No, to properly drive them with 'authority' (new HF buzzword), you need a 6W headphone amp that will drive your headphones to 120+db without distorting

heh, and a massive speaker amp for the HE6

I think the LCD-2 sounds great on the GS-X when balanced, but hey, what do I know, right?

I don't know what you know, but I know that I want your rig Steve.

Like I told someone else the other day, you'd have to kill me to get my rig.

I really don't need them and I'm happy with my 800s but that said I want to hear them rather badly. I wonder if I can find a balanced pair to borrow....

Edited January 11, 201115 yr by Dreadhead

I'm considering to try one the next month, any of you heard it from an M^3 ?

I heard that combo in October. I thought it worked really well, although the music was unfamiliar.

I would think an M

Like I told someone else the other day, you'd have to kill me to get my rig.

And then what happened?

I think the LCD-2 is a fantastic headphone. It gets my top recommendation as a circumaural headphone. But, like yourself, no other headphone can do what the K1000 can, in terms of a somewhat speakerlike presentation. And I love the option of adding a subwoofer for tactile bass.

I would love to hear the LCD-2 on my β22 some day.

I modded my K1000 a little over the weekend, but still can't really do much about the bass extension. Based on what I've heard in brief listens, I think the LCD-2 will be the perfect yin to the K1000's yang. So what I've decided to do is keep the K1000, finish the overkill Beta22, then get LCD-2. I figure by the time I get that far, it might actually be possible to get used pairs for close to what I paid for my K1000.

Yep, at some point I plan on getting the LCD-2 as well. I can wait until I can get it second hand though. The FOTM (even though well desrved) will move on at HF at some point, and people will be selling them (probably to buy a lesser headphone).

We need to get you to a Texas meet, where you can hear the β22-K1000/β22-LCD-2 combo. That might spur you on to complete yours quicker.

Edited January 12, 201115 yr by swt61

I was under the impression that you own one, swt61.

I own a balanced β22 and a K1000, but I don't own an LCD-2 yet. I did own a Thunderpants, but have moved it on.

I have put an aftermarket cable on mine, made by TigzStudio (Norse Audio) who was with us here for a short while.

As you can see, each electron is faced with a choice at the beginning of the cable, as it has four conductors for each side. This adds some bulk and inflexibility to the cable as well. But it is more flexible and comfortable than the stock cable, IMHO. And I like the look of it.

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I have put an aftermarket cable on mine, made by TigzStudio (Norse Audio) who was with us here for a short while.

As you can see, each electron is faced with a choice at the beginning of the cable, as it has four conductors for each side. This adds some bulk and inflexibility to the cable as well. But it is more flexible and comfortable than the stock cable, IMHO. And I like the look of it.

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How about the sound of it?

I find it slightly microphonic unfortunately if I run my finger over it, or if it scratches something hard on my jacket. I suppose it's unavoidable unless one has soft fabric over it?

How about the sound of it?

Yep, at some point I plan on getting the LCD-2 as well. I can wait until I can get it second hand though. The FOTM (even though well desrved) will move on at HF at some point, and people will be selling them (probably to buy a lesser headphone).

We need to get you to a Texas meet, where you can hear the β22-K1000/β22-LCD-2 combo. That might spur you on to complete yours quicker.

Heh, the last thing I need right now is encouragement to spend money.

Spend money Fitz! Dewt it!

A balanced b22 with k1k and lcd2? Exxxtreme ultimate final combo!!

I pre ordered today, heres to hoping it can be a keeper for once

A balanced b22 with k1k and lcd2? Exxxtreme ultimate final combo!!

That's the plan.

I own a balanced β22 and a K1000, but I don't own an LCD-2 yet. I did own a Thunderpants, but have moved it on.

Ah, I see. I think the LCD2 would make a very fine pairing with the β22 so go for eet.

I'm considering to try one the next month, any of you heard it from an M^3 ?

I have, and I prefer the GS-X. The M3's not bad though, just not ideal. (Though its sound also depends on the op-amp, along with possibly other parts, so not every M3 will necessarily sound the same.)

And then what happened?

Well I'm still here obviously, which means no one has my rig....yet.

I have, and I prefer the GS-X. The M3's not bad though, just not ideal. (Though its sound also depends on the op-amp, along with possibly other parts, so not every M3 will necessarily sound the same.)

Would be odd if you didn't given the different price range and the Justin factor . Mine uses AD8610s with σ11, do you recall what were the flaws you most noticed compared to the gs-x ?

A new cable is available for the LCD-2 from Audeze. Go to the 'Blog' section of their website if you are interested, which contains an order link. Shipping cost only for 2011 LCD-2 purchasers, $40 for 2010 purchasers until the end of February and then $80. Cheers.

Interesting. Their new travel Pelican case is suppose to be up for sale next week.

That case is fantastic. Much more practical, and very compact compared to the wooden box. Also, very easy to open as well, as it has the newer trigger hinges from Pelican.