LCD-S20 vs Quad ERA-1
The ERA-1's sensitivity is 94 dB against the LCD-S20's 93 dB and its impedance 20Ω against 18Ω. Both share low-frequency extension (10 Hz) and high-frequency extension (40 kHz).
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The Audeze LCD-S20 is a professional-grade closed-back planar magnetic headphone designed for studio tracking, recording, and critical listening. It features Audeze's innovative SLAM (Symmetric Linear Acoustic Modulator) technology, which enhances low-frequency response below 100Hz with clean, powerful bass without introducing distortion or closed-cup bloom. The headphones deliver a neutral and precise sound signature with excellent detail, clarity, and transient speed. They incorporate acoustically dampened earcups for superior bidirectional passive noise reduction, preventing microphone bleed during recording sessions. The LCD-S20 is Audeze's most affordable LCD headphone, making professional studio-trusted sound quality accessible to budding producers, musicians, and audiophiles. The design features magnetically attached earpads for easy replacement and customization, a leather suspension strap for comfort during extended sessions, and a rugged construction using premium magnesium, aluminum, and steel. Compatible with a wide range of equipment including interfaces, mixers, laptops, and mobile devices.
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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 ERA-1's sensitivity is 94 dB against the LCD-S20's 93 dB and its impedance 20Ω against 18Ω. Both share low-frequency extension (10 Hz) and high-frequency extension (40 kHz).
The Aeon 2 Closed's sensitivity is 92 dB against the LCD-S20's 93 dB, its impedance 13Ω against 18Ω, and its driver size 62mm against 90mm. Both share headphone type (Over-ear).
The LCD-2's sensitivity is 101 dB against the LCD-S20's 93 dB, its impedance 70Ω against 18Ω, and its driver size 106mm against 90mm. Both share low-frequency extension (10 Hz).
Both turn up in the same documented systems.
The MM100's sensitivity is 98 dB against the LCD-S20's 93 dB and its low-frequency extension 20 Hz against 10 Hz. Both share impedance (18Ω) and driver size (90mm).
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