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Audeze LCD-5 vs HIFIMAN HE400se

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AudezeLCD-5HIFIMANHE400se
Overview
ReleasedSeptember 20212021
Sound
TypeOver-earOver-ear
Noise cancellingNoNo
Driver size90 mm–
BackOpenOpen
Impedance14 ohms32 ohms
Bluetooth codecsNone (wired)None (wired)
Drivers90 mm planar magnetic; Fluxor magnet array; neodymium N50 magnets; low-profile Fazor waveguides; nano-scale Parallel Uniforce diaphragm; 5 Hz – 50 kHz; sensitivity 90 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 500 mWPlanar magnetic, single-ended, with Stealth Magnets (global version); 20 Hz – 20 kHz; sensitivity 91 dB. HIFIMAN's other HE400se user guide, not marked as the Stealth Magnet version, lists 25 ohms and 390 g
Battery
Listening time (maker's claim)No battery (wired)No battery (wired)
Design
Weight420 g385 g
Headphone cableYesYes
Fit and ear tipsOver-ear, open-back; sculpted, internally sloped leather ear pads; magnesium frame, aluminium, acetate rings and carbon fibreOver-ear, open-back; adjustable lightweight headband with sliding blocks; bevelled hybrid ear pads of varying thickness
Works with2.5 m braided OCC copper cable with balanced 4-pin XLR; 4-pin XLR to 6.3 mm (1/4") adapter; 6.3 mm to 3.5 mm adapterDetachable dual-sided 1.5 m cable with 3.5 mm plug and 3.5 mm connectors at each cup; 6.35 mm adapter
In the boxLCD-5 headphones, 2.5 m braided 4-pin XLR balanced cable, 4-pin XLR to 6.3 mm adapter, 6.3 mm to 3.5 mm adapter, aluminium travel case, certificate of authenticity and warranty cardsHeadphones, 1.5 m cable (3.5 mm plug), ear pads (fitted), 6.35 mm headphone adapter

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