Audeze LCD-2
Sennheiser HDB 630
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
Sennheiser HDB 630
The Sennheiser HDB 630 headphones are praised for their exceptional sound quality, delivering a clean, neutral, and detailed audio experience that rivals wired audiophile setups. Users highlight excellent comfort for long sessions, impressive battery life, and useful features like parametric EQ and crossfeed. While the ANC is decent but not class-leading, and the touch controls can be finicky, the overall sentiment is very positive, with many considering them a top choice for serious listeners.
Pros
- Exceptional sound quality
- Excellent comfort for long sessions
- Impressive battery life
- Useful parametric EQ and crossfeed
- Good build quality
Cons
- ANC not class-leading
- Touch controls can be finicky
- Plasticky build feel
- Plain aesthetics
- Double-tap ANC/transparency UX issue
Scores
Specifications
| Audeze LCD-2 | Sennheiser HDB 630 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | open | closed |
| Foldable | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.59 kg | 0.31 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | Leather-Free | synthetic leatherette |
| Headband | suspension headband | Japanese leatherette |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | planar magnetic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 106 mm★ | 42 mm |
| Drivers | 1 | 1 |
| Freq Min | 10 Hz | 6 Hz★ |
| Freq Max | 50 kHz★ | 40 kHz |
| Impedance | 70 Ω | 480 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 101 dB | 105 dB★ |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Codecs | AUDEZE LCD-2 Open-Back Over-Ear Planar Magnetic Headphones, Rosewood Rings, Leather-Free | aptX HD, aptX Adaptive |
| Surround | — | Sennheiser HDB 630 Wireless Over-Ear Headphones - Hi-Res Audiophile Sound, Adaptive Noise Cancellation, Parametric EQ, 60 Hour Battery Life, Includes USB-C Low-Latency Bluetooth Adapter - Black | Senn |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✗ | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | hybrid adaptive |
| Transparency | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.2★ |
| Profiles | — | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP |
| Multipoint | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | 6.35mm | USB-C |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | 1.8899999856948853 m | 1.2000000476837158 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | — | 60 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | — | 2 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | 10 min for 7 hours playback |
| Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Capacity | — | 700 mAh★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Mic Count | — | 4★ |
| NC Mic | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | voice assistant |
| Touch Controls | ✗ | ✓★ |
| App | — | Sennheiser Sound Control Plus |
| 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)
Sennheiser HDB 630
- Strong anc (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong sound (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Below average affordability (4th percentile)4th %ile
Pricing
Sennheiser HDB 630 offers 5.7x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 19 of 41 specs.
