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Audeze LCD-X · Midnight Black — Planar magnetic
Audeze

Audeze LCD-X · Midnight Black

Planar magnetic

92
/ 100
From $1,199
VS
64 Audio U12t wins by 3
64 Audio U12t — IEM
64 Audio

64 Audio U12t

IEM

95
/ 100
From $1,999
Specdex verdict

64 Audio U12t takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Audeze LCD-X · Midnight Black lands at 92 and 64 Audio U12t at 95. That puts 64 Audio U12t ahead by 3 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Audeze LCD-X · Midnight Black if…

  • ✓Reference-level detail
  • ✓Well-regarded in audiophile community
  • ✓Long-term ownership appeal

Pick 64 Audio U12t if…

  • ✓Reference-level detail
  • ✓Well-regarded in audiophile community
  • ✓Long-term ownership appeal
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Sound quality

64 Audio U12t

Tuning, detail, and staging

64 Audio U12t leads on sound (95 vs 92).

Noise cancelling

Tie

ANC strength for commute and travel

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Comfort

Tie

Long-session wearability

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Value for money

Audeze LCD-X · Midnight Black

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Audeze LCD-X · Midnight Black more score per dollar ($1,199 vs $1,999).

Audeze LCD-X · Midnight Black 92
vs
95 64 Audio U12t

Score breakdown

Audeze LCD-X · Midnight Black
92
anc 0
sound 92
comfort 88
battery 100
features 50
64 Audio U12t
95
anc 0
sound 95
comfort 88
battery 100
features 50

Specs side-by-side

Audeze LCD-X · Midnight Black versus 64 Audio U12t — full spec comparison
Spec Audeze LCD-X · Midnight Black 64 Audio U12t
Type
Planar magnetic
IEM

Audeze LCD-X · Midnight Black

Pros
  • +Reference-level detail
  • +Well-regarded in audiophile community
  • +Long-term ownership appeal
Cons
  • −Requires amplifier (most)
  • −No active noise cancellation
  • −Impractical for commuting

64 Audio U12t

Pros
  • +Reference-level detail
  • +Well-regarded in audiophile community
  • +Long-term ownership appeal
Cons
  • −Requires amplifier (most)
  • −No active noise cancellation
  • −Impractical for commuting

FAQ: Audeze LCD-X · Midnight Black vs 64 Audio U12t

Which is better, Audeze LCD-X · Midnight Black or 64 Audio U12t? +

64 Audio U12t scores 95 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Audeze LCD-X · Midnight Black worth the price? +

At $1,199, Audeze LCD-X · Midnight Black delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in battery.

Is 64 Audio U12t worth the price? +

At $1,999, 64 Audio U12t delivers a Specdex score of 95 — strongest in battery.

Does Audeze LCD-X · Midnight Black or 64 Audio U12t last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.

Which is better for sound quality, Audeze LCD-X · Midnight Black or 64 Audio U12t? +

64 Audio U12t — leads on sound (95 vs 92). Tuning, detail, and staging.

Which is the better value, Audeze LCD-X · Midnight Black or 64 Audio U12t? +

Audeze LCD-X · Midnight Black — more score per dollar ($1,199 vs $1,999). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.