Sennheiser
Sennheiser HD 660S2
Over-ear · 2023
92
/ 100
From $599
VS
Audeze LCD-5 · Midnight Black wins by 4
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, Sennheiser HD 660S2 lands at 92 and Audeze LCD-5 · Midnight Black at 96. That puts Audeze LCD-5 · Midnight Black ahead by 4 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Sennheiser HD 660S2 if…
- ✓Flagship comfort + ANC on modern models
- ✓Premium build
- ✓Active noise cancellation (most models)
Pick Audeze LCD-5 · Midnight Black if…
- ✓Reference-level detail
- ✓Well-regarded in audiophile community
- ✓Long-term ownership appeal
Sennheiser HD 660S2 92
vs 96 Audeze LCD-5 · Midnight Black
Score breakdown
Sennheiser HD 660S2
92 anc 90
sound 92
comfort 91
battery 82
features 88
Audeze LCD-5 · Midnight Black
96 anc 0
sound 96
comfort 88
battery 100
features 50
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Sennheiser HD 660S2 | Audeze LCD-5 · Midnight Black |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Over-ear | Planar magnetic |
| Release year | 2023 | — |
Sennheiser HD 660S2
Pros
- +Flagship comfort + ANC on modern models
- +Premium build
- +Active noise cancellation (most models)
Cons
- −Battery varies by codec
- −Some are Bluetooth-only
- −Price creep vs previous gen
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: Sennheiser HD 660S2 vs Audeze LCD-5 · Midnight Black
Which is better, Sennheiser HD 660S2 or Audeze LCD-5 · Midnight Black? +
Audeze LCD-5 · Midnight Black scores 96 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 4. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Sennheiser HD 660S2 worth the price? +
At $599, Sennheiser HD 660S2 delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in sound.
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 Sennheiser HD 660S2 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.