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Sennheiser HD 820 vs Audeze LCD-2

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

Sennheiser HD 820
8.7
/ 10
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HIGHER SCORE
Audeze LCD-2
9.1
/ 10
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Specs comparison

8.7/10
SCORE
9.1/10
75Ω
IMPEDANCE
70Ω
96dB
SENSITIVITY
101dB
No
NEEDS AMP
Yes

Analysis

The Sennheiser HD 820 scores 8.7/10 with 75Ω impedance and 96dB sensitivity. At 75Ω, 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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