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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prefer an immersive music experience with top-tier sound quality and don't mind a bulkier design and the need for a dedicated amplifier, the Audeze LCD 2 Classic is a great choice, especially for at-home listening. However, since they are open-back headphones, they don't isolate noise well, making them less suitable for loud environments or commuting. If portability and a lower price are important to you, and you're looking for good sound quality in a more compact form, the Moondrop Blessing 3 earbuds would be more appropriate. They offer convenience for on-the-go use, but keep in mind that their built-in microphone quality isn't great, which may affect calls. Neither are ideal for gaming or TV due to latency issues, and they lack features like wireless connectivity and active noise cancelling. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Audeze LCD 2 Classic
- Excellent for music
- Good for gaming
Advantages of the Moondrop Blessing 3
- The Moondrop Blessing 3 has no clear advantages over the Audeze LCD 2 Classic.
Key differences
Music
9.2
7.6
The Audeze LCD 2 Classic is excellent for music, while the Moondrop Blessing 3 is good.
Gaming
7.3
6.3
The Audeze LCD 2 Classic is good for gaming, while the Moondrop Blessing 3 is only fair.
TV and Video
8.6
8.0
The Audeze LCD 2 Classic and Moondrop Blessing 3 are both very good for TV and video, though the Audeze LCD 2 Classic is somewhat better.
Noise Reduction
2.5
6.5
The Moondrop Blessing 3 is only fair for noise reduction, while the Audeze LCD 2 Classic is poor.
Cost
$799
$320
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
$400
The Audeze LCD 2 Classic has a price of $799 and the Moondrop Blessing 3 costs $320.
Build Quality
10.0
9.0
The Audeze LCD 2 Classic has best in class build quality, while the Moondrop Blessing 3 has excellent build quality.
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Key similarities
Phone Calls
4.8
5.0
The Moondrop Blessing 3 and Audeze LCD 2 Classic are both poor for phone calls.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.7
7.8
The Moondrop Blessing 3 and Audeze LCD 2 Classic are both good for podcasts and audiobooks.
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How the Audeze LCD 2 Classic and the Moondrop Blessing 3 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Audeze LCD 2 Classic | Moondrop Blessing 3 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$799 | $320 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Audeze | Moondrop | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | November 1, 2017 | April 1, 2023 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 9.3/10 | 7.7/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 4.9/10 | 5/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 7.3/10 | 6.4/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 8.6/10 | 8.1/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.4/10 | 4.5/10 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 2.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | N/A | No | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | N/A | 2.5/10 | |
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 | 18.1 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."
Moondrop Blessing 3
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Headfonics
Meldrick | June 2023
"The Moondrop Blessing 3 has excellent imaging performance, especially for the price. Pair that with its neutral tonality with slight elevations towards both ends of the frequency response, and the Blessing 3 technically proficient set of IEMs that are also enjoyable to listen to every day."
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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 Moondrop
Moondrop is a Chinese brand of smart audio equipment, portable audio players, earbuds and headphones started in 2015. During the last few years they have become one of the major players in what is lovingly referred to as the Chi-fi market, the bulk of Chinese companies that have managed to actually compete with the western manufacturers in both prices and superior quality. Products such as the Blessing II, Chu and Kato are among the most popular offerings of the brand, more popular among those users that wish for good quality audio that won't break the bank. Besides audio, the brand also works in what they call the ACGN field (Animation, Comics, Games and Short Novels).
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