Audeze LCD LCD-2
The 106mm planar magnetic drivers and patented Fazor waveguides deliver a warm, lifelike midrange and deep bass with exceptionally low distortion. The handcrafted Padauk wood rings and leather-free earcups provide a durable, comfortable build for long sessions, while the open-back design creates a wide, immersive soundstage. These are best for studio engineers and mixers who need precise, fatigue-free audio reproduction for critical listening tasks.
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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Based on 29 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 |
| Weight | 0.6 kg / 1.3 lbs |
| Ear Cushion | Leather-Free |
| Headband | suspension headband |
Audio
| Driver Type | planar magnetic |
| Driver Size | 106 |
| Freq Min | 10 |
| Freq Max | 50000 |
| Impedance | 70 |
| Sensitivity | 101 |
| Codecs | AUDEZE LCD-2 Open-Back Over-Ear Planar Magnetic Headphones, Padauk Rings, Leather-Free Earcups |
Connectivity
| Wired Connector | 4.4mm |
| Detachable Cable | Yes |
Microphone
| Microphone | No |
Features
| Touch Controls | No |
| Gaming Mode | No |
vs Competition
| Spec | Audeze LCD LCD-2 | Sennheiser HDB 630 | Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 | Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B | 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 | 42 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 |
| Impedance Ohms | 70 | 480 | - | 314 | 16 | 34 |
| Wireless | - | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | - | 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 | - | 60 | 30 | 30 | 20 | 50 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audeze LCD LCD-2 | 33.2 | 19.9 | 80.6 | 98.9 | 50.6 | 6.4 | 49.1 | 58.5 |
| Sennheiser HDB 630 Compare | 98.4 | 88.3 | 80.6 | 98.6 | 92.5 | 53 | 95.2 | 88.9 |
| Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Compare | 98.4 | 99.4 | 96.2 | 99.5 | 80.8 | 59.6 | 98.2 | 98.7 |
| Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B Compare | 98.4 | 88.3 | 80.6 | 96.6 | 80.8 | 59.6 | 99.1 | 88.9 |
| Apple AirPods Max Midnight Compare | 98.4 | 86.7 | 93.5 | 94.7 | 75.7 | 34.1 | 95.6 | 98.7 |
| Technics EAH-A800 Compare | 94.8 | 98.7 | 80.6 | 97.8 | 88.6 | 59.6 | 97.9 | 64.3 |
Usage Scores
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