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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Audeze LCD 2 Classic headphones are a high-end choice known for their incomparable sound quality and wide soundstage, making them excellent for music enthusiasts and those seeking an immersive experience; however, they are not portable, are heavy, and lack noise isolation, which makes them unsuitable for travel and exercise. On the other hand, if you're on a budget and looking for decent sound quality for everyday use that's light and portable, Koss KSC75 headphones could be for you; keep in mind, though, they also lack noise isolation and are not ideal for immersive listening. Neither set has a built-in microphone, so neither is great for calls or gaming. 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 Koss KSC75
- The Koss KSC75 has no clear advantages over the Audeze LCD 2 Classic.
Key differences
Music
9.2
8.3
The Audeze LCD 2 Classic is excellent for music, while the Koss KSC75 is very good.
Gaming
7.3
6.4
The Audeze LCD 2 Classic is good for gaming, while the Koss KSC75 is only fair.
TV and Video
8.6
7.7
The Audeze LCD 2 Classic is very good for TV and video, while the Koss KSC75 is good.
Cost
$799
$20
$0
$100
$200
$300
$400
The Audeze LCD 2 Classic has a price of $799 and the Koss KSC75 costs $20.
Build Quality
10.0
5.6
The Audeze LCD 2 Classic has best in class build quality, while the Koss KSC75 has poor build quality.
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Key similarities
Phone Calls
4.8
4.8
The Audeze LCD 2 Classic and Koss KSC75 are both poor for phone calls.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.7
7.5
The Audeze LCD 2 Classic and Koss KSC75 are both good for podcasts and audiobooks.
Noise Reduction
2.5
2.5
The Audeze LCD 2 Classic and Koss KSC75 are both poor for noise reduction.
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How the Audeze LCD 2 Classic and the Koss KSC75 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Audeze LCD 2 Classic | Koss KSC75 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$799 | $20 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Audeze | Koss | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | November 1, 2017 | January 1, 2005 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 9.3/10 | 8.3/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 4.9/10 | 4.9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 7.3/10 | 6.5/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 8.6/10 | 7.7/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.4/10 | 4.3/10 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 2.5/10 | 2.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 10/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 635 Grams | 45.3 Grams | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 0 | |
Dustproof Rating | |||
Dustproof Rating | 0 | 0 | |
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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."
Koss KSC75
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InEar Fidelity
Crinacle | June 2022
"Let’s not insult the KSC75 by saying that it’s simply good for the price… because it’s far more than that. It basically has a monopoly at its asking price, and could still give modern budget headphones a run for their money 15 years after its release. The KSC75 is the world’s best not-headphone."
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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 Koss
Koss is an American headphone manufacturer established in 1953. In 1958, they created the first set of stereophones, that is headphones with stereo sound, and in 1984 they released the world-famous Porta Pro, a set of on-ear headphones that has remained essentially unchanged for more than 30 years and that is still made, sold and loved by many audio enthusiasts around the world today.
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