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Audeze LCD-XC vs Audeze LCD-2

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

HIGHER SCORE
Audeze LCD-XC
9.2
/ 10
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Audeze LCD-2
9.1
/ 10
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Specs comparison

9.2/10
SCORE
9.1/10
20Ω
IMPEDANCE
70Ω
103dB
SENSITIVITY
101dB
No
NEEDS AMP
Yes

Analysis

The Audeze LCD-XC scores 9.2/10 with 20Ω impedance and 103dB sensitivity. At 20Ω, 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-XC 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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