LCD-2 Closed-Back

I can’t speak on the 2 but the 2C does great for metal as well. To my ears the 2C’s mid bass and mids are a little warmer than the X. I go for the 2C when I’m wanting to listen to some grunge, stoner metal. Music where the guitars aren’t doing as much technical playing. As for gaming I love both the X and 2C. I don’t really play any competitive games. Mostly single player story. I get lost in the soundtracks with both headphones. The X has a bit more punch in the sub bass which I find more immersive. Both my X and 2C are the 2021 versions

Arya stages wider to my ears. It has a bit more going on in the treble as well. Bass is great on both but I feel like the LCD-X has more impact. I find myself using the Arya when I want to really listen to a song where as the X is my go to for “fun” listening

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.

Atrium def has better mids and is more comfortable than LCD-3. I sold my beautiful Redwood Atrium's cause I would pick Susvara over them most days for its naturalness. Almost feel HD 600 might complement LCD 3 better, if you don't want to spend a whole lot. Have had several headphones with a probable pecking order (after EQ) of the recent ones being (so that you have sense of what I like): Susvara = LCD i4 >> Atrium > LCD 2 > Isine 20 > HD 600 >> Ananda

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