Audeze LCD-XC 100-XC-1016-00
Nothing Headphone Pro B175
What Buyers Say
Audeze LCD-XC 100-XC-1016-00
The Audeze LCD-XC is a high-end closed-back planar magnetic headphone that delivers exceptional clarity and detail, especially after EQ adjustment and a brief burn-in period. Users praise its low distortion, powerful bass, and wide soundstage, but note it requires a powerful amplifier and is very heavy. While some find it bright or fatiguing out of the box, most agree that with proper EQ it becomes an end-game headphone that outperforms competitors like the HD600.
Pros
- Exceptional clarity and detail
- Low distortion allows heavy EQ
- Powerful and impactful bass
- Wide soundstage for closed-back
- Comfortable for large heads and glasses
Cons
- Very heavy weight
- Requires powerful amplifier
- Bright out of the box
- Needs EQ for optimal sound
- Expensive with additional amp cost
Nothing Headphone Pro B175
The CMF by Nothing headphones are widely praised for their exceptional value at around $80, offering premium build quality, comfortable fit, and impressive sound with deep bass and clear mids/highs. Active noise cancellation is effective for the price, though not top-tier, and battery life is excellent. Minor drawbacks include a soft carrying pouch instead of a hard case, a slightly bulky design, and a volume scroll wheel that adjusts in 6% increments. Overall, users strongly recommend them as a budget-friendly alternative to high-end models like Sony XM4/XM5.
Pros
- Exceptional value for money
- Premium build quality and design
- Comfortable for long wear
- Deep, punchy bass with clear mids/highs
- Effective ANC for the price
Cons
- Soft carrying pouch instead of hard case
- Slightly bulky design
- Volume wheel adjusts in 6% increments
- ANC not top-tier
- Cushioning may lose shape over time
Scores
Specifications
| Audeze LCD-XC 100-XC-1016-00 | Nothing Headphone Pro B175 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | — | ✗ |
| Weight | 1.81 kg | 0.28 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | carbon weave | memory foam |
| Headband | suspension headband | cap-friendly |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | planar magnetic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 106 mm★ | 40 mm |
| Freq Min | 10 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 50 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 20 Ω | — |
| Sensitivity | 100 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | Audeze LCD-XC Over Ear Closed Back Headphone, Carbon Weave earcups with Suspension Headband, Creator Edition with Economy Carry case – New 2021 Version | LDAC |
| Surround | — | Spatial Audio |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | — | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | Adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | — | ✓★ |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.4★ |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | 6.35mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓★ | — |
| Cable Length | 1.899999976158142 m | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | — | 50 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | 5 mins for up to 4 hrs of playtime |
| Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Mic Count | — | 3★ |
| NC Mic | — | ✓★ |
| Boom Mic | — | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Google Fast Pair & Microsoft Swift Pair |
| App | — | Nothing X |
Pros & Cons
Audeze LCD-XC 100-XC-1016-00
- Strong sound (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong build (76th percentile)
- Strong anc (66th percentile)
- Below average comfort (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average mic (15th percentile)15th %ile
Nothing Headphone Pro B175
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong sound (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average build (34th percentile)
Verdict
Scores 84 overall, wins 6 of 7 usage categories and 11 of 33 specs.