LCD-2 Closed-Back

The LCD-2C have a good but not great bass, more shy and mellow than i would like, but they are very good. Something i generally dislike about Audezes is they are HEFTY and weight a ton. Not a problem for short listens but if you sit like 3-4 hours straight for work then it might be an issue. Those are also expensive, so i would say try to audition them before buying of course. As for the amps, the K7 is great but the K11 (or K11 R2R) have access to the new Fiio control app that lets you do simple EQs and the K7 didnt, unless you are ok using Equalizer APO or other EQ apps. But the K7 is GREAT dont get me wrong, and can be found relatively cheap these days. Plenty of power too. The Fosi with the mic input is great if you plan to use "headset" styled microphones. If you want a full sized microphone in your desk is ok to skip and go for the K7 or other alternatives.

neutral bright or mild v-shape ig found the lcd 2's and worn hd600s boring, hd800 was interesting but too bright. liked 560s, ed xs, arya and sus though currently running an eq'd ed xs, plan to eventually upgrade to the arya stealth/organic

Audeze LCD-2, DePhazz

Relax. Even Tyll Hertsen retired with a pair of Bose QCs - there is definitely something to be said about the convenience of BT ANC headphones, and it can be just as enjoyable as any high end set. I have a few nice pairs of cans myself (Audeze LCD 2 / Focal Elear / HD 650 /Fostex) but I can easily enjoy music just as much out on the deck, ice cold beer and some good tunes on my Sonys XM6. The trick is to enjoy the content more than nitpicking the equipment, human ears adapt really easy - and when on the go there is no contest. Point is, let people enjoy their headphones, nobody cares about audiophile’s opinion anyway 😊

I found end game, it's LCD-2. I can't think of a better headphone (for my money). Slight EQ and boom - perfection.

Whichever is comfortable and non-fatiguing. For example: SJY Moonlight, HD600, Aeolus (suede pads), LCD-2, LCD-X, HD550, COSMO (Dekoni Elite Velour HE pads), Ananda, HD660S2, NDH30...

there's more distance between something like an LCD-2 and an Arya Organic than there is between a Utopia and a HD600 so I don't find it particularly useful to measure sound quality in dollars.