Audeze AUDEZE LCD-2 Open-Back Over-Ear Planar Magnetic Review
Form Factor Over-Ear
Driver Type Planar Magnetic
Open Closed Back Open
15.1 Score global
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
Cons
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | Over-Ear |
| Open/Closed | Open |
Audio
| Driver Type | Planar Magnetic |
| Codecs | AUDEZE LCD-2 Open-Back Over-Ear Planar Magnetic Headphones, Padauk Rings, Leather Earcups | Experience audiophile-grade sound with these AUDEZE open-back, over-ear headphones. | Enjoy supreme comfort with plush leather earcups, ideal for extended listening sessions. | The planar magnetic transducers deliver exceptional clarity and a wide frequency response. | Handcrafted with beautiful Padauk wood rings, these headphones offer both style and sound. | Immerse yourself in detailed audio with ultra |
Value & Pricing
Mar 16, 2026 $995
vs Competition
| Spec | Audeze AUDEZE LCD-2 Open-Back Over-Ear Planar Magnetic | Sony Sony WH-1000XM6 Noise-Canceling Wireless Over-Ear | Apple AirPods Max Apple AirPods Max Wireless Over-Ear Closed-Back | Sennheiser Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus Wireless Active | JBL JBL Tune 770NC Noise-Cancelling Over-Ear | Bang & Olufsen Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX Noise-Canceling Wireless |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | Over-Ear | Over-Ear | Over-Ear | Over-Ear | Over-Ear | Over-Ear |
| Driver Type | Planar Magnetic | Dynamic | Dynamic | Dynamic | Dynamic | Dynamic |
| Driver Size (mm) | - | 30 | 40 | 37 | 40 | 40 |
| Impedance Ohms | - | 48 | 16 | - | 32 | 24 |
| Wireless | - | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | - | true | true | true | true | true |
| Open Closed Back | Open | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.3 | 5.0 | 5.2 | 5.3 | 5.1 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 30 | 20 | 50 | 70 | 35 |