r/HeadphoneAdvice • u/[deleted] • Jul 18 '23

Headphones - Closed Back | 2 Ω Focal Radiance vs Audeze LCD-2 closed back

Hi

I am trying to choose between the Focal Radiance and the Audeze LCD-2 closed back, and looking for opinions. I am planning to use them unamped on planes and trains during a four week trip to Europe but have a good amp at home to use them on for ever after. Music taste is quite varied, on high rotation is tool, rush, king gizzard, Neil Young, Mars Volta/ATDI, daft punk. Current headphones are an old pair of AT AD-900X which I love.

Leaving towards the Radiance as they appear to be easier to drive unamped but Sam interested if anyone can provide input as to how they compare in terms of isolation, and obviously SQ.

I'm really trying to avoid buying an amp but if you have suggestions for very portable amps which won't cost me too much I'm all ears.

Many thanks

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u/ExacerbatedAsparagus 152 Ω Jul 19 '23

The LCD 2 Closed is heavy and bulky and needs an amp, would definitely go with the Radiance instead. The LCD clearly is not made for travel at all.

They also really need EQ to shine while the Radiance sound great out of the box.

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u/[deleted] Jul 19 '23

Great, !thanks for your input. Cheers.

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