Audeze LCD-2 vs Beats Studio (2008)

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LCD-2 compared with Studio (2008)

	AudezeLCD-2	BeatsStudio (2008)
Overview
Released
Released	2009	July 2008
Sound
Type
Type	Over-ear	Over-ear
Noise cancelling
Noise cancelling	No	Yes
Driver size
Driver size	106 mm	–
Back
Back	Open	–
Impedance
Impedance	70 ohms	–
Bluetooth codecs
Bluetooth codecs	None (wired)	None (wired)
Noise cancelling detail
Noise cancelling detail	–	Maker manual calls the battery-powered system powered isolation; Headfonia and Computer Bild identify active noise cancelling. Playback cannot operate with the power switch off or without batteries.
Drivers
Drivers	106 mm planar magnetic; proprietary dual-sided staggered magnet array; neodymium N50 magnets; 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	–
Battery
Battery life detail
Battery life detail	–	Two replaceable AAA-size alkaline or lithium batteries in the left ear cup. No listening-time claim is published in the maker manual read.
Listening time (maker's claim)
Listening time (maker's claim)	No battery (wired)	–
Design
Weight
Weight	595 g	–
Headphone cable
Headphone cable	Yes	Yes
Controls
Controls	–	Power switch on the right ear cup; press and hold its central Beats button to mute audio. The original iSoniTalk cable has a button to answer and end calls.
Microphones
Microphones	–	Microphone built into the supplied black iSoniTalk cable.
Fit and ear tips
Fit and ear tips	Over-ear, open-back; ventilated suspension headband; hand-finished Padauk wood rings; leather or leather-free ear pads	Adjustable headband, swivelling ear cups and two folding hinges. Headfonia describes leather pads and a glossy finish with aluminium accents.
Works with
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 analogue cable with 3.5 mm connectors at both ends, confirmed by Headfonia. Maker manual describes iSoniTalk compatibility with iPhone and other music-enabled phones.
Colours
Colours	Padauk with leather, or Padauk leather-free	–
In the box
In the box	LCD-2 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	Maker manual lists touring case, black iSoniTalk cable, red audio cable, 1/8-inch to 1/4-inch stereo adapter, cleaning cloth and two AAA batteries. Reviewed later bundles also included an airline adapter; bundles may differ.