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Updated January 10, 2024·
If superior sound quality is your priority and you don't mind the extra expense, the Audeze LCD 2 Classic may be the way to go; they're known for their excellent soundstage and music listening experience. However, they're also quite heavy and less portable. The Sennheiser HD600, on the other hand, offers great sound quality and is generally more comfortable and lighter, making them easier to wear for extended periods. They're also less costly. Neither option supports wireless connectivity or active noise cancelling, and they both lack a built-in microphone, thus are not optimal for calls. Both are open-back headphones, which means they're not the best for noisy environments as they let sound in and out. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Audeze LCD 2 Classic
- The Audeze LCD 2 Classic has no clear advantages over the Sennheiser HD600.
Advantages of the Sennheiser HD600
- The Sennheiser HD600 has no clear advantages over the Audeze LCD 2 Classic.
Key differences
Cost
$799
$350
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
$400
The Audeze LCD 2 Classic has a price of $799 and the Sennheiser HD600 costs $350.
Build Quality
10.0
9.0
The Audeze LCD 2 Classic has best in class build quality, while the Sennheiser HD600 has excellent build quality.
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Key similarities
Music
9.2
9.3
The Sennheiser HD600 and Audeze LCD 2 Classic are both excellent for music.
Gaming
7.3
7.0
The Audeze LCD 2 Classic and Sennheiser HD600 are both good for gaming.
Phone Calls
4.8
5.0
The Sennheiser HD600 and Audeze LCD 2 Classic are both poor for phone calls.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.7
7.9
The Sennheiser HD600 and Audeze LCD 2 Classic are both good for podcasts and audiobooks.
TV and Video
8.6
8.9
The Sennheiser HD600 and Audeze LCD 2 Classic are both very good for TV and video.
Noise Reduction
2.5
2.5
The Audeze LCD 2 Classic and Sennheiser HD600 are both poor for noise reduction.
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How the Audeze LCD 2 Classic and the Sennheiser HD600 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Audeze LCD 2 Classic | Sennheiser HD600 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$799 | $350 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Audeze | Sennheiser | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | November 1, 2017 | January 1, 1997 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 9.3/10 | 9.3/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 4.9/10 | 5/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 7.3/10 | 7/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 8.6/10 | 8.9/10 | |
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 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 635 Grams | 258.5 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 HD600
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Headphonesty
Jean Mouchet | September 2021
"The HD600 are state-of-the-art headphones with high sound quality and remarkable value, among most of the offerings in today’s time."
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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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