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Audeze LCD 2 Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price:~£790Form factor:over-earConnectivity:wiredBattery life:N/A hoursActive noise cancellation (ANC):no

Audeze LCD 2 Review: Compare 93 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Headphones category and whether it is worth buying.

Audeze LCD 2
5.3/10

Overall score

Score
5.3/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the headphones' quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best headphones on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 93% of models
Score components

80%

5.0

Technical score

20%

6.5

User score

▼Worse than 93% of headphones
5.6

Value for money

Value for money
5.6/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the headphones' overall rating with their cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for headphones that offer a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 97% of models
Score components

70%

5.3

Overall score

30%

6.3

Price

▼Worse than 97%
5.0

Technical score

Technical score
5.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Headphones category across these key areas: Sound, Calls & Controls, Connectivity, Features, Battery, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 93% of models
Score components

52%

5.3

Sound

20%

5.0

Features

10%

5.0

Design

8%

4.0

Connectivity

6%

4.0

Battery

4%

3.8

Calls & Controls

▼Worse than 93%
6.5

User score

User score
6.5/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 93% of models
Score components

70%

7.5

User ratings

30%

4.1

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
▼Worse than 93%
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Technical Specifications of pair of headphones Audeze LCD 2

Technical score
Technical score
5.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Headphones category across these key areas: Sound, Calls & Controls, Connectivity, Features, Battery, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 93% of models
Score components:

52%

5.3

Sound

20%

5.0

Features

10%

5.0

Design

8%

4.0

Connectivity

6%

4.0

Battery

4%

3.8

Calls & Controls

5.0
User score
User score
6.5/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 93% of models
Score components

70%

7.5

User ratings

30%

4.1

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
6.5
Popularity
Popularity
4.1/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters
When you prefer headphones that have already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 66% of models
Popularity:
Audeze LCD 2 has a popularity score of 4.1 points, which is lower than that of 65.2% of products in this category.
4.1
Value for money
Value for money
5.6/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the headphones' overall rating with their cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for headphones that offer a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
Score distribution
▼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
▼ Worse than 97% of models
Score components:

70%

5.3

Overall score

30%

6.3

Price

5.6
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
no
This pair of headphones does not support active noise cancellation. 27.5% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
Driver type
planar
Driver size
106 mm
Market range: <10 mm – >50 mm
This pair of headphones uses a driver size of 106 mm, larger driver size than 99.3% of headphones and equal to 0.6% of headphones.
Number of drivers
1
Market range: <1 – >4
This pair of headphones uses 1 drivers, fewer drivers than 4% of headphones and equal to 96% of headphones.
Lowest frequency
10 Hz
Market range: <5 Hz – >20 Hz
This pair of headphones reaches a lowest frequency of 10 Hz, lower lowest frequency than 67.2% of headphones and equal to 12.6% of headphones.
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Noise-canceling microphone
no
This pair of headphones does not support a noise-canceling microphone. 39% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
Can be used as a headset
no
This pair of headphones is not headset-ready, while 15.1% is. 84.9% of headphones can be used as headsets.
Number of microphones
0
Market range: <0 – >4
This pair of headphones has 0 microphones, fewer microphones than 73.2% of headphones and equal to 26.9% of headphones.
Boom microphone
no
This pair of headphones does not include a boom microphone. 13.5% of headphones have a boom microphone.
Microphone SNR
N/A
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Connectivity
wired
This pair of headphones supports wired connectivity, less flexible connectivity than 49.2% of headphones and equal to 50.8% of headphones.
Bluetooth version
N/A
Maximum Bluetooth range
N/A
Audio latency
N/A
Multipoint support
no
This pair of headphones does not support multipoint. 30.6% of headphones support multipoint.
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Ambient sound mode
yes
This pair of headphones supports ambient sound mode. 75.2% of headphones support ambient sound mode.
EQ support
no
This pair of headphones does not support EQ customization. 23.2% of headphones support EQ.
Companion app
no
This pair of headphones does not work with a companion app. 21.6% of headphones support companion apps.
Adjustable ANC levels
N/A
Voice assistant support
no
This pair of headphones does not support voice assistants. 60.9% of headphones support voice assistants.
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Battery life
N/A
Battery life with ANC
N/A
Charging time
N/A
Quick charge
no
This pair of headphones does not support quick charging. 33.1% of headphones support quick charge.
Battery capacity
N/A
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Brand name
Audeze
Form factor
over-ear
Weight
595 g
Market range: <14 g – >340 g
This pair of headphones weighs 595 g, heavier than 99.4% of headphones and equal to 0.1% of headphones.
Acoustic design
open-back
Clamp force
6.2
Market range: <2.5 – >6.1
This pair of headphones has a clamp force of 6.2, higher clamp force than 90.6% of headphones and equal to 1.1% of headphones.
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Audeze LCD 2 vs the average pair of headphones

246810TotalDesignSoundBatteryConnectivityCalls & ControlsFeatures
  • 66 mm larger driver size
    This pair of headphones uses a larger driver size than the average pair of headphones (106 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
    106 mm vs 40 mm
  • Ambient sound mode
    This pair of headphones supports ambient sound mode, the average pair of headphones does not. 24.9% of headphones support ambient sound mode.
  • 30,000 Hz higher treble extension
    This pair of headphones has a higher highest frequency than the average pair of headphones (50,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20,000 Hz.
    50,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • 8 Hz lower bass extension
    This pair of headphones has a lower lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (10 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    10 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • 0.2 % lower distortion
    This pair of headphones has a lower total harmonic distortion than the average pair of headphones (0.1 % vs 0.3 %). The average headphones have total harmonic distortion of 0.3 %.
    0.1 % vs 0.3 %
  • 1.3 m longer cable length
    This pair of headphones offers a more useful cable length than the average pair of headphones (2.5 m vs 1.2 m). The average headphones have a cable length of 1.2 m.
    2.5 m vs 1.2 m
  • 50x higher input power handling
    This pair of headphones has a higher max input power than the average pair of headphones (5,000 mW vs 100 mW). The average headphones handle max input power of 100 mW.
    5,000 mW vs 100 mW
  • Open-back design
    This pair of headphones uses an open-back design, while the average pair of headphones does not. 9.1% of headphones have an open-back design.
  • 1.3 m longer cable length
    This pair of headphones offers a more useful cable length than the average pair of headphones (2.5 m vs 1.2 m). The average headphones have a cable length of 1.2 m.
    2.5 m vs 1.2 m
  • Open-back design
    This pair of headphones uses an open-back design, while the average pair of headphones does not. 9.1% of headphones have an open-back design.
  • 5 mm more spacious earcup height
    This pair of headphones offers more spacious earcup height than the average pair of headphones (65 mm vs 60 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup height of 60 mm.
    65 mm vs 60 mm
  • 66 mm larger driver size
    This pair of headphones uses a larger driver size than the average pair of headphones (106 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
    106 mm vs 40 mm
  • 30,000 Hz higher treble extension
    This pair of headphones has a higher highest frequency than the average pair of headphones (50,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20,000 Hz.
    50,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • 8 Hz lower bass extension
    This pair of headphones has a lower lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (10 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    10 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • 0.2 % lower distortion
    This pair of headphones has a lower total harmonic distortion than the average pair of headphones (0.1 % vs 0.3 %). The average headphones have total harmonic distortion of 0.3 %.
    0.1 % vs 0.3 %
  • 50x higher input power handling
    This pair of headphones has a higher max input power than the average pair of headphones (5,000 mW vs 100 mW). The average headphones handle max input power of 100 mW.
    5,000 mW vs 100 mW
  • 20 dB higher max SPL
    This pair of headphones has a higher max SPL than the average pair of headphones (130 dB vs 110 dB). The average headphones reach a max SPL of 110 dB.
    130 dB vs 110 dB
  • Ambient sound mode
    This pair of headphones supports ambient sound mode, the average pair of headphones does not. 24.9% of headphones support ambient sound mode.
  • No passive noise reduction
    This pair of headphones does not offer passive noise reduction, while the average pair of headphones does. 82.6% of headphones have passive noise reduction.
  • 2.73x higher weight
    This pair of headphones is heavier than the average pair of headphones (595 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    595 g vs 218 g
  • No voice assistant support
    This pair of headphones does not support voice assistants, the average pair of headphones does. 60.8% of headphones support voice assistants.
  • Not headset-ready
    This pair of headphones is not headset-ready, while the average pair of headphones is. 84.8% of headphones can be used as headsets.
  • 1.9 higher clamp force
    This pair of headphones has a higher clamp force than the average pair of headphones (6.2 vs 4.3). The average headphones have a clamp force of 4.3.
    6.2 vs 4.3
  • 8.78x more expensive
    Audeze LCD 2 is more expensive than the average pair of headphones (£790 vs £90).
    £790 vs £90
  • 30% worse value for money
    Audeze LCD 2 has worse value for money than the average pair of headphones (5.59 vs 7.3).
    5.59 vs 7.27
  • No battery indicator
    This pair of headphones does not show battery level clearly, while the average pair of headphones does. 56.3% of headphones have a battery level indicator.
  • 8.78x more expensive
    Audeze LCD 2 is more expensive than the average pair of headphones (£790 vs £90).
    £790 vs £90
  • 30% worse value for money
    Audeze LCD 2 has worse value for money than the average pair of headphones (5.59 vs 7.3).
    5.59 vs 7.27
  • 23.1% lower user score
    User score
    6.5/ 10
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    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.
    When it matters
    When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.
    Score distribution
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    Audeze LCD 2
    the average pair of headphones
    Audeze LCD 2 has a lower user score than the average pair of headphones (6.5 vs 8).
    6.5 vs 8
  • 42.5% less popular
    Audeze LCD 2 is less popular than the average pair of headphones (4.12 vs 5.9).
    4.12 vs 5.87
  • 2.73x higher weight
    This pair of headphones is heavier than the average pair of headphones (595 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    595 g vs 218 g
  • 1.9 higher clamp force
    This pair of headphones has a higher clamp force than the average pair of headphones (6.2 vs 4.3). The average headphones have a clamp force of 4.3.
    6.2 vs 4.3
  • No passive noise reduction
    This pair of headphones does not offer passive noise reduction, while the average pair of headphones does. 82.6% of headphones have passive noise reduction.
  • 1 dB/mW lower sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a lower sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (101 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    101 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • No battery indicator
    This pair of headphones does not show battery level clearly, while the average pair of headphones does. 56.3% of headphones have a battery level indicator.
  • Not headset-ready
    This pair of headphones is not headset-ready, while the average pair of headphones is. 84.8% of headphones can be used as headsets.
  • 1 fewer microphones
    This pair of headphones has fewer microphones than the average pair of headphones (0 vs 1). The average headphones have 1 microphones.
    0 vs 1
  • No voice assistant support
    This pair of headphones does not support voice assistants, the average pair of headphones does. 60.8% of headphones support voice assistants.
  • 7 older release date
    This pair of headphones was released earlier than the average pair of headphones (2009 vs 2016). The average headphones were released in 2016.
    2009 vs 2016

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

8.0
Max Settings
≈ estimated
26/05/2019
Hands-on review · sound comparisons and build notes
Verdict
The Audeze LCD-2 is a very good headphone and worth its price, though its weight and warm signature will put some buyers off.
5.0
David Marte
≈ estimated
30/10/2017
Hands-on review · nine days of use and return
Verdict
Audeze LCD-2 sounds and looks great, but the clamping was too punishing, so the headphones went back.
9.5
Hardware Canucks
≈ estimated
23/05/2014
Hands-on review · sound, comfort and case
Verdict
The Audeze LCD-2 sounds excellent and stays comfortable for hours, with weight as its only real drawback.
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Third-party reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
Reviews last updated: November 2026 · How we calculate this

What customers like about Audeze LCD 2

  • Exceptional bass extension and linear response down to 20Hz
  • Warm and smooth midrange that makes vocals sound natural
  • Superb imaging and instrument separation, ideal for complex tracks
  • High-quality construction using premium materials like wood and metal
  • Non-fatiguing treble that is safe for long-term listening
  • Includes a high-quality, durable hard-shell travel case
  • Exceptional detail retrieval when paired with a good amplifier

What customers don't like about Audeze LCD 2

  • Very heavy build (approx. 580g–640g) which can cause neck strain
  • Dark or recessed treble can feel 'veiled' or lacking air for some
  • Requires a dedicated amplifier to reach its full sonic potential
  • Bulky design makes them strictly for stationary/home use
  • Upper midrange dip can make some vocals feel slightly distant
  • High clamping force initially, though it often softens over time

Verdict

The Audeze LCD-2 is a premium open-back, over-ear headphone featuring 106mm planar magnetic drivers equipped with Fazor phase-management technology and Neodymium N50 magnet arrays. It delivers a signature warm, rich tonality characterized by a deep, linear bass response (10Hz – 50kHz) with ultra-low distortion (<0.1% @ 100dB) and an impedance of 70 ohms. Main pros include its exceptional low-end slam, organic midrange, and precise imaging that provides a wide, immersive soundstage suitable for both critical listening and diverse musical genres. However, a significant drawback is its substantial weight, typically between 580g and 595g depending on the wood finish (such as Rosewood or Shedua), which can lead to neck fatigue during long sessions, and some users note a recessed upper-midrange that may benefit from equalization to achieve ideal clarity.

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