Audeze AUDEZE LCD-2 Closed-Back Over-Ear Planar Magnetic Review
Form Factor Over-Ear
Driver Type Planar Magnetic
Open Closed Back Closed
15.6 Overall Score
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
Cons
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | Over-Ear |
| Open/Closed | Closed |
Audio
| Driver Type | Planar Magnetic |
| Freq Min | 10 |
| Freq Max | 50000 |
| Codecs | AUDEZE LCD-2 Closed-Back Over-Ear Planar Magnetic Headphones with Adapter, Leather-Free Earcups | Experience superior audio with Audeze LCD-2 Closed-Back Planar Magnetic Headphones, perfect for critical listening. | Enjoy immersive sound isolation thanks to the closed-back design, ideal for focused studio sessions or quiet enjoyment. | Benefit from the detailed and accurate sound reproduction of 106mm planar magnetic transducers, enhancing your music. | Discover unparalleled comfort with leather |
Value & Pricing
Mar 16, 2026 $899
vs Competition
| Spec | Audeze AUDEZE LCD-2 Closed-Back Over-Ear Planar Magnetic | Sony Sony - WH-1000XM6- Best Wireless Noise Cancelling | Apple AirPods Max Apple - AirPods Max (USB-C) - Midnight | Sennheiser Sennheiser ACCENTUM Plus Wireless Active | Bang & Olufsen Bang & Olufsen Beoplay HX Noise-Canceling Wireless | JBL JBL Tune 770NC Noise-Cancelling Over-Ear |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | - | 24 | 32 |
| Wireless | - | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | - | true | true | true | true | true |
| Open Closed Back | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.3 | 5.0 | 5.2 | 5.1 | 5.3 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 30 | 20 | 50 | 35 | 70 |