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Over-Ear Headphones
Ranked #13 of 134 in Over-Ear Headphones - Audeze LCD-XC: $1,199.00 Amazon eBay
Pros: A preference score of 89 and a 1.9 dB deviation show an overall balance that follows the Harman target closely with a neutral tilt. Upper mids are within half a dB of target, so voices sit naturally in the mix. The closed-back planar design isolates better than most high-end headphones and runs from a phone or laptop at 20 ohms and 100 dB/mW sensitivity.
Cons: Bass is clearly recessed, about 6 dB light in the sub-bass and about 2 dB light from 60 to 200 Hz, so kick drums and bass guitar lack weight. An 8.5 dB dip near 9.3 kHz and a 3 dB shortfall through the treble also soften cymbals and sibilance. At 677 g it is a heavy headphone, and it is rated below the HIFIMAN Arya Organic and Dan Clark Audio Noire X.
Full Audeze LCD-XC review and specifications →
| Back | Closed |
|---|---|
| Connection | Wired |
| Deviation From Target | 1.90 dB standard deviation |
| Driver Type | Planar magnetic |
| Drivers | 1 x 106mm planar magnetic |
| Form Factor | Over-ear |
| Frequency Response | 10Hz - 50kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Harman Preference Score | 89 (measured by oratory1990, via AutoEQ) |
| Impedance | 20 ohms |
| Sensitivity | 100 dB/mW |
| Tonal Tilt | +0.11 (negative is warmer, positive brighter) |
| Weight | 1.5 lbs (677 g) |
EQ preset to match the Harman target
Set a preamp of -6.5 dB, then add these filters in any parametric equalizer (Wavelet, Equalizer APO, Peace, or a player with parametric EQ). Calculated by AutoEQ from its measured frequency response.
| Filter | Frequency | Gain | Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low shelf | 105 Hz | +7.5 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 1,601 Hz | -2.7 dB | 1.10 |
| Peak | 4,062 Hz | +4.4 dB | 3.88 |
| Peak | 60 Hz | -4.2 dB | 0.64 |
| Peak | 416 Hz | +1.8 dB | 3.05 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | -7.6 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 5,737 Hz | -3.4 dB | 5.99 |
| Peak | 4,665 Hz | +0.6 dB | 5.98 |
| Peak | 10,000 Hz | +5.0 dB | 1.36 |
| Peak | 228 Hz | -0.3 dB | 3.02 |
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Ranked #48 of 134 in Over-Ear Headphones - Audeze LCD-2 Closed Back: $2,839.97 Amazon eBay
Pros: A preference score of 81 with a deviation of 2.2 dB in oratory1990’s measurement is a good result for a closed-back planar magnetic. Bass from 60 to 200 Hz and the midrange sit within 1 dB of target, giving full, natural tone. A 106 mm planar driver at 70 ohms and 101 dB/mW is efficient enough for most desktop amps, and the closed back keeps sound in.
Cons: Sub-bass is about 4.5 dB under target, and treble from 6 to 10 kHz is about 3.4 dB low, with a 10.7 dB dip near 9.1 kHz that rounds off cymbals and detail. The price is far higher than rivals like the Dan Clark Audio E3, which has a higher rating at a lower cost.
Full Audeze LCD-2 Closed Back review and specifications →
| Back | Closed |
|---|---|
| Connection | Wired |
| Deviation From Target | 2.22 dB standard deviation |
| Driver Type | Planar magnetic |
| Drivers | 1 x 106mm planar magnetic |
| Form Factor | Over-ear |
| Frequency Response | 10Hz - 50kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Harman Preference Score | 81 (measured by oratory1990, via AutoEQ) |
| Impedance | 70 ohms |
| Sensitivity | 101 dB/mW |
| Tonal Tilt | -0.36 (negative is warmer, positive brighter) |
EQ preset to match the Harman target
Set a preamp of -4.5 dB, then add these filters in any parametric equalizer (Wavelet, Equalizer APO, Peace, or a player with parametric EQ). Calculated by AutoEQ from its measured frequency response.
| Filter | Frequency | Gain | Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low shelf | 105 Hz | +5.1 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 102 Hz | -3.2 dB | 0.41 |
| Peak | 3,605 Hz | +3.7 dB | 2.40 |
| Peak | 1,346 Hz | -2.1 dB | 1.57 |
| Peak | 396 Hz | +2.0 dB | 1.79 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | -4.2 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 5,771 Hz | -3.9 dB | 5.45 |
| Peak | 4,350 Hz | +1.7 dB | 5.21 |
| Peak | 2,469 Hz | +0.7 dB | 3.08 |
| Peak | 1,736 Hz | -0.4 dB | 2.93 |
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Ranked #82 of 134 in Over-Ear Headphones - Audeze MM-500: $1,699.00 Amazon eBay
Pros: The midrange from 200 Hz to 3 kHz tracks the Harman target within about 0.3 dB, so voices and instruments in the core of the music sound accurate. The planar magnetic driver is easy to power at 18 ohms and 100 dB per mW, so a phone or basic dongle can drive it. The open back gives a wide, airy presentation for critical listening at home.
Cons: Treble from 6 to 10 kHz sits about 7.3 dB under target, with a 15 dB dip near 9.6 kHz, so cymbals, hi-hats and vocal air sound dark and muffled. Sub-bass is about 5.8 dB light, which loses rumble in electronic and cinematic music. At 495 g it is heavy for long sessions, the open back leaks sound and offers no isolation, and the Denon AH-D7200 has a higher rating at a much lower price.
Full Audeze MM-500 review and specifications →
| Back | Open |
|---|---|
| Connection | Wired |
| Deviation From Target | 2.98 dB standard deviation |
| Driver Type | Planar magnetic |
| Form Factor | Over-ear |
| Frequency Response | 5Hz - 50kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Harman Preference Score | 69 (measured by oratory1990, via AutoEQ) |
| Impedance | 18 ohms |
| Sensitivity | 100 dB/mW |
| Tonal Tilt | -0.52 (negative is warmer, positive brighter) |
| Weight | 1.1 lbs (495 g) |
EQ preset to match the Harman target
Set a preamp of -5.3 dB, then add these filters in any parametric equalizer (Wavelet, Equalizer APO, Peace, or a player with parametric EQ). Calculated by AutoEQ from its measured frequency response.
| Filter | Frequency | Gain | Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low shelf | 105 Hz | +5.6 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 8,516 Hz | +7.3 dB | 1.16 |
| Peak | 2,405 Hz | -1.6 dB | 0.21 |
| Peak | 109 Hz | -1.9 dB | 0.31 |
| Peak | 4,306 Hz | +4.4 dB | 4.44 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | -3.6 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 1,954 Hz | +2.2 dB | 3.28 |
| Peak | 2,899 Hz | -2.3 dB | 3.50 |
| Peak | 1,242 Hz | -1.1 dB | 2.48 |
| Peak | 2,185 Hz | +0.7 dB | 2.52 |
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Ranked #100 of 134 in Over-Ear Headphones - Audeze LCD-GX: $899.00 Amazon eBay
Pros: The open-back 106mm planar magnetic driver offers a large, spacious presentation. At 20 ohms and 100 dB/mW it can run from a phone or portable dongle, and the midrange stays close to target, with low mids about 0.7 dB above it.
Cons: Sub-bass is about 7 dB below target and presence is roughly 7 dB low, with a 10 dB dip near 4.9 kHz, so vocals and snare lack clarity and bass lacks rumble. Treble from 6 to 10 kHz is about 5 dB down, making the overall sound dark. The open back leaks sound and offers no isolation.
Full Audeze LCD-GX review and specifications →
| Released | Jul 2019 (7 years ago) |
|---|---|
| Back | Open |
| Connection | Wired |
| Deviation From Target | 3.10 dB standard deviation |
| Driver Type | Planar magnetic |
| Drivers | 1 x 106mm planar magnetic |
| Form Factor | Over-ear |
| Frequency Response | 10Hz - 50kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Harman Preference Score | 63 (measured by oratory1990, via AutoEQ) |
| Impedance | 20 ohms |
| Sensitivity | 100 dB/mW |
| Tonal Tilt | -0.82 (negative is warmer, positive brighter) |
EQ preset to match the Harman target
Set a preamp of -6.5 dB, then add these filters in any parametric equalizer (Wavelet, Equalizer APO, Peace, or a player with parametric EQ). Calculated by AutoEQ from its measured frequency response.
| Filter | Frequency | Gain | Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low shelf | 105 Hz | +7.1 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 4,232 Hz | +6.1 dB | 1.97 |
| Peak | 100 Hz | -3.6 dB | 0.29 |
| Peak | 825 Hz | -2.9 dB | 1.38 |
| Peak | 7,329 Hz | +2.6 dB | 1.27 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | -6.9 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 130 Hz | +0.7 dB | 1.72 |
| Peak | 59 Hz | -0.6 dB | 1.94 |
| Peak | 242 Hz | -0.5 dB | 1.99 |
| Peak | 2,773 Hz | -0.7 dB | 4.21 |
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