The Audeze LCD-2 Classic ranks #145 out of 165 total Over-Ear Headphones for sound quality. See all Headphones rankings for every top pick.
Brand: Audeze
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#145 Audeze LCD-2 Classic: $799.00 Amazon eBay
Pros: Its 106mm planar magnetic driver sits in an open-back housing, and the 101 dB/mW sensitivity at 70 ohms means it plays at sensible levels without a heavy-duty amplifier. Low mids sit about 1 dB above target while the top end is held back, so fans of a warm, dark presentation will find the tuning matches their taste.
Cons: Presence runs 6.7 dB and treble 8.3 dB below target, with a deep 15.1 dB dip near 9.5 kHz in oratory1990’s measurement, so cymbals, consonants and fine detail sound muted and distant. Sub-bass also falls 6 dB short by 56 Hz and sits 8.1 dB down at 30 Hz, so deep rumble is thin despite the warm character. At 544 g it is heavy, and the Neumann NDH20 rates higher at a lower price.
| Released | Feb 2018 (8 years ago) |
|---|---|
| Back | Open |
| Connection | Wired |
| Deviation From Target | 3.73 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 | 49 (measured by oratory1990, via AutoEQ) |
| Impedance | 70 ohms |
| Sensitivity | 101 dB/mW |
| Sub-bass Extension | Falls 6 dB below target at 56 Hz (-8.1 dB at 30 Hz) |
| Tonal Tilt | -1.17 (negative is warmer, positive brighter) |
| Weight | 1.2 lbs (544 g) |
EQ preset to match the Harman target
Set a preamp of -6.1 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 | +6.1 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 1,055 Hz | -7.1 dB | 0.85 |
| Peak | 4,512 Hz | +4.5 dB | 0.18 |
| Peak | 131 Hz | -3.1 dB | 0.24 |
| Peak | 1,578 Hz | +2.1 dB | 1.67 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | -2.9 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 3,915 Hz | +2.4 dB | 3.67 |
| Peak | 5,838 Hz | -4.3 dB | 6.00 |
| Peak | 2,899 Hz | -1.2 dB | 3.18 |
| Peak | 4,931 Hz | +1.2 dB | 3.53 |
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