Sennheiser HD 4.30i vs. Audeze LCD-4z

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Sennheiser HD 4.30i and Audeze LCD-4z. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Sennheiser HD 4.30i vs. Audeze LCD-4z Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sennheiser HD 4.30i Audeze LCD-4z
Product Type Headphones - wired - 3.5 mm jack Headphones - wired - 6.35 mm jack
Colour Black | White -
Body Material - Leather
SOUND QUALITY Sennheiser HD 4.30i Audeze LCD-4z
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology - Planar magnetic
Ear Cups Type Closed Open
Connectivity Technology Wired Wired
Noise Isolating Yes - Sennheiser HD 4.30i are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 18 - 20000 Hz 5 - 20000 Hz Audeze LCD-4z offer a larger frequency range than Sennheiser HD 4.30i.
Max Input Power - 100 mW
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) 0.5% <0.1% Audeze LCD-4z have lower total harmonic distortion than Sennheiser HD 4.30i.
Sensitivity 120 dB/Vrms 98 dB/mW Sennheiser HD 4.30i have higher sensitivity than Audeze LCD-4z.
Impedance 18 Ohm 15 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure - 130 dB
Diaphragm 32 mm 106 mm Audeze LCD-4z have a thicker diaphragm than Sennheiser HD 4.30i.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE Sennheiser HD 4.30i Audeze LCD-4z
Type On-cable -
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional -
Sensitivity -44 dBV/Pascal -
REMOTE CONTROL Sennheiser HD 4.30i Audeze LCD-4z
Controls 3-button remote -
CABLE Sennheiser HD 4.30i Audeze LCD-4z
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - 1.4 m Headphones cable - detachable
Phone jack 6.35 mm to 2 x 4-pin mini-XLR cable - detachable
Cable Length 1.4 m -
Detachable Cable Yes -
Plated Connector Gold -
CONNECTIONS Sennheiser HD 4.30i Audeze LCD-4z
Connector Type Headphones (mini-phone 3.5 mm 4-pole) Headphones (phone stereo 6.3 mm)
OTHERS Sennheiser HD 4.30i Audeze LCD-4z
Included Accessories Soft bag, audio cable (1.4 m) Travel bag
Service & Support Limited warranty - parts and labour - 2 years -
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