
Band 19: Freq 19000 Gain 0.65 Q 0.7 Filter Peak

To increase or decrease sub-bass, adjust gain to Band 4 to taste.
To increase or decrease high-mid range "shoutiness", adjust Band 14 to taste.
To increase or decrease treble, adjust gain to Band 17 to taste.
To increase or decrease upper treble/sparkle/air, adjust gain to Band 18 to taste.

Here’s two original tracks of mine to try this profile out with that I mastered with the LCD-X 2021 that really pushes these cans to do things previously not thought possible by me:

Jonne Haven - “Big Bad World”

Jonne Haven - "Used Cars On Mars)

No, but seriously, hype aside this is a pretty good EQ that will eliminate global hunger and achieve world peace!

Blessings,
-J
 

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LCD-X 2021 EQ Revision (08-30-2022)
For more punch and slam

Hear new nuances in tracks that you've listened to hundreds of times before and get your money's worth by breathing new life into your LCD-X 2021 with this update requested EQ.

At first glance this EQ may look bass heavy, and it is, but if you listen with open interest you'll find layering and texture within the never muddy warmth. The mids are not encroached upon too much and the highs are crystal clear and liquid smooth with just the right amount of sparkle.


View attachment 227726

This EQ started with [@oratory1990](https://www.head-fi.org/members/514664/)'s most excellent Harman target compensated graph and grew and evolved from there over the past 9 months for its final birth here.

80Hz is exaggerated in order to target bass drums and make them slam and cut through the mix. The dip before 40.2 Hz is there to give sub,sub bass some punch to bass guitars.

The frequencies often responsible for the "clarity" & "magic" from 3.7 to 4.3 kHz are highlighted and balanced with the high frequencies bordering hearing capability at around 14 kHz and above to enhance the detail oriented aspects of your music coming close to, but without being, overly "shouty" for the majority of mixes.

View attachment 227727

Pre Amp: -15.35 (Be sure to enter this value to avoid clipping)

Band 1: Freq 40.2 Gain 5.59 Q 0.69 Filter Low Shelf
Band 2: Freq 40.2 Gain 1.2 Q 4 Filter Low Shelf
Band 3: Freq 80 Gain 6.1 Q 1.7 Filter Peak
Band 4: Freq 90 Gain 8.4 Q 0.65 Filter Low Shelf
Band 5: Freq 112 Gain 2.7 Q 1.41 Filter Peak
Band 6: Freq 200 Gain -3.45 Q 2.41 Filter Peak
Band 7: Freq 300 Gain 3.53 Q 1.2 Filter Peak
Band 8: Freq 575 Gain 2 Q 3 Filter Peak
Band 9: Freq 785 Gain -2.5 Q 2.2 Filter Peak
Band 10: Freq 1235 Gain -1 Q 2.4 Filter High Shelf
Band 11: Freq 1500 Gain 8.1 Q 0.71 Filter High Shelf
Band 12: Freq 1910 Gain 1.3 Q 5 Filter Peak
Band 13: Freq 2700 Gain -3.55 Q 2 Filter Peak
Band 14: Freq 3750 Gain 4.15 Q 1.4 Filter Peak
Band 15: Freq 5780 Gain -4.95 Q 4.1 Filter Peak
Band 16: Freq 7350 Gain -2.15 Q 7 Filter Peak
Band 17: Freq 10000 Gain -0.65 Q 0.8 Filter Peak
Band 18: Freq 12500 Gain 1.45 Q 2 Filter High Shelf
Band 19: Freq 19000 Gain 0.65 Q 0.7 Filter Peak

To increase or decrease sub-bass, adjust gain to Band 4 to taste.
To increase or decrease high-mid range "shoutiness", adjust Band 14 to taste.
To increase or decrease treble, adjust gain to Band 17 to taste.
To increase or decrease upper treble/sparkle/air, adjust gain to Band 18 to taste.

Here’s two original tracks of mine to try this profile out with that I mastered with the LCD-X 2021 that really pushes these cans to do things previously not thought possible by me:

Jonne Haven - “Big Bad World”

Jonne Haven - "Used Cars On Mars)

No, but seriously, hype aside this is a pretty good EQ that will eliminate global hunger and achieve world peace!

Blessings,
-J
Did you ever take your EQ and apply it to Oratory's or Amir's headphone measurement - to see what predicted frequency response you end up with? Might be interesting to do that whilst including it with an overlay of the Harman Curve Target - so you can see how it differs from the Harman Curve Target.
 

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Did you ever take your EQ and apply it to Oratory's or Amir's headphone measurement - to see what predicted frequency response you end up with? Might be interesting to do that whilst including it with an overlay of the Harman Curve Target - so you can see how it differs from the Harman Curve Target.
I can do that!
@Jonne Haven Please tell me what sample rate your DAC was set to in the Sound Control Panel while you were tuning that PEQ filter.
The sample rate will affect your PEQ's frequency response.
 

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@Jonne Haven Please tell me what sample rate your DAC was set to in the Sound Control Panel while you were tuning that PEQ filter.
The sample rate will affect your PEQ's frequency response.
You know, I never knew that sample rate would affect the influence of PEQ filters. How does it differ? Is it no longer valid to just take the measurement into REW and apply the PEQ filters if you have your system set to different sample rates?
 

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Did you ever take your EQ and apply it to Oratory's or Amir's headphone measurement - to see what predicted frequency response you end up with? Might be interesting to do that whilst including it with an overlay of the Harman Curve Target - so you can see how it differs from the Harman Curve Target.
My EQ is based off of Oratory's FR graph so the mids line up exactly. I overlay his graph with mine in PEACE so that my EQ stays grounded to his.

Blessings,
-J
 

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My EQ is based off of Oratory's FR graph so the mids line up exactly. I overlay his graph with mine in PEACE so that my EQ stays grounded to his.

Blessings,
-J
I think I know what you mean, but @staticV3 sounds like he's going to apply the EQ to the measurement and compare it against the Harman Curve. (I mean I know how to do it, but Static intimated he'd do it.)
 

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You know, I never knew that sample rate would affect the influence of PEQ filters. How does it differ?
Here's how one random filter compares across sample rates, once as PEQ once as GEQ:
GEQ vs Sample Rate.png PEQ vs Sample Rate.png

Some notes:
  • How much a PEQ filter varies with Fs depends a lot on the specific parameters (Frequency, Gain, Q). Some designs are pretty agnostic.
  • The GEQ shows some variability below 300Hz or so that I can't explain.
  • The one shown here is an almost 600 band GEQ exported straight from REW.
  • GEQs with fewer bands will vary more with sample rate, but still much less than PEQ and only at low frequencies.
Is it no longer valid to just take the measurement into REW and apply the PEQ filters if you have your system set to different sample rates?
You should match sample rates when designing or deploying PEQ ideally.
Similarly, any PEQ you find online should specify the intended sample rate. AutoEQ for example is 44.1k, Maiky76 does all his PEQs at 96k.

Did you ever take your EQ and apply it to Oratory's or Amir's headphone measurement - to see what predicted frequency response you end up with?
Here's the frequency response of @Jonne Haven 's PEQ design on the LCD-X 2021, using both oratory's and amirm's data:
Audeze LCD-X 2021 (amirm) plus Jonne Haven PEQ.png Audeze LCD-X 2021 (oratory1990) plus Jonne Haven PEQ.png
 
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