Audeze LCD-2 Classic vs Sennheiser HD 660S
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| AudezeLCD-2 Classic | SennheiserHD 660S | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | November 2017 | October 2017 |
| Sound | ||
| Type | Over-ear | Over-ear |
| Noise cancelling | No | No |
| Driver size | 106 mm | 38 mm |
| Back | Open | Open |
| Impedance | 70 ohms | 150 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, open, diffuse-field equalised; 42 mm transducer with 38 mm diaphragm and aluminium voice coil; ventilated drive unit with steel mesh; transducers matched in pairs; 9 – 41,500 Hz (–10 dB); 104 dB SPL at 1 kHz (1 Vrms); THD ≤ 0.04% (1 kHz, 100 dB); max. 500 mW long-term input power |
| Battery | ||
| Listening time (maker's claim) | No battery (wired) | No battery (wired) |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 544 g | 260 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 | Over-ear (circumaural), open-back; contact pressure approx. 6.0 N ± 1.0 N; replaceable ear pads |
| 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 m OFC cables with gold-plated 6.35 mm unbalanced and 4.4 mm balanced plugs; 6.35 mm to 3.5 mm adapter; optional CH 650 S cable with 4-pin XLR sold separately |
| 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 | HD 660S headphones, cable with 6.35 mm plug, cable with 4.4 mm balanced plug, 6.35 mm to 3.5 mm adapter, instruction manual, storage box |
