I use these without external EQ and they sound GREAT. My brain simply adjusts to this signature and I am unbothered that it doesn’t sound like my Elex or HD 600 or HD 650. It has its own signature, which is totally and tonally pleasing.
Very detailed review with a clean minimalist visual style. I liked it a lot! Only suggestion is to lower the background music to a level where it doesn't distract from your voice. I'll be looking for your next video :)
Finally somebody that shares the eq programs for all these headphones they say needs eqing. A future General eq set up and install video with apo and peace would be appreciated. Thank you for the review. You have great content and very professional reviews. Look forward to seeing this channel grow.
Thank you for the review. Makes me really interested in listen to them with EQ, as I know them just without, from the past. Always nice to look at them in detail. Especially the wood makes these so stylish over the all black "classic" version :)
In many reviews of Audeze headphones I've read that EQ is a must. But how to perform it if I am not going to connect the headphones to PC or any smart device? In my setup the phones would be plugged into the amplifier that only has some filters and no manual EQ.
I just picked up an lcd-2 headset, brand new, price 1200eu... In the authenticity card I found inside it said they were manufactured in 2016. But the ones you show here are different. Are these (you are showing) the latest version? And, how many models (of lcd-2) since 2016. It's interesting here in Spain hifi stores are still selling the 2016 model. Hmmmm.... I believe mine are fazer. Is the 2020 model fazer too? Do you think there are major differences between the ones I bought (2016) and this later model you showcase here? Thanks a lot and sorry for the question bombardment.
MR FUTURE TECHNOLOGY GAMING INFINITE RESOLUTION it won’t, that only used to be a problem with the original LCD-2s that had the headphone jack built into the wooden rings. The wood itself seems pretty good to me as well, very high quality lacquer on it.
Would also like you to review more headphones, really like your approach. I personally own the Ananda, and would like to know how it compares to the LCD 2 when both are using EQ
Wet Noodle thank you, glad you enjoyed the review. I really hope I’ll be able to review the Ananda, as it’s got me pretty interested. Of course, if I ever get to try them, I’ll compare them to the LCD-2
@@chrono-headphonereviews242 is it right the total harmonic distortion of the lcd2 is lower than the ananda? And regarding the Seperation is the lcd2 has a better Seperation than the ananda ?
David Mason THD is not something you will ever have to worry about with these unless you’re doing something really crazy with them hahaha, so you don’t have to worry about anything or look too deeply into it in that regard. As far as separation goes, they’re both fantastic, but the Ananda does have a slight edge in separation, and noticeable one in soundstage width
@@chrono-headphonereviews242 many thanks for your response . I have heard max setting once said when he turn up the volume the anada sounds worst because of the increasing in THD that's why I have asked you . BTW I intend to hear my music a lil bit loud that's another reason why i am asking
David Mason I understand, but at least in my experience, I’ve never had them go loud enough to where that has been an issue-and I can listen pretty loud at times.
The only difference between these and the 2C's in sound should come from the fazors, those things are simple AF and yet nobody seems to have tried to mod them into the 2c
I want the LCD-2. However, I do not stream music. I don't have the luxury of equalization. Obviously, I am in the minority. Is there anything out there for those that don't stream?
could you explain what low shelf at 100hz means? everything below incl 100hz gets a 1.5db increase rather than only 100hz or how exactly does it work? thx in advance
@@chrono-headphonereviews242 thank you very much for the clarification. I read that you are interested in mrspeakers hps hence my advice to skip the open backs or try them out at a store or something. anyway have a safe and good day.
a bit absurd that u pay around 1000 usd and have to eq them . i would expect from such a product in that price range to impress a bit more the reviewers .
Pretty much all of the headphones at that price range are "boutique" headphones that have a specific flavor of sound that their designers are known for, with varying levels of trim for resolution and build. You kinda shop around until you find the type you like, because while some people don't like the stock tuning of these, other people do. Hence the issue of audio subjectivity.
5 days ago i ordered a dac for my phonon smb-02 headphones.. i read a lot about headphones and stuff the next days .. a few seconds ago i ordered aduze lcd 2 .. and thats how i went broke in a nutshell hehe ...
You should make the equalizer apo, and reveal + part of the video a seperate video. Probably good for SEO, as many people may be looking for how to setup equalizer apo, and wont know to watch this LCD2 review to find it. Just a suggestion
Arcanum Luminarium I agree. In retrospect I wish I had made a separate video dedicated to that. In the very near future I’ll be making a separate video tutorial for equalizer APO, Peace, and reveal +.
Too bad for such a great looking headphone to suck this much. Unfortunately Audeze can't make a decent headphone to save their life. I mean they even have the balls to give us the EQ profile to fix their shit. "Here this is how we should have make them, no f off and fix them". So what am I supose to do? let's see what are we looking at here... LP are out, hi-fi listening session are out, Hi end portable like WA 8, Wa 11 out... Am I supose to run an ADI-2 dac on everything? get an EQ board? Who at Audeze thinks this is even remotely acceptable.
You have a lot of future in TH-cam, hungry for more content
I use these without external EQ and they sound GREAT. My brain simply adjusts to this signature and I am unbothered that it doesn’t sound like my Elex or HD 600 or HD 650. It has its own signature, which is totally and tonally pleasing.
Exactly. Your brain does adjust. I think people are obsessed with mucking around with things. I’m a simple man. Plug the damn things in and listen.
Very detailed review with a clean minimalist visual style. I liked it a lot! Only suggestion is to lower the background music to a level where it doesn't distract from your voice. I'll be looking for your next video :)
Finally somebody that shares the eq programs for all these headphones they say needs eqing. A future General eq set up and install video with apo and peace would be appreciated. Thank you for the review. You have great content and very professional reviews. Look forward to seeing this channel grow.
Thank you so much for this review. I’ve seen all of the reviews on these. This was the most helpful
Subscribed. Best review on these I've seen yet.
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How are these for heavy metal?
This s a well done review. Keep it up please!
Thank you for the review.
Makes me really interested in listen to them with EQ, as I know them just without, from the past.
Always nice to look at them in detail. Especially the wood makes these so stylish over the all black "classic" version :)
Was it good?
What's your daily driver?
In many reviews of Audeze headphones I've read that EQ is a must. But how to perform it if I am not going to connect the headphones to PC or any smart device? In my setup the phones would be plugged into the amplifier that only has some filters and no manual EQ.
Would you recommend these for R&B/Soul and hip-hop music?
Great video dude
Great review, music was a tad too loud. Just a corrective criticism other than that better than a lot of other reviewers
Nice! well done!
I just picked up an lcd-2 headset, brand new, price 1200eu... In the authenticity card I found inside it said they were manufactured in 2016. But the ones you show here are different. Are these (you are showing) the latest version? And, how many models (of lcd-2) since 2016. It's interesting here in Spain hifi stores are still selling the 2016 model. Hmmmm.... I believe mine are fazer. Is the 2020 model fazer too? Do you think there are major differences between the ones I bought (2016) and this later model you showcase here? Thanks a lot and sorry for the question bombardment.
Thank you for the tutorial on Reveal+.
nice review, such a nice looking pair.
Thanks for the great review!
QQ: Do you think a Dragonfly Cobalt can drive these (when traveling / on the road)?
What wood is the headphone using???
MR FUTURE TECHNOLOGY GAMING INFINITE RESOLUTION Shedua wood
@@chrono-headphonereviews242 thanks it looks very polished in a very strong lacquer and clear coat
MR FUTURE TECHNOLOGY GAMING INFINITE RESOLUTION the LCD-2 classic does not use wood
@@chrono-headphonereviews242 I meant the LCD 2 wood cracking that worries me
MR FUTURE TECHNOLOGY GAMING INFINITE RESOLUTION it won’t, that only used to be a problem with the original LCD-2s that had the headphone jack built into the wooden rings. The wood itself seems pretty good to me as well, very high quality lacquer on it.
Would also like you to review more headphones, really like your approach. I personally own the Ananda, and would like to know how it compares to the LCD 2 when both are using EQ
Wet Noodle thank you, glad you enjoyed the review. I really hope I’ll be able to review the Ananda, as it’s got me pretty interested. Of course, if I ever get to try them, I’ll compare them to the LCD-2
@@chrono-headphonereviews242 is it right the total harmonic distortion of the lcd2 is lower than the ananda?
And regarding the Seperation is the lcd2 has a better Seperation than the ananda ?
David Mason THD is not something you will ever have to worry about with these unless you’re doing something really crazy with them hahaha, so you don’t have to worry about anything or look too deeply into it in that regard. As far as separation goes, they’re both fantastic, but the Ananda does have a slight edge in separation, and noticeable one in soundstage width
@@chrono-headphonereviews242 many thanks for your response .
I have heard max setting once said when he turn up the volume the anada sounds worst because of the increasing in THD that's why I have asked you .
BTW I intend to hear my music a lil bit loud that's another reason why i am asking
David Mason I understand, but at least in my experience, I’ve never had them go loud enough to where that has been an issue-and I can listen pretty loud at times.
Excelent review good job
Can you please compare the lcd2 2020 to the hifiman ananda ?
David Mason yeah, that will actually be happening soon!
The only difference between these and the 2C's in sound should come from the fazors, those things are simple AF and yet nobody seems to have tried to mod them into the 2c
Ye right
Can you measure inner space of earpads,height,width ,depth..?
I’m sorry, but I don’t have the LCD-2 with me at the moment, so I can’t measure the pads.
@@chrono-headphonereviews242 Only few of reviews include that in videos,hope you will.
I have the 2019 Shedua version and I like it more than the LCD3F.
I want the LCD-2. However, I do not stream music. I don't have the luxury of equalization. Obviously, I am in the minority. Is there anything out there for those that don't stream?
could you explain what low shelf at 100hz means? everything below incl 100hz gets a 1.5db increase rather than only 100hz or how exactly does it work? thx in advance
Kaizer Beelzebub yeah that is pretty much exactly what it means. It applies a gradual increase to everything below 100hz
@@chrono-headphonereviews242 thank you very much for the clarification. I read that you are interested in mrspeakers hps hence my advice to skip the open backs or try them out at a store or something.
anyway have a safe and good day.
What app can I use to eq my lcd2 headphones?
Peace EQ
Nice review. Some constructive criticism: your voice was *way* too quiet
bass
4:20
a bit absurd that u pay around 1000 usd and have to eq them . i would expect from such a product in that price range to impress a bit more the reviewers .
Pretty much all of the headphones at that price range are "boutique" headphones that have a specific flavor of sound that their designers are known for, with varying levels of trim for resolution and build. You kinda shop around until you find the type you like, because while some people don't like the stock tuning of these, other people do. Hence the issue of audio subjectivity.
the sound
2:20
5 days ago i ordered a dac for my phonon smb-02 headphones.. i read a lot about headphones and stuff the next days .. a few seconds ago i ordered aduze lcd 2 .. and thats how i went broke in a nutshell hehe ...
how are they?
You should make the equalizer apo, and reveal + part of the video a seperate video. Probably good for SEO, as many people may be looking for how to setup equalizer apo, and wont know to watch this LCD2 review to find it. Just a suggestion
Arcanum Luminarium I agree. In retrospect I wish I had made a separate video dedicated to that. In the very near future I’ll be making a separate video tutorial for equalizer APO, Peace, and reveal +.
Too bad for such a great looking headphone to suck this much. Unfortunately Audeze can't make a decent headphone to save their life. I mean they even have the balls to give us the EQ profile to fix their shit. "Here this is how we should have make them, no f off and fix them". So what am I supose to do? let's see what are we looking at here... LP are out, hi-fi listening session are out, Hi end portable like WA 8, Wa 11 out... Am I supose to run an ADI-2 dac on everything? get an EQ board? Who at Audeze thinks this is even remotely acceptable.
Your content are very nice indeed. Keep it up.
Thanks for checking out my channel!