The LCD-MX4's low bass power and impact handily trumped the HE1000V2's, but the LCD-MX4 isn't as comfy to wear for extended periods of time. Soundwise I'd sum it up by saying the 'MX4's richer, more natural sound balance clicked for me, both headphones are top shelf performers.

If anything, I'd want more bass depth and response when things are very low on the track. Perhaps, also, more imaging properties. Good job, Audeze. I'm not a purist and I still enjoyed the MX4 and all it has to offer.

The MX4 doesn’t only sound great but it looks great as well and it’s build to last for a very long time, in the toughest of conditions. If you have the budget for the headphone of this level and like the typical Audeze sound in a more neutral form for studio use, then the MX4 is absolutely recommended.

Audeze’s LCD-MX4 is a different and very satisfying kind of high-end headphone. It offers much of the resolution and finesse of the firm’s top LCD-4, but in a lighter and more comfortable package that is—to a ‘just right’ degree—more tolerant of source and amplification components, as well as of less-than-perfect recordings. Well done!