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Sennheiser Orpheus HE90 vs Audeze LCD-2

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

HIGHER SCORE
Sennheiser Orpheus HE90
9.2
/ 10
Over-earReference
Audeze LCD-2
9.1
/ 10
Over-earReference

Specs comparison

9.2/10
SCORE
9.1/10
120Ω
IMPEDANCE
70Ω
94dB
SENSITIVITY
101dB
Yes
NEEDS AMP
Yes

Analysis

The Sennheiser Orpheus HE90 scores 9.2/10 with 120Ω impedance and 94dB sensitivity. At 120Ω, it benefits significantly from a dedicated amplifier.

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 Sennheiser Orpheus HE90 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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