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Audeze LCD-GX vs Noble Audio Kublai Khan

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

Audeze LCD-GX
9.1
/ 10
Over-earReference
HIGHER SCORE
Noble Audio Kublai Khan
9.2
/ 10
IEMReference

Specs comparison

9.1/10
SCORE
9.2/10
16Ω
IMPEDANCE
18Ω
103dB
SENSITIVITY
110dB
No
NEEDS AMP
No

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 Noble Audio Kublai Khan scores 9.2/10 with 18Ω impedance and 110dB sensitivity. At 18Ω, it can be driven directly without extra hardware.

Based on our scoring, the Noble Audio Kublai Khan 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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