Audeze AUDEZE LCD-2 Open-Back Over-Ear Planar Magnetic Review
Form Factor Over-Ear
Driver Type Planar Magnetic
Open Closed Back Open
21.4 Overall Score
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 (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 | Open | 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 |