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  1. m17xr2b
    m17xr2b
    Really? Why? I found it was far from what Audeze describe "A perfect combination of the LCD-X and LCD-4"
    Dec 16, 2018
  2. slankoe
    slankoe
    It sounds a lot more like an LCD-4, which I had the privilege to spent a week with plus Phonitor 2... Its NOT perfect. I might prefer LCD-4 over MX4 but have not compared side by side yet. I find the midrange emphasis to be a tad much, and LCD-4 perhaps more accurate. I don't really like LCD-X.

    These are early enthusiastic impressions from me. Brutal truth: planars image worse than dynamic.
    Dec 16, 2018
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  3. Jerry
    Jerry
    Problem is I tried it with the Auteur and Verite (with a really expensive dcs stack I'm not familiar with). The ZMF has better soundstage, more 3D. Vocals sound sweeter too. But the MX4 just killed the ZMF in bass. Impact is really good.
    Dec 19, 2018
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  4. slankoe
    slankoe
    Planars never seem to image that well, it seems to be simply due to physics of the operating principle of planar magnetic design. I generally find technical superiority in the dynamic driver headphones.

    I can dream. Verite seems to have that magic like Utopia does. Oh my...
    Dec 19, 2018
  5. Jerry
    Jerry
    Agreed. But planars have that weight and impact that dynamics can only dream of (TH900 gets close tho).

    That's why we need at least one dynamic and one planar.
    Dec 19, 2018
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  6. slankoe
    slankoe
    Honestly MX4 and LCD-4 (+Phonitor 2) helped me realize planars aren't crap like I judged from my experience with LCD-2 pre-faz and hifiman. I would be so down to try an LFF modded Hifiman HE-6/HE-5. Seems like winners.

    I feel like Utopia does impact on par. But planar bass is special. Feels like it comes from you at all angles. Pleasant for sure.
    Dec 19, 2018