Just got wind of this news;

https://audeze.com/a...nd-audeze-lcd-3

Debut for RMAF...

Interesting. Anyone have any clues of differences in the LOTUS diaphragm? Certainly curious to hear about changes for those hearing reverb. Also wonder, though can't tell from photo, if there's been any correction the screw joints and blocks problems (I certainly had several).

Edited October 14, 201114 yr by blessingx

Pictorials for your viewing pleasure.

Curious to see what pricing will be like on the LCD-3 and the monitors.

Now they just need to give a pair to WarriorAnt so history can repeat itself. Also I'm not sure if I like the new look.

^^ besides the angled XLR connectors and different wood the appearance does look very much like the LCD-2.

did they take the page down?

Also- Starts shipping 11-11-11 Price - $1945.00

Hmm. I thought the LCD-1 was priced about right, the LCD-2 a bit high but the LCD-3 seems a bit much if that is the price.

Seems that Audeze got wiser. Still despite the price LCD-2 sold like hot pie.

Jeez, just what the trolls in the LCD-2 thread over there needed.

I sure would hate to have just plunked down on a "rev 2" only to have this come out a few weeks later.

Totally saw it coming, lots of n00bs pwning on the other site. I feel like it was only yesterday that the LCD-2 popularity started dying down.

Edited October 14, 201114 yr by Mr.Sneis

Jeez, just what the trolls in the LCD-2 thread over there needed.

I sure would hate to have just plunked down on a "rev 2" only to have this come out a few weeks later.

Funny, that's what happened to me when I bought the HE5. :s

Jeez, just what the trolls in the LCD-2 thread over there needed.

I sure would hate to have just plunked down on a "rev 2" only to have this come out a few weeks later.

Even if the LCD-3 costs a kilo more? I'd be content with my r2, after all they are in different weight categories. Now only we need to see if LOTUS membranes justify the price difference. And the question of reliability.

Edited October 14, 201114 yr by RudeWolf

I sure would hate to have just plunked down on a "rev 2" only to have this come out a few weeks later.

There maybe a few sore losers out there but I don’t think so given the price gap.

$2k, yikes.

$2k, yikes.

Agree, faces some stiff competition at that price

The LCD-2 R2 is pretty darn good but the fit is terrible, they clamp like crazy and the headband digs into the head, does not lie flat, bad design IMO. I prefer a more open sounding phone but they are a nice change. Bass is impressive.

I will be interested to hear the LCD-3. Hopefully the guys at RMAF can give us a report.

The LCD-2 R2 is pretty darn good but the fit is terrible, they clamp like crazy and the headband digs into the head, does not lie flat, bad design IMO. I prefer a more open sounding phone but they are a nice change. Bass is impressive.

I will be interested to hear the LCD-3. Hopefully the guys at RMAF can give us a report.

Looking at the LCD-3 photo, it appears that they'll be as comfortable (or uncomfortable) as the LCD-2s with the leather headband.

common headcaser's , not even near 100 posts and no virtual impressions yet? much to learn ..dB

I am sure I would like the LCD-2 based on the opinions of people I trust, and with great looks and an alright price, if I was not completely happy with what I have, I'd be ALL over it. This thing? Ugly wood and ugly cable connectors with a price to match its looks? No thanks...

I love headphones, but I my interest stops when the price goes north of a thousand bucks. That's speaker investment territory.

Edited October 14, 201114 yr by roadtonowhere08

I wish they'd do something with the leather headband as it's actually LESS comfortable than the older foam design.

Nevertheless, this could be a non-issue if the cups turn out to be lighter.

I wish they'd do something with the leather headband as it's actually LESS comfortable than the older foam design.

Nevertheless, this could be a non-issue if the cups turn out to be lighter.

Yeah I feel the same about the headband and no matter how nice the sound is I can't find myself to totally enjoy it because of the weight and clamping...

Is the wood really necessary for their sound or its just for eye candy? Give me stax plastic please.

The wood's for the cheapness of construction, especially in fairly smallish quantities.

Monoblock headphone amplifiers and now a $1065 driver swap. I don't know what the world is coming to.

LCD-3 eat the 007 for breakfast, 009 for lunch & by dinner time they would have crossed 1000 posts about impressions/reviews of a headphone which no has heard yet.

How many post has 011(which BTW is another headphone no one has heard yet) had ?

A couple at best.

So, you see, $2k is probably too cheap for them.

Edited October 14, 201114 yr by gurubhai