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Focal Stellia vs Audeze LCD-2

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

HIGHER SCORE
Focal Stellia
9.2
/ 10
Over-earReference
Audeze LCD-2
9.1
/ 10
Over-earReference

Specs comparison

9.2/10
SCORE
9.1/10
45Ω
IMPEDANCE
70Ω
106dB
SENSITIVITY
101dB
No
NEEDS AMP
Yes

Analysis

The Focal Stellia scores 9.2/10 with 45Ω impedance and 106dB sensitivity. At 45Ω, 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 Focal Stellia 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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