Audeze LCD-X vs Audeze LCD-XC

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LCD-X compared with LCD-XC
AudezeLCD-XAudezeLCD-XC
Overview
ReleasedOctober 20132013
Sound
TypeOver-earOver-ear
Noise cancellingNoNo
Driver size106 mm106 mm
BackOpenClosed
Impedance20 ohms20 ohms
Bluetooth codecsNone (wired)None (wired)
Drivers106 mm planar magnetic; neodymium N50 magnets; Fazor waveguides; ultra-thin Uniforce diaphragm; 10 Hz – 50 kHz; sensitivity 103 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; recommended power over 250 mW106 mm planar magnetic; proprietary magnet array; neodymium N50 magnets; Fazor waveguides; ultra-thin Uniforce diaphragm; 10 Hz – 50 kHz; sensitivity 100 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 250 mW
Battery
Listening time (maker's claim)No battery (wired)No battery (wired)
Design
Weight612 g (better)677 g
Headphone cableYesYes
Fit and ear tipsOver-ear, open-back; suspension headband; leather or leather-free versionsOver-ear, closed-back; suspension headband; cushioned ear pads, leather or leather-free
Works with1.9 m braided OCC copper cable (20 AWG) with 4-pin XLR, 6.3 mm and 3.5 mm adapters1.9 m braided 4-pin XLR cable (20 AWG high-purity OCC copper) with a single-ended 6.3 mm (1/4") adapter; 6.3 mm to 3.5 mm adapter
In the boxLCD-X headphones, travel case, 4-pin XLR cable with 6.3 mm adapter, 6.3 mm to 3.5 mm adapter, certificate of authenticity and warranty cardsLCD-XC headphones, travel case, braided 4-pin XLR combo cable with 6.3 mm single-ended adapter, 6.3 mm to 3.5 mm adapter, certificate of authenticity and warranty cards

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