Audeze LCD-2
Beyerdynamic Aventho 300
What Buyers Say
Audeze LCD-2
The Audeze LCD-2 headphones receive overwhelmingly positive feedback for their warm, detailed sound and exceptional comfort. Many users emphasize the need for a powerful amplifier to unlock their full potential, noting that without proper amplification, the sound can be underwhelming. Build quality is generally praised, though a few users report QC issues like chipped wood finish and subpar stock cables. Overall, these are considered top-tier headphones for the price, especially for those willing to invest in a good amp.
Pros
- Warm, detailed sound
- Exceptional comfort
- Strong bass response
- Rich mids
- Non-fatiguing highs
Cons
- Requires powerful amplifier
- Heavy weight
- Stock cables poor quality
- QC issues with wood finish
- Soundstage not the largest
Beyerdynamic Aventho 300
These headphones are praised for their analytical sound, exceptional separation, and bass texture, especially with aptX lossless codecs. However, they are not recommended for casual listening or movies due to a fatiguing and unforgiving sound signature. Battery life and low latency are appreciated, but the soundstage can feel flat on grand orchestral pieces.
Pros
- Exceptional separation and resolution
- Rich bass texture
- Low latency with Bluetooth
- Great with aptX lossless codecs
- Excellent for electronic music
Cons
- Fatiguing for movies and casual listening
- Flat soundstage on grand orchestral pieces
- Requires aptX-compatible source for best sound
Scores
Specifications
| Audeze LCD-2 | Beyerdynamic Aventho 300 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | open | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.59 kg | 0.32 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | Leather-Free | memory foam |
| Headband | suspension headband | memory foam |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | planar magnetic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 106 mm★ | 45 mm |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | 10 Hz | 5 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 50 kHz★ | 22 kHz |
| Impedance | 70 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 101 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Codecs | AUDEZE LCD-2 Open-Back Over-Ear Planar Magnetic Headphones, Rosewood Rings, Leather-Free | AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive |
| Surround | — | Dolby Atmos |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | adaptive |
| Transparency | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.4★ |
| Profiles | — | AVDTP, AVDTP, GAVDP, SPP, A2DP, AVRCP, HFP |
| Multipoint | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | 6.35mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | 1.8899999856948853 m | — |
| Range | — | 15 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | — | 50 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | — | 2 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | 10 Minutes for 5 Hours |
| Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Mic Count | — | 6★ |
| NC Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Dolby Head Tracking Technology |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | ✗ |
| App | — | Beyerdynamic |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | ✗ | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
Audeze LCD-2
- Strong sound (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong build (75th percentile)
- Below average affordability (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average comfort (7th percentile)7th %ile
- Below average mic (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average anc (33rd percentile)
Beyerdynamic Aventho 300
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong anc (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong sound (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong battery (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average affordability (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average comfort (30th percentile)
Pricing
Beyerdynamic Aventho 300 offers 10.2x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 81 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 15 of 41 specs.
