# Audeze LCD-1 - Official Thread **URL:** \ **Category:** Official Headphone Model Discussion\ **Created:** [October 17, 2019, 5:51pm UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/audeze-lcd-1-official-thread/4026 "2019-10-17T17:51:39Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![MartinTransporter](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.headphones.com/martintransporter/32/8809_2.png) [@MartinTransporter](https://forum.headphones.com/u/MartinTransporter)\ **Post date:** [October 18, 2019, 10:19pm UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/audeze-lcd-1-official-thread/4026/22 "2019-10-18T22:19:41Z")
> [@TylersEclectic](#): > > …but who knows maybe I just need to do it and see what happens Yes try it. I used my insta for photo jobs but after may 2018, a lot has changed in europe- data safety wise. So I deleted our homepage+Facebook and changed the photo-business insta in a private status. Less hassle I will have a look into the channels I know Peter McKinnon but the rest was new to me. He got a bit strange over the time. ---
**Author:** ![ValentineLuke](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.headphones.com/valentineluke/32/9729_2.png) [@ValentineLuke](https://forum.headphones.com/u/ValentineLuke)\ **Post date:** [October 19, 2019, 5:35pm UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/audeze-lcd-1-official-thread/4026/23 "2019-10-19T17:35:35Z")
Pre-order from [Headphones.com](http://Headphones.com) is up. > **[Audeze LCD-1](https://www.headphones.com/collections/open-back/products/audeze-lcd-1?utm_campaign=riseNewsletter2&utm_medium=email&utm_source=newsletter&utm_content=LCDlearnMoreBUTTON&_ke=eyJrbF9lbWFpbCI6ICJjLmx1Y2tlbmJhY2hAbWUuY29tIiwgImtsX2NvbXBhbnlfaWQiOiAiTUZ6TFViIn0%3D)** > > Introducing the brand new Audeze LCD-1 Planar Magnetic Headphones. The LCD-1 are the perfect entry-level headphone for those looking to get into Audeze headphones. Priced at $399, these are the best bang for your buck headphone that you will ever... ---
**Author:** ![pwjazz](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.headphones.com/pwjazz/32/35458_2.png) [@pwjazz](https://forum.headphones.com/u/pwjazz)\ **Post date:** [October 28, 2019, 5:48pm UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/audeze-lcd-1-official-thread/4026/24 "2019-10-28T17:48:55Z")
oratory1990 has measurements of this now - [https://www.reddit.com/r/oratory1990/wiki/index](https://www.reddit.com/r/oratory1990/wiki/index). ---
**Author:** ![bigshel99](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.headphones.com/bigshel99/32/5807_2.png) [@bigshel99](https://forum.headphones.com/u/bigshel99)\ **Post date:** [November 13, 2019, 5:52pm UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/audeze-lcd-1-official-thread/4026/25 "2019-11-13T17:52:32Z")
I received these last night and some initial thoughts after a night with them and doing some comparison with the LCD-X. Overall these are just enjoyable to listen to, they’re more neutral than what I’ve come to expect from Audeze and while they take away a little of that Audeze bass, the non-recessed treble makes up for it. They are light and comfortable. Sound-wise: Treble/Highs: Well, Audeze got some good focus there. Much more presence… better than the LCD-X here IMO. Bass: Not as powerful as the typical LCD… not bad but not as prominent as the other LCD. They don’t sound as big as the other LCDs but they’re not so, makes sense. Honestly found myself going back to them and staying for a while from the LCD-X… (which are/were my second favorite Audezes). Need to give it time before I drop my side piece for another but this could get interesting.😜 I’ve kinda said it a couple times or more but the phrase “enjoyable to listen to” is the simple way I can describe my experience, nothing overstated or understated in the presentation. To be fair this is only after maybe a couple hours of distracted listening after a long day so I could have a different thought later. ---
**Author:** ![ValentineLuke](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.headphones.com/valentineluke/32/9729_2.png) [@ValentineLuke](https://forum.headphones.com/u/ValentineLuke)\ **Post date:** [November 13, 2019, 6:49pm UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/audeze-lcd-1-official-thread/4026/26 "2019-11-13T18:49:21Z")
Though I love them, the recessed mid’s have always been my one complaint of the X’s. Glad to hear you’re thoughts on the 1’s. “side piece”. 😆 ---
**Author:** ![Resolve](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.headphones.com/resolve/32/51647_2.png) [@Resolve](https://forum.headphones.com/u/Resolve)\ **Post date:** [January 15, 2020, 8:30pm UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/audeze-lcd-1-official-thread/4026/27 "2020-01-15T20:30:01Z")
I’m just getting a chance to evaluate these now, and I gotta say this is one of Audeze’s most unique products. It’s totally different from the rest of their lineup in so many ways - everything from comfort and weight, to the sound signature. Right now I think it comes down to this or the HiFiMAN Sundara, for the price bracket. At the moment this may have better treble extension above 10khz, but the Sundara probably wins for the rest of the frequency range. Then again, the LCD-1 is also way more portable - and it has cup swivel (I still can’t understand why they didn’t try doing that with the Sundara). ---
**Author:** ![ProfFalkin](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.headphones.com/proffalkin/32/1399_2.png) [@ProfFalkin](https://forum.headphones.com/u/ProfFalkin)\ **Post date:** [January 15, 2020, 9:33pm UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/audeze-lcd-1-official-thread/4026/28 "2020-01-15T21:33:06Z")
Yep. The problem with listening to the Sundara is you have to put it on your head. ---
**Author:** ![Resolve](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.headphones.com/resolve/32/51647_2.png) [@Resolve](https://forum.headphones.com/u/Resolve)\ **Post date:** [January 15, 2020, 9:37pm UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/audeze-lcd-1-official-thread/4026/29 "2020-01-15T21:37:54Z")
haha so true. I think after a while I got used to it, but still not okay. ---
**Author:** ![metal571](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.headphones.com/metal571/32/6816_2.png) [@metal571](https://forum.headphones.com/u/metal571)\ **Post date:** [January 16, 2020, 5:18am UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/audeze-lcd-1-official-thread/4026/30 "2020-01-16T05:18:41Z")
LCD-1 Reveal+ (Free) preset imported into EqualizerAPO and graphed using the Configurator. It’s a must-try if you’re already using APO, because this is the first Reveal preset that I can completely vouch for, fixing all the FR flaws the thing has, and it EQs damn well. I had nothing to do with the creation of this, but it looks like the Audeze engineers came up with a very similar setting in the mids and treble as I did by ear. This graph also essentially admits the sub bass rolloff present in their graphs. Note that the Y axis is on a 1 dB scale. Why can’t all manufacturers admit their physical tunings aren’t perfect and provide corrective EQ preset suggestions? ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/uploads/headphones/original/2X/a/a4239cfb54a49ab99f0a8d0bc42a40384c7b0b0a.png) ---
**Author:** ![ValentineLuke](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.headphones.com/valentineluke/32/9729_2.png) [@ValentineLuke](https://forum.headphones.com/u/ValentineLuke)\ **Post date:** [January 16, 2020, 5:23am UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/audeze-lcd-1-official-thread/4026/31 "2020-01-16T05:23:52Z")
Nobody likes to admit their shortcomings, especially manufacturers. However, I’ll admit to being a real d\*\*k sometimes. 🤷🏽‍♂️ ---
**Author:** ![metal571](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.headphones.com/metal571/32/6816_2.png) [@metal571](https://forum.headphones.com/u/metal571)\ **Post date:** [January 16, 2020, 5:25am UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/audeze-lcd-1-official-thread/4026/32 "2020-01-16T05:25:19Z")
That’s so strange. I didn’t have any comfort issues with those things (Sundara), and generally I hate when headphones are missing a hinge. At least it’s not an AD900X…ouch. ---
**Author:** ![Resolve](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.headphones.com/resolve/32/51647_2.png) [@Resolve](https://forum.headphones.com/u/Resolve)\ **Post date:** [January 16, 2020, 6:42am UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/audeze-lcd-1-official-thread/4026/33 "2020-01-16T06:42:05Z")
I’m tempted to buy one actually. It wasn’t so bad after I got used to not being able to swivel the cups. ---
**Author:** ![I\_want\_all\_the\_tacos](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.headphones.com/i_want_all_the_tacos/32/536_2.png) [@I\_want\_all\_the\_tacos](https://forum.headphones.com/u/I_want_all_the_tacos)\ **Post date:** [January 16, 2020, 9:49am UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/audeze-lcd-1-official-thread/4026/34 "2020-01-16T09:49:44Z")
> [@Resolve](#): > > Right now I think it comes down to this or the HiFiMAN Sundara, for the price bracket. Have you heard Verum One? I’m always surprised how rarely they get mentioned in this planar low price bracket. I personally prefer them over Sundara in sound, build, and comfort. ---
**Author:** ![pwjazz](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.headphones.com/pwjazz/32/35458_2.png) [@pwjazz](https://forum.headphones.com/u/pwjazz)\ **Post date:** [January 16, 2020, 12:06pm UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/audeze-lcd-1-official-thread/4026/35 "2020-01-16T12:06:23Z")
I theoretically have one coming, but it’s been 2 months since I ordered it and nearly a month since it supposedly shipped. I’m looking forward to trying it if it ever gets here! Do you prefer it with the stock or the perforated pads? ---
**Author:** ![TylersEclectic](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.headphones.com/tylerseclectic/32/8751_2.png) [@TylersEclectic](https://forum.headphones.com/u/TylersEclectic)\ **Post date:** [January 16, 2020, 2:06pm UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/audeze-lcd-1-official-thread/4026/36 "2020-01-16T14:06:39Z")
The Lissimores have a Verum 1 I’m sure @Resolve could give it a listen. From my understanding, there were some hit and misses depending on the batch… which caused them to fall out of favor quickly. ---
**Author:** ![Torq](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.headphones.com/torq/32/16384_2.png) [@Torq](https://forum.headphones.com/u/Torq)\ **Post date:** [January 16, 2020, 2:22pm UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/audeze-lcd-1-official-thread/4026/37 "2020-01-16T14:22:41Z")
> [@I\_want\_all\_the\_tacos](#): > > I personally prefer them over Sundara in sound, **build** , and comfort. Emphasis mine … That does not say much for the Sundara … unless we’re just talking about solidity. The Verum 1 unit I saw/heard looked rather agricultural; solid … but with the sort of precision that comes from tinkering things together in the shed. ---
**Author:** ![TylersEclectic](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.headphones.com/tylerseclectic/32/8751_2.png) [@TylersEclectic](https://forum.headphones.com/u/TylersEclectic)\ **Post date:** [January 16, 2020, 2:39pm UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/audeze-lcd-1-official-thread/4026/38 "2020-01-16T14:39:11Z")
That is the same one the Lissimore’s have 🤓 ---
**Author:** ![Resolve](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.headphones.com/resolve/32/51647_2.png) [@Resolve](https://forum.headphones.com/u/Resolve)\ **Post date:** [January 16, 2020, 6:03pm UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/audeze-lcd-1-official-thread/4026/39 "2020-01-16T18:03:15Z")
I have tried them actually, thanks to @TylersEclectic. I can see the appeal, fairly spacious, open, but they’re a bit warm for my taste. ---
**Author:** ![MartinTransporter](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.headphones.com/martintransporter/32/8809_2.png) [@MartinTransporter](https://forum.headphones.com/u/MartinTransporter)\ **Post date:** [January 16, 2020, 7:03pm UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/audeze-lcd-1-official-thread/4026/40 "2020-01-16T19:03:07Z")
Had it running today at a local shop The first "normal’ Audeze- really nice indeed for build The real leather will get hot on the ears I had no real airy experiance as I hoped - not that I am in the market for it ---
**Author:** ![Resolve](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.headphones.com/resolve/32/51647_2.png) [@Resolve](https://forum.headphones.com/u/Resolve)\ **Post date:** [January 16, 2020, 7:11pm UTC](https://forum.headphones.com/t/audeze-lcd-1-official-thread/4026/41 "2020-01-16T19:11:33Z")
First “normal” Audeze is exactly how I was planning on referring to it in my upcoming review. Great description. [Previous page](https://forum.headphones.com/t/audeze-lcd-1-official-thread/4026.md?page=1) [Next page](https://forum.headphones.com/t/audeze-lcd-1-official-thread/4026.md?page=3)