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ZMF Caldera vs Audeze LCD-X

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

ZMF Caldera
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
55Ω
IMPEDANCE
20Ω
95dB
SENSITIVITY
103dB
No
NEEDS AMP
Yes

Analysis

The ZMF Caldera scores 9.2/10 with 55Ω impedance and 95dB sensitivity. At 55Ω, it drives well from most phones without an external amp.

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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