Audeze LCD-2 Review (2020 Model)

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Something important I forgot to mention in the video is that audio is a very subjective topic, we all hear things slightly differently, and we all have tastes and preferences to how music should sound. My goal in this review is to give those who are interested in the headphone I am describing an overall idea of the kind of performance they can expect should they buy it themselves. I would also like to point out that no one is influencing what I say about these headphones, I purchased these myself from an online retailer and have no actual obligation to write this review.
Apologies for shaky camera every now and then, I don't have a proper stand for it.
Link to my original review: / audeze_lcd2_2020_review
*If I post reviews, I will no longer post them on reddit, I will be sharing them on the Headphones.com forums.Here is the link to Headphones.com Forums: forum.headphon...
My EQ for the LCD-2 (Updated 6/5/2020):
Low Shelf at 100hz, +1.5dB Q of 0.7
Peak at 1000hz, -3dB Q of 2
Peak at 3000hz, +4dB Q of 3
Peak at 4000hz, +3.5dB Q of 3
Peak at 6000hz, -4dB Q of 3
Peak at 9000hz, +2dB Q of 4
Links to EQ software and Reveal +
Equalizer APO - sourceforge.ne...
Peace GUI Plugin - sourceforge.ne...
Audeze Reveal + Plugin - www.audeze.com...
If you have any questions for me, leave a comment down below and I’ll try to reply as soon as I can. You can also reach out to me on Twitter @ItsGGChrono.
Music used in this video:
けｍ SURF - Take Care
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Orca Vibes - Gipsy
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Kalaido - Hanging Lanterns
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Steezy Prime - Explore
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Flovry - Car Radio
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Matt Quentin - Waves
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Joakim Karud - Dreams
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@trellusg 4 года назад

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.

@martyn_g 6 месяцев назад

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.

@stvn4te 4 года назад

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 :)

@SuenaTremendo 4 года назад

You have a lot of future in RU-vid, hungry for more content

@yeahthatsright33 3 года назад

Thank you so much for this review. I’ve seen all of the reviews on these. This was the most helpful

@muna5066 4 года назад

Subscribed. Best review on these I've seen yet.

@MartinLeschinski 4 года назад

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 :)

@shadouxg7150 3 года назад

Was it good?

@zaleskar 4 года назад

r/headphones gang

@zsdghl 4 года назад

Nice review. Some constructive criticism: your voice was *way* too quiet

@lucianp87 4 года назад

Thank you for the tutorial on Reveal+.

@TylersEclectic 4 года назад

Nice! well done!

@Arcanumluminarium 4 года назад

Great video dude

@piyush10793 3 года назад

How are these for heavy metal?

@laika25 2 года назад

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.

@Juanixtec 3 года назад

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

@shadouxg7150 3 года назад

Ye right

@RayanAbedin 3 года назад

Would you recommend these for R&B/Soul and hip-hop music?

@a_teonnai-ki8049 Год назад

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.

@oscillatingdailyaudio 2 года назад

I have the 2019 Shedua version and I like it more than the LCD3F.

@joossseeee 4 года назад

Thanks for the great review! QQ: Do you think a Dragonfly Cobalt can drive these (when traveling / on the road)?

@SketchyChicken281 4 года назад

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

@chrono-headphonereviews242 4 года назад

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

@davidmason8212 4 года назад

@@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 ?

@chrono-headphonereviews242 4 года назад

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

@davidmason8212 4 года назад

@@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

@chrono-headphonereviews242 4 года назад

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.

@shadouxg7150 3 года назад

What's your daily driver?

@davidmason8212 4 года назад

Excelent review good job Can you please compare the lcd2 2020 to the hifiman ananda ?

@chrono-headphonereviews242 4 года назад

David Mason yeah, that will actually be happening soon!

@mikele5756 3 года назад

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?

@chrisodillman3355 3 года назад

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 ...

@superawsomefabul0uspingas338 3 года назад

how are they?

@roytasanen5978 3 года назад

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 .

@Daishi0861 2 года назад

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.

@davidmason8212 4 года назад

the sound 2:20

@KaizerPalpatine 4 года назад

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 4 года назад

Kaizer Beelzebub yeah that is pretty much exactly what it means. It applies a gradual increase to everything below 100hz

@KaizerPalpatine 4 года назад

@@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.

@MRFUTURETECHNOLOGYGAMING 4 года назад

What wood is the headphone using???

@chrono-headphonereviews242 4 года назад

MR FUTURE TECHNOLOGY GAMING INFINITE RESOLUTION Shedua wood

@MRFUTURETECHNOLOGYGAMING 4 года назад

@@chrono-headphonereviews242 thanks it looks very polished in a very strong lacquer and clear coat

@chrono-headphonereviews242 4 года назад

MR FUTURE TECHNOLOGY GAMING INFINITE RESOLUTION the LCD-2 classic does not use wood

@MRFUTURETECHNOLOGYGAMING 4 года назад

@@chrono-headphonereviews242 I meant the LCD 2 wood cracking that worries me

@chrono-headphonereviews242 4 года назад

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.

@davidmason8212 4 года назад

bass 4:20

@Arcanumluminarium 4 года назад

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

@chrono-headphonereviews242 4 года назад

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 +.

@DuranInternational 3 года назад

What app can I use to eq my lcd2 headphones?

@shadouxg7150 3 года назад

Peace EQ

@kurt120032002 2 года назад

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.

@martinsoo6332 4 года назад

Your content are very nice indeed. Keep it up.

@chrono-headphonereviews242 4 года назад

Thanks for checking out my channel!

@brandonburr4900 3 года назад

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.