Audeze LCD-X
Planar magnetic
Sennheiser HD 800 S · Rose Gold
Open-back
Sennheiser HD 800 S · Rose Gold takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Audeze LCD-X lands at 92 and Sennheiser HD 800 S · Rose Gold at 95. That puts Sennheiser HD 800 S · Rose Gold ahead by 3 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Audeze LCD-X if…
- ✓Reference-level detail
- ✓Well-regarded in audiophile community
- ✓Long-term ownership appeal
Pick Sennheiser HD 800 S · Rose Gold if…
- ✓Reference-level detail
- ✓Well-regarded in audiophile community
- ✓Long-term ownership appeal
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testSound quality
Sennheiser HD 800 S · Rose GoldTuning, detail, and staging
Sennheiser HD 800 S · Rose Gold leads on sound (95 vs 92).
Noise cancelling
TieANC strength for commute and travel
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Comfort
TieLong-session wearability
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Value for money
Audeze LCD-XSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Audeze LCD-X more score per dollar ($1,199 vs $1,699).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Audeze LCD-X | Sennheiser HD 800 S · Rose Gold |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Planar magnetic | Open-back |
Audeze LCD-X
- +Reference-level detail
- +Well-regarded in audiophile community
- +Long-term ownership appeal
- −Requires amplifier (most)
- −No active noise cancellation
- −Impractical for commuting
Sennheiser HD 800 S · Rose Gold
- +Reference-level detail
- +Well-regarded in audiophile community
- +Long-term ownership appeal
- −Requires amplifier (most)
- −No active noise cancellation
- −Impractical for commuting
FAQ: Audeze LCD-X vs Sennheiser HD 800 S · Rose Gold
Which is better, Audeze LCD-X or Sennheiser HD 800 S · Rose Gold? +
Sennheiser HD 800 S · Rose Gold scores 95 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Audeze LCD-X worth the price? +
At $1,199, Audeze LCD-X delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in battery.
Is Sennheiser HD 800 S · Rose Gold worth the price? +
At $1,699, Sennheiser HD 800 S · Rose Gold delivers a Specdex score of 95 — strongest in battery.
Does Audeze LCD-X or Sennheiser HD 800 S · Rose Gold 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 or Sennheiser HD 800 S · Rose Gold? +
Sennheiser HD 800 S · Rose Gold — leads on sound (95 vs 92). Tuning, detail, and staging.
Which is the better value, Audeze LCD-X or Sennheiser HD 800 S · Rose Gold? +
Audeze LCD-X — more score per dollar ($1,199 vs $1,699). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.