Audeze LCD-X 2021

[Samwise.Gamgee]

Hi everyone,

I Recently picked up a pair of Audeze LCD-X 2021 paired with a JDS Labs Element III DAC — and wow, with some EQ tweaks these headphones are just perfect. Since most of my listening is rock, they absolutely hit the sweet spot.

Only downside (and I know I’m not alone here) is the weight. After a while it definitely starts to make itself known.

Has anyone found a good solution for this? I’ve seen some threads mentioning carbon fibre headbands — anyone tried one or have other recommendations?

 

[Raymond Lin]

Genuine thick cow Leather Headband Strap for Audeze LCD-2 LCD-2 Classic LCD-3 LCD-4 LCD-4Z LCD-X LCD-XC LCD-MX4 LCD-GX Headphone - AliExpress 44

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Something like this?

or if you want to splash out

Audeze LCD Leather Headband - Camel

A padded suspension headband for the Audeze LCD series of headphones. Featuring a wider headband made of buttery smooth Italian full-grain Nappa leather with a soft polymer foam padding for comfort and flexibility.

www.turbulentlabs.com

 

[Starvald]

Surely they're not that hea- <goes to look up the specs> umm yeah 612g. Wow.

Is the leather strap the short version or the long version? Does the top hit the headband as you're wearing it? I think they do a shorter version, which they can get you, which might help weight distribution a bit more.

Man they're heavy.

 

[Raymond Lin]

Surely they're not that hea- <goes to look up the specs> umm yeah 612g. Wow.

Is the leather strap the short version or the long version? Does the top hit the headband as you're wearing it? I think they do a shorter version, which they can get you, which might help weight distribution a bit more.

Man they're heavy.

They are 612g? And they say the i5 is heavy lol

 

[Samwise.Gamgee]

Genuine thick cow Leather Headband Strap for Audeze LCD-2 LCD-2 Classic LCD-3 LCD-4 LCD-4Z LCD-X LCD-XC LCD-MX4 LCD-GX Headphone - AliExpress 44

Smarter Shopping, Better Living! Aliexpress.com

www.aliexpress.com

Something like this?

or if you want to splash out

Audeze LCD Leather Headband - Camel

A padded suspension headband for the Audeze LCD series of headphones. Featuring a wider headband made of buttery smooth Italian full-grain Nappa leather with a soft polymer foam padding for comfort and flexibility.

www.turbulentlabs.com

Ooooh, I do like the look of that camel headband! I normally don't like two tone, but for whatever reason that's doing it for me.

Is the one you have linked from AliExpress any different from the normal one included?

 

[Samwise.Gamgee]

Surely they're not that hea- <goes to look up the specs> umm yeah 612g. Wow.

Is the leather strap the short version or the long version? Does the top hit the headband as you're wearing it? I think they do a shorter version, which they can get you, which might help weight distribution a bit more.

Man they're heavy.

Helps build up the old neck muscles, after a long listening session I feel like an Ox.

 

[Raymond Lin]

Ooooh, I do like the look of that camel headband! I normally don't like two tone, but for whatever reason that's doing it for me.

Is the one you have linked from AliExpress any different from the normal one included?

I can't confirm but thought i give you 2 price brackets.

The more expensive one can be in black as well.

 

[Samwise.Gamgee]

I can't confirm but thought i give you 2 price brackets.

The more expensive one can be in black as well.

Genuinely think I really like the two tone look, but it's nice to know I have options. Thanks so much for the link.

 

[Raymond Lin]

Genuinely think I really like the two tone look, but it's nice to know I have options. Thanks so much for the link.

I like it too, it looks nice on the i5.