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Audeze LCD-2 Classic Closed Back MAZE vs Focal BATHYS

What LCD-2 Classic Closed Back MAZE does better (3) and where BATHYS wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Audeze LCD-2 Classic Closed Back MAZE
3 advantages≈ $1,150
vs
Focal BATHYS
Focal · 2023BATHYS
6.9Score
2 advantages≈ $810
Higher score
4.0Noise control & calls6.7

Why is LCD-2 Classic Closed Back MAZE better than BATHYS?

  1. Driver size106 mm vs 40 mm2.6×
  2. Highest frequency50,000 Hz vs 22,100 Hz2.3×
  3. Lowest frequency10 Hz vs 15 Hz+50%

Why is BATHYS better than LCD-2 Classic Closed Back MAZE?

  1. Active noise cancellingNo · LCD-2 Classic Closed Back MAZE: Yes
  2. Weight612 g vs 350 g+75%
Specifications

Side by side

Focal BATHYSFocal BATHYS≈ $8106.9
Sound
FitOver-earOn-ear
Ear cup design—Closed-back
Driver type—Dynamic
Driver size106 mm40 mm
Lowest frequency10 Hz15 Hz
Highest frequency50,000 Hz22,100 Hz
Impedance70 Ω—
Sensitivity97 dB—
Hi-Res Audio—Yes
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingNoYes
Adaptive ANC—Yes
Transparency / ambient mode—Yes
Battery & charging
Battery life—35 h
Battery life with ANC—30 h
Charging time—1 h
Quick charge (claimed)—15 min → 5 h
Fast charging support—Yes
Connectivity
WirelessNoYes
Bluetooth version—5.1
Bluetooth codecs—aptX Adaptive, aptX, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)—Yes
aptX—Yes
LDAC—No
Multipoint (two devices)—Yes
USB-C—Yes
3.5 mm jack / AUX—Yes
Smart & streaming
Voice assistant—Alexa, Google Assistant
Design & build
Weight612 g350 g
Foldable—Yes
ColoursBlack—
Features
Hands-free calls—Yes
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