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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Audeze LCD 2 Classic offers a top-tier sound quality and an exceptional soundstage, making it an excellent choice for an immersive music listening experience at home. They are open-back headphones, so they won't block out noise but will provide a natural sound. Given their substantial weight and open design, they are not ideal for travel or exercise. On the other hand, the KZ ZSN Pro is a budget-friendly earbud that offers good sound quality and is more portable and versatile for daily use, including during physical activity. However, its closed design and smaller soundstage make it less suited than the Audeze for truly expansive listening sessions. Neither option includes a mic for calls and meetings or active noise cancelling. If you want the most refined audio and use them mainly in quiet environments, go for the Audeze LCD 2 Classic, but if you seek affordability and flexibility, the KZ ZSN Pro is a solid 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
- Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the KZ ZSN Pro
- The KZ ZSN Pro has no clear advantages over the Audeze LCD 2 Classic.
Key differences
Music
9.2
7.7
The Audeze LCD 2 Classic is excellent for music, while the KZ ZSN Pro is good.
Gaming
7.3
6.0
The Audeze LCD 2 Classic is good for gaming, while the KZ ZSN Pro is only fair.
Phone Calls
4.8
3.1
The Audeze LCD 2 Classic and KZ ZSN Pro are both poor for phone calls, though the Audeze LCD 2 Classic is somewhat better.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.7
4.9
The Audeze LCD 2 Classic is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the KZ ZSN Pro is poor.
TV and Video
8.6
7.4
The Audeze LCD 2 Classic is very good for TV and video, while the KZ ZSN Pro is good.
Noise Reduction
2.5
5.3
The KZ ZSN Pro and Audeze LCD 2 Classic are both poor for noise reduction, though the KZ ZSN Pro is somewhat better.
Cost
$799
$25
$0
$100
$200
$300
$400
The Audeze LCD 2 Classic has a price of $799 and the KZ ZSN Pro costs $25.
Build Quality
10.0
9.0
The Audeze LCD 2 Classic has best in class build quality, while the KZ ZSN Pro has excellent build quality.
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How the Audeze LCD 2 Classic and the KZ ZSN Pro compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Audeze LCD 2 Classic | KZ ZSN Pro |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$799 | $25 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Audeze | KZ | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | November 1, 2017 | March 1, 2019 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 9.3/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 4.9/10 | 3.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 7.3/10 | 6/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 8.6/10 | 7.5/10 | |
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 | 5.3/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 10/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | N/A | Large | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 635 Grams | 7 Grams | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof 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."
KZ ZSN Pro
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PrimeAudio
David Becker | 2019
"Undoubtedly the focus and the star of the show, the ZSN Pro’s bass is big, bold and bangin’. The amount of gusto in the low end should satisfy anyone who likes a large lick of bass and even certified bassheads will probably get a kick out of this."
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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.
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