Buying lab

Compare headphones before you buy.

Line up review signal, value, release age, audio tech, and buyer fit across up to four products.

Best blended pick

Audeze LCD-X

Still credible, but only compelling with a meaningful discount or certified refurb pricing. Target price: $1,079.

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Audiophile

Discount only

Still credible, but only compelling with a meaningful discount or certified refurb pricing.

Critic score91

Value signal81

Price$1199

Release age5y 5m old

User score8.9

Best for

critical listeninghome desksdetail seekers

Consensus

91/100

Release age

5y 5m old

Value signal

81/100