Audeze LCD-2 vs Bose QuietComfort 15

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LCD-2 compared with QuietComfort 15

	AudezeLCD-2	BoseQuietComfort 15
Overview
Released
Released	2009	2009
Sound
Type
Type	Over-ear	Over-ear
Noise cancelling
Noise cancelling	No	Yes
Driver size
Driver size	106 mm	–
Back
Back	Open	Closed
Impedance
Impedance	70 ohms	–
Bluetooth codecs
Bluetooth codecs	None (wired)	None (wired)
Noise cancelling detail
Noise cancelling detail	–	Noise cancellation can be used without the audio cable; the power switch is on the right earcup
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
Listening time (maker's claim)
Listening time (maker's claim)	No battery (wired)	Up to 35 hours
Battery life detail
Battery life detail	–	Around 35 hours from one replaceable AAA alkaline cell; the indicator flashes with approximately five hours remaining
Design
Weight
Weight	595 g	–
Headphone cable
Headphone cable	Yes	Yes
Controls
Controls	–	Power switch on the right earcup; Hi/Lo level switch on the audio cable for high-output sources such as aircraft systems
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	Around-ear cushions; the earcups rotate inward for storage in the carrying case
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 wired audio cable with 3.5 mm source plug; supplied adapter for dual 3.5 mm aircraft sockets
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	Headphones, carrying case, audio cable, AAA battery and airline adapter; later packages also included a cable with remote and microphone