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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Audeze LCD 2 Classic is a high-end open-back headphone which is excellent for an immersive music listening experience with a large soundstage, but it lacks features like a microphone and active noise canceling, making it less suitable for calls and noisy environments. The Turtle Beach Recon 70 is a budget-friendly closed-back headphone with a great microphone for calls and gaming, and decent noise isolation for everyday use. The Audeze may offer superior build quality and sound for audiophiles, yet the Turtle Beach provides versatility and portability with better suitability for gaming, calls, and use in noisier settings. 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 Turtle Beach Recon 70
- Best in class for phone calls
- Very good for gaming
Key differences
Music
9.2
7.1
The Audeze LCD 2 Classic is excellent for music, while the Turtle Beach Recon 70 is good.
Gaming
7.3
8.4
The Turtle Beach Recon 70 is very good for gaming, while the Audeze LCD 2 Classic is good.
Phone Calls
4.8
9.6
The Turtle Beach Recon 70 is best in class for phone calls, while the Audeze LCD 2 Classic is poor.
TV and Video
8.6
7.5
The Audeze LCD 2 Classic is very good for TV and video, while the Turtle Beach Recon 70 is good.
Noise Reduction
2.5
5.6
The Turtle Beach Recon 70 and Audeze LCD 2 Classic are both poor for noise reduction, though the Turtle Beach Recon 70 is somewhat better.
Cost
$799
$40
$0
$100
$200
$300
$400
The Audeze LCD 2 Classic has a price of $799 and the Turtle Beach Recon 70 costs $40.
Build Quality
10.0
8.5
The Audeze LCD 2 Classic has best in class build quality, while the Turtle Beach Recon 70 has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.7
7.6
The Audeze LCD 2 Classic and Turtle Beach Recon 70 are both good for podcasts and audiobooks.
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How the Audeze LCD 2 Classic and the Turtle Beach Recon 70 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Audeze LCD 2 Classic | Turtle Beach Recon 70 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$799 | $40 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Audeze | Turtle Beach | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | November 1, 2017 | May 1, 2019 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Headphones | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 9.3/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 4.9/10 | 9.6/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 7.3/10 | 8.4/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 8.6/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.4/10 | 4.3/10 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 2.5/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | N/A | No | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | N/A | 10/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 10/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 635 Grams | 309 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | N/A | Boom | |
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."
Turtle Beach Recon 70
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Sound Guys
Sam Moore | September 2022
"There aren’t many considerations to make here. The Turtle Beach Recon 70 sounds decent, offers solid chat audio, feels good to wear over long periods, and it works everywhere. If you’re in the market for a simple plug-and-play option, you could do a whole lot worse (and spend a whole lot more money). Regardless, if getting something cheap that works well is the only thing you care about, this is a great option."
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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.
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