Audeze LCD-2 Classic vs Audio-Technica ATH-ADX5000
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| AudezeLCD-2 Classic | Audio-TechnicaATH-ADX5000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | November 2017 | December 2017 |
| Sound | ||
| Type | Over-ear | Over-ear |
| Noise cancelling | No | No |
| Driver size | 106 mm | 58 mm |
| Back | Open | Open |
| Impedance | 70 ohms | 420 ohms |
| Bluetooth codecs | None (wired) | None (wired) |
| Drivers | 106 mm planar magnetic; proprietary offset magnet array; neodymium N50 magnets; no Fazor waveguides; ultra-thin diaphragm; 10 Hz – 50 kHz; sensitivity 101 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 | Dynamic, 58 mm Integrated Driver Unit (tungsten-coated diaphragm, voice coil, baffle and Permendur magnetic circuit in one unit) with Core Mount Technology; 5 – 50,000 Hz; 100 dB/mW; maximum input power 1,000 mW |
| Battery | ||
| Listening time (maker's claim) | No battery (wired) | No battery (wired) |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 544 g | 270 g (better) |
| Headphone cable | Yes | Yes |
| Fit and ear tips | Over-ear, open-back; ventilated suspension headband; glass-infused nylon rings; thick, soft ear pads | Open-air, over-ear; magnesium frame; honeycomb-punched housings; Alcantara ear pads and headband; each pair laser-etched with a serial number |
| Works with | 4-pin XLR cable with a 4-pin XLR to 6.3 mm (1/4") TRS adapter cable and a 6.3 mm to 3.5 mm adapter | Detachable 3.0 m 6N OFC cable with A2DC connectors at the headphones and a gold-plated 6.3 mm plug; optional balanced cable |
| In the box | LCD-2 Classic headphones, standard LCD travel case, 4-pin XLR cable, 4-pin XLR to 6.3 mm TRS adapter cable, 6.3 mm to 3.5 mm adapter, warranty card and certificate of authenticity | ATH-ADX5000 headphones, 3.0 m cable, hard carrying case |
