LCD-2 vs LCD-XC
The LCD-XC's sensitivity is 100 dB against the LCD-2's 101 dB and its impedance 20Ω against 70Ω. Both share low-frequency extension (10 Hz) and high-frequency extension (50 kHz).
Both turn up in the same documented systems.
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The Audeze LCD-2 is a full-size, open-back over-ear headphone using Audeze’s planar magnetic technology and large 106 mm drivers. It is designed for audiophile listening and delivers low-distortion sound with strong detail, dynamics, and a spacious presentation. The LCD-2 has a warm, smooth tonal character and is built with premium materials, including handcrafted wooden earcups and cushioned earpads. With a 70-ohm impedance and a recommended power level above 250 mW, it benefits from a capable headphone amplifier.
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The closest alternatives on specs, description and the systems they turn up in, with the specs they share set side by side.
The LCD-XC's sensitivity is 100 dB against the LCD-2's 101 dB and its impedance 20Ω against 70Ω. Both share low-frequency extension (10 Hz) and high-frequency extension (50 kHz).
Both turn up in the same documented systems.
The HW600's sensitivity is 104 dB against the LCD-2's 101 dB, its impedance 30Ω against 70Ω, its driver size 110mm against 106mm, and its low-frequency extension 12 Hz against 10 Hz.
The LCD-S20's sensitivity is 93 dB against the LCD-2's 101 dB, its impedance 18Ω against 70Ω, and its driver size 90mm against 106mm. Both share low-frequency extension (10 Hz).
Both turn up in the same documented systems.
The ERA-1's sensitivity is 94 dB against the LCD-2's 101 dB, its impedance 20Ω against 70Ω, and its high-frequency extension 40 kHz against 50 kHz. Both share low-frequency extension (10 Hz).
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