Happy New Year ladies and gents Let’s make this one to remember, and smash all records. To our newcomers welcome, to the old crew welcome back

When you found that missing pad and laughed that was so funny you're a cool dude man, happy listening 🎶 😎👍

You were spot on in this video as far as the sound of these headphones go. Although I don't think my Ifi go Blu sounds good with these (at least on 3.5). Also, I use my Felix audio MKII with upgraded power tubes, power cord, and fuse, to play EDM with amazing success. I upgraded to the Dekoni lambskin pads as well and wow, what an improvement on bass, treble, and soundstage! Another well done review, even though it was a while ago, it still holds true today. Oh, I also use a 4k Kimber Axios cable on them, so many of the issues are fixed (it better for 4k!) 👌🎼✨

I wear the LCD-X Open outside. Especially in the winter where I can ‘hide’ them under my coat hood. I have zero shame when it comes to audio About Pad swapping, i Switched to Dekoni hybrid elites and I am still blown away. Crazy comfort upgrade. And it smooths out the treble and couples better to my head so the bass is even more defined. I wish I had new stock pads to compare to to be able to tell if they sound slower, but even if so, I’m in love with these pads, makes me smile every time I grab them

Great review..!! Thank you ..

Amazing review!

@ConvinceMeAudio

2 жыл бұрын

Thanking you kindly, welcome to the fam. 🥰🐅😎

Great review as usual, will these pair and sound good with Chord Mojo one , two and the Hugo 2? Will you be going to Canjam London yourself? Thanks in advance Anthony.

@ConvinceMeAudio

Жыл бұрын

I think it would make a good pairing with a Mojo two and Hugo 2 hesitant to say it will pair nicely with Mojo one I think it must be four years since I last heard it, And definitely, CMA Will attend the show, should be freaking awesome

I enjoyed the XCs when I had them but that upper mid/lower treble knife just cut me too many times. I should have tried pad rolling but I’m not as patient when it comes to headphones with glued on pads. I’m older and not treble sensitive but I just couldn’t take it. I found them otherwise impressive and great on the Woo WA6-SE transformer coupled tube amp. Oddly enough because of that upper mid/lower treble shrillness, I started reaching for the Dan Clark Audio Drop X closed for my closed back needs. It’s not as refined but damn impressive at $380 and it handles busy passages better than the XCs IMO. I’d love to hear your thoughts on that one or the Noire too. Great review as always!

@ConvinceMeAudio

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, the glue is a fricking nightmare With the MS we are working on a custom 3-D printed rain to alleviate this issue I will keep you guys posted I think those will be dropped by by the guy who dropped off the pendant for review

@phong5475

2 жыл бұрын

I’m new to headphone audio, so treat me like a 7 year old. But I didn’t expect to hear that a headphone like this is that sibilant, according to what you described. Just how bad is it? I’m looking to upgrade from my fiio fd5 iems which is quite bright so that’s the last thing I want to hear about a headphone. Thanks.

@ConvinceMeAudio

2 жыл бұрын

@@phong5475 The headphones are treble forward they’re not sibilance those two terminologies are quite different I recommend watching the second fireside chat to catch up on a lot of the understanding behind audio in the playlist if you get a moment, The frequency response dictates that it is forward in the upper mid range lower treble region and I am extremely sensitive to it we all have different ears and perceive travel very differently But I try and do my best to encompass everybody’s hearing and how people in different groups might find certain things, but with a pad roll this is omitted

I wish there was a detailed comparison of all 3 flagship Closed back. I would love to know if detail retrieval of Stellia and XC are same level and if Treble is more shouty on Stellia. Thanks

@ConvinceMeAudio

2 жыл бұрын

That video is actually coming, VC, XC, Stellia lirik and stealth. Maybe Diana TC closed if it’s here in time and I can get hold of it

@lonestar1664

2 жыл бұрын

@@ConvinceMeAudio Awesome, looking forward to it. Thanks

I'm thinking about getting these to replace my Dan Clark audio aeon 2 closed back headphones, that I put Dekoni pads on. I don't like switching the tuning pads on the aeons, as some songs sound good with a certain tuning pad, but other songs sound horrible with the same pad, and have to be switched out. I'm using a schiit bifrost 2 dac with a singxer sa-1 amp, and listen mostly to 60's and 70's streaming music from my computer. Would the LCD-XC 2021 edition be a good upgrade? If not, any suggestions on a closed back alternative? I'd appreciate any input, thanks.

@ConvinceMeAudio

2 жыл бұрын

The headphones themselves sound great, but the weight of the headphones compared to the DC is much much more significant that is something to bear in mind. As for your enjoyment of music, it depends how well the tracks were recorded 60s and 70s there was some really bad recordings so you could have a really bad time of it or a fantastic time if you listen to vinyl rips It’s a fantastic all round it headfone when you use the replacement pads, from dekoni But it’s very revealing and high resolution so bad source will always sound like a bad source

I'm wondering, how easy is to switch back to original pads? Do I need additional stuff? Looks like Dekoni sells those double sided glued rings, do I need them as well? Also, can I ask how did you come up with that headphones + pads combinations? did Dekoni know you were to review LCD XC and sent you some pads specifically for that gear to check it out or was it your initiative? I'm tempted to give it a try.

@ConvinceMeAudio

2 жыл бұрын

Coming up with this pad combination was complete fluke, They sent me a massive bunch of pads and said have at it, see if you like it, and describe what your results are in the video which is what I did, and I must admit the result was spectacular For the specific reasons I mentioned, yes you do have to buy those rings Changing the pads over takes about five minutes each side the very first time after that you will learn and you can do it much quicker but it’s irritating as hell because it’s adhesive I wish it was magnets or clip like focal,

@tomaszgrabajo8375

2 жыл бұрын

@@ConvinceMeAudio thanks for your reply! Sir, consider me *convinced* ;-) indeed, Focal clips are very convenient, did you happen to pad roll with any Focals maybe? I'm curious because I'm on the lookout for pad replacements and their orginal pads are basically unavailable in Europe.

@ConvinceMeAudio

2 жыл бұрын

@@tomaszgrabajo8375 Yes, wait for the Stellia review 😄🐅😎 That review will be coming soon and has an entire pad-rolling section with about 7 pads Focal headphones take greatly to pad rolling

@tomaszgrabajo8375

2 жыл бұрын

@@ConvinceMeAudio Sounds interesting. Looking forward to the contect!

@tomaszgrabajo8375

9 ай бұрын

Ok, so I did pad roll with the Elite Sheepskin from Dekoni. I was very skeptical tbf, because I didnt like Dekoni pads on Focal Clears or Hitman HE6se V2 even tho there are numerous YT videos recommending them. they were great in comfort and quality but after longer listening I found they do something wonky to vocals and imaging. This time It was easier to bite the bullet because the stock pads have started to come off, but I'm happy to report that the results are actually very good. After week of listening I dont hear any issues with the change, but there is plenty to be liked, reacher sound, smoothen treble etc. The cans are still not perfect by any means, but they are much better indeed. I'm pleasantly surprised and can recommend the upgrade to everyone who owns XCs and is a bit underwhelmed with their stock tuning. Many thanks for the suggestion, I tip my hat to CMA, not many reviewers out there that tell how IT is 💪😎

Hi, I noticed your Mackies in the background... How do the XC's translate on those? I own the USA made version well over 20 years now and wondering how you would compare them with the XC.

@ConvinceMeAudio

2 жыл бұрын

These are those two made, from 1996, over 20 years old and there’s a reason why they’re still on my desk because I’ve still not found monitors in the 3K region 4K region that comes close LOL Nothing like those made, Taxxy is bright, unless you do the pad swap, they don’t translate much, tonally is brighter, more shouty and mid and lower treble forward, also the XC has less base two

@mauriziomauricone

2 жыл бұрын

@@ConvinceMeAudio Thanks for the reply! That's the reason I kept mine too. They are a bit hyped in the midrange but translate well if you spend some time with them. I switched mine -2dB High. I also own the DT770 Pro 80ohm and the HR824s sound just like it. Result: dull mixes haha. Therefore I was in the market for new (head)monitors for mixing and mastering and bought the LCD X 2021 version. It was a difficult choise between the X and XC but I've read in many many reviews the XC 2021 had less bass compared to the X 2021, so that's why the X.

I've ordered the new AK4499EX Topping E70 Velvet DAC and the Dekoni pads. Should these combined really sort the upper mid/lower treble issues?

@ConvinceMeAudio

Жыл бұрын

Innately, these headphones are bright But those leather pads definitely help a tremendous amount, they were quite nice. Honestly, I was so impressed

At the link for the dekoni leather you show as the choise leather also the same at the box in your review.. but to your description you said dekoni elite lampskinn (sheepskin I think)you mean... tell me which is the correct..?? Elite sheepskin or choice leather..?? Best regards Panos

@ConvinceMeAudio

2 жыл бұрын

When the package was sent I was advised incorrectly, they are the actual leather 😉

@napzap6539

Жыл бұрын

@@ConvinceMeAudio so the pads that you recommend buying are the dekoni choice leather?

@ConvinceMeAudio

Жыл бұрын

@@napzap6539 yes mate, but I will check the name for you and take the box out of the pile of pads tomorrow for you

@napzap6539

Жыл бұрын

Thanks

Had these for 6 months. They’re unbelievable. My end game set of cans!!! Also started with the wood cups but found upper treble too intense. These are much better. Almost perfect tuning. They’re not sit back and chill headphones, but more like that friend that gives you a high 5 that’s slightly too hard but you’re still stoked to see him. But you gotta be ready for a sound that’s very intense. Like going to a live show - need to be in the mood. Nothing is ever “perfect” but wow, nothing I’ve tried can touch them for detail and general lifelike sound (isn’t that always the end game of audio gear?) under $3-5k. Just run them off a Dragonfly Red to smooth them out a little, and as I move around the house sometimes and works very well (but these sound phenomenal on almost anything). Enjoy!

Hi, how does it compared to the LCD X 2021? Which would be your choice? Thx

@ConvinceMeAudio

2 жыл бұрын

Those have not landed for review yet, when they do I will do a proper comparison, but these definitely beat the 2019 addition,

I'm a music producer and love my Neumann ndh20 trust it. Can I replace it as a music production headphone

You can even make them opened back with a pair grilles that makes them even more versatile.

@ConvinceMeAudio

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, looks very straightforward, might actually revisit this worth the play

@ConvinceMeAudio

2 жыл бұрын

Legend

Any plans on reviewing the Monolith M1570 and M1570C?

@ConvinceMeAudio

Жыл бұрын

Nothing on the horizon as of now,

Interesting that you recommend tubes. I have a well regarded transformer coupled tube amp with low impedance switch and even with this option, mu LCD2f just does not sound very good on it. This LCD-xc is even lower impedance than the LCD-2f. I'm not familiar with the tube amp you used. Is it a hybrid tube amp?

@ConvinceMeAudio

Жыл бұрын

LCD2 is very different from LCDX, this was not a hybrid tube amp LCD SE has a very different tuning from a lot of the headphones far closer to the LCD5

@czrem1

Жыл бұрын

@@ConvinceMeAudio Are the pads glued on?

@ConvinceMeAudio

Жыл бұрын

@@czrem1 yes On all Audeze unfortunately

Really interested in these VS the verite closed? What am I gaining what am I losing etc? Price isn’t an issue for me but wait time is. 😊

@ConvinceMeAudio

2 жыл бұрын

Comfort, a build quality that is similar but more like a work of art, timbre, turn on balance VC is just a very good headphone all around Not that this is really bad, but vc is far more technical

@asplmn

2 жыл бұрын

Fuckin love my ZMF Blackwood VC's

hello,i have and love sound straight from my hifiman ananda bt,no EQ needed + astell kern SR25 II. need a closed headphone with similar sound .I dont like bassy headphoes.what you can tell AH-D9200 vs Audeze LCD-XC? im tried at local shop 9200 ,very like sound but a bit too much highs and seems like semi open sound with big soundstage.tried focal stellia at same shop and not liked it. stellia sounds like my bathys -no soundstage and dark.

@ConvinceMeAudio

Жыл бұрын

Hmmm not sure about the D9200. I’ve not reviewed those, but the headphones you’ve been looking at are nothing like the one you want. I recommend looking at ZMFVC, check the review out Also, maybe LIRIC, but they are slightly bright xx might not be to your tastes it’s very bright Unless you’re pad swap like I did for the review

what is feels like to watch movies with this? better than focal clear mg ?

@ConvinceMeAudio

2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely phenomenal, including gaming as well, due to that transparency and bright sound signature it puts you in that landscape

@tanvirislamriyad8370

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the reply man love you

I'm wondering how well the lcd-xc will work with my Dark Voice 337SE signature amp. Impedance is quite low for such an amp.

@ConvinceMeAudio

11 ай бұрын

Maybe okay, but I would tread carefully high voltage low current, and planar tend to go rather funny on otl Just finished, reviewing the euphoria and some very easy to drive planar headphones went rather wonky

@michaellakeman4208

11 ай бұрын

@@ConvinceMeAudio I've still got my Whammy and planning to build a Pass Labs HPA clone but the DV amp with my Senn HD580s is very very good.

It’s funny how different reviewers can be . The reviewer “Wavetheory” said the factory tuning on these was “utter garbage.”

Does LCD-XC leak sound ? will a person sitting next to me can hear what Im listening in my office ? Which is better in my case XC vs Verite closed ?

@ConvinceMeAudio

2 жыл бұрын

The VC is a much much much better headphone But the XC is still exceptional and fantastic value for money like outstanding It depends how loud you listen to be fair, if you’re listening at a nice chill volume around 60 dB 65 dB no chance, nobody can hear what you’re listening to, but if you listen to 75 dB 80 dB there is some possibility of leakage yes not too much a little bit For office and taking it out and about, XE, VC is delicate and it’s a pair of headphones that should be really looked after it’s not for carrying around the XC is built like a tank Also the XC can be driven by anything pretty much which will be a fantastic help to you in the office Remember to get the same pads as the one I have on in the review to get the best performer

@leninreddy

2 жыл бұрын

@@ConvinceMeAudio Hey , thanks for the reply. Im convinced about XC , i will get one for myself. By the way i saw your review on SENNHEISER HDVD800 three days back. I was able to buy one yesterday and its absolutely wonderful. Im so happy that i found out about this. Thank you so much for doing a review on SENNHEISER HDVD800. It's absolutely a Phenomenal amp. Im using it with chord quest.

@ConvinceMeAudio

2 жыл бұрын

@@leninreddy i’m glad you found one, it is still one of my favourite amplifiers to date

What about Meze Liric? Can Audeze beat it or they are relatively even?

@ConvinceMeAudio

2 жыл бұрын

Here you go mate, it’s what you’re looking for VERITE STELLIA LIRIC LcdXC2021. THE 2022 CLOSED-BACK FLAGSHIP SHOWDOWN. kzread.info/dash/bejne/oIhpq8WpdJytc7w.html

@yusif.heybatov

2 жыл бұрын

@@ConvinceMeAudio wauu. that must be great video. thanks mate

elite sheepskin or choice leather???

Talking about tubes, is Cayin HA1A MKII a good pair with XC?

@ConvinceMeAudio

2 жыл бұрын

I really am not too sure, this is the very first tube amplifier we have heard on the channel, but hoping the trend will continue, if I hear something will post it here

@phanindramvr2215

2 жыл бұрын

@@ConvinceMeAudio Which amps do you suggest for XC and Clear? Solid state and tubes.

@ConvinceMeAudio

2 жыл бұрын

Fortunately they are very easy to drive, but I recommend a warm amplifier or a smooth musical one SA1 tubes even IFI go-blue gxs mini

@phanindramvr2215

2 жыл бұрын

@@ConvinceMeAudio You meant Singxer SA1, right? I have iFi iDSD Signature for now. Looking to add a desktop amp.

@ConvinceMeAudio

2 жыл бұрын

@@phanindramvr2215 yes 😎🐅

Dear Koji, if the Focal Stellia and Audeze would be the same price, which one you would recommend?

@ConvinceMeAudio

Жыл бұрын

Witch Audeze lcdxc? Stellia hands down

@yusif.heybatov

Жыл бұрын

@@ConvinceMeAudio yes I mean what to chosse, Focal Stellia, Audeze LcdXC or Hifiman Arya? I find options with similar price and option with new Focal is double cheaper. So I need your advice bro

@yusif.heybatov

Жыл бұрын

@@ConvinceMeAudio sorry I dont get that - "Stellia hands down"... Does it mean that Stellia is OK to buy or "dont buy it"? :))

@ConvinceMeAudio

Жыл бұрын

@@yusif.heybatov Stellia is a flagship headphones that can be used on the go and at the desk scaling up tremendously The other two choices are specifically for the desk so it depends on your use case and you’re genre of music I would personally choose the focal because of his versatility ease of use et cetera Arya requires a very powerful chain to sound it’s best I don’t really like it on headphone amplifiers in the midFi category to be honest But I did a shoot out video check out that review will give you a lot more answers VERITE STELLIA LIRIC LcdXC2021. THE 2022 CLOSED-BACK FLAGSHIP SHOWDOWN. kzread.info/dash/bejne/oIhpq8WpdJytc7w.html HIFIMAN ARYA, LCD-X, SENNHEISER HD800S, FOCAL CLEAR MG AND CLEAR OG | A battle for supremacy  kzread.info/dash/bejne/o3mWm8uJmrKnqbA.html

@ConvinceMeAudio

Жыл бұрын

@@yusif.heybatov it means, it’s far superior it’s the one you should go for

How does this compare with denon d9200?

@ConvinceMeAudio

Жыл бұрын

Of all the dozens upon dozens upon dozens of headphones, I’ve heard reviewed and owned I’ve not ever tested a single Denon headphone yet unfortunately

I asked audeze about turning an lcd x into a lcd xc and they said not to because of the warranty obviously but because it changes the tuning. I wonder how true that is.

@ConvinceMeAudio

11 ай бұрын

You might have better luck, converting closed to open, then open to closed Creating a closed back scenario is so difficult due to residences. It’s the equivalent of moving a pair of speakers into a random room without knowing anything about

@konman181

11 ай бұрын

​@@ConvinceMeAudiothat makes sense, I didn't think about it like that. Thank you sir.

@ConvinceMeAudio

11 ай бұрын

@@konman181 this is the reason why there are so few closed back headphones that are worth anything

How does this compare to fostex th900 mk2 Which one will you choose

@ConvinceMeAudio

5 ай бұрын

Chalk and cheese, very very different, not even remotely alike, I think these days now in 2023 I would choose the M50 I would bypass this headphone completely. This was good for two years ago now I think I would not choose it

@ConvinceMeAudio

5 ай бұрын

Also, I apologise, by asking this question, it obviously looks like you’re looking for a closed back unit I will say, less picky for sauce, much much bigger stage, and more tighter control in the base region with easier source gear Significantly more heavy

@RX-rd4sc

5 ай бұрын

@@ConvinceMeAudio yes im looking for closed back and i want meaty, lush sound signature

@ConvinceMeAudio

5 ай бұрын

@@RX-rd4sc how much do you want to spend, maybe atrium closed?

@RX-rd4sc

5 ай бұрын

@@ConvinceMeAudio i have 700$ rn and was getting the th900 mk2 used in 900$ and it sold out :(

Denon D9200 - hold my beer!

@ConvinceMeAudio

5 ай бұрын

This is not the first comment about this manufacturer and two of these Headphones, I’ve been getting the same for the last few years in regards to a lot of Headphones, bloody thing is the impossible to get hold of for review. Will bear it in mind though.

Lcd x 2021 review please 🙏

@ConvinceMeAudio

2 жыл бұрын

It should not be too much longer, it’s on the way.

@theodorezurla496

2 жыл бұрын

@@ConvinceMeAudio Thank you kind sir

Now… if you got the vegan version of XC then maybe there is not such a big difference between the Dekoni lambskin pads and the leather version XC pads

@ConvinceMeAudio

2 жыл бұрын

The pad change makes it oh so sweet

Bought the Dekoni Elite Sheepskin you suggested, very poor results and not nearly close to what you described. Enough to unsubscribe from your channel.

@ConvinceMeAudio

2 жыл бұрын

One, what are you using the LCD XE with Two, what are you having problems with Three, I want you to read your own comment back to yourself a few times and to see how ridiculous that sounds. And four, if you still want to unsubscribe, that’s your prerogative, will be sad to see you go.

Great review as usual, will these pair and sound good with Chord Mojo one , two and the Hugo 2? Will you be going to Canjam London yourself? Thanks in advance Anthony.

@ConvinceMeAudio

Жыл бұрын

Both Hugo and Mojo too should make a nice pairing with the LCD Rather hesitant to say the first generation will be adequate though, it has been about four years since I last heard it And yes, we will attend canjam looking forward to it immensely