LCD-2 Classic

Owned the LCD-2 Classic: decent without EQ, fun with punchy bass but very aggressive mids, average detail and rolled-off treble.

Recently got the LCD-2 Classic and finds it perfectly fine and really comfortable despite weight complaints.

After eight months on the LCD-2 Classic, prefers it to the Arya Stealth for its percussive drums, though the Arya is much lighter.

Has owned both the LCD-2 Classic and Fostex T50RP Argon Mk3 for a while; A/B'd them with EDM, country and rap and thinks the LCD-2C is better value at $600 or used.

Bought the LCD-2 Classic for a warmer sound than their LCD-X; it does sound warmer without lacking detail, though the two are not hugely different.

Very impressed by the LCD-2 Classic's build; the sound is wide, voices natural and drums satisfying, but it has less bass than their HD 650.

Chose the LCD-2 Classic over the Audeze Flow Open and Focal Elex for its speaker-like tonality and imaging, and got the immersive, captivating experience they hoped for.

A former LCD-2 pre-Fazor owner finds the LCD-2 Classic very comfortable and well made, with much improved cables, and likes it with the Roon preset.

A Sundara owner finds the LCD-2 Classic super comfortable, easier to wear than the Sundara, but the bass anemic and boring for bass-heavy music.

After about four years with their B-stock LCD-2 Classic, the earpads are starting to wear out.

Upgraded from the Momentum 3 to the LCD-2 Classic on a Topping E50/L50 stack and loves its soft, non-fatiguing highs with metal and old recordings, calling it the best sound they could have hoped for.

Their LCD-2 Classic from November 2024 has peeling pad and headband leather and flaking paint after less than 18 months, though the sound makes up for it.

Bought a barely used LCD-2 Classic to pair with their Arya Stealth; rolled-off but relaxing treble and meaty bass make rock and metal easy to play loud, so they are keeping it.

Generally likes their open-box LCD-2 Classic but finds it sounds underwater without EQ, and is considering returning it for the Meze 109 Pro.

Their LCD-2 Classic is one of their most-used headphones, though it often feels too wet for progressive metal and orchestral music.

Comparing the LCD-2 Classic with the Ananda, finds the LCD far more dynamic with more punch, while the Ananda wins on texture and finesse without EQ.

Coming from Grado RS2, finds the LCD-2 Classic keeps detail while adding weight, with exceptionally deep, linear bass where the layers can be counted.

After a month with the LCD-2 Classic, their first serious headphones, is hooked on the sound and finds them decently comfortable despite the reviews.

Their EQ'd LCD-2 Classic sounds amazing, with richer bass and more detail than the Koss Porta Pro, but at about 550 g it is neither comfortable nor portable.

Was very happy with their LCD-2 Classic, missing only some drum slam, until a drop broke the drivers and repair was quoted at £460.

Bought the LCD-2 Classic as a warm, non-fatiguing complement to their Arya Organic and found it exactly what they wanted, with solid, impactful bass.

The LCD-2 Classic blew their expectations away: premium build, plush pads that let them game for 10+ hours, and great sound across their electronic library.

Has owned the LCD-2 Classic since about 2019 but has had to replace the cable around eight times as it keeps buzzing and popping.

Finds the LCD-2 Classic dark and mid-centric like the HD 650 with huge, soft pads that seal well with glasses, and is keeping them as a solid upgrade.

Uses their LCD-2 Classic up to eight hours a day with EQ and loves the rumbling bass, though one pad compressed after six months.

Enjoyed their used LCD-2 Classic for a few months until a fall from the desk killed the right driver, with repair costing more than they paid.

Had the LCD-2 Classic and liked its deep, extended bass but found the mids soft and lacking richness.

Their first Audeze; the LCD-2 Classic has great bass extension and a fun, relaxed, non-fatiguing sound, and even runs loud from a phone.

After returning a mistakenly shipped closed-back, they finally received their LCD-2 Classic, fell in love, and call it the favourite in their collection.

Bought the HE6se V2 to replace their LCD-2 Classic but still loves how warm and smooth the 2C presents music.

Loved their LCD-2 Classic until getting the Arya Stealth; at the last comparison the 2C sounded kind of muddy.

Loves the LCD-2 Classic's plush cups, a headband that spreads the weight well, a laid-back sound with plenty of low-end oomph, and how easily it takes EQ.

Loves the LCD-2 Classic and thinks it underrated, though the weight took some getting used to.

Bought a B-stock LCD-2 Classic and likes the house sound but was underwhelmed by the bass until EQing it to Harman.

Their LCD-2 Classic felt heavy for a week, then became very comfortable thanks to fluffy pads that spread the weight, with some neck fatigue after an hour or two.

Used their LCD-2 Classic daily for years and it still looked brand new when they sold it.

The pads and headband on their LCD-2 Classic fell apart after several years; replacing them with leather versions made it better than new.

Finds their LCD-2 Classic quite good for gaming, if heavy for long sessions.

Was surprised by the LCD-2 Classic's black background and low distortion, with more front-to-back depth and clear space between instruments.

Coming from a few years with the HE-400i, knew instantly the LCD-2 Classic was a noticeable upgrade on their Schiit Modi/Magni.

Finds their LCD-2 Classic dark and missing parts the HE-400i does well, but pleasant once used to it and great with the right genre.

A/B'd their LCD-2 Classic against an LCD-2F, HE500 and HE6: bottomless extension and very low distortion, very clean and tight bass with average slam.

Has not found any headphone under $1,000 that beats the bass response and texture of their LCD-2 Classic.

Bought the LCD-2 Classic after the Fostex Ebony and found its bass quite recessed by comparison.

Prefers their LCD-2 Classic quite a bit over their Fostex Argons.

Has had their LCD-2 Classic for a few years and never experienced any sibilance.

Still owns the LCD-2 Classic but says it sounds bad without proper EQ and is only a mild upgrade over the Sundara, with better bass once EQ'd.

Owns both the LCD-2 Classic and Focal Elegia and says the LCD-2C is the much better choice for treble-sensitive listeners.

Owns the LCD-2 Classic and current LCD-2: similar sound, with the 2C a bit livelier; both muted but very clean with nice low bass.

Has the LCD-2 Classic and would not say it has crazy bass.

Coming back to their LCD-2 Classic reminded them why they love it.

Had the LCD-2 Classic for years; the Arya Organic they got this year is better in every way.

Likes their LCD-2 Classic even more than their HD 600.

Was disappointed by the LCD-2 Classic: grainy, all-over-the-place mids, nowhere near the original pre-Fazor LCD-2 they now own.

Their only planar, the LCD-2 Classic, has bass that rumbles like no other.

Would keep the LCD-2 Classic: good on its own, fantastic with EQ and comfortable, but very revealing rather than flattering of poor recordings.

“Lcd2 classic is an easy choice for me. Sound pretty good on their own and fantastic with EQ. Comfortable. I strongly disagree about them making everything sound good, they are very revealing.”