Technics EAH-A800
Technics
91 Overall Score
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Audeze LCD-X 100-LX-1018-00
Audeze
15 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Technics EAH-A800
82 out of 100 medium confidence 11 reviews
The Technics EAH-A800 headphones receive overwhelmingly positive feedback for their exceptional sound quality, which many users compare favorably to wired headphones, especially when using the LDAC codec. Reviewers praise the comfortable fit, effective ANC, and the ability to create an immersive soundstage with clear stereo separation. However, a few users report durability concerns, such as the headband material loosening within a month and faulty components after a year, while others suggest minor improvements like larger ear cups and more EQ bands.
Pros
- Exceptional sound quality
- Effective active noise cancellation
- Comfortable fit
- Immersive soundstage with stereo separation
- LDAC codec support for high-quality audio
Cons
- Durability concerns with headband material
- Faulty components after a year
- Ear cups could be slightly bigger
- Headband feels hard on scalp
- Only 5 EQ bands (wants more)
Sound quality 7
Build quality 2
Comfort 3
Anc performance 2
Ldac codec 3
Eq customization 2
Audeze LCD-X 100-LX-1018-00
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Specifications
| Technics EAH-A800 | Audeze LCD-X 100-LX-1018-00 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | — |
| Foldable | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.30 kg★ | 0.64 kg |
| Ear Cushion | super-soft earpads | — |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | planar magnetic |
| Driver Size | 40 mm★ | — |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 4 Hz★ | — |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz★ | — |
| Impedance | 34 Ω | — |
| Sensitivity | 105 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓★ | — |
| Codecs | AAC, LDAC, SBC | — |
| Surround | Technics - Wireless Noise Cancelling Over-Ear Headphones with 2 Device Multipoint Connectivity - EAH-A800-K Black | Technics - Wireless Noise Cancelling Over-Ear | Technics | Black | Over Ear | Over E | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | — |
| ANC Type | Dual Hybrid | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Bluetooth | 5.2★ | — |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HSP, HFP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | — |
| Wired Connector | 3.5mm | — |
| Detachable Cable | ✓★ | — |
| Cable Length | 1 m | 0.30480000376701355 m |
| Range | 10.100000381469727 m★ | — |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 50 hrs★ | — |
| Charge Time | 3 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 15 Minutes for 10 Hours | — |
| Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Mic Count | 8★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | — |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | — |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Alexa | — |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | — |
| App | Technics Audio Connect | — |
Pros & Cons
Technics EAH-A800
- Strong mic (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong sound (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong anc (94th percentile)94th %ile
Audeze LCD-X 100-LX-1018-00
- Below average comfort (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average connectivity (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average social proof (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average mic (16th percentile)16th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Technics EAH-A800
Scores 91 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 21 of 37 specs.