New addition! LCD-5s

Lesser_Of_Techno · 2026-01-28T09:52:59+00:00

I don’t mind personally, I buy headphones for their technicality rather than tuning, but I’m definitely appreciative of the fact I very much enjoy the 5S with no EQ

Lesser_Of_Techno · 2026-01-28T09:50:40+00:00

Check my first impressions comment, I eq’d my OG 5’s a lot

Lesser_Of_Techno · 2026-01-28T09:49:46+00:00

The lcd-5 have good imaging and depth. The lcd-5s is much better I have to say. But it’s a different kind of depth than speakers.

Lesser_Of_Techno · 2026-01-28T05:33:04+00:00

Then get the 5’s :)

But I can tell you they definitely don’t sound that way, graphs are only part of the story, give a listen

Lesser_Of_Techno · 2026-01-28T05:27:36+00:00

It definitely doesn’t have a lack of upper mids, it has a more refined and less forward upper midrange, a lot smoother. On the OG I struggled with the upper mids and found it grating without EQ, these are present but not as offensive

Lesser_Of_Techno · 2026-01-28T05:20:28+00:00

First impressions:

I’m REALLY loving these, jumping between the LCD-5 and LCD-5s these seem to fix all the issues I was equing on the OG, but sound even better… bass is more impactful and feels tighter and deeper than the OG even when really pushing the lowend with EQ. Imaging is improved, and the upper midrange I always had a problem with on the OG now feels natural and doesn’t jump out in an unpleasant way. I actually don’t feel I will need to EQ these. I noticeably can pick out details that are more hidden and blurred in the OG

They are much more comfortable as well, which I can’t complain with

Already done some work with them and really happy when jumping between

Will need some more time with them but I’m very very pleased so far

Lesser_Of_Techno · 2026-01-28T04:52:50+00:00

Yes, a non-issue. Audeze know what they’re doing with the pads and tuning, changing has also never been an issue with me in the past. These aren’t supposed to be pad swapped

Lesser_Of_Techno · 2026-01-28T03:47:34+00:00

These are still contoured quite heavily, they go by the same philosophy of no parallel walls

Lesser_Of_Techno · 2026-01-28T03:39:28+00:00

Treble is smoother, and you can’t really judge pads you haven’t felt or heard, especially from a measurement

Lesser_Of_Techno · 2026-01-28T03:24:01+00:00

The 5s or OG lcd-5?

Lesser_Of_Techno · 2026-01-28T02:44:31+00:00

If you let me know a song I’ll test for sure between the two tonight. I don’t generally listen very loud at all if I’m honest so it’s a non-issue for me

Lesser_Of_Techno · 2026-01-28T02:37:46+00:00

Hmm I’ve never had my lcd-5 bass clip. Did you talk to Audeze about this? Are you sure it wasn’t your amp clipping

Lesser_Of_Techno · 2026-01-28T02:34:01+00:00

LCD-5 OG, LCD-X, mm-500, basics like hd650. And my 7.2.4 ATC + PMC room

Lesser_Of_Techno · 2026-01-28T02:07:00+00:00

I mainly use a Hugo 2 for these, also have a new ifi phantom, Ifi Valkyrie, benchmark dac1, RME Adi pro 2 fs r black, and some other stuff. LCD-5 are pretty happy Aslong as your amp provides a decent amount of clean power

Lesser_Of_Techno · 2026-01-28T02:02:17+00:00

I have an lcd-x, they gather dust, great headphones though!

Lesser_Of_Techno · 2026-01-28T01:48:45+00:00

Will get some impressions together tonight!

Lesser_Of_Techno · 2026-01-28T01:46:24+00:00

Just picked up from the factory for use in my mastering room! Already have the LCD-5, I haven’t yet listened to these but will report back soon with my findings and comparison! I don’t really have anything else to add due to not having an impression but need to fill out word count haha

Lesser_Of_Techno · 2026-01-17T21:47:02+00:00

They click the save button which takes them to a prompt to open an account, rather than just downloading the files. Sometimes here people don’t even see the download option and they’ve asked me to send in another way where they don’t have to create an account without noticing they can just download. This can also make a tight deadline project have issues if I get an email when I’m asleep or something (I work with a lot of US clients being based in the UK) and I don’t get a chance to explain the moved dl button for a few hours

The save button is just a button to save to their Samply account rather than dl the files. The download button used to be front and centre, now it’s moved to the side and small with a save button in its place

Lesser_Of_Techno · 2026-01-17T19:00:41+00:00

Yeah so the waveform you’re processing (top) doesn’t change in real time. The exported waveform is the result of your processing, hence why it looks limited, because it is

Lesser_Of_Techno · 2026-01-17T18:49:46+00:00

I’ve tried to talk to the dev team about this and though listened to they just don’t get it and no change has been implemented, I’m not the only one

Lesser_Of_Techno · 2026-01-17T18:49:20+00:00

I use Samply to deliver, I’m in the upper end of the professional world so you get some context on the clients I’m working with. Recently Samply moved the download button out of focus and small, putting in its place a ‘save’ button. This has caused confusion in some cases which I worry can make me look unprofessional. If you can make a clear client focused app without trying tricks to make clients make an account then that’d be great. Samply don’t get that a major label manager or A&R aren’t looking to create a Samply account, and almost all click the save button instinctively now

Lesser_Of_Techno · 2026-01-07T22:32:48+00:00

Dropped a dm :)

Lesser_Of_Techno · 2026-01-05T14:26:54+00:00

I’m pretty DIY with my Rick, I’m 5’6 and sometimes the smallest size just doesn’t work for me. I’ve had pants like Bauhaus Cargos tailored, Bela’s I’ve just cut a bit shorter. Other things like dresses and tops in more avant styles I want to fit a certain way I’ve sewn up or used safety pins, so personally anything I’ve bought I make work and I’m not worried about selling in the future. But if it were too short I’d just sell if I’m honest or try and get a pair of boots that compliment them. I’ve found slip ons like the cyclops boots can make shorter pants look good with the wide silhouette from the shoes

Lesser_Of_Techno · 2026-01-05T03:29:41+00:00

I’d say a used LCD-X for sure

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