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Dan Clark Audio Aeon 2 Noire vs Audeze LCD-X

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

Dan Clark Audio Aeon 2 Noire
9.3
/ 10
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Audeze LCD-X
9.3
/ 10
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Specs comparison

9.3/10
SCORE
9.3/10
13Ω
IMPEDANCE
20Ω
96dB
SENSITIVITY
103dB
Yes
NEEDS AMP
Yes

Analysis

The Dan Clark Audio Aeon 2 Noire scores 9.3/10 with 13Ω impedance and 96dB sensitivity. At 13Ω, it benefits significantly from a dedicated amplifier.

The Audeze LCD-X scores 9.3/10 with 20Ω impedance and 103dB sensitivity. At 20Ω, 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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