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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Audeze LCD 2 Classic is better suited for critical music listening with a very good score for sound quality and an exceptional soundstage, emphasizing a high-end audiophile experience. However, it's heavier and less portable, which could be a downside for daily use. On the other hand, the Sennheiser 560S offers excellent overall sound quality with a lighter build and higher comfort score, making it versatile for various uses including long listening sessions. Both are open-back and wired, so they offer natural sound but poor noise isolation, and neither is suitable for exercise or noisy environments. If budget is a concern, Sennheiser 560S provides great value at a lower price. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Audeze LCD 2 Classic
- Good for gaming
Advantages of the Sennheiser 560S
- Best in class for music
- Excellent for TV and video
- Very good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
TV and Video
8.6
9.1
The Sennheiser 560S is excellent for TV and video, while the Audeze LCD 2 Classic is very good.
Cost
$799
$180
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
$400
The Audeze LCD 2 Classic has a price of $799 and the Sennheiser 560S costs $180.
Build Quality
10.0
8.0
The Audeze LCD 2 Classic has best in class build quality, while the Sennheiser 560S has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Music
9.2
9.5
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Sennheiser 560S to be best in class for music, while the Audeze LCD 2 Classic is excellent.
Gaming
7.3
6.9
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Audeze LCD 2 Classic to be good for gaming, while the Sennheiser 560S is only fair.
Phone Calls
4.8
5.1
The Sennheiser 560S and Audeze LCD 2 Classic are both poor for phone calls.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.7
8.1
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Sennheiser 560S to be very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Audeze LCD 2 Classic is good.
Noise Reduction
2.5
2.5
The Audeze LCD 2 Classic and Sennheiser 560S are both poor for noise reduction.
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How the Audeze LCD 2 Classic and the Sennheiser 560S compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Audeze LCD 2 Classic | Sennheiser 560S |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$799 | $180 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Audeze | Sennheiser | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | November 1, 2017 | September 1, 2020 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 9.3/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 4.9/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 7.3/10 | 6.9/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 8.6/10 | 9.2/10 | |
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 | 2.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 10/10 | 8/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 635 Grams | 244.9 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."
Sennheiser 560S
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Kazi Mahbub Mutakabbir | March 2022
"Sennheiser made a near perfect pair of studio monitors with the HD 560S. Flat bass response? Check. Neutral and uncolored midrange? Check. Extended treble with a bit of lower-treble emphasis to highlight mastering flaws? Check. Fairly easy to drive? Check. Good soundstage and imaging? Check, and check."
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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 Sennheiser
A family-owned company, Sennheiser is a German, high fidelity, audio equipment manufacturer founded in 1945. Their consumer audio division is now owned by the Swiss hearing aid and cochlear implant manufacturer Sonova. Sennheiser offers a wide variety of, very high quality, audio equipment solutions, from headphones to earbuds, full sets of monitoring speakers, amplifiers and microphones. They also make what is widely regarded as the best, and most expensive, headphones in existence, the HE-1 Orpheus, costing a whopping $59,000 dollars.
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