Audeze LCD-X vs Sony MDR-1R
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| AudezeLCD-X | SonyMDR-1R | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | October 2013 | October 2012 |
| Sound | ||
| Type | Over-ear | Over-ear |
| Noise cancelling | No | No |
| Driver size | 106 mm | 40 mm |
| Back | Open | Closed |
| Impedance | 20 ohms | 24 ohms |
| Bluetooth codecs | None (wired) | None (wired) |
| Drivers | 106 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 mW | Dynamic dome-type drivers with liquid-crystal-polymer diaphragms and OFC voice coils; 4 Hz – 80 kHz stated response; 105 dB/mW sensitivity; 1,500 mW maximum input |
| Battery | ||
| Listening time (maker's claim) | No battery (wired) | No battery (wired) |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 612 g | 240 g (better) |
| Headphone cable | Yes | Yes |
| Controls | – | Inline microphone and remote on the supplied cable for compatible iPhone, iPod and iPad models |
| Fit and ear tips | Over-ear, open-back; suspension headband; leather or leather-free versions | Enfolding cushions, inward-axis ear-cup pivots, silicone-damped joints and swivelling housings; headband does not fold, as noted by Reviewed |
| Dimensions | – | Approximately 240 g without the cord |
| Works with | 1.9 m braided OCC copper cable (20 AWG) with 4-pin XLR, 6.3 mm and 3.5 mm adapters | Detachable 1.2 m PCOCC cables; four-conductor gold-plated L-shaped 3.5 mm stereo plug on the remote cable |
| In the box | LCD-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 cards | Headphones, 1.2 m microphone/remote cable, 1.2 m plain connecting cable and carrying pouch; Japanese package listed by Sony |
