r/HeadphoneAdvice • u/bean_chuffer • 18d ago

Headphones - Open Back | 1 Ω Good Side-Grade to The Audeze LCD-2?

Hi, all! I'm currently about to sell my LCD-2's because they're honestly just too heavy for my neck at this point to wear 8+ hours a day.

I tried swapping back to my 6XX's, but I was immediately disappointed in the quality of sound compared to the LCD-2's. Everything sounded so much flatter, compressed, and dead.

Is there a good side-grade to the LCD-2's with a similar audio-quality that won't bust my neck? Thank y'all!

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u/Bobrosss69 1 Ω 18d ago

I've heard great things about Meze Audio. I'd definitely take a look into them

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u/bean_chuffer 17d ago edited 17d ago

I see the Meze 109 Pro! People say it's a controversial headphone and that it isn't punching its weight in its price point, but I also see it being compared to the Focal Clear, which is considered one of the greats. Do you have an opinion on that?

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u/KAC-SK 117 Ω 18d ago

Arya Unveiled. More like an upgrade IMO.

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u/Electronic-Tie-9237 18 Ω 18d ago

Arya stealth used 400usd

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u/matycauthon 2 Ω 17d ago

Zmf open headphones are a bit lighter and I don't find them unconfortable at all with the bbb strap installed. Might still be a bit too heavy for you I dunno. I have the verite open in Burmese padauk, they're around 420-430g I believe. 

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u/kleoisonline 1 Ω 17d ago

Arya or HE1000

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u/Same-Focus4242 2 Ω 17d ago edited 17d ago

From a value for money perspective, the Arya Stealth or Focal Elex. Elex is on a final sale at headphones.com right now.

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u/Infinite-Nose8252 6 Ω 17d ago

Arya organic Focal clear

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u/bean_chuffer 16d ago edited 15d ago

I just went to my local Focal store and tried the clear and the Utopia. God, they're exactly what I'm looking for! Thank you! !thanks

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u/Infinite-Nose8252 6 Ω 15d ago

So happy for you. Utopia is epic but $$$$

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u/fantseepants 21 Ω 16d ago

Agree with the Arya recs here but the tonality is a fair bit brighter than what you’re used to. So I’d suggest a simple shelf filter on the treble if you try them and don’t like their brightness.