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Audeze LCD-X vs Noble Audio Kublai Khan

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

HIGHER SCORE
Audeze LCD-X
9.3
/ 10
Over-earReference
Noble Audio Kublai Khan
9.2
/ 10
IEMReference

Specs comparison

9.3/10
SCORE
9.2/10
20Ω
IMPEDANCE
18Ω
103dB
SENSITIVITY
110dB
Yes
NEEDS AMP
No

Analysis

The Audeze LCD-X scores 9.3/10 with 20Ω impedance and 103dB sensitivity. At 20Ω, it benefits significantly from a dedicated amplifier.

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 Audeze LCD-X 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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