AKG K371 vs Audeze LCD-GX
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| AKGK371 | AudezeLCD-GX | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | July 2019 | July 2019 |
| Sound | ||
| Type | Over-ear | Over-ear |
| Noise cancelling | No | No |
| Driver size | 50 mm | 106 mm |
| Back | Closed | Open |
| Impedance | 32 ohms | 20 ohms |
| Bluetooth codecs | None (wired) | None (wired) |
| Drivers | Dynamic, 50 mm titanium-coated diaphragms with pure OFC voice coils; tuned to AKG's Reference Response curve; 5 Hz – 40 kHz; 114 dB SPL/V at 1 kHz | 106 mm planar magnetic; single-sided Fluxor magnet array; neodymium N50 magnets; no Fazor waveguides; ultra-thin Uniforce diaphragm; 10 Hz – 50 kHz; sensitivity 100 dB/1 mW (at drum reference point); maximum SPL over 130 dB; THD < 0.1% at 100 dB; max power handling 5 W RMS; minimum power over 100 mW, recommended over 250 mW |
| Battery | ||
| Listening time (maker's claim) | No battery (wired) | No battery (wired) |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 255 g (better) | 454 g |
| Headphone cable | Yes | Yes |
| Microphones | – | Directional, noise-attenuating boom microphone built into a detachable cable, with a flexible gooseneck arm and mute button |
| Fit and ear tips | Over-ear, closed-back with oval earcups; slow-retention foam ear pads; adjustable calibrated headband; earcups swivel 90 degrees; folds; metal-reinforced hinge and band | Over-ear, open-back; magnesium housing; open-cell foam ear pads; suspension headband |
| Works with | Detachable cables, 3.0 m and 1.2 m straight and 3.0 m coiled, with 3.5 mm plugs; 3.5 to 6.5 mm adapter | 8 ft microphone cable with 3.5 mm (1/8") TRRS plug for PCs, Macs and phones; braided LCD cable without microphone with 6.3 mm (1/4") TRS plug; 3.5 mm TRRS to dual 3.5 mm TRS splitter; OMTP to CTIA adapter |
| Colours | Black | – |
| In the box | K371 headphones, 3.0 m and 1.2 m straight cables, 3.0 m coiled cable, 3.5 to 6.5 mm adapter, carrying pouch | LCD-GX headphones, standard LCD travel case, 8 ft cable with microphone (3.5 mm TRRS), braided LCD cable without microphone (6.3 mm TRS), OMTP to CTIA audio adapter, 3.5 mm TRRS to dual 3.5 mm TRS splitter |
