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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you're looking for a more affordable option that still delivers quality sound, the 7hz Timeless earbuds are a great choice, especially as they offer balanced audio capabilities with additional cables. Keep in mind that the Timeless are closed-back for more sound isolation, whereas the LCD 2 Classic have an open-back design for a more natural soundstage at the expense of privacy and sound leakage. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the 7hz Timeless
- The 7hz Timeless has no clear advantages over the Audeze LCD 2 Classic.
Advantages of the Audeze LCD 2 Classic
- Excellent for music
- Good for gaming
- Very good for TV and video
- Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Music
8.6
9.2
The Audeze LCD 2 Classic is excellent for music, while the 7hz Timeless is very good.
Gaming
6.6
7.3
The Audeze LCD 2 Classic is good for gaming, while the 7hz Timeless is only fair.
Phone Calls
4.3
4.8
The Audeze LCD 2 Classic and 7hz Timeless are both poor for phone calls, though the Audeze LCD 2 Classic is somewhat better.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
6.8
7.7
The Audeze LCD 2 Classic is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the 7hz Timeless is only fair.
TV and Video
7.8
8.6
The Audeze LCD 2 Classic is very good for TV and video, while the 7hz Timeless is good.
Noise Reduction
5.3
2.5
The 7hz Timeless and Audeze LCD 2 Classic are both poor for noise reduction, though the 7hz Timeless is somewhat better.
Cost
$190
$799
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
$400
The 7hz Timeless has a price of $190 and the Audeze LCD 2 Classic costs $799.
Build Quality
8.5
10.0
The Audeze LCD 2 Classic has best in class build quality, while the 7hz Timeless has very good build quality.
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How the 7hz Timeless and the Audeze LCD 2 Classic compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| 7hz Timeless | Audeze LCD 2 Classic |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$190 | $799 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | 7hz | Audeze | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2021 | November 1, 2017 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wired | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 8.6/10 | 9.3/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 4.3/10 | 4.9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 6.7/10 | 7.3/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.8/10 | 8.6/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 4.3/10 | 4.4/10 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 5.3/10 | 2.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 10/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 5.5 Grams | 635 Grams | |
Waterproof Rating | |||
Waterproof Rating | 0 | 0 | |
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7hz Timeless
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Kazi Mahbub Mutakabbir | May 2023
"7Hz picked a bold name for the Timeless and frankly, got very close to justifying their word choice. Most importantly, the Timeless are good to go in stock form, so you don’t have to worry about source-matching and such. I can recommend the 7Hz Timeless to those who do not mind a dash of brightness up top, want a taste of planar in IEM form, and want one of the most resolving pair of earphones in the $150 - $300 price range."
Audeze LCD 2 Classic
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Greatest Song Team | August 2023
"These headphones outdo rival planar magnetic headphones, especially in terms of dynamics. Compared to the Hifiman Ananda or the Hifiman Edition XS there is noticeably more slam in the sound, particularly in the bass. The LCD-2C gives you a fantastic sense of quiet dynamics with crystalline precision. This is evident also in our clinical tests, where it’s just easier to understand spoken text at very low volumes."
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About Audeze
Audeze is an, award-winning, American premium headphone manufacturer based in California. Founded in 2008, their products are developed around aerospace materials technology first used by NASA and are widely used by enthusiasts and professionals alike, not only in the fields of music and sound engineering but also in e-sports and the health industry.
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