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Sennheiser HD 800 S · Arctic White — Open-back
Sennheiser

Sennheiser HD 800 S · Arctic White

Open-back

95
/ 100
From $1,699
VS
Sennheiser HD 800 S · Arctic White wins by 3
Audeze LCD-X — Planar magnetic
Audeze

Audeze LCD-X

Planar magnetic

92
/ 100
From $1,199
Specdex verdict

Sennheiser HD 800 S · Arctic White takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Sennheiser HD 800 S · Arctic White lands at 95 and Audeze LCD-X at 92. That puts Sennheiser HD 800 S · Arctic White ahead by 3 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Sennheiser HD 800 S · Arctic White 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
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Sound quality

Sennheiser HD 800 S · Arctic White

Tuning, detail, and staging

Sennheiser HD 800 S · Arctic White leads on sound (95 vs 92).

Noise cancelling

Tie

ANC strength for commute and travel

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Comfort

Tie

Long-session wearability

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Value for money

Audeze LCD-X

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Audeze LCD-X more score per dollar ($1,199 vs $1,699).

Sennheiser HD 800 S · Arctic White 95
vs
92 Audeze LCD-X

Score breakdown

Sennheiser HD 800 S · Arctic White
95
anc 0
sound 95
comfort 88
battery 100
features 50
Audeze LCD-X
92
anc 0
sound 92
comfort 88
battery 100
features 50

Specs side-by-side

Sennheiser HD 800 S · Arctic White versus Audeze LCD-X — full spec comparison
Spec Sennheiser HD 800 S · Arctic White Audeze LCD-X
Type
Open-back
Planar magnetic

Sennheiser HD 800 S · 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-X

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 800 S · Arctic White vs Audeze LCD-X

Which is better, Sennheiser HD 800 S · Arctic White or Audeze LCD-X? +

Sennheiser HD 800 S · Arctic White scores 95 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Sennheiser HD 800 S · Arctic White worth the price? +

At $1,699, Sennheiser HD 800 S · Arctic White delivers a Specdex score of 95 — 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 Sennheiser HD 800 S · Arctic White 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 better for sound quality, Sennheiser HD 800 S · Arctic White or Audeze LCD-X? +

Sennheiser HD 800 S · Arctic White — leads on sound (95 vs 92). Tuning, detail, and staging.

Which is the better value, Sennheiser HD 800 S · Arctic White or Audeze LCD-X? +

Audeze LCD-X — more score per dollar ($1,199 vs $1,699). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.