Sony MDR XB950B1 vs. Audeze LCD-4z

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Sony MDR XB950B1 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 XB950B1 vs. Audeze LCD-4z Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony MDR XB950B1 Audeze LCD-4z
Product Type Headphones - Bluetooth - wireless - NFC Headphones - wired - 6.35 mm jack
Weight 280 g -
Colour Black -
Body Material - Leather
Recommended Use Portable electronics -
Bluetooth Range (Operating Distance) 10 m -
SOUND QUALITY Sony MDR XB950B1 Audeze LCD-4z
Headphones Form Factor Full size Full size
Headphones Technology Dynamic Planar magnetic
Ear Cups Type Closed Open
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) -
Bluetooth Audio Codec SBC, AAC, aptX -
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Extra Bass -
Frequency Response 3 - 28000 Hz 5 - 20000 Hz Sony MDR XB950B1 offer a larger frequency range than Audeze LCD-4z.
Max Input Power - 100 mW
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) - <0.1%
Sensitivity 105 dB/mW 98 dB/mW Sony MDR XB950B1 have higher sensitivity than Audeze LCD-4z.
Impedance 32 Ohm 15 Ohm
Max Sound Pressure - 130 dB
Diaphragm 40 mm 106 mm Audeze LCD-4z have a thicker diaphragm than Sony MDR XB950B1.
Magnet Material - Neodymium
MICROPHONE Sony MDR XB950B1 Audeze LCD-4z
Form Factor Built-in -
Microphone Technology Electret condenser -
Microphone Operation Mode Omni-directional -
Frequency Response 50 - 8000 Hz -
REMOTE CONTROL Sony MDR XB950B1 Audeze LCD-4z
Controls Volume control -
CABLE Sony MDR XB950B1 Audeze LCD-4z
Cable Type Headphones cable - detachable - L shaped - 1.2 m
Micro-USB cable - 50 cm
Headphones cable - detachable
Phone jack 6.35 mm to 2 x 4-pin mini-XLR cable - detachable
Cable Length 1.2 m -
Detachable Cable Yes -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony MDR XB950B1 Audeze LCD-4z
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable -
Battery Life 18 hour(s) -
Standby Time 200 hours -
Charging Time 4 hour(s) -
WIRELESS LINK Sony MDR XB950B1 Audeze LCD-4z
Radio Frequency Range 2.4 - 2.4835GHz -
CONNECTIONS Sony MDR XB950B1 Audeze LCD-4z
Connector Type USB (power only) (5 pin Micro-USB Type B (power only))
Headphones (mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm 4-pole)
Headphones (phone stereo 6.3 mm)
OTHERS Sony MDR XB950B1 Audeze LCD-4z
Included Accessories - Travel bag
Compatibility iPhone, iPod, Android phone -
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