Yea, upgrading a headphone system is far less costly that a speaker based one. There are other HP forums out there. I posted my question here as there are many contributors who's opinion I respect. I have been watching the Audeze LCD-2C thread on Head Fi. I am strongly considering the LCD-2C as it will allow for a greater range in possible amplifiers, in fact may be driven by my Vahalla as specs are similar to the AKGs (though the LCD2C may require more current). That said, should I decide to purchase a Linear Tube Audio MZ2 I could probably drive most any headphone.
Audeze LCM-2C vs. LCM-2 headphones
I am looking for advise for those having experience with either of these headphones. I want to try a planer magnetic type and the Audeze LCD-2C has my attention and meets my budget. I wonder the sonic distinctions between these two models.
I am currently using AKG Q701 headphones driven by a Schiit Vahalla version 1 amplifier.
The 701s are rated as having an impedance of 62 ohms and are 105 dB sensitive.
Both versions of the LCD-2s are rated as having an impedance of 70 ohms. The sensitivity differs by 11 db however, with the more sensitive LCD-2Cs at 101dB.
It seems then that the LCD-2s would require ~3x the voltage from an amplifier over the LCD-2Cs. Does this seem reasonable? Should I choose to go with the LCD-2, I would then require a different headphone amplifier. That would then lead to another discussion.
Thanks in advance!
I am currently using AKG Q701 headphones driven by a Schiit Vahalla version 1 amplifier.
The 701s are rated as having an impedance of 62 ohms and are 105 dB sensitive.
Both versions of the LCD-2s are rated as having an impedance of 70 ohms. The sensitivity differs by 11 db however, with the more sensitive LCD-2Cs at 101dB.
It seems then that the LCD-2s would require ~3x the voltage from an amplifier over the LCD-2Cs. Does this seem reasonable? Should I choose to go with the LCD-2, I would then require a different headphone amplifier. That would then lead to another discussion.
Thanks in advance!