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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Audeze LCD 2 Classic headphones offer a high-end listening experience with superior sound quality and soundstage, ideal for audiophiles seeking detail and depth in music. However, they're open-back, heavier, and not portable, making them less suitable for travel and on-the-go use; they also lack features such as active noise cancellation and a built-in microphone, which can be important for calls and gaming. On the other hand, the Sennheiser HD 400S, being budget-friendly, closed-back, and lighter, offer good sound quality, better noise isolation, and are more versatile for everyday use, including calls and gaming, due to their integrated microphone and more durable, foldable design. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Audeze LCD 2 Classic
- Excellent for music
- Very good for TV and video
Advantages of the Sennheiser HD 400S
- Very good for phone calls
- Very good for gaming
- Good for air travel
Key differences
Music
9.2
7.1
The Audeze LCD 2 Classic is excellent for music, while the Sennheiser HD 400S is good.
Gaming
7.3
8.6
The Sennheiser HD 400S is very good for gaming, while the Audeze LCD 2 Classic is good.
Phone Calls
4.8
8.2
The Sennheiser HD 400S is very good for phone calls, while the Audeze LCD 2 Classic is poor.
TV and Video
8.6
7.6
The Audeze LCD 2 Classic is very good for TV and video, while the Sennheiser HD 400S is good.
Noise Reduction
2.5
5.3
The Sennheiser HD 400S and Audeze LCD 2 Classic are both poor for noise reduction, though the Sennheiser HD 400S is somewhat better.
Cost
$799
$50
$0
$100
$200
$300
$400
The Audeze LCD 2 Classic has a price of $799 and the Sennheiser HD 400S costs $50.
Build Quality
10.0
8.5
The Audeze LCD 2 Classic has best in class build quality, while the Sennheiser HD 400S has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.7
7.6
The Audeze LCD 2 Classic and Sennheiser HD 400S are both good for podcasts and audiobooks.
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How the Audeze LCD 2 Classic and the Sennheiser HD 400S compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Audeze LCD 2 Classic | Sennheiser HD 400S |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$799 | $50 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Audeze | Sennheiser | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | November 1, 2017 | January 1, 2019 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 9.3/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 4.9/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 7.3/10 | 8.7/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 8.6/10 | 7.7/10 | |
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 | 5.3/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | N/A | No | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | N/A | 8.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 10/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 635 Grams | 213 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | N/A | Integrated | |
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."
Sennheiser HD 400S
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Headphone Dungeon
Jim | August 2022
"Sennheiser has done it again. The HD 400S performs well beyond its price range and is one of the better budget model headphones I’ve tried. It has very few bells and whistles and offers a simple means of listening that still delivers amazing clarity and quality. If you need a good first pair of headphones or need something that you can take out of the house, then the HD 400S is definitely for you."
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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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