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Side-by-side comparison — scores, specs and which one fits your setup.
Specs comparison
Analysis
The Astro A50 Gen 4 scores 6.7/10 with 48Ω impedance and 118dB sensitivity. At 48Ω, it drives well from most phones without an external amp.
The Audeze LCD-2 scores 9.1/10 with 70Ω impedance and 101dB sensitivity. At 70Ω, it also benefits from amplification to perform at its best.
Based on our scoring, the Audeze LCD-2 scores higher overall. However, the right choice depends on your full audio chain — use our analyzer to see which fits your actual setup.
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