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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Audeze LCD 2 Classic offers superior soundstage and a more immersive music experience thanks to its open-back design and planar drivers, ideal for critical listening at home. However, they lack a built-in microphone, so they're not suitable for calls or meetings, and their open-back design doesn't isolate sound well, making them less ideal in noisy environments. In contrast, the Sennheiser Momentum 4 provides active noise cancelling, longer battery life, and is optimized with low latency codecs, making them more versatile for travel, exercise, and use with multimedia. They also have a built-in mic, foldable design for portability, and app integration that allows for equalizer customization. If budget is a concern, the Momentum 4 offers a balance of features and performance at a typically lower price point. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Audeze LCD 2 Classic
- Excellent for music
Advantages of the Sennheiser Momentum 4
- Excellent for gaming
- Very good for air travel
- Very good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
9.2
7.5
The Audeze LCD 2 Classic is excellent for music, while the Sennheiser Momentum 4 is good.
Gaming
7.3
9.0
The Sennheiser Momentum 4 is excellent for gaming, while the Audeze LCD 2 Classic is good.
Phone Calls
4.8
6.8
The Sennheiser Momentum 4 is only fair for phone calls, while the Audeze LCD 2 Classic is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.7
8.2
The Sennheiser Momentum 4 is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Audeze LCD 2 Classic is good.
Noise Reduction
2.5
9.1
The Sennheiser Momentum 4 is excellent for noise reduction, while the Audeze LCD 2 Classic is poor.
Battery
N/A
59.0 Hours
The Audeze LCD 2 Classic does not have a battery. The Sennheiser Momentum 4 has 59 hours of battery life.
Cost
$799
$250
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
$400
The Audeze LCD 2 Classic has a price of $799 and the Sennheiser Momentum 4 costs $250.
Build Quality
10.0
9.0
The Audeze LCD 2 Classic has best in class build quality, while the Sennheiser Momentum 4 has excellent build quality.
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Key similarities
TV and Video
8.6
8.9
The Sennheiser Momentum 4 and Audeze LCD 2 Classic are both very good for TV and video.
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How the Audeze LCD 2 Classic and the Sennheiser Momentum 4 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| Audeze LCD 2 Classic | Sennheiser Momentum 4 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$799 | $250 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Audeze | Sennheiser | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | November 1, 2017 | August 1, 2022 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wired + Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 9.3/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 4.9/10 | 6.9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 7.3/10 | 9.1/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 8.6/10 | 9/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.4/10 | 6.4/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | N/A | 59 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | N/A | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | N/A | 2 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | N/A | 5.2 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 2.5/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | N/A | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | N/A | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | N/A | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | N/A | 8/10 | |
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 | 294.8 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 Momentum 4
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Sound Guys
Christian Thomas | January 2023
"If you're looking for a slightly more affordable set of ANC headphones in comparison to the Bose or Sony offerings: the Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Wireless is not a bad way to go. While its ANC is technically behind the other top-tier headphones, its sound quality is ahead of the pack—as is its battery life. Not bad for $350 USD."
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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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