Audeze LCD-X vs Sennheiser HD 800S

Audeze LCD-X wins — Audeze LCD-X wins on raw resolution and bass authority with 106mm planars hitting 10Hz extension (per Audeze specs), whi…

Scores: Audeze LCD-X 8.5/10 · Sennheiser HD 800S 8.2/10

Audeze LCD-X wins on raw resolution and bass authority with 106mm planars hitting 10Hz extension (per Audeze specs), while Sennheiser HD 800S leads in soundstage width and comfort at 330g versus 600g. Both require amp pairing but LCD-X's 20-ohm load is easier to drive than the 300-ohm HD 800S. RTINGS and Audio Science Review note the LCD-X's superior detail retrieval in direct A/B tests.

Spec-by-spec comparison

Audeze LCD-XSennheiser HD 800S
driver_type106mm planar magnetic56mm dynamic
impedance20 ohms300 ohms
weight600g330g
frequency_response10Hz-50kHz4Hz-51kHz

Audeze LCD-X

What works

  • Deep sub-bass impact with planar speed
  • High resolution and detail retrieval
  • Comfortable for long sessions with suspension headband

What doesn't

  • Requires powerful amplification due to low sensitivity
  • Narrower soundstage than competitors

Sennheiser HD 800S

What works

  • Exceptionally wide and precise soundstage
  • Lightweight and comfortable for extended wear
  • Natural timbre with excellent imaging

What doesn't

  • Bass lacks the slam of planar designs
  • Higher impedance demands dedicated amplification

Bottom line

Our pick: Audeze LCD-X.

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