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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize an immersive music experience and don't mind a wired connection, the Audeze LCD 2 Classic offers a superior soundstage and overall sound quality, making it excellent for music enthusiasts. However, it's considerably heavier, less portable, and lacks built-in controls or a microphone. Alternatively, the Soundcore Space A40, which is a more affordable option, provides the convenience of wireless use, active noise cancelling, and longer battery life, suitable for travel and exercise. These earbuds are more versatile for calls, meetings, and daily use despite a slightly less expansive sound. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Audeze LCD 2 Classic
- Excellent for music
- Good for gaming
- Very good for TV and video
- Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Soundcore Space A40
- Very good for air travel
Key differences
Music
9.2
7.7
The Audeze LCD 2 Classic is excellent for music, while the Soundcore Space A40 is good.
Gaming
7.3
4.9
The Audeze LCD 2 Classic is good for gaming, while the Soundcore Space A40 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.7
4.9
The Audeze LCD 2 Classic is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Soundcore Space A40 is poor.
TV and Video
8.6
5.3
The Audeze LCD 2 Classic is very good for TV and video, while the Soundcore Space A40 is poor.
Noise Reduction
2.5
9.1
The Soundcore Space A40 is excellent for noise reduction, while the Audeze LCD 2 Classic is poor.
Battery
N/A
8.0 Hours
The Audeze LCD 2 Classic does not have a battery. The Soundcore Space A40 has 8 hours of battery life.
Cost
$799
$80
$50
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
$400
The Audeze LCD 2 Classic has a price of $799 and the Soundcore Space A40 costs $80.
Build Quality
10.0
8.5
The Audeze LCD 2 Classic has best in class build quality, while the Soundcore Space A40 has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Phone Calls
4.8
4.8
The Audeze LCD 2 Classic and Soundcore Space A40 are both poor for phone calls.
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How the Audeze LCD 2 Classic and the Soundcore Space A40 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Audeze LCD 2 Classic | Soundcore Space A40 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$799 | $80 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Audeze | Soundcore | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | November 1, 2017 | August 1, 2022 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 9.3/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 4.9/10 | 4.9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 7.3/10 | 5/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 8.6/10 | 5.4/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.4/10 | 6.2/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | N/A | 8 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | N/A | Yes | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | N/A | 0.8 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | N/A | 5.2 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | N/A | 32 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 2.5/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Android App | |||
Android App | N/A | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | N/A | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | N/A | 6/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 10/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | N/A | Small | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 635 Grams | 4 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | N/A | Integrated | |
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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."
Soundcore Space A40
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Sound Guys
Sam Smart | May 2023
"The Anker Soundcore Space A40 is an excellent deal if you want affordable noise canceling earbuds with great sound. The baseline frequency response is enjoyable, and the many EQ presets to choose from plus the ability to customize your sound profile makes it good for pretty much anyone. The noise canceling is quite good, and the many ear tips to choose from ensure a good fit for the noise canceling and isolation to do its job."
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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 Soundcore
Soundcore is a sub-brand belonging to Anker Innovations. Starting in 2014, initially marketing wireless, Bluetooth, speakers, Anker now offers an array of, budget-friendly, wireless earbuds and headphones that directly compete, especially in the Active Noise Canceling field, with other brands several times as expensive.
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