Audeze LCD-XC 100-XC-1016-00
Audeze
44 Overall Score
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Beyerdynamic Aventho 100
Beyerdynamic
89 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Audeze LCD-XC 100-XC-1016-00
82 out of 100 low confidence 9 reviews
The Audeze LCD-XC is a high-end closed-back planar magnetic headphone that delivers exceptional clarity and detail, especially after EQ adjustment and a brief burn-in period. Users praise its low distortion, powerful bass, and wide soundstage, but note it requires a powerful amplifier and is very heavy. While some find it bright or fatiguing out of the box, most agree that with proper EQ it becomes an end-game headphone that outperforms competitors like the HD600.
Pros
- Exceptional clarity and detail
- Low distortion allows heavy EQ
- Powerful and impactful bass
- Wide soundstage for closed-back
- Comfortable for large heads and glasses
Cons
- Very heavy weight
- Requires powerful amplifier
- Bright out of the box
- Needs EQ for optimal sound
- Expensive with additional amp cost
Sound quality 8
Weight 5
Eq requirement 6
Amplifier requirement 5
Comfort 4
Build quality 3
Beyerdynamic Aventho 100
No customer feedback yet
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Specifications
| Audeze LCD-XC 100-XC-1016-00 | Beyerdynamic Aventho 100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | on-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | closed |
| Foldable | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 1.81 kg | 0.22 kg★ |
| Ear Cushion | carbon weave | replaceable ear pads |
| Headband | suspension headband | aluminum and durable textiles |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | planar magnetic | dynamic |
| Driver Size | 106 mm★ | 45 mm |
| Drivers | — | 1★ |
| Freq Min | 10 Hz★ | 20 Hz |
| Freq Max | 50 kHz★ | 22 kHz |
| Impedance | 20 Ω | 48 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 100 dB★ | — |
| Hi-Res Audio | — | ✓★ |
| Codecs | Audeze LCD-XC Over Ear Closed Back Headphone, Carbon Weave earcups with Suspension Headband, Creator Edition with Economy Carry case – New 2021 Version | AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive, aptX LL, SBC |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | — | ✓★ |
| ANC Type | — | Adaptive |
| Transparency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | — | ✓★ |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.4★ |
| Profiles | — | AVDTP 1.3, HFP 1.9, GAVDP 1.3, SPP 1.2, A2DP 1.4, AVRCP 1.6 |
| Multipoint | — | ✓★ |
| Wired Connector | 6.35mm | 3.5mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | 1.899999976158142 m | — |
| Range | — | 15 m★ |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | — | 60 hrs★ |
| Charge Time | — | 1.5 hrs★ |
| Fast Charging | — | 15-minute charge for up to 15 hours of listening time |
| Charging | — | USB-C★ |
| Capacity | — | 630 mAh★ |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Mic Count | — | 2★ |
| NC Mic | — | ✓★ |
| Boom Mic | — | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | — | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | — | Google Fast Pair |
| Touch Controls | — | ✗ |
| App | — | beyerdynamic app |
| Volume Limiting | — | ✗ |
| Gaming Mode | — | ✗ |
Pros & Cons
Audeze LCD-XC 100-XC-1016-00
- Strong sound (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong build (76th percentile)
- Strong anc (66th percentile)
- Below average comfort (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average mic (15th percentile)15th %ile
Beyerdynamic Aventho 100
- Strong anc (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong sound (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong build (94th percentile)94th %ile
Pricing
Audeze LCD-XC 100-XC-1016-000.034score per dollar
vs
Beyerdynamic Aventho 1000.636score per dollar
Beyerdynamic Aventho 100 offers 18.7x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Beyerdynamic Aventho 100
Scores 89 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 16 of 41 specs.
