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Audeze LCD-GX vs Audeze LCD-2

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

Audeze LCD-GX
9.1
/ 10
Over-earReference
Audeze LCD-2
9.1
/ 10
Over-earReference

Specs comparison

9.1/10
SCORE
9.1/10
16Ω
IMPEDANCE
70Ω
103dB
SENSITIVITY
101dB
No
NEEDS AMP
Yes

Analysis

The Audeze LCD-GX scores 9.1/10 with 16Ω impedance and 103dB sensitivity. At 16Ω, 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.

Both headphones score equally. The best choice depends on your full audio chain — use our analyzer to find your actual bottleneck.

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