Audeze LCD-S20
The 90mm planar magnetic drivers with the SLAM technology deliver powerfully dynamic, clean bass down to 10Hz without muddying the mix. The closed-back, magnesium and aluminum build provides superior bidirectional noise isolation, preventing microphone bleed during recording sessions. This headphone is best for tracking musicians and recording engineers who need precise impulse response and clarity at moderate volumes.
form factor over-ear
driver type planar magnetic
driver size mm 90
impedance ohms 18
open closed back closed
27 Overall Score
Price CA$750
Snapshot
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Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed |
| Foldable | No |
| Weight | 0.6 kg / 1.2 lbs |
| Ear Cushion | gel-filled |
| Headband | leather |
Audio
| Driver Type | planar magnetic |
| Driver Size | 90 |
| Freq Min | 10 |
| Freq Max | 40000 |
| Impedance | 18 |
| Sensitivity | 93 |
| Hi-Res Audio | No |
Noise Control
| ANC | No |
| Transparency | No |
Connectivity
| Wireless | No |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | Yes |
| Cable Length | 2.5 |
Microphone
| Microphone | No |
vs Competition
| Spec | Audeze LCD-S20 | Sennheiser HDB 630 | Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B | Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 | Apple AirPods Max Midnight | Technics EAH-A800 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear |
| Driver Type | planar magnetic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size (mm) | 90 | 42 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 |
| Impedance Ohms | 18 | 480 | 314 | - | 16 | 34 |
| Wireless | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Open Closed Back | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.3 | 5.0 | 5.2 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 60 | 30 | 30 | 20 | 50 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audeze LCD-S20 | 33.6 | 20.6 | 81.4 | 98.7 | 52.6 | 2.4 | 20.6 | 51.3 | 22.7 |
| Sennheiser HDB 630 Compare | 98.5 | 89.4 | 81.4 | 98.8 | 93.1 | 55.7 | 87.1 | 95.6 | 89.6 |
| Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B Compare | 98.5 | 89.4 | 81.4 | 96.9 | 82.1 | 62.1 | 70.6 | 99.2 | 89.6 |
| Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Compare | 98.5 | 99.5 | 96.3 | 99.5 | 82.1 | 62.1 | 87.1 | 98.3 | 98.7 |
| Apple AirPods Max Midnight Compare | 98.5 | 87.9 | 93.8 | 95.1 | 77.5 | 34.9 | 87.1 | 96 | 98.7 |
| Technics EAH-A800 Compare | 95.2 | 98.8 | 81.4 | 98 | 89.5 | 62.1 | 52.9 | 98.1 | 66 |
Price
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