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Audeze LCD-2 Classic vs Sennheiser HD 800S

Side-by-side comparison — scores, specs and which one fits your setup.

Audeze LCD-2 Classic
8.8
/ 10
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HIGHER SCORE
Sennheiser HD 800S
9.5
/ 10
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Specs comparison

8.8/10
SCORE
9.5/10
70Ω
IMPEDANCE
300Ω
91dB
SENSITIVITY
102dB
Yes
NEEDS AMP
Yes

Analysis

The Audeze LCD-2 Classic scores 8.8/10 with 70Ω impedance and 91dB sensitivity. At 70Ω, it benefits significantly from a dedicated amplifier.

The Sennheiser HD 800S scores 9.5/10 with 300Ω impedance and 102dB sensitivity. At 300Ω, it also benefits from amplification to perform at its best.

Based on our scoring, the Sennheiser HD 800S 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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