Band 1: +1 dB // 70 Hz // Q 1.5 // Shelf Band 2: -1.5 dB // 1 KHz // Q 1.5 Band 3: +2.0 dB // 2 kHz // Q 1.4 Band 4: +2.0 dB // 3.6 kHz // Q 2.0 Band 5: -1.0 dB // 9.3 kHz // Q 1.5 // Shelf I had another similar setting posted a few pages back, this is what I'm using now. Fixed any...

I just use the ADI-2 DAC for EQ, that way I get the same sound no matter what source I use.

I just ordered a new cable from Impact Audio so I could have a shorter cable when I hook the 4z up to my ES100. Was about $150 but I went for the Eidolic connectors and splitter so you could probably get a bit cheaper. I have a balanced Surf Cable for my OPPO PM-3s that has held up well. I think...

I think it'll depend on how heavily you weigh certain factors. In my research before I bought the 4z, people seemed to give the 4 the edge as far as the sound goes and you already have an amp for it. For me, the ADI-2 is all I want to use and I wanted something I could hook up to my ES100 and...

You'll destroy your hearing and the drivers before you stress out the amp on your ADI-2, it 's a great pair with the 4z.

I think resolution and details are top-notch on the 4z but you'll want to to EQ it a little bit for your preferred signature. I've found it's very receptive to EQ and we use the same amp/dac. Take down the treble around 10khz and add 2-5 khz to get a little bit more of the upper midrange. I...

I would definitely agree to an extent, I put a shelf at around 10k to tame it a bit. I's definitely more mix-dependent though, for me. There's plenty of harsh black metal songs I've listened to that still avoid any sort of glare on the LCD-4z so I just think it's bringing out some nasty...

Completely agree, I think I notice the dip most on female vocals, the extra 2-3 dB in the 2-5 kHz range really opens them up, they sound just slightly dull sometimes without it. I guess my expectations were worse than reality because my IEMs have a dip in the same spot, so I was expecting a...

So I'm in the opposite situation. Have had the RME ADI-2 for a while (the EQ absolutely saves my IE500 Pro IEMs) and just got the 4z yesterday so still discovering my music on it and learning it's ins and outs. It's funny how different our EQ strategy is but I'm sure I'll try many different...

I'm hardly ever on this site anymore but started browsing again for the classifieds. Just wanted to say I plan on attending once there is a new date. Can bring my newly purchased LCD-4z at least, if not the full rig (laptop, ADI-2 DAC).

Yeah that classic BOSS HM-2 (and maybe HM-3 on some albums) into a cranked tube amp tone is one of my favorite sounds in metal. Doesn't work for every band but it works perfectly for Bloodbath.

That's fantastic, glad to hear! Akerfeldt absolutely is one of my favorite DM vocalists, it's a shame he wastes so much time with that Opeth project.... 

Totally fair point, I see where you're coming from. I'll cede that a lot of times with 30 minute albums you never have the time to be immersed in a song. Sometimes it's all you need though, kind of depends on the genre too. If I want to listen to some raw, primitive black metal or grindcore, I...

I'm all for self editing, many metal bands are absolute **** at it too. There's so much music to listen to and I don't another 3 minute uninspired interlude tacked on to albums I like, give me the best and drop the rest.   Also, you pay the same price for a ticket to an hour and twenty minute...

Everything is still working perfectly on mine, not even a paint scuff. And I wear them in the rain and snow.