Table of TonCext: ///////////////////////////////// Reason #1 Not To Buy: 0:44 Reason #2 Not To Buy: 1:27 Actual footage of me in 1973: 2:29 Reason #3 Not To Buy: 2:47 ///////////////////////////////// Reason #1 TO Buy: 5:00 Reason #2 TO Buy: 5:52 Reason #3 TO Buy: 7:58 ///////////////////////////////// On The Fence: #1: 8:28 Hehe: 8:56 #2: 9:25 ///////////////////////////////// Wrap-Up: 9:40
@w1403 жыл бұрын
Nice job buddy, you got me wanting those lcd3’s)
@HomeStudioBasics3 жыл бұрын
@@w140 nice! Did you peep the Article?
@w1403 жыл бұрын
@@HomeStudioBasics I’m crazy about tonal balance and sub bass presence, you said lcd3s are the one that good for that reason no? As for not to buy, I don’t mind feeling uncomfortable, if the sound is good:)
@Keeper4143 жыл бұрын
I recently went stimulus on a pair of LCD-2's. Being a gigantic dude with a monster melon I didn't really notice the weight. Couldn't be happier with my purchase. Paired them up with a IFI Zen stack, also ridin' balanced with a Hart cable and the overpriced IFI penticon connector in the back. First listen was Talk Talk's "Happiness Is Easy" from the Colour Of Spring album on Qobuz. When the bass dropped my "oh face" was on full display-my wife rolled her eyes and walked outta the room. Yer killing it lately, Stu. Love ya, b.
@HomeStudioBasics3 жыл бұрын
Lol is that what being married is like? xD And thanks, man!
@willywonka30503 жыл бұрын
I also dropped my stimulus on a big ass planar (Ananda) but my head is tiny. The earcups are almost the size of my entire head, though they're only half the weight of an Audeze. I'm very happy with my choice but I also really want to try out an LCD-2C or LCD-4 just to understand the hype.
@Keeper4143 жыл бұрын
@@willywonka3050 I almost got the Ananda's. I still might. My LCD-2's improved tenfold from the Audeze Legacy plugin. Even though it took me forever to figure out how to get it working through a DAW.
@willywonka30503 жыл бұрын
@@Keeper414LCD-2 is amazing once EQ’d. I’m glad Audeze offers the old Reveal DAW plugin for free. I also picked up the Elex, and I’ll be using that for my studio/DAW work. The Ananda is only good for consuming content, not creating it.
@jownbey3 жыл бұрын
@@willywonka3050 why do you say that about the ananda? im weighing options in that [price range to upgrade from my sundaras
@kevinrams3 жыл бұрын
Good video, wasn't even looking to purchase. BTW the new picture of the house behind you is great alongside the fantastic portrait of the doctor. Don't give up!
@HomeStudioBasics3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, man! Check out the portfolio blog (link in description). There are prints/t-shirts, etc.!
@moonsofjupiter Жыл бұрын
I absolutely am in love with my LCD X 2021. It’s a bit lighter than the original. The headphone design is genius with the strap. They are so comfortable with little clamp and great seal. Feels like a premium product. I wear them for hours with no problems. I use them to mix my electronic music and they’re a game changer. The tuning is Harmon but they can take so much bass and treble in EQ. The mix really translates to speakers incredibly. The bass feels amazing and impactful and I get nice sparkly treble without fatigue. Highly recommended for mixing on. One of my best purchases ever.
@steve5662 Жыл бұрын
glad to hear this..... been doing a lot of research on the x... a lot of cash but as they say, you would need to buy 20,000 euros and more for monitors to sound as good as they do.. and then you need to room fixed...
@BB-tc6gz3 жыл бұрын
Careful with pushing those things together, depending on the model. Most of the LCD line are sealed against the ears, with exception of the LCD3 and 4 I believe. It can actually cause a type of driver failure they don't cover. I've got some LCD X's on the way and I'm already scared of hurting them lol
@HomeStudioBasics3 жыл бұрын
Hey man! Yeah Metal and some others alerted me to that if you go back through the thread. That footage was from a couple years ago but thanks for the head up. I had no idea about that.
@BB-tc6gz3 жыл бұрын
@@HomeStudioBasics figured I wasnt the only one. Lol I also just learned about it and I think the majority of reviewers ive seen have done it tbh. Those Audeze pads look so damn squishy so I understand the temptation
@HomeStudioBasics3 жыл бұрын
LOL. Yeah they were. They felt so good in my hands. xD
@Josh-os2px2 жыл бұрын
@@BB-tc6gz what do u mean by this ?
@SpiritualPsychotherapyServices Жыл бұрын
@@HomeStudioBasics, did you pronounce "BASS" as "BASS"? :D
@tomdavis63713 жыл бұрын
In the summer of 1977 I was involved in a major car wreck in the black hills of South Dakota. I was sixteen years old at the time and while I did recovery fairly rapidly it took decades to fully realize the long term damage done to my neck and spine. With the newly developed MRI and advancement of technology it's apparent that I nearly broke my neck. I purchased the LCD-2 about eight months ago in Shedua wood, a 585 gram headphone and within the first month or so developed a crack in the right wood ring around the earcup. I sent in back to Audeze under warranty and they returned it to me a couple of weeks later dressed up in Carribean Rosewood as the Shedua was unavailable. Now coming in at 595 grams I notice the difference. In color. At no time have I ever felt uncomfortable while wearing the LCD-2. The earpads and headband do a superb job of distributing that weight so that it's not burdensome in the least. I can wear them for hours without having to remove them unless to hear my wife and/or son, or to get up to go "powder my nose" while enjoying a few frosty ones. To be sure they are a heavy pair of headphones and that fact is never more obvious to me than when I pick up my Dan Clark Audio AEON Open X or Sennheiser HD-600, or even the Sundara for that matter. Those headphones weigh next to nothing by comparison. Still, and while I have read of the many weight complaints, I wouldn't discourage anyone from giving these headphones a listen. They sound phenomenal and take to a little EQ quite well, though I just do it by ear and tailor to my own taste. Look for a used pair if cost is a concern. Personally I can't see myself ever spending more on any pair of headphones than I did on the LCD-2 and think they are likely to be my end-game. I'm 60 years old now, I sold off all the vinyl a couple of decades ago because if you really want to appreciate what is heavy, try carrying 5500 LP's up and down stairs all day long when the friends you've helped move two or three times are never available to reciprocate when it's time for you to make a move!
@HomeStudioBasics3 жыл бұрын
Your first sentence reminded me of that song Rocky Raccoon by the Beatles. Opening line: Now somewhere in the black mining hills of Dakota there lived a young boy named Rocky Raccoon. Anyways glad you made it out and you're enjoying the LCD-2. Love the headphone!
@bitterbuffalo89973 жыл бұрын
@3:14 Dude this will legit break an Audeze driver.
@jimis31673 жыл бұрын
Especially a closed-back!!!
@metal5713 жыл бұрын
It'll break any of them. Do NOT do that - they all rely on a sealed front volume to the ear
@jimis31673 жыл бұрын
@@metal571 😮 Hi Metal! Will you come back making videos anytime soon? I missed you!
@metal5713 жыл бұрын
There are no plans to do that at this time. I like having just one full time job
@jimis31673 жыл бұрын
@@metal571 Ok, I get that. But the fact is you've been missed all this time.. and as I can see, you'll continue to be missing to us..😥 By the way, what's your full time job?
@slinkybandinky27753 жыл бұрын
The weight is a deal breaker for me as well. Thanks 🙏
@HomeStudioBasics3 жыл бұрын
My pleasure, man!
@Centrioless3 жыл бұрын
Sold my lcdx for arya for the exact same reason.
@ThePysmooth3 жыл бұрын
Try LCD-GX it's the lightest and it's ok for an hour or so and I like them better than Arya or Focal Clear. Weigh was deal breaker for me too.
@slinkybandinky27753 жыл бұрын
@@ThePysmooth thanks, I’ll take a look
@EveOfSpring2 жыл бұрын
My Audeze LCD-3 lasted 6-7 years, then one side stopped working, and repair is nearly $1000. My Bose QuietComfort headphones have been running for about 15 years with no issue.
@jacksonville49322 жыл бұрын
You just compared bose to audeze. Someone needs to take your headphones away.
@jacksonville49322 жыл бұрын
That may be the case, but I'd rather fix that headphone for 1000 dollars than buy a shitty bose for 200 and be ok with consumer mediocrity. You gotta pay big for the nice items. 5 to 7 years for an LCD3 is pretty good too, considering you bought the worst LCD they make (dumb shit)
@thegloriouspotato62233 жыл бұрын
I know it's unrelated, but I checked out your art gallery and it's really cool!
@HomeStudioBasics3 жыл бұрын
Hey, thanks man! Let me know if anything suits your fancy :)
@prabinpaudel55723 жыл бұрын
Try lcd gx it seems 150gm lighter than normal LCDs
@kabloom67763 жыл бұрын
Honestly, at first I did not take your channel very seriously like DMS or Z Reviews and I just visited for fun. Turns out your channel and Badseed tech are the only ones that actually matter for me personally as a consumer.
@HomeStudioBasics3 жыл бұрын
That's dope man! Badseed is awesome. It really means a lot that you would throw him in because I really admire his work ethic, production, and integrity.
@antoinep97333 жыл бұрын
@@HomeStudioBasics I admire his baritone voice and manicured beard.
@KindredGh0st2 жыл бұрын
Damn. Jersey Kylo Ren has some good audio reviews!
I recently upgraded from HE4xx to LCD-2C , very happy man.
@davidmandell9909 Жыл бұрын
I have LCD-4's and LCD-X's with an Electrocompaniet ECD2 DAC and Pathos InPol Ear amp with source being an Aurender N200. The result is BLISS. They need POWER, especially the LCD-4's, and when you give them POWER, the sound is blissfully liquid on par with a two channel high end system costing many, many magnitudes more in cost. .
@TombstoneTube3 жыл бұрын
I loved the sound of the LCD-3. Too heavy though. Sold it.
@HomeStudioBasics3 жыл бұрын
Samsies man. Way too heavy. It's such a shame because the sound is so unique and interesting. I love the LCD-2 but couldn't wear it for more than 30 minutes. I have neck issues as well.
@holiboin81083 жыл бұрын
31/02/1995 but i can figure out where to swipe my card
@HomeStudioBasics3 жыл бұрын
LOL. Well, if you want to support on Patreon there's that! (I honestly didn't plan that, I just thought that intro would be funny) xD
@stevendavis11352 жыл бұрын
I think that most people who complain about the audeze weight either have medical issues or a neck the size of a pencil. Just recently brought the lcdx 2021 and did a 12hour session. I had no issues with the weight , and this is coming from a hifiman sundara's which feels extremely light but cheap in comparison
@HomeStudioBasics Жыл бұрын
super
@stevendavis1135 Жыл бұрын
@@HomeStudioBasics hey, you plan on doing a singxer SA-1 amp review soon? In the process of upgrading my stack and can't decide between a schiit jotunhiem 2 or the singxer SA-1
@theodorezurla4963 жыл бұрын
Whoever gave that one dislike show yourself so we can collectively piss in your cereal
@HomeStudioBasics3 жыл бұрын
2 now 😂
@stuka783 жыл бұрын
Tried once a pair of LCD2C powered by ifi neo iDSD in a shop... test session of more than one hour, no discomfort due to weight; i fell in love with them (coming from high-piercing-HE400i-2020). But i rather not spend min. 899 euro to have a pair of LCD... i love the style too, so I’m considering OLLO S4x for that ;-)
@HomeStudioBasics3 жыл бұрын
Yeah, the price can be a bit steep, but I think 800 is a good middle ground between the really expensive Audeze's over 1k. Ananda and LCD-2 are both great upgrades from mid-fi. The Ananda for me would probably edge out an Audeze by a little bit because it's way more comfortable and less veiled.
@stuka783 жыл бұрын
@@HomeStudioBasics yeah actually my ideal evolution would be: koss kph30i (40 euro) => ollo s4x (400 euro) => audeze LCD2C (900 euro) => ZMF or abyss diana v2 at 1,000+ euro
@HomeStudioBasics3 жыл бұрын
Nice. Mine similar. 9500/30i > 6XX or Sundara > Ananda/LCD-2/2C > Utopia. I really want a Utopia for myself. I still haven't heard anything better. It's perfect in every way.
@MrTecoliman3 жыл бұрын
@@HomeStudioBasics utopia plus wich one amp+dac???
@kirillpavlenko73173 жыл бұрын
Another great review from my favorite channel.
@HomeStudioBasics3 жыл бұрын
Much appreciated man! Thank YOU for being a patron!
@chickenbonelives2 жыл бұрын
I picked my lcd-2 on eBay years ago for $650. Didn't really care too much for it until this week when I finally got a decent amp. Holy crap I can't believe how much of a dummy I am for waiting.
@HomeStudioBasics2 жыл бұрын
Nice! Love the LCD-2.
@RetroPlus Жыл бұрын
I don't own an Audeze headphone myself, but i do agree that planars are a different experience than dynamics. They really do feel more like you're inside the music rather than listening to headphones, i have Avantone planars (which have a similar sound signature to audeze) and once tuned right they sound stunning, planar magnetics are definitely some of the best headphone experiences you can have.
@kato2395 Жыл бұрын
not all planars are created equal, because HiFiMan planars sound atrocious to my ears
@mike_33gt5 ай бұрын
i have audeze penrose that I use to simracing and study interstellar live so is definitely worth it
@HomeStudioBasics2 ай бұрын
nice! need to try that one.
@giuseppecanepa75973 жыл бұрын
"800 dollars it's a great bargain" and me here with my dt770 lmao
@HomeStudioBasics3 жыл бұрын
Lol you drop that 770 now and BUY MORE HEADPHONES!!!! Nah, for people who are interested in Audeze but don't want to spend those ridiculously high price tags, I get it. I really do. By comparison, $800 is a bargain for the sound (LCD-2 Classic) vs. $1945 (LCD-3) or even a grand for the original LCD-2. Either that or get an Ananda.
@giuseppecanepa75973 жыл бұрын
@@HomeStudioBasics I will buy more in the future. I'm a student so i can't afford a lot right now. I worked all summer for my dt770 and zenDAC (they are about 50% more expensive in my country)
@antoinep97333 жыл бұрын
@@giuseppecanepa7597 DT770 is a classic headphone 👌
@snowmean13 жыл бұрын
I've been listening through a dozen of different headphones over the last weekend from $500 to $4000, and I can tell that I just felt in love with LCD2C rating them over the Focal Clears or HiFiMan Arya which is at least double the price. So yes, for the price they are a great bargain. I'm also trying to leave my personal mid-fi hell now switching quantity to quality, so selling pretty much 90% of my entire headphones collection in order to cover spends on Audeze, and I have no regrets. DT770 are good headphones for the price, but just don't get to the same trap of having multiple mid-fi headphones over a single hi-fi.
@Jamie-6663 жыл бұрын
Looking at the website right now, +10.
@HomeStudioBasics3 жыл бұрын
Thanks man!
@jimis31673 жыл бұрын
I had EL8 closed Titanium once, It didn't worth in my opinion. Poor dynamics, heavy, they were leaking sound quite a bit and they had clicking drivers issue, when I was moving my head slightly, I would hear lots of clicks from inside the drivers, It was very annoying.. So, returned them after all..
@HomeStudioBasics3 жыл бұрын
I didn't experience any of that but good to know I guess. All Audeze's I've tested sounded and performed fine. Haven't owned a pair though so there's that. All of the ones at Audio Advice stay in great condition and have since I've been visiting the store.
@Finecabinets13 жыл бұрын
I love the LCD-X, LOVE. I will say though the dac/amp that powers them best out of all of mine is a Micca Origen G2, and that's out of a Beyer A20, Meier Corda, coupled with a Schiit Bifrost. If you have an LCD-X try an Origen with it it loves that thing I don't know why. Awesome review man! You got a new fan.
@HomeStudioBasics3 жыл бұрын
Thanks man! I don't have one at the moment but that sounds good! The first LCD-X I demoed was awful but the second one was really good.
@GeraltBenchmarks3 жыл бұрын
And what do you think about Focal headphones? I have a friend selling a Focal Elear for $360 and I'm really looking forward to getting it, have you tried the Elear?
@HomeStudioBasics3 жыл бұрын
Hey man! Definitely going to do a video on Focal headphones! I love most of them. For $360 I think that's a good deal, but I personally wasn't a fan of the Elear to be honest with you. Clear was a bit better, but it just wasn't my cup. There was something weird going on in the mid-range and the treble sounded kind of off. Don't let that dissuade you as it's just one opinion. But for whatever reason I didn't find it resolving enough for it's original asking price of around $800 IIRC.
@tnarch Жыл бұрын
Nice presentation. LCD 2 worth the investment… even compared with newer HP like Arya…
@chungang7037 Жыл бұрын
Hope you get to demo the new MM500 from Audeze!
@bitterbuffalo89973 жыл бұрын
I can't wear Audee becaue of the crazy seal. Makes it feel like you're under water and puts pressure on the ear drum.
@HomeStudioBasics3 жыл бұрын
Hmm didn't experience that personally. I actually like the seal for the most part.
@robertopistolesi2735 Жыл бұрын
Hello there and thanks for the video. Have you reviewed the Monolith planar?
@RitzyBusiness Жыл бұрын
I still have their release model which h is basically just a piece of metal with close to zero cushion. I love the sound, but it does feel like they are giving me brain damage 😆 I can feel the motion of my jaw bones with them on. I might just get one of those carbon fiber bands for it, I love the sound of them, it's really something special.
@jimis31673 жыл бұрын
They sound so smooth, which isn't good, I personally want to feel sound dynamics from headphones..
@HomeStudioBasics3 жыл бұрын
How exactly do you define dynamics? Because an Audeze to me has all of those qualities and thus why it tends to outclass other headphones sound-wise. It being "smooth" really has nothing to do with it imo.
@jimis31673 жыл бұрын
@@HomeStudioBasics I think you understand what dynamics are.. I had a bad experience with the EL8 closed, I can't say about other Audezes, maybe they're great as you say, I don't know.. but the EL8 was way too smooth, which was bad..
@HomeStudioBasics3 жыл бұрын
I remember the EL8 open vividly as one of my favorites. It sounded incredibly natural and effortless. I demoed the EL8 closed, but not nearly as much time spent. I'd have to go back and listen again.
@Emrah29083 жыл бұрын
If you want dynamics, you must try XC. They make the music take a physical form on and in your head. Just outstanding.
@minerva62 жыл бұрын
Thoughts on using the LCD-2 Fazors with the SPL Phonitor One D amp?
@HomeStudioBasics2 жыл бұрын
Haven't tried that one!
@soulfulfool2 жыл бұрын
Audeze are very good headphones 👍 I dont mind it weight at all
@HomeStudioBasics Жыл бұрын
super
@MCSquidward3 жыл бұрын
I have a question: is the FiiO K5pro good enough to power the LCD2 classic? What amp/dac would you recommend?
@HomeStudioBasics3 жыл бұрын
Hey man! It would be fine for power but I haven't actually listened to those 2 together but I love the K5 Pro. I really enjoyed the LCD-2 with the Black Label! homestudiobasics.com/ifi-idsd-micro-black-label-review/ If that isn't available just go with the new signature one I guess. I can't keep up with this stuff lol.
@MCSquidward3 жыл бұрын
the signature is so expensive
@MCSquidward3 жыл бұрын
i'll probably fo with the iFi xDSD
@HomeStudioBasics3 жыл бұрын
Totally forgot about that one! Yeah it was one of my favorites for sure. homestudiobasics.com/ifi-audio-xcan-vs-xdsd-vs-chord-mojo/
@holiboin81083 жыл бұрын
Great vid, Would love to see a video about focal headphones and maybe audio technicas.
@HomeStudioBasics3 жыл бұрын
Yeah man I was thinking about doing a series on different companies :)
@atravelingboy79953 жыл бұрын
Please do focal!
@HomeStudioBasics3 жыл бұрын
@@atravelingboy7995 Yeah! Gonna work on that script here soon :)
@haberdasherrykr88862 жыл бұрын
Wait are you the new model who's on Audeze LCD-5's new product page lol?
@HomeStudioBasics2 жыл бұрын
That's my brother!!! 😂
@jownbey3 жыл бұрын
hey stu, since audeze doesn't seem like the right direction, what do you think the best headphone under 1k that has that planar extension and soundstage but clearer/brighter in the mid and treble areas? i'm bias towards hifiman but id like your take. i also already have a nice xlr cable with 3.5mm termination which is aa factor. bless up my man.
@HomeStudioBasics3 жыл бұрын
Hey man! Lol it's almost like you were coaxing me to say Ananda, which is what I'd recommend. I think it does represent a good and sensible upgrade. Check the review I wrote: homestudiobasics.com/hifiman-ananda-review/
@w1403 жыл бұрын
Nice one, thumbs upp👍 Initial comment, as you understand)
@w1403 жыл бұрын
6,88 it keeps on going good, yeaaah)
@HomeStudioBasics3 жыл бұрын
Thanks man!
@w1403 жыл бұрын
@@HomeStudioBasics You posting a new video is the best thanks for me bro, SO DONT OVERTHINK IT! I got grammatically wrong and hard to understand what I meant the first time, so I corrected it. I done so because I didn’t OVERTHINKING IT!!
@VvendigO. Жыл бұрын
Will the Zen air dac and Zen air Can stack be good enough for the Audeze LCD 2C?
@Angel-AbC93 жыл бұрын
I wonder if the new THX onyx really good or no better than other on market
@HomeStudioBasics3 жыл бұрын
Haven't heard it man! I did do an article on THX which may interest you though: homestudiobasics.com/what-is-thx-aaa/
@zyghom3 жыл бұрын
@8:23 I experienced this effect with my Sundara on both ZEN DAC and ZEN CAN. Then I moved to another DAC and amp and... shit disappeared. So conclusion: ZEN was the issue. Btw it is extremely annoying when you want to listen to the music with very low volume and you move from stereo to mono like ;-) Btw: Good morning brother.
@HomeStudioBasics3 жыл бұрын
Hey man! How exactly would an amp cause an imbalance right vs. left? I'm confused.
@zyghom3 жыл бұрын
@@HomeStudioBasics lots of small boxes (like ZEN) have issues with potentiometers in the first 0-20% of the turn (from left) - sextillions articles about it everywhere...
@sebastianmeierr.17573 жыл бұрын
The same to me using the same amp and DACs with the hd800s. At very low volume the Right channel sound always louder
@zyghom3 жыл бұрын
@@sebastianmeierr.1757 I don't remember which one was lauder - I sold it ;-)
@HomeStudioBasics3 жыл бұрын
@@zyghom i don't know man. I never have issues that other people have i guess. I tend to think ppl nitpick way too much in audio tbh. Like half the stuff i hear people complain about i just chuckle to myself.
@onepieceatatime3 жыл бұрын
A laugh track plays in my head when I watch your videos. You should add a few clips here and there, maybe some vintage laughs from All in the Family or something.
@HomeStudioBasics3 жыл бұрын
Haha that's actually a great idea to add to the silliness. 😂😂
@Niki-kr4gg3 жыл бұрын
I listened to LCD2-CLASSIC and some other Audeze headphones in a shop, thinking to myself how reluctant I am to pay 700-1500$ for a pair that just sounds right, as it is supposed to sound - not mind-blowing, revealing or surprising even. I generally agree with your points but I'd look for something of a better value for sure.
@HomeStudioBasics3 жыл бұрын
I think the Ananda slightly edges out the Audeze for a mid-fi upgrade because it's less veiled and more comfortable. I still love the Audeze sound though for the most part. I think an LCD can be those things you mention actually.
@snowmean13 жыл бұрын
@@HomeStudioBasics I have an opposite feelings about Ananda. Its egg-shaped earcups was putting noticeable pressure on my jaws, and the overall build quality feels like it was built from beer cans, rattling noises all over the headphones ($700 BTW), pads are also feels cheap and wrinkles fast. Sound very accurate, and detailed, but definitely lacking of bass (even lower tier Sundara has more), and overall was quite boring to listen to. I think their desire to put a bigger driver and hence increase the earcup size just doesn't allow to create enough pressure for convincing bass. For recreational listening or for those who know how to EQ I still believe LCD2C sounds better, more musical and engaging.
@Val_Smith3 жыл бұрын
What DAC amp would you recommend to connect lcd-2c with a laptop? Dragonfly red, ifi zen/hip, fostex A4 or something else. Don't want chord mojo couse heard it hisses when charging and I want it to stay connected.
@HomeStudioBasics3 жыл бұрын
Hey Val! I liked the LCD-2 with the Black Label but DF Red or Zen are great too. homestudiobasics.com/ifi-zen-amp-dac-review/
@Val_Smith3 жыл бұрын
@@HomeStudioBasics thanks for the quick reply, gonna check them both. My hitzs s9 was lagging for some reason.
@HomeStudioBasics3 жыл бұрын
Keep me posted man and you're welcome!
@Val_Smith3 жыл бұрын
@@HomeStudioBasics just finished listening lots of DAC/amps Dragonfly Cobalt couldn't handle lcd-2c, ifi hip was a letdown. Ifi black label and some short version of it and 1/3 of its price sounded the same to me. It was very clear but the treble hurt my ears. I got to admit they were last so I was fetiged. Fiio q3 was ok. Standouts were fostex A4 and ifi zen. A4 was very clean and analytical, Zen more spacious and musical. So far zen is the best pair. Gonna try chord mojo. Would like to try Schiit and topping but can't. Probably will settle for zen.
@Alex-underground3 жыл бұрын
It is very simple Stu. The perfect headphone just does not exist. You can go forever building models go up with the price forever. Do you really think companies would sell the perfect headphone. No. What they want is selling as much as possible. That is also why there is so much trash around. Hug from the netherlands Alex
@HomeStudioBasics3 жыл бұрын
Lol perfectly said mate! But, I think the Utopia is the perfect headphone. :)
@Alex-underground3 жыл бұрын
@@HomeStudioBasics Lol, yeah mate! I think my ears are the perfect headphone. Stay musical for ever
@Yiannis21123 жыл бұрын
Hey Stuart, what do you mean by saying they sound dark?
@HomeStudioBasics3 жыл бұрын
Hey man! Lack of sparkle, not as lively sounding as a brighter can, smoothed over, sometimes a bit dull, glossy, etc.
@Yiannis21123 жыл бұрын
@@HomeStudioBasics Thank you. Fully understood.
@stuka783 жыл бұрын
What’s the “minimum” amp you would recommend?
@HomeStudioBasics3 жыл бұрын
Hey man! Probably something like a Black Label or at abs minimum an ATOM Stack/Topping stack would be fine I think. homestudiobasics.com/topping-e30-l30-review/
@stuka783 жыл бұрын
@@HomeStudioBasics what about these THX amps around nowadays? Heard good and bad reviews...
@HomeStudioBasics3 жыл бұрын
I'm really meh on THX lol. Seems like a gimmick to be honest, but I did write an article if you're interested: homestudiobasics.com/what-is-thx-aaa/
@thefunkinct80462 жыл бұрын
What model is the Rosewood Model in this video with the padded headband?!?
@HomeStudioBasics2 жыл бұрын
I'm actually not sure about that!
@jimis31673 жыл бұрын
What would be your recommendation for a closed planar?
@stuka783 жыл бұрын
M1060 or Fostex T60rp (semiopen)
@jimis31673 жыл бұрын
@@stuka78 I don't like semi-open or open-backs. I like only closed backs. I don't like the headband of m1060c and I think they don't clamp enough to give a great fit..
@HomeStudioBasics3 жыл бұрын
@@jimis3167 Hmm. Oppo PM-3 but it's no longer in circulation. I may be getting my hands on one soon though. The Audeze Sine is also an amazing headphone sound-wise but the comfort level is pretty meh. Dan Clark Aeon Flow Closed is probably my favorite as far as closed backs go. EL-8 closed as well. Those are the ones that immediately come to mind.
@jimis31673 жыл бұрын
@@HomeStudioBasics Oppo pm-3 has stronger sub-bass than EL8 closed? An interesting pair of dynamic headphones are the Campfire Cascades, you should look for If someone can lend them to you for review..
@HomeStudioBasics3 жыл бұрын
Gosh man it's been so long since I've heard a PM-3. I remember the bass was amazing though. Def excellent sub-bass extension. No roll off really. Check out my article it will probably make you wanna buy one lol. I just remember how enamored I was with it. I'd have to go back and read it as well to remember some of my impressions. homestudiobasics.com/oppo-pm3-headphones-review-the-love-affair/
@Emrah29083 жыл бұрын
How in the world did you find XC treble leaning towards dark?? I mean I don’t complain, it provides a certain air to the music but it’s no where near dark in my experience.
@HomeStudioBasics3 жыл бұрын
Hey man! I didn't actually say that. I said they all mostly lean towards dark, some more than others. The XC in the treble still leaned dark though and they all have the dip around 10k. But yeah I should have mentioned the XC more in depth because I really wanted to talk about that one. I didn't like it much because of the mid-range. It was too forward for me and ended up making it sound shouty and in your face. It was a weird sound signature for sure.
@Emrah29083 жыл бұрын
I see. It may sound fatiguing to some. I used to arrange my eq U shaped in the past but now I got used to that shouty midrange because of my Sines. So I love it. If it’s not there then the midrange of songs sound like they are coming from underwater. Isn’t it wonderful to have different tastes? 😛
@HomeStudioBasics3 жыл бұрын
Haha yup! I loved the Sine. Would own one if not for the comfort level. Pretty sub-par, yeah mate?
@Emrah29083 жыл бұрын
Yeah comfort is awful with Sines. But Im not flap eared. Actually the opposite, my ears are almost completely flat. So the Sines hurt less than many others :)
Dude. Love the review. You probably are having fun with pronouncing 'Bass'. Just in case you're not, it's pronounced 'Base' - unless it's a fish!
@almagcope35693 жыл бұрын
Reason not to purchase: Price
@HomeStudioBasics3 жыл бұрын
Could be! (Depending on who you ask). Most of the line is pretty expensive, yes. I think $800 makes the most sense for an upgrade from mid-fi, hence why I would steer people towards a Classic. The LCD-2 at $1000 may or may not be worth it. I think another great upgrade is an Ananda and it has come down in price over the last couple of years.
@almagcope35693 жыл бұрын
@@HomeStudioBasics What do you think would be the closest HP in the sub 400$ category?
@HomeStudioBasics3 жыл бұрын
@@almagcope3569 Probably Sundara per my experience and 6xx. Did you see this? homestudiobasics.com/the-5-best-audiophile-headphones-for-under-500/ K702 is my daily driver fwiw as well ☺
@almagcope35693 жыл бұрын
@@HomeStudioBasics I'll watch this right now. Thanks thanks Edit: Read
@Wittgepedia3 жыл бұрын
You can get 'Dekoni Nuggets' or buy the LCD-4 headband
@HomeStudioBasics3 жыл бұрын
cool 👍
@Wittgepedia3 жыл бұрын
Update: Dekoni Nuggets are Amazecray!!! I don't like the 'old' headband rubbing on my thinning hair, and it lightens the load a bit. But the real surprise is that it enables you to lengthen the metal rod things, which lessens the 'clamping force'. I also use large Dekoni Tips whenever I need IEMs to stay in my ear. Lots of cheap fixes that the average person doesn't know about.
@shelly64823 жыл бұрын
You sound ready for the Eric Dubay Level Documentary on utube please LISTEN audiophiles its what we do best!!!!
@gianlucaschiavone8803 жыл бұрын
The lcd-3F, surely not overpriced
@HomeStudioBasics3 жыл бұрын
Haven't heard that one!
@gianlucaschiavone8803 жыл бұрын
@@HomeStudioBasics for the quality, not overpriced
@jungleking97033 жыл бұрын
Why don't you just tie a helium balloon to the headband of your Audeze headphones every time you wear them to neutralize the weight?😜
@HomeStudioBasics3 жыл бұрын
WHY DIDN'T I THINK OF THAT! XD
@jungleking97033 жыл бұрын
@@HomeStudioBasics because it's obvious that you needed some one like me to give you a dumbass suggestion like that. Lol.😁
@michaelotto27443 жыл бұрын
I say we start to measure all headphones based on their "girth." We will collectively need new units to measure the girth.... ..... UNITS OF MEASUREMENT PEOPLE!!! Damn.
@HomeStudioBasics3 жыл бұрын
Prick waving contest. I'm not saying I'd come in first, but I def wouldn't come in last. I would come last though because I'm a beast. LMAO. May have to delete this comment. YOU STARTED IT! 😂
@michaelotto27443 жыл бұрын
@@HomeStudioBasics pe.usps.com/text/qsg300/images/Q201e_1.jpg - its all about the math. Science, bitches!
I kind of disagree. I've been looking for months for a headphone that can do what the LCD-X did for me and I can't find any. Also comfort for me is good, weight isn't, but that isn't really overpriced, it's just a part of their driver design. However if they made a as well performing less heavy headphone I'd buy it in a split second.
@necrodh3 жыл бұрын
Never liked LCD Or Focals and they just ask high pricetags because marketing not because is the best of the best.
@willywonka30503 жыл бұрын
Focal Elex begs to differ. They're a bargain, relatively speaking.
@HomeStudioBasics3 жыл бұрын
Focal Utopia is still the best headphone I've ever heard and it's not really close, but yeah, it can be hit and miss as far as a brand/whole. I didn't like the Elegia, Clear, or Elear that much to be honest. Elegia to me was abysmal. I remember the rep standing there a couple years ago anxious at my impressions (as it had just come out) and I felt bad because I was like "Yeah, it was alright." LOL. Stellia I've heard but haven't gotten as much time with.
@HomeStudioBasics3 жыл бұрын
Haven't heard that one but would be interested to know if it's any better than Clear or Elear. I would like to do a shootout.
@willywonka30503 жыл бұрын
@@HomeStudioBasics it’s a “super HD600” instead of a “Clear Junior.” It’s the same general sound as the Sennheiser HD6X0 line, but with the veil lifted and vastly improved imaging and instrument separation.
@HomeStudioBasics3 жыл бұрын
Interesting. Thanks!
@AKBAAR_3 жыл бұрын
heavy duty
@Tripokaridos223 жыл бұрын
Get 660s that is lighter , better imaging , better dynamics, resolution , speed , Comfort, with No quality problems and last forever ? Or just buy some Full of problems heavy planars that even moving your hand close to the driver change the sound a lot ?
@renatomelo22493 жыл бұрын
A bit too early for xmas
@HomeStudioBasics3 жыл бұрын
?
@yaoyaotigeraudio72993 жыл бұрын
Nice work, friend, can we cooperate???
@Goryglory02093 жыл бұрын
LOL Rightly said. Indeed Trash Cans
@HomeStudioBasics3 жыл бұрын
Someone accused me of this video being an Ad in the comments. Lmao.
@jamestorres55822 жыл бұрын
😹😹😹
@HomeStudioBasics2 жыл бұрын
No, cat.
@jamestorres55822 жыл бұрын
@@HomeStudioBasics 😹😹😹
@Farazao3 жыл бұрын
Yeah, it feels like an ad... And also a lot of opinions stated as facts. Planar magnetics are more natural sounding? Plain better? I'm not much of a hater normally, but you're dealing with people's wallets here.
@HomeStudioBasics3 жыл бұрын
Lol, really? I went through reasons why you should purchase and reasons not to, plus a couple of on the fence. Did you actually watch the entire video? This was as objective as I could possibly be. Ultimately it's up to the person to decide if it's worth it. I'm simply giving my own opinions and experience with the products.
@Farazao3 жыл бұрын
@@HomeStudioBasics I woudn't criticize if I didn't watch the video. As a person who owns an Audeze and have owned another model in the past I know it's very possible to not find their sound signature and timbre "natural" for example. I'm just sorry for the poor folks spending their hard earned money expecting the pinacle of sound excelence. Audezes are a very particular take on sound and they are not for everybody, even if one has a very muscular neck.
@HomeStudioBasics3 жыл бұрын
@@Farazao Right and I said all of that in the video while also harping on the fact that I personally wouldn't invest in one because of the weight but also the price of most outside of the Classic is too much. The exact reason I made the video is to potentially warn people of their drawbacks but also highlight some of their strengths as well (per my own opinions/experience), so I'm still not really sure what exactly you're trying to "criticize" here. Again, it makes me think that you either watched it and didn't really absorb it, skimmed it, or just stopped watching at a certain point. Frankly, your initial comment was an insult to the work I put into going through the trouble of making it, but you seem to be the outlier so whatever. Pretty much nothing about it comes off as an ad if you're watching objectively. I personally do find the Timbre one of their strong suits, which is, again, my own opinion.
@Farazao3 жыл бұрын
@@HomeStudioBasics look if my comment can make only one person think a bit more before pulling the trigger on what would be a rushed decision, I'm fine with you being offended. Didn't mean to offend you personally however.
@HomeStudioBasics3 жыл бұрын
@@Farazao But the point was that the video covered all that. You didn't need to needlessly chime in. Your critique made no sense in context. And I was offended by your ignorance, not anything you said in particular. One of my friends from Instagram showed me a screenshot of your comment like "really?" because it was so asinine.