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Audeze LCD-X · Navy Blue — Planar magnetic
Audeze

Audeze LCD-X · Navy Blue

Planar magnetic

92
/ 100
From $1,199
VS
Meze Audio Elite wins by 1
Meze Audio Elite — Planar magnetic
Meze Audio

Meze Audio Elite

Planar magnetic

93
/ 100
From $3,500
Specdex verdict

Meze Audio Elite takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Audeze LCD-X · Navy Blue lands at 92 and Meze Audio Elite at 93. That puts Meze Audio Elite ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Audeze LCD-X · Navy Blue if…

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

Pick Meze Audio Elite 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

Tie

Tuning, detail, and staging

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

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 · Navy Blue

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Audeze LCD-X · Navy Blue more score per dollar ($1,199 vs $3,500).

Audeze LCD-X · Navy Blue 92
vs
93 Meze Audio Elite

Score breakdown

Audeze LCD-X · Navy Blue
92
anc 0
sound 92
comfort 88
battery 100
features 50
Meze Audio Elite
93
anc 0
sound 93
comfort 88
battery 100
features 50

Specs side-by-side

Audeze LCD-X · Navy Blue versus Meze Audio Elite — full spec comparison
Spec Audeze LCD-X · Navy Blue Meze Audio Elite
Type
Planar magnetic
Planar magnetic

Audeze LCD-X · Navy Blue

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

Meze Audio Elite

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 · Navy Blue vs Meze Audio Elite

Which is better, Audeze LCD-X · Navy Blue or Meze Audio Elite? +

Meze Audio Elite scores 93 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Audeze LCD-X · Navy Blue worth the price? +

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

Is Meze Audio Elite worth the price? +

At $3,500, Meze Audio Elite delivers a Specdex score of 93 — strongest in battery.

Does Audeze LCD-X · Navy Blue or Meze Audio Elite 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 the better value, Audeze LCD-X · Navy Blue or Meze Audio Elite? +

Audeze LCD-X · Navy Blue — more score per dollar ($1,199 vs $3,500). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.