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Updated April 10, 2024·
If you're looking for top-tier sound quality for music at home, particularly for genres that benefit from a wide soundstage, the Audeze LCD 2 Classic headphones are an excellent choice, but keep in mind their open-back design and size make them less portable and they don't offer noise isolation, which is not ideal for noisy environments or travel. On the other hand, if you need something versatile for everyday use, including calls, meetings, and exercise, the Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 earbuds offer very good sound quality, portability, and features like active noise cancelling, sweatproof certification, and low latency mode for gaming and videos, all at a lower price point compared to the Audezes; however, for critical listening, they may not match the Audezes' high-fidelity sound. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Audeze LCD 2 Classic
- Excellent for music
Advantages of the Audio Technica ATH-TWX7
- Excellent for phone calls
- Very good for gaming
- Good for exercise
- Very good for air travel
- Excellent for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
9.2
7.3
The Audeze LCD 2 Classic is excellent for music, while the Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 is good.
Gaming
7.3
8.7
The Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 is very good for gaming, while the Audeze LCD 2 Classic is good.
Phone Calls
4.8
9.1
The Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 is excellent for phone calls, while the Audeze LCD 2 Classic is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.7
9.1
The Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Audeze LCD 2 Classic is good.
Noise Reduction
2.5
8.3
The Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 is very good for noise reduction, while the Audeze LCD 2 Classic is poor.
Battery
N/A
6.5 Hours
The Audeze LCD 2 Classic does not have a battery. The Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 has 6.5 hours of battery life.
Cost
$799
$199
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
$400
The Audeze LCD 2 Classic has a price of $799 and the Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 costs $199.
Build Quality
10.0
8.5
The Audeze LCD 2 Classic has best in class build quality, while the Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
TV and Video
8.6
8.2
The Audeze LCD 2 Classic and Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 are both very good for TV and video.
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How the Audeze LCD 2 Classic and the Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| Audeze LCD 2 Classic | Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$799 | $199 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Audeze | Audio Technica | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | November 1, 2017 | January 1, 2024 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 9.3/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 4.9/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 7.3/10 | 8.7/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 8.6/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.4/10 | 7.6/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | N/A | 6.5 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | N/A | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | N/A | 2 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | N/A | 5.1 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | N/A | 20 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 2.5/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | N/A | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | N/A | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | N/A | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | N/A | 8.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 10/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | N/A | Medium | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 635 Grams | 4.7 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | N/A | Integrated | |
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Audeze LCD 2 Classic
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The Greatest Song
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."
Audio Technica ATH-TWX7
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Engadget
Billy Steele | January 2024
"There’s plenty to like about the ATH-TWX7. A robust set of features brings a lot of convenience to your day. But a few of those tools could still use some fine-tuning and the lack of automatic pausing in 2024 is a head scratcher. Still, the audio is mostly good, and transparency mode is better than most. Add in the solid call quality and the in-app voice test and the ATH-TWX7 are a worthy consideration, especially at this price. Too bad it falls short of being a more complete package some of the competition offers for a slightly larger investment."
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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.
About Audio Technica
Audio Technica is a 60-year-old, Japan-based, professional audio equipment manufacturer. They started off making phonograph cartridges and have expanded their scope of products ever since to include extremely popular models of microphones and headphones. They have been the official audio equipment supplier of several editions of the Summer and Winter Olympics and every edition of the Grammy Awards since 1998.
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