Looking for feedback on whether to buy Audeze LCDX or Mr Speakers EtherC

I had the Audeze LCD-X (and LCD-XC) at the same time that I had the Ether C -- and ended up selling the Audezes. Heaviness and comfort aside, I found the Audeze LCD-X ultimately to have too much bass emphasis and not enough resolution (though resolution was still very good.) Yes, the bass was delicious at times, along with the fullness and weight imparted to music, but it was too much of a good thing, imo. When I switched to the Ether C, the additional detail was readily discernible - the old cliche "I heard things I never heard before" applies. The Ether C was truer to the music and much faster - the LCD-X was lusher and slower. Also, while less in absolute amount, the bass on the Ether C was faster and tighter and also may go deeper into the sub bass category. It was a clear cut decision imo, and several others on Head-Fi have posted similar comments in choosing the Ether C.

However, note that in April, 2016, Audeze modified its entire headphone line (except for the new Sine) and stated they changed the drivers and made some other changes. I don't know what the new ones sound like -- my comments above relate to the "old" Audeze versions from 2015.

DNE: thanks so much. I really wanted to hear from someone who had tried both, not a professional reviewer. I have a pair of Sines, which I will keep to have the Audeze sound...but will now buy the Ether Cs. Thanks so much for the help. 

FYI Head-Fi.org are END USERS,not pro.reviewers...

freediver:
Not always are the posts by end users
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David Pritchard

Additionally, note that the Ether C requires up to 200 hours of burn-in to achieve its maximum sound quality -- especially in the bass.  The manufacturer has stated this on the Head-Fi site and there are numerous posts by owners attesting to this. This is because the pleats in the planar ribbon drivers need more time to flex to achieve their designed specs.

When new without break-in, the sound is constrained with light bass. Don't worry, as they burn in the sound continues to improve until the 200 hour mark or so, when the sound is superb. 

Also, strangely enough, the soundstage on the Ether C, a closed headphone, is larger than in the LCD-X, an open headphone.