Rayshaun Thompson is a film composer, record producer and EMMY nominee whose work spans a wide spectrum, but always aims to stir emotions and create a strong vibe.
Chris Henderson is the owner and designer for Hendyamps studio gear and guitar amplifiers, a platinum certified mastering engineer, musician, music sync artist, score composer, studio owner, and videographer.
David Sanford has composed, arranged and studied music for over 45 years and is currently the Elizabeth T. Kennan Professor of Music at Mount Holyoke College.
Claudia Engelhart has been doing live sound for over 40 years, and has been the Sound Engineer/Tour Manager for Bill Frisell since 1990.
December 28, 2020
One brand that understands that there has been a quantum shift in listening habits is Audeze. Not only have they continued to develop state-of-the-art products, but they have focused heavily on the gaming segment and that was clearly the way to go considering how many millions of people play daily. I’ve raised 3 avid gamers, so I know the drill. So does my bank account.
I remember trying some of the earliest Audeze models and loving the sonics but really having an issue with the industrial design and weight of the products; I’m a large guy (6’3”) with a big head and I couldn’t deal with the sensation of wearing a suitcase on my head for more than 10 minutes. Audeze has made huge strides in that department but it made me rethink the idea of dropping $3,000 on a pair of headphones unless they were very lightweight – and super comfortable to wear for much longer stretches of time.
The LCD-1 are nowhere near $3,000; their $399 price tag makes them very competitive in the open-back planar magnetic category.
They are also very easy to drive and the most comfortable pair of headphones from the brand that I’ve ever worn.
Read the full review here.