Audeze LCD-2 Classic
The LCD-2 Classic is an open-back, over-ear planar magnetic headphone from Audeze's LCD series, using an offset magnet array and handbuilt in the company's Southern California workshop. It is positioned as the most affordable model in the LCD line, with a lighter build using glass-infused nylon rings and a ventilated suspension headband.
| Frequency response | 10 Hz – 50 kHz |
| Sensitivity | 101 dB/1mW |
| Impedance | 70 Ω |
| THD | 0.1% |
| Driver | 106 mm |
| Weight | 544 g |
As stated by the manufacturer — not community data.
A dongle is enough
A phone's own output runs out early; a small USB DAC/amp gives it full level and headroom.
| Needs, for 110 dB peaks | 0.75 V · 7.9 mW |
| Phone or laptop (≈0.70 V, 20 mW) | Runs short |
| Dongle DAC/amp (≈2.0 V, 120 mW) | Enough |
Worked out from the stated 101 dB/mW and 70 Ω — not a listening test. DAC/amps on the shelf →
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