AKG K712 PRO vs Audeze LCD-XC
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| AKGK712 PRO | AudezeLCD-XC | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | June 2013 | 2013 |
| Sound | ||
| Type | Over-ear | Over-ear |
| Noise cancelling | No | No |
| Driver size | – | 106 mm |
| Back | Open | Closed |
| Impedance | 62 ohms | 20 ohms |
| Bluetooth codecs | None (wired) | None (wired) |
| Drivers | Dynamic, with flat-wire voice coils; pre-selected transducers; low-end output raised by 3 dB; 10 – 39,800 Hz; 105 dB/V; maximum input power 200 mW | 106 mm planar magnetic; proprietary magnet array; neodymium N50 magnets; 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 SPL; 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 | 235 g (better) | 677 g |
| Headphone cable | Yes | Yes |
| Fit and ear tips | Circumaural, open-back; soft genuine-leather headband; replaceable ear pads | Over-ear, closed-back; suspension headband; cushioned ear pads, leather or leather-free |
| Works with | Detachable 3 m single-sided OFC cable with a mini-XLR connector at the headphone end and a gold-plated 3.5 mm plug; gold-plated 3.5 to 6.3 mm adapter; additional 3 m coiled cable | 1.9 m braided 4-pin XLR cable (20 AWG high-purity OCC copper) with a single-ended 6.3 mm (1/4") adapter; 6.3 mm to 3.5 mm adapter |
| Colours | Black and orange | – |
| In the box | K712 PRO headphones, straight cable, coiled cable, 6.3 mm adapter, carrying bag | LCD-XC headphones, travel case, braided 4-pin XLR combo cable with 6.3 mm single-ended adapter, 6.3 mm to 3.5 mm adapter, certificate of authenticity and warranty cards |
