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Updated January 10, 2024·

If you're looking for earbuds that offer a good balance of sound quality, comfort, and are suitable for a variety of activities including gaming, the Antlion Kimura Duo would be a compelling choice, especially considering they're significantly less expensive than the Audeze LCD 2 Classic. However, if your preference leans towards headphones that deliver a superior soundstage and are optimized for music and TV, and you don't mind the higher price, the open-back Audeze LCD 2 Classic could provide a richer and more immersive audio experience. The tradeoff is that the Audeze are heavier, less portable, and not as versatile for exercise or travel. Both lack wireless connectivity, which is important to consider if you prefer untethered listening. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the Antlion Kimura Duo
  • Very good for gaming
Advantages of the Audeze LCD 2 Classic
  • Excellent for music
  • Very good for TV and video
  • Good for podcasts and audiobooks

Key differences

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Music

8.0
Kimura Duo
LCD 2 Classic
9.2
The Audeze LCD 2 Classic is excellent for music, while the Antlion Kimura Duo is very good.

Gaming

8.5
Kimura Duo
LCD 2 Classic
7.3
The Antlion Kimura Duo is very good for gaming, while the Audeze LCD 2 Classic is good.

Podcasts and Audiobooks

5.0
Kimura Duo
LCD 2 Classic
7.7
The Audeze LCD 2 Classic is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Antlion Kimura Duo is poor.

TV and Video

7.8
Kimura Duo
LCD 2 Classic
8.6
The Audeze LCD 2 Classic is very good for TV and video, while the Antlion Kimura Duo is good.

Noise Reduction

6.0
Kimura Duo
LCD 2 Classic
2.5
The Antlion Kimura Duo is only fair for noise reduction, while the Audeze LCD 2 Classic is poor.

Cost

$150
Kimura Duo
LCD 2 Classic
$799
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The Antlion Kimura Duo has a price of $150 and the Audeze LCD 2 Classic costs $799.

Build Quality

9.0
Kimura Duo
LCD 2 Classic
10.0
The Audeze LCD 2 Classic has best in class build quality, while the Antlion Kimura Duo has excellent build quality.
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Key similarities

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Phone Calls

5.2
Kimura Duo
LCD 2 Classic
4.8
The Antlion Kimura Duo and Audeze LCD 2 Classic are both poor for phone calls.

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How the Antlion Kimura Duo and the Audeze LCD 2 Classic compare to other earbuds and headphones

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Spec Comparison

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Antlion Kimura DuoAudeze LCD 2 Classic
Antlion Kimura DuoAudeze LCD 2 Classic

GENERAL

Price
$150
$799
Brand
AntlionAudeze
Release Date
June 1, 2022November 1, 2017
Form Factor
EarbudsHeadphones
Connectivity
WiredWired

SOUND

Music Score
8.1/109.3/10
Phone Calls Score
5.3/104.9/10
Gaming Score
8.6/107.3/10
TV and Video Score
7.8/108.6/10
Exercise Score
4.4/104.4/10

FEATURES

Active Noise Cancelling
NoNo
Noise Reduction Score
6/102.5/10
Mic Quality
8/10N/A

BUILD AND DESIGN

Build Quality
9/1010/10
Comfort score
8.4/108/10
Size
LargeN/A
Weight (headset or single earbud)
21.5 Grams635 Grams
Microphone style
BoomN/A

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Headphones Addict

Peter Susic | February 2023
"Antlion Kimura Duo aren’t packed with features, but the ones they offer, work incredibly well. Especially the boom mic delivers very clean call quality with no distortion. If you explicitly look for gaming in-ear monitors with a reliable microphone, Antlion Kimura Duo are your best option."

Audeze LCD 2 Classic

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Greatest Song Team | August 2023
"These headphones outdo rival planar magnetic headphones, especially in terms of dynamics. Compared to the Hifiman Ananda or the Hifiman Edition XS there is noticeably more slam in the sound, particularly in the bass. The LCD-2C gives you a fantastic sense of quiet dynamics with crystalline precision. This is evident also in our clinical tests, where it’s just easier to understand spoken text at very low volumes."

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About Antlion

Antlion Audio is an American company based in Oregon. Founded in 2011 by Jimmy Console, an engineer and physician, in order to create and offer better solutions for voice communication, specifically a microphone which could be used with any set of headphones which materialized in the very popular ModMic. The company has since expanded to include a wide variety of wired and wireless products.

About Audeze

Audeze is an, award-winning, American premium headphone manufacturer based in California. Founded in 2008, their products are developed around aerospace materials technology first used by NASA and are widely used by enthusiasts and professionals alike, not only in the fields of music and sound engineering but also in e-sports and the health industry.

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