Sony MDR 1000X vs. Audeze LCD-4z

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Sony MDR 1000X 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

Sony MDR 1000X vs. Audeze LCD-4z Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR 1000X Audeze LCD-4z
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - wired - 6.35 mm jack
Weight 275 g -
Colour Black | Beige -
Body Material - Leather
Recommended Use Portable electronics -
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Sony MDR 1000X Audeze LCD-4z
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Planar magnetic
Ear Cups Type Closed Open
Foldable Yes - Sony MDR 1000X can be folded.
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wired
Wireless Technology Bluetooth -
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1 -
Bluetooth Profiles Hands-Free Profile (HFP), Headset Profile (HSP), Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP), Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Low Complexity Subband Coding (SBC) -
Active Noise Cancelling Yes - Sony MDR 1000X are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Frequency Response 4 - 40000 Hz 5 - 20000 Hz Sony MDR 1000X offer a larger frequency range than Audeze LCD-4z.
Max Input Power - 100 mW
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - <0.1%
Sensitivity 103 dB/mW 98 dB/mW Sony MDR 1000X have higher sensitivity than Audeze LCD-4z.
Impedance 46 Ohm 15 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure - 130 dB
Diaphragm Liquid crystal polymer - 40 mm 106 mm Audeze LCD-4z have a thicker diaphragm than Sony MDR 1000X.
Magnet Material Neodymium Neodymium
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR 1000X Audeze LCD-4z
Controls Volume control -
CABLE Sony MDR 1000X Audeze LCD-4z
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.5 m Headphones cable - detachable
Phone jack 6.35 mm to 2 x 4-pin mini-XLR cable - detachable
Cable Length 1.5 m -
Detachable Cable Yes -
Plated Connector Gold -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR 1000X Audeze LCD-4z
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion -
Battery Life 20 hours -
Standby Time 34 hours -
Charging Time 4 hours -
WIRELESS LINK Sony MDR 1000X Audeze LCD-4z
Transmission Range 10 m -
Modulation Type FHSS -
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR 1000X Audeze LCD-4z
Connector Type Bluetooth
USB
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm)
Headphones (phone stereo 6.3 mm)
OTHERS Sony MDR 1000X Audeze LCD-4z
Included Accessories Carrying case, USB cable, in-flight plug adapter Travel bag
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