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Denon AH-D9200 vs Audeze LCD-2

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

Denon AH-D9200
8.8
/ 10
Over-earReference
HIGHER SCORE
Audeze LCD-2
9.1
/ 10
Over-earReference

Specs comparison

8.8/10
SCORE
9.1/10
25Ω
IMPEDANCE
70Ω
100dB
SENSITIVITY
101dB
No
NEEDS AMP
Yes

Analysis

The Denon AH-D9200 scores 8.8/10 with 25Ω impedance and 100dB sensitivity. At 25Ω, 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-2 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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