Meze Audio Elite · Midnight Black
Planar magnetic
Audeze LCD-X
Planar magnetic
Meze Audio Elite · Midnight Black takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Meze Audio Elite · Midnight Black lands at 93 and Audeze LCD-X at 92. That puts Meze Audio Elite · Midnight Black ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Meze Audio Elite · Midnight Black if…
- ✓Reference-level detail
- ✓Well-regarded in audiophile community
- ✓Long-term ownership appeal
Pick Audeze LCD-X 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
TieTuning, detail, and staging
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
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 $3,500).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Meze Audio Elite · Midnight Black | Audeze LCD-X |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Planar magnetic | Planar magnetic |
Meze Audio Elite · Midnight Black
- +Reference-level detail
- +Well-regarded in audiophile community
- +Long-term ownership appeal
- −Requires amplifier (most)
- −No active noise cancellation
- −Impractical for commuting
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
FAQ: Meze Audio Elite · Midnight Black vs Audeze LCD-X
Which is better, Meze Audio Elite · Midnight Black or Audeze LCD-X? +
Meze Audio Elite · Midnight Black scores 93 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Meze Audio Elite · Midnight Black worth the price? +
At $3,500, Meze Audio Elite · Midnight Black delivers a Specdex score of 93 — strongest in battery.
Is Audeze LCD-X worth the price? +
At $1,199, Audeze LCD-X delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in battery.
Does Meze Audio Elite · Midnight Black or Audeze LCD-X 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, Meze Audio Elite · Midnight Black or Audeze LCD-X? +
Audeze LCD-X — more score per dollar ($1,199 vs $3,500). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.