Product Comparison: Audeze LCD-2 vs Audeze LCD-X

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Audeze LCD-2 Classic Planar Magnetic Headphones

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Audeze LCD-X Planar Magnetic Headphones

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General Specifications

Brand

Audeze

Model

LCD-2

LCD-X

Origin

USA

About the Product

The new LCD2 Classic headphone comes with a lightweight suspension headband, special crystal-infused nylon rings, remodelled audio jacks, and features the warm sound signature of the original LCD2 driver.

The LCD-X was the first Audeze headphone designed specifically with the needs of music creators in mind. Boasting our most neutral drivers, the LCD-X reveals even minute details with crystal-clear transparency.

Key Specs

Type

Open over-ear

Sensitivity

101 dB

103 dB

Min. Frequency Range

10 Hz

Max. Frequency Range

50 kHz

Impedance

70 Ω

20 Ω

What customers say about "Key Specs"

Audeze LCD-2 Classic Planar Magnetic Headphones

The sound is very good, there is almost no ceiling to the volume these can achieve and still sound clean.
Mids are forward, treble is recessed but not lacking detail, Bass is clean, fast detailed.
The sound, although recessed in the high frequencies, is extremely detailed and pleasant.
Audeze apart from giving you a full bass, it has good means and some highs that are there, they just are. They have a good sound scene.
Unexpected recessed highs. For that price I don't expect any cons.

Audeze LCD-X Planar Magnetic Headphones

Weight to the bass and full. Balanced and warm neutral in sound.
These sound as good and image as well as my pro Focal monitors just different in location. But the music on a good recording is freaking real!
These are the best headphones I’ve ever heard. And I’ve heard a lot.
I’ve never heard drums sound so incredibly tight and thick.
They sound majestic. Works perfect on every frequency.

Size & Weight

Height

6 in.

8 in.

Width

10 in.

13 in.

Depth

9 in.

10.25 in.

Weight

19.4 oz.

22.4 oz.

What customers say about "Size & Weight"

Audeze LCD-2 Classic Planar Magnetic Headphones

Build quality is good, using pretty simple materials which don't cost much to fabricate, headphones are pretty light.
The build is like a tank and looks the same. They are big and noticeable. Everything is quality.
They are heavy helmets, but very comfortable, I have put them on today for a couple of hours and without problems.
They are too big and don't clamp very well, tend to move around when you turn your head.
The weight is too high, but they should break in to be better, as most headphones do.

Audeze LCD-X Planar Magnetic Headphones

They are big and heavy. But I mean, I think this is an instance where aesthetics match sound.
That’s what they look like. Beasts. Huge amazing headphones with amazing quality sound.
They are comfortable, and they are built like a tank. Nice sizes, and weight.
These, are the big heavy guns! These are on another level of the sound!
The phones are big, the fit is snug, but I didn't find it uncomfortable at all.

Features

Driver Diameter

4.17 in.

Detachable Cable

Yes

Foldable

Cable Length

6.23 ft.

Microphone

In-Line Remote

Headband Material

Metal/Plastic

Extras

Fazor elements, Large ultra thin-film diaphragms, Unique magnetic structure

Internal waveguide, Near zero distortion, Diaphragms thinner than a human hair, Acoustically engineered for accuracy

What customers say about "Features"

Audeze LCD-2 Classic Planar Magnetic Headphones

The construction is very good, without a doubt, all metal and quality plastic.
They come with pretty nice stock cable and well packaged.
High resolution, comfortable fit, balanced connectivity, value for money
Comfortable to use. They are made of good metal and plastic and feels very solid.
Its 70 ohms with the planar drivers may not make it suitable for mobile use.

Audeze LCD-X Planar Magnetic Headphones

The new memory foam pads and the wider headband allow me to listen to these all day 12+ hrs without issue.
Like most planar magnetic cans, these babies nail base and low end.
They are simply perfectly made and based on the latest generation of Fazor branded phase-alignment emitters.
The sound delighted us with its sophistication and the absence of problems that most planars suffer - high-quality high frequencies.
The left driver failed and is only outputting a fraction of the volume, causing a severe imbalance between the drivers.

Warranty / Certifications

Certifications

Manufacturer Warranty

1 year(s)

Other Information

Manufacturer

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MSRP

799.00 $

1699.00 $