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They are both very comfortable...
 
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[ktsai1283]

I never found them heavy, and my last pair of headphones was a K 702 (which is very light).
 
But then again, the extent of my manliness borders on the ridiculous... 

 
For people on the fence: they are (and feel) substantial, but I wouldn't call them heavy.

 

[grokit]

 
 

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Anybody getting a different impression with these two types using them on vinyl playback versus digital?

 
I find the V1 at least to be excellent at compensating for the shortcomings of late-pressing rock albums from the US in the 70's, as they are frequently missing the lowest octave completely and end up with a tipped-up FR curve.
Smooth yet dynamic response, forward mid-bass and recessed treble to the rescue

 

[Alghazanth]

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They are both very comfortable...
 
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But which is more comfortable?
 

 

[WindyCityCy]

Yes, this ...
 
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But which is more comfortable?
 

 

 

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But which is more comfortable?
 

I find them both about equally comfortable.  The leather has a smidge more pressure on the head than the foam, but then my foam is broken in and the leather is only a couple of weeks old.  In time, I'm sure it will break-in as much as the foam and even now I can wear the leather headband for hours with no discomfort.
 
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[Alghazanth]

Would an LCD-2 purchased in September 2010 be Rev1 or Classic?
 
Here's what it looks like:
 

 

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Would an LCD-2 purchased in September 2010 be Rev1 or Classic?
 
Here's what it looks like:
 

Looks like mine and I got mine in late January.
 
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[Paganini Alfredo]

Isn't revision 1 and classic the same deal?
 
I listen mostly to guitar rock, so Grokit you're right on the money and that's where these hit the sweet spot for me... very much ideal headphones for me.

 

[WarriorAnt]

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Should I get the Audeze leather headband or not?  How do current owners feel it changed the aesthetics/comfort?  I've been trying to look through the thread for comments but it is too hard to keep up with lately.

I like it better than the foam. More comfort for me. Less thinking about the foam getting dirty.  Maybe I'm compulsive but I used to use a napkin wrapped around the foam.  I like how the leather sits on my head now also.  
 
 

 

[WarriorAnt]

About the weight of the LCD-2's.  
 
Since I'm 54 and have some arthritis in my neck I do find the weight to be burdensome when my arthritis is active.  Some of you older salty dawgs like myself might find that info helpful.  I find them comfortable otherwise. no problem with clamping and I really like the comfort of the leather headband over the foam. The ear cups are very comfortable also.

 

[kwkarth]

 

[Alghazanth]

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Looks like mine and I got mine in late January.
 
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Isn't revision 1 and classic the same deal?

I'm not sure. My original pair had "AUDEZE LCD-2" written on the top and this one has "AUDEZ'E AUDIO RESEARCH LABS LCD-2". Will there be any SQ differences, or pads change? I know they're both either classic or rev1, but not sure which.
 
Another thing is my original had much thicker pads.

 

[MrScary]

I like it better than the foam. More comfort for me. Less thinking about the foam getting dirty.  Maybe I'm compulsive but I used to use a napkin wrapped around the foam.  I like how the leather sits on my head now also.  
 
 

haha a napkin around the leather. yep just a bit OCD

 

[Cecala]

I'm not about to read this entire massive thread so owners of this phone, can you describe for me the fit and finish of these units. Do they look and feel like a 1K phone. Lastly how did they arrive, that is, how was the parcel wrapped, in thick cardboard that will stand the delivery process.