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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Audeze LCD 2 Classic delivers an excellent audio experience, especially for music listening at home, thanks to their open-back design and planar magnetic drivers, creating an immersive soundstage. However, they're not suited for outdoor use or exercise, lack a built-in microphone, and are quite large and heavy, impacting portability. On the other hand, the Jaybird Vista 2 earbuds are much more versatile, offering a secure fit for exercise with sweat and dust resistance, active noise cancelling for travel, and a built-in microphone for calls. They're also compact, wireless, and have a good battery life, making them a more flexible, on-the-go option. If your priority is highest sound quality at home, go for the Audeze, but for an all-rounder, especially for active use and convenience, the Jaybird Vista 2 is the better choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Audeze LCD 2 Classic
Excellent for music
Good for gaming
Very good for TV and video
Advantages of the Jaybird Vista 2
Very good for phone calls
Best in class for exercise
Very good for air travel
Excellent for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
9.2/10
6.3/10
The Audeze LCD 2 Classic is excellent for music, while the Jaybird Vista 2 is only fair.
Gaming
7.3/10
5.2/10
The Audeze LCD 2 Classic is good for gaming, while the Jaybird Vista 2 is poor.
Phone Calls
4.8/10
8.0/10
The Jaybird Vista 2 is very good for phone calls, while the Audeze LCD 2 Classic is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.7/10
9.0/10
The Jaybird Vista 2 is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Audeze LCD 2 Classic is good.
TV and Video
8.6/10
5.6/10
The Audeze LCD 2 Classic is very good for TV and video, while the Jaybird Vista 2 is poor.
Noise Reduction
2.5/10
7.0/10
The Jaybird Vista 2 is good for noise reduction, while the Audeze LCD 2 Classic is poor.
Battery
N/A
6.0 Hours
The Audeze LCD 2 Classic does not have a battery. The Jaybird Vista 2 has 6 hours of battery life.
Cost
$799
$80
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The Audeze LCD 2 Classic has a price of $799 and the Jaybird Vista 2 costs $80.
Build Quality
10.0/10
9.0/10
The Audeze LCD 2 Classic has best in class build quality, while the Jaybird Vista 2 has excellent build quality.
"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."
"Compared to the original Vista, the Jaybird Vista 2 adds some key features including ANC and SurroundSense to control how much environmental noise you hear. If you're an athlete and are looking for rugged earbuds with tons of customization options, the Jaybird Vista 2 makes for a good option—but only if you are able to achieve a proper fit from the proprietary ear tips."
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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 Jaybird
Jaybird is an American headphone and activity tracker manufacturer focused on the exercise and sports market. The company was founded in 2006 by Judd Armstrong who sought for a product that was thoroughly sweatproof and that wouldn’t get in the way during physical activity. Jaybird is a part of the Swiss company Logitech International, since 2016.
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