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Lcd2 classic closed?
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graz_lag
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Closed ? Hmm ...
watchnerd
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What's the use case?
graz_lag
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Are you aware of the fact that the Audeze LCD-2 Classic is an open (orthodynamic) headphones design ?
Audeze also released a closed version :
https://www.wifimedia.eu/nl/audeze-...MIloD4rujt3gIVFIjVCh0z-g-UEAYYASABEgL_5_D_BwE
graz_lag
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solderdude
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graz_lag
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Ha-ha !!! The Original Pioneer coconuts, what else !!!
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watchnerd
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watchnerd
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Ha-ha !!! The Original Pioneer coconuts, what else !!!
I think the Fostex are prettier coconuts
watchnerd
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I would not get those, personally.
Audeze is famous for making open headphones, not closed.
Other companies have a longer track record with closed headphones.
All the Fostex clones leak quite a bit and have very little isolation.
Audeze's earlier closed 'phone like the LCD-XC and EL-8 closed were terrible with plainly audible cup resonances. I haven't heard the LCD-2 Classic closed though, could be better...
If you want a planar, check out the Aeon closed form MrSpeakers. They're much better sounding than any closed Audeze I've heard. They're a bit brighter though which may not be your cup of tea if you prefer the Audeze house sound.
Audeze's earlier closed 'phone like the LCD-XC and EL-8 closed were terrible with plainly audible cup resonances. I haven't heard the LCD-2 Classic closed though, could be better...
If you want a planar, check out the Aeon closed form MrSpeakers. They're much better sounding than any closed Audeze I've heard. They're a bit brighter though which may not be your cup of tea if you prefer the Audeze house sound.
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I haven't acquired a pair of Audeze yet but I do own a pair of MrSpeakers Aeon Flow Closed and they are quite simply amazing. They do come with some filter inserts that you can to use to tweak the sound a bit. If you're willing to wait a bit you could try joining the next drop for these: https://www.massdrop.com/buy/massdrop-x-mrspeakers-ether-cx-closed-headphones
I have a couple of nice closed back models and would recommend both, subject to one caveat.
The Beyerdynamic T5P 2 gen, I think this has had some mixed reviews and given the SRP some of the materials feel slightly low rent however despite that they have a nice quality feel and sound terrific to my ears. Very rich bass, almost to earthquake levels if necessary but they're not bass heavy and it remains very controlled. They are quite bright in the higher end but I like the sound. Very easy to drive, you can drive them perfectly well from the headphone output of a typical smart device. They come with a 5 year manufacturer warranty too.
The Sony MDR-Z7, these have just been replaced. The build quality and materials are superb and shame headphones costing an awful lot more than these. There is a feeling of quality about them that is rare at any price. I love the sound, again the reception for these appeared to be somewhat mixed, and they seem to be a little polarising. They do have a more pronounced bass and are a bit bassy, but not unpleasantly so and whilst probably less like the sort of sound most better headphones seek they are nevertheless hugely enjoyable (to me anyway).
Both have removable cables, and can be used balanced simply by connecting balanced cables.
The caveat is price. I got both way below SRP. The T5Ps were £399 as "B" stock from the UK distributor. My impression is they were described as "B" stock to shift excess stock without damaging future value as they were still sealed and there was no damage or degradation to the packaging let alone the still sealed and factory wrapped contents. Similarly I paid a lot less than SRP for the Sony's (about £300 I think), at the prices I paid both models were good value and I'd recommend 100%. If I had to pay full SRP it'd be harder to offer such an unequivocal recommendation (especially for the Beyerdynamics as their SRP is very expensive IMO).
The Beyerdynamic T5P 2 gen, I think this has had some mixed reviews and given the SRP some of the materials feel slightly low rent however despite that they have a nice quality feel and sound terrific to my ears. Very rich bass, almost to earthquake levels if necessary but they're not bass heavy and it remains very controlled. They are quite bright in the higher end but I like the sound. Very easy to drive, you can drive them perfectly well from the headphone output of a typical smart device. They come with a 5 year manufacturer warranty too.
The Sony MDR-Z7, these have just been replaced. The build quality and materials are superb and shame headphones costing an awful lot more than these. There is a feeling of quality about them that is rare at any price. I love the sound, again the reception for these appeared to be somewhat mixed, and they seem to be a little polarising. They do have a more pronounced bass and are a bit bassy, but not unpleasantly so and whilst probably less like the sort of sound most better headphones seek they are nevertheless hugely enjoyable (to me anyway).
Both have removable cables, and can be used balanced simply by connecting balanced cables.
The caveat is price. I got both way below SRP. The T5Ps were £399 as "B" stock from the UK distributor. My impression is they were described as "B" stock to shift excess stock without damaging future value as they were still sealed and there was no damage or degradation to the packaging let alone the still sealed and factory wrapped contents. Similarly I paid a lot less than SRP for the Sony's (about £300 I think), at the prices I paid both models were good value and I'd recommend 100%. If I had to pay full SRP it'd be harder to offer such an unequivocal recommendation (especially for the Beyerdynamics as their SRP is very expensive IMO).
graz_lag
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Your whole comment is the "perfect definition" of value for money concept !
graz_lag
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The page says : Note: This drop is limited to 270 units ... 430 USERS HAVE REQUESTED THIS PRODUCT ...
How does it work ? OK, I do not know what the average rate "requests/confirmations" is ... (which can probably vary sensibly with regards to the item being dropped)
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It's a recent September drop and they haven't even shipped their first batch.
Also, not guaranteed to redrop if it was made from overstock from previous product line, for example.
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Yes as Veri says that was the limit on the first drop. I'm not 100% sure it fully sold. I joined somewhere around the 35th person to join it. Not everyone has $900 to throw down on a pair of headphones. While expensive, MrSpeakers is producing in my opinion the best headphones on the market due to amazing sound and the best build quality. But they're very expensive so hard to recommend to everyone.
This is a very good point. With the Ether 2 out, open back only at this point, they might be changing gears to make a new closed back model. In that regards, they might not do repeat drops. It's also note worthy that this Massdrop Ether doesn't have the flow upgrade either.
I'll stick with my Oppo PM-3 for a closed-back planar.
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