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Audeze LCD-2 Classic Closed Back MAZE vs Focal Bathys MG

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

Audeze LCD-2 Classic Closed Back MAZE
2 advantages≈ $1,150
vs
Focal Bathys MG
Focal · 2025Bathys MG
7.1Score
2 advantages≈ $1,050
Higher score
4.0Noise control & calls7.3

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

  1. Driver size106 mm vs 40 mm2.6×
  2. Highest frequency50,000 Hz vs 22,000 Hz2.3×

Why is Bathys MG 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 Bathys MGFocal Bathys MG≈ $1,0507.1
Sound
FitOver-earOver-ear
Ear cup design—Closed-back
Driver type—Dynamic
Driver size106 mm40 mm
Lowest frequency10 Hz10 Hz
Highest frequency50,000 Hz22,000 Hz
Impedance70 Ω—
Sensitivity97 dB—
Hi-Res Audio—Yes
Adjustable equaliser—Yes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingNoYes
Adaptive ANC—Yes
Transparency / ambient mode—Yes
Microphones—8
Battery & charging
Battery life—42 h
Charging time—3 h
Connectivity
WirelessNoYes
Bluetooth version—5.2
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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