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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Audeze LCD 2 Classic provides a more immersive music experience with a high-quality soundstage, suited for serious listeners who value sound quality and are willing to invest more. However, they're bulky and not ideal for travel or physical activity. In contrast, the Razer Kraken is more affordable with solid sound quality and a good microphone, making it suitable for casual listening, gaming, and conference calls. They're also lighter and offer better noise isolation due to their closed design. If cost is not an issue and you're focused on audio fidelity, go for the Audeze LCD 2 Classic; if you need versatility and value, the Razer Kraken is your bet. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Audeze LCD 2 Classic
- Excellent for music
- Very good for TV and video
- Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Razer Kraken
- Very good for gaming
Key differences
Music
9.2
7.1
The Audeze LCD 2 Classic is excellent for music, while the Razer Kraken is good.
Gaming
7.3
8.3
The Razer Kraken is very good for gaming, while the Audeze LCD 2 Classic is good.
Phone Calls
4.8
5.5
The Razer Kraken and Audeze LCD 2 Classic are both poor for phone calls, though the Razer Kraken is somewhat better.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.7
4.7
The Audeze LCD 2 Classic is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Razer Kraken is poor.
TV and Video
8.6
7.4
The Audeze LCD 2 Classic is very good for TV and video, while the Razer Kraken is good.
Noise Reduction
2.5
6.5
The Razer Kraken is only fair for noise reduction, while the Audeze LCD 2 Classic is poor.
Cost
$799
$50
$0
$100
$200
$300
$400
The Audeze LCD 2 Classic has a price of $799 and the Razer Kraken costs $50.
Build Quality
10.0
8.5
The Audeze LCD 2 Classic has best in class build quality, while the Razer Kraken has very good build quality.
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How the Audeze LCD 2 Classic and the Razer Kraken compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Audeze LCD 2 Classic | Razer Kraken |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$799 | $50 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Audeze | Razer | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | November 1, 2017 | March 1, 2019 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 9.3/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 4.9/10 | 5.5/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 7.3/10 | 8.4/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 8.6/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.4/10 | 4.2/10 | |
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 | 9/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 10/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 635 Grams | 322 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | N/A | Boom | |
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."
Razer Kraken
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PC Gamer
Rob Dwiar | March 2019
"Generally the Kraken is a very comfortable headset and there’s nothing that really identifies it as anything else. All in, the Kraken performed exactly as I’d expect a premium, designated gaming headset to perform: performing well in game audio, though not quite with the same quality of those headsets further up the price scale."
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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 Razer
Razer is an American-Singaporean hardware manufacturer aimed specifically toward the gaming market. They manufacture a very wide array of gaming laptops, tablets, phones, peripherals and, of course, headphones and earbuds both wired and wireless. Since 2016, Razer has owned the THX suite, aimed at quality assurance of audiovisual systems such as speaker sets, video game consoles and even movie theaters.
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