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Stax SR-L700 MKII vs Audeze LCD-X

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

Stax SR-L700 MKII
9.2
/ 10
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HIGHER SCORE
Audeze LCD-X
9.3
/ 10
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Specs comparison

9.2/10
SCORE
9.3/10
120Ω
IMPEDANCE
20Ω
98dB
SENSITIVITY
103dB
Yes
NEEDS AMP
Yes

Analysis

The Stax SR-L700 MKII scores 9.2/10 with 120Ω impedance and 98dB sensitivity. At 120Ω, it benefits significantly from a dedicated amplifier.

The Audeze LCD-X scores 9.3/10 with 20Ω impedance and 103dB sensitivity. At 20Ω, it also benefits from amplification to perform at its best.

Based on our scoring, the Audeze LCD-X 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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