KZ
KZ ZSN Pro X · Arctic White
IEM
74
/ 100
From $25
VS
Audeze LCD-5 · Midnight Black wins by 22
Audeze
Audeze LCD-5 · Midnight Black
Planar magnetic
96
/ 100
From $4,500
Specdex verdict
Audeze LCD-5 · Midnight Black takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, KZ ZSN Pro X · Arctic White lands at 74 and Audeze LCD-5 · Midnight Black at 96. That puts Audeze LCD-5 · Midnight Black ahead by 22 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick KZ ZSN Pro X · Arctic White if…
- ✓Reference-level detail
- ✓Well-regarded in audiophile community
- ✓Long-term ownership appeal
Pick Audeze LCD-5 · Midnight Black if…
- ✓Reference-level detail
- ✓Well-regarded in audiophile community
- ✓Long-term ownership appeal
KZ ZSN Pro X · Arctic White 74
vs 96 Audeze LCD-5 · Midnight Black
Score breakdown
KZ ZSN Pro X · Arctic White
74 anc 0
sound 74
comfort 88
battery 100
features 50
Audeze LCD-5 · Midnight Black
96 anc 0
sound 96
comfort 88
battery 100
features 50
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | KZ ZSN Pro X · Arctic White | Audeze LCD-5 · Midnight Black |
|---|---|---|
| Type | IEM | Planar magnetic |
KZ ZSN Pro X · Arctic White
Pros
- +Reference-level detail
- +Well-regarded in audiophile community
- +Long-term ownership appeal
Cons
- −Requires amplifier (most)
- −No active noise cancellation
- −Impractical for commuting
Audeze LCD-5 · 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
FAQ: KZ ZSN Pro X · Arctic White vs Audeze LCD-5 · Midnight Black
Which is better, KZ ZSN Pro X · Arctic White or Audeze LCD-5 · Midnight Black? +
Audeze LCD-5 · Midnight Black scores 96 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 22. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is KZ ZSN Pro X · Arctic White worth the price? +
At $25, KZ ZSN Pro X · Arctic White delivers a Specdex score of 74 — strongest in battery.
Is Audeze LCD-5 · Midnight Black worth the price? +
At $4,500, Audeze LCD-5 · Midnight Black delivers a Specdex score of 96 — strongest in battery.
Does KZ ZSN Pro X · Arctic White or Audeze LCD-5 · Midnight Black 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.