Audeze AUDEZE LCD-XC Closed-Back Over-Ear Planar Magnetic Review
Form Factor Over-Ear
Driver Type Planar Magnetic
Open Closed Back Closed
11.3 Overall Score
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
Cons
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | Over-Ear |
| Open/Closed | Closed |
Audio
| Driver Type | Planar Magnetic |
| Codecs | AUDEZE LCD-XC Closed-Back Over-Ear Planar Magnetic Headphones Premium Package, Carbon Cups, Leather Free, Black | Experience unparalleled sound quality with these AUDEZE planar magnetic headphones. | Enjoy supreme comfort with the over-ear, leather-free design for extended listening. | Closed-back design ensures excellent noise isolation, perfect for focused listening sessions. | Durable build and included travel case make these headphones ideal for on-the-go use. | The integrated microphone pro |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
Value & Pricing
Mar 16, 2026 $1,799
vs Competition
| Spec | Audeze AUDEZE LCD-XC Closed-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 | Closed | 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 |