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.
form factor over-ear
driver type planar magnetic
driver size mm 106
impedance ohms 70
open closed back open
39 Overall Score
Price £1,965
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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 | Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B | Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 | JBL Tune 670NC | Bose QuietComfort 884367-1100 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | on-ear | over-ear |
| Driver Type | planar magnetic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size (mm) | 106 | 40 | 40 | 42 | 32 | - |
| Impedance Ohms | 70 | - | 314 | 470 | 32 | 32 |
| 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 | 5.3 | 5.1 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 30 | 30 | 60 | 70 | 24 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audeze LCD-2 100-L2-1023-00 | 33.3 | 20.3 | 80.7 | 98.9 | 51.4 | 6.2 | 53.2 | 50.1 | 58.6 |
| Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Compare | 98.4 | 99.5 | 96 | 99.4 | 81.1 | 61.3 | 87.2 | 98.2 | 98.6 |
| Sony ULT WEAR WHULT900N/B Compare | 98.4 | 88.8 | 80.7 | 96.8 | 81.1 | 61.3 | 70.9 | 99.2 | 89.2 |
| Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Compare | 98.4 | 88.8 | 93.3 | 98.3 | 92.9 | 90.9 | 37.5 | 98.5 | 71.5 |
| JBL Tune 670NC Compare | 98.4 | 74.3 | 80.7 | 88.3 | 95.4 | 90.9 | 81.6 | 99.4 | 98.6 |
| Bose QuietComfort 884367-1100 Compare | 91.7 | 74.3 | 93.3 | 51.8 | 78.4 | 85.4 | 81.4 | 94.7 | 89.2 |
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