[LCMusicLover]

...My immediate thought was the RAD-O sounded similar to the Empyrean...

...I wouldn’t say RAD-0 wins for all music, and I’d say they’re ‘pretty close’...

I think we're in fairly close agreement.

Try this tune:



Listen for the low-pitched bowed string instrument (probably a cello) @ about the 1:15 mark. Note that it recurs throughout the song. Comparing Empy vs RAD-0 production, from my chain/to my ears, the Empy doesn't produce that instrument as cleanly.

Also (to my ears) Empy takes a little bit of the 'edge' off her voice -- makes her voice a little warmer, but (again, to me) that takes away a bit of the song's pathos. It's a deeply personal song about her father, and the emotion drips from every note.

On the other hand, Empy does a great job allowing the sax or clarinet, whichever that instrument is to produce the 'other' emotional pole of the song.

All IMHO of course

 

[uptildawn53]

I recently purchased number 24 of 100. The hardest thing in purchase was deciding on color. I will post with pics and review latter.

# 48, Azure Twilight here

 

[Bonddam]

I went to headamp and I think I saw them with chrome. I like it a lot. When I purchased was the first day Rosson went online. I didn't have many choices. You can see mine in the beginning of this post. Right now listening through them and it kicks ass.

 

[mixman]

Would love to see a comparison of these vs the LCD 24, which by many counts is the most neutral LCD and seems to have a similar sound signature to the Rosson.

 

[Bonddam]

why is the lcd 24 not on audeze's website but other websites have it for sale?

 

[Bonddam]

Why take LCD 24 if it sounds the same? Rad-0 is cheaper.

 

[uptildawn53]

I went to headamp and I think I saw them with chrome. I like it a lot. When I purchased was the first day Rosson went online. I didn't have many choices. You can see mine in the beginning of this post. Right now listening through them and it kicks ass.

Mine have the chrome .. I was torn between the Blood Red petrified and black matt finish, similar to the LCD-4 ( which I own as well ) or the much more vivid blue hews ( Azure Twilight ) and chrome .. I opted for the later so as to not have two look alike(s).

 

[mixman]

Why take LCD 24 if it sounds the same? Rad-0 is cheaper.

After talking to some dealers, about the same price, especially since I don't think there are any discounts on the Rosson yet. That's why I suggest a comparison would be interesting and we don't yet know they sound the same until somebody does a side by side.

 

[Bonddam]

After talking to some dealers, about the same price, especially since I don't think there are any discounts on the Rosson yet. That's why I suggest a comparison would be interesting and we don't yet know they sound the same until somebody does a side by side.

I looked at B & H it listed price around $3500 on pre order. If they priced it wrong I don't know.

 

[Bonddam]

Mine have the chrome .. I was torn between the Blood Red petrified and black matt finish, similar to the LCD-4 ( which I own as well ) or the much more vivid blue hews ( Azure Twilight ) and chrome .. I opted for the later so as to not have two look alike(s).

I like yours nice blue color. does it have wood on the back?

 

[uptildawn53]

I like yours nice blue color. does it have wood on the back?

Yes, wood on the back ( underside ) and thanks

 

[mixman]

I looked at B & H it listed price around $3500 on pre order. If they priced it wrong I don't know.

You call or email dealers (Not B&H) they cannot advertise anything below MSRP.

 

[Bonddam]

No I haven't, just did quick search.

 

[Chris Kaoss]

Very interesting thread.
Thanks for.

The 3.5 plugs look similar to the plugs of the T1, I think.

 

[uptildawn53]

Very interesting thread.
Thanks for.

The 3.5 plugs look similar to the plugs of the T1, I think.

I tried to use My Sony 3.5mm to (4Pin) XLR and no go .. I wrote Alex and he sent me a schematic for the Pin Out set up, which according to cable makers, is quite unusual - I've ordered some custom 4Pin XLR cable for the RAD-O from 'lqicables ' and should have them this week coming. It's my understanding Alex will be putting XLR's up for sale on the Rossen Audio Design site at mth's end.