Audeze LCD-X
Its 106mm planar magnetic drivers deliver a neutral tonality with microscopic clarity, making mixes translate accurately across any speaker system. The open-back design and leather over-ear build provide physical comfort for long sessions, despite the substantial 612g weight. This headphone is best for music producers and mastering engineers who require an uncolored, high-resolution reference to scrutinize every detail in their work.
form factor over-ear
driver type planar magnetic
driver size mm 106
impedance ohms 20
open closed back open
27 Overall Score
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Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong sound (99th percentile) 99th
- Strong build (81st percentile) 81st
Cons
- Below average comfort (6th percentile)
- Below average mic (20th percentile)
- Below average anc (33rd percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Owner sentiment has cooled since launch
Based on 3 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | open |
| Foldable | No |
| Weight | 0.6 kg / 1.3 lbs |
| Ear Cushion | Leather |
Audio
| Driver Type | planar magnetic |
| Driver Size | 106 |
| Freq Min | 10 |
| Freq Max | 50000 |
| Impedance | 20 |
| Sensitivity | 103 |
| Codecs | AUDEZE LCD-X Open-Back Over-Ear Planar Magnetic Headphones Creator Package, Leather, Black |
Noise Control
| ANC | No |
| Transparency | No |
Connectivity
| Wireless | No |
| Wired Connector | 6.35mm |
| Detachable Cable | Yes |
| Cable Length | 1.89 |
Microphone
| Microphone | No |
| NC Mic | No |
| Boom Mic | No |
| Detachable Mic | No |
Features
| Touch Controls | No |
| Gaming Mode | No |
vs Competition
| Spec | Audeze LCD-X | Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B | Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 | Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 | 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) | 106 | 40 | 40 | 42 | 40 | 40 |
| Impedance Ohms | 20 | 314 | - | 470 | 16 | 34 |
| Wireless | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Open Closed Back | open | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.2 | 5.3 | 5.2 | 5.0 | 5.2 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 30 | 30 | 60 | 20 | 50 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audeze LCD-X | 33.2 | 19.8 | 80.5 | 98.9 | 50.3 | 6.4 | 48.9 | 38 |
| Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B Compare | 98.4 | 88.2 | 80.5 | 96.5 | 80.6 | 59.3 | 99.1 | 89.1 |
| Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Compare | 98.4 | 99.4 | 96.1 | 99.4 | 80.6 | 59.3 | 98.2 | 98.7 |
| Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Compare | 98.4 | 88.2 | 93.4 | 98.3 | 92.4 | 90 | 98.5 | 70.9 |
| Apple AirPods Max Midnight Compare | 98.4 | 86.5 | 93.4 | 94.7 | 75.5 | 33.9 | 95.5 | 98.7 |
| Technics EAH-A800 Compare | 94.7 | 98.7 | 80.5 | 97.8 | 88.5 | 59.3 | 97.9 | 64.2 |
Usage Scores
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