Audeze LCD-2 100-L2-1023-00
The 106mm planar magnetic drivers and patented Fazor waveguides produce a spacious, realistic soundstage with ultra-low distortion and a warm, lifelike midrange. Handcrafted Padauk wood rings and plush leather earcups on a suspension headband provide a premium build and comfort for long sessions, despite the 595g weight. These open-back headphones are best for music enthusiasts and studio professionals who prioritize detailed, immersive listening over portability or call quality.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong sound (99th percentile) 99th
- Strong build (78th percentile) 78th
Cons
- Below average comfort (8th percentile)
- Below average mic (18th percentile)
- Below average anc (32nd percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | open |
| 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 | 70 |
| Sensitivity | 101 |
| Codecs | AUDEZE LCD-2 Open-Back Over-Ear Planar Magnetic Headphones, Padauk Rings, Leather Earcups |
Connectivity
| Wireless | No |
| Wired Connector | 4.4mm |
| Detachable Cable | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Audeze LCD-2 100-L2-1023-00 | Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 | Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 | 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 | 40 | 42 | 40 | 40 | 40 |
| Impedance Ohms | 70 | - | 470 | 314 | 16 | 34 |
| Wireless | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | - | true | true | true | true | true |
| Open Closed Back | open | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.3 | 5.2 | 5.2 | 5.0 | 5.2 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 30 | 60 | 30 | 20 | 50 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audeze LCD-2 100-L2-1023-00 | 32.1 | 18.1 | 77.8 | 98.6 | 44.7 | 7.8 | 53.1 | 42.5 | 52.6 |
| Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Compare | 98 | 99.3 | 95.7 | 99.4 | 76.1 | 53.7 | 87.1 | 97.7 | 98.4 |
| Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Compare | 98 | 85.3 | 92.4 | 97.8 | 90.7 | 87.7 | 37.5 | 98.1 | 67.2 |
| Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B Compare | 98 | 85.3 | 77.8 | 95.6 | 76.1 | 53.7 | 70.8 | 98.9 | 87.5 |
| Apple AirPods Max Midnight Compare | 98 | 83.2 | 92.4 | 93.2 | 69.8 | 32.3 | 87.1 | 94.4 | 98.4 |
| Technics EAH-A800 Compare | 93.4 | 98.3 | 77.8 | 97.2 | 85.9 | 53.7 | 53.1 | 97.4 | 60 |
Price
Value & Pricing
Adorama 1 offer From $995
We started tracking prices for this product on May 31, 2026. The chart appears once we have more data.
Usage Scores
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