Sennheiser HD 600 · Moss Green
Open-back
Audeze LCD-5
Planar magnetic
Audeze LCD-5 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Sennheiser HD 600 · Moss Green lands at 90 and Audeze LCD-5 at 96. That puts Audeze LCD-5 ahead by 6 points — a decisive margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Sennheiser HD 600 · Moss Green if…
- ✓Reference-level detail
- ✓Well-regarded in audiophile community
- ✓Long-term ownership appeal
Pick Audeze LCD-5 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
Audeze LCD-5Tuning, detail, and staging
Audeze LCD-5 leads on sound (96 vs 90).
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
Sennheiser HD 600 · Moss GreenSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Sennheiser HD 600 · Moss Green more score per dollar ($399 vs $4,500).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Sennheiser HD 600 · Moss Green | Audeze LCD-5 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Open-back | Planar magnetic |
Sennheiser HD 600 · Moss Green
- +Reference-level detail
- +Well-regarded in audiophile community
- +Long-term ownership appeal
- −Requires amplifier (most)
- −No active noise cancellation
- −Impractical for commuting
Audeze LCD-5
- +Reference-level detail
- +Well-regarded in audiophile community
- +Long-term ownership appeal
- −Requires amplifier (most)
- −No active noise cancellation
- −Impractical for commuting
FAQ: Sennheiser HD 600 · Moss Green vs Audeze LCD-5
Which is better, Sennheiser HD 600 · Moss Green or Audeze LCD-5? +
Audeze LCD-5 scores 96 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 6. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Sennheiser HD 600 · Moss Green worth the price? +
At $399, Sennheiser HD 600 · Moss Green delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in battery.
Is Audeze LCD-5 worth the price? +
At $4,500, Audeze LCD-5 delivers a Specdex score of 96 — strongest in battery.
Does Sennheiser HD 600 · Moss Green or Audeze LCD-5 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, Sennheiser HD 600 · Moss Green or Audeze LCD-5? +
Audeze LCD-5 — leads on sound (96 vs 90). Tuning, detail, and staging.
Which is the better value, Sennheiser HD 600 · Moss Green or Audeze LCD-5? +
Sennheiser HD 600 · Moss Green — more score per dollar ($399 vs $4,500). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.