Audeze LCD-2 Classic Closed Back MAZE vs Stax SR-L500 MK2

What LCD-2 Classic Closed Back MAZE does better (1) and where SR-L500 MK2 wins (2) — every spec side by side.

1 advantage≈ $1,150

Stax · 2021SR-L500 MK2

2 advantages≈ $880

4.0Noise control & calls4.0

Why is LCD-2 Classic Closed Back MAZE better than SR-L500 MK2?

Specifications

Only differences	Audeze LCD-2 Classic Closed Back MAZE≈ $1,150	Stax SR-L500 MK2≈ $880
Sound
Fit	Over-ear	Over-ear
Ear cup design	—	Open-back
Driver size	106 mm	—
Number of drivers	—	1
Lowest frequency	10 Hz	7 Hz
Highest frequency	50,000 Hz	41,000 Hz
Impedance	70 Ω	—
Sensitivity	97 dB	101 dB
Noise control
Active noise cancelling	No	No
Connectivity
Wireless	No	No
Design & build
Weight	612 g	351 g
Colours	Black	Black