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Meze Elite vs Audeze LCD-2

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

HIGHER SCORE
Meze Elite
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
26Ω
IMPEDANCE
70Ω
102dB
SENSITIVITY
101dB
No
NEEDS AMP
Yes

Analysis

The Meze Elite scores 9.2/10 with 26Ω impedance and 102dB sensitivity. At 26Ω, 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 Meze Elite 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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