best dsp settings for headphones in jriver media center

#Best dsp settings for headphones in jriver media center driver#

The LCDi4’s instrumental timbre is more detailed, with much better separation and a far more refined vocal presence than the iSINE 10 can muster. But it also edgier or harder sounding a little more prone to sibilance as a result.

Going back and forth between the iSINE 10 and the LCDi4 if becomes very apparent that the iSINE 10 is a little more intimate with a stronger or more forward vocal presence. Well, I say width but more of a focus on the LCDi4 midrange which is the one area where I think the second route, the DSP route, performs better than the LCDi4 stock.

Instead, I would define this as accurate with a natural and nicely textured low-end but also very dynamic when called upon with that excellent sub-bass depth and presence. It will not overly warmed up and thicken the lower mids or add huge dollops of euphonic harmonics to the midrange.

#Best dsp settings for headphones in jriver media center driver#

The 30mm driver tuning is incredibly impressive for its very low levels of distortion, excellent speed and a balanced response that extends right down to 30Hz without a hint of attenuation.īass quantity, however, is fairly neutral in the sense that it is not an overpowering signature. This is a response I would expect to find in a good quality planar headphone so Audeze is really not kidding about wanting you to see the LCDi4 as a viable headphone alternative. The excellent sense of depth is achieved by a tuning that I would define as a classic linear ‘pure-planar’ bass response. You could call it a detailed and smooth response and one that is more forgiving but you should not mistake that for smoothed over or lacking in air because it does sound very open and free-flowing. You will get a tiny bit of sparkle but not as forward and pervasive sounding as some multi-BA flagships such as the Tia infused 64 Audio A18. There is plenty of headroom also with a very good upper treble extension and some energy around 10-12k though the lower treble is a bit more muted for me in comparison. The presentation sounds very open and spacious but importantly sounds very coherent and lacks the artificiality of the HD800 uber expansive staging signature. Speaking of expansive, the LCDi4 stock is even wider and deeper sounding than the iSINE range.

It also needs a touch more gain than the iSINE 10 on this setup but only marginally so. With this combination powered out of an Auris HA-2SE desktop amp and the Chord Qutest DAC, I get a very natural and balanced sound that I would describe as being a little more laid back than the iSINE tone (10) but much more expansive and refined. Perhaps the most logical out of the box route for the uninitiated. The first is stock, the traditional analog approach with the use of the SPC 26AWG cable into an amp or source of your choice. Thus, the tale of the audible tape is split into two distinct stories, stock and DSP. The ironic thing is that as good as the LCDi4 is, and it is a huge leap on the iSINE 10, Audeze will have us believe that in stock form it is not quite how they want you to hear it.