I had the LCD-1 for a week on a loaner tour recently, but still those comparisons will have to come from memory alone.

Audeze proprietary technology eliminates the breakup modes found in other designs and improves focus and clarity. The latter problem, and to a certain extent the former, have been overcome in the Audezes and other modern models by the use of high-strength rare-earth magnets. A bit of boost is also provided around 2 to 3 kHz which is appreciated but still not enough to reach the natural gain of our hearing anatomy. I have a playlist of motown, funk, and soul songs that stretches from the 60s to the 80s, and this is a great way to hear the evolution of studio tape. In short, though, the Audeze LCD-Xs are the best headphones I have ever heard, and not by a small margin.region, which not only makes for stronger, more forward instrument definition but also makes it a much brighter sounding headphone in comparison too.

When I picked them back up it was to watch some youtube from a presenter who’s voice I’m pretty familiar with.

Of course, it is not as important as many other things when it comes to headphones, but it’s definitely a welcome treat to have. The driver that sits in the newest LCD-X has been revamped with a new magnet array to provide the highest possible quality while maintaining a lower weight to the design. The headphone height adjustment is very solid and can even be locked in place, while the swivel and tilt of the earpieces is at the exact opposite end of the spectrum, entirely smooth and effortless.

Drivability - With an impedance of 20Ω and sensitivity rating of 103dB/mW, LCD-X 2021 is extremely easy to drive from most sources, even smartphones. This Creator Edition includes Audeze's new economy travel case and standard single-ended cable making these an affordable option for budget-conscious users. It is great to see Audeze respond to clear flaw shown in measurements and fix the egregious rough/cancellation that existed in the older design. The LCD-X is an extremely efficient headphone that extracts the maximum power out of low-powered amplifiers and portable devices.The manufacturer's warranties are limited to physical defects in the materials, parts and workmanship used in making the product. You'll be proud of how the LCD-X looks and sounds; it's imbued with sophisticated looks and beautiful anodized aluminium rings that are manufactured at Audeze's facility.

I should note that these provide no sound isolation and let out incredible amount of sound from their back side.It should be noted that the drop-off in the sub-bass is likely down to seating conditions (getting a good acoustic seal). This is one of the most known aspects of a typical Audeze sound, and I’m really glad that it’s present in their newest iteration of LCD-X. What has once been their flagship headphone, is now struggling in comparison to their new, more budget-friendly planar LCD headphone. For those that know exactly what they need, our Creator edition comes with the standard single-ended 1/4" braided OCC Copper cable and our standard LCD travel case. This Creator Pack includes Audeze's new economy travel case and standard single-ended cable, making these an affordable option for budget-conscious listeners making the LCD-X available to more users.