Sennheiser HDB 630 vs Audeze LCD-3
Sennheiser HDB 630
Audeze LCD-3
What Buyers Say
Sennheiser HDB 630
The Sennheiser HDB 630 headphones are praised for their exceptional sound quality, delivering a clean, neutral, and detailed audio experience that rivals wired audiophile setups. Users highlight excellent comfort for long sessions, impressive battery life, and useful features like parametric EQ and crossfeed. While the ANC is decent but not class-leading, and the touch controls can be finicky, the overall sentiment is very positive, with many considering them a top choice for serious listeners.
Pros
- Exceptional sound quality
- Excellent comfort for long sessions
- Impressive battery life
- Useful parametric EQ and crossfeed
- Good build quality
Cons
- ANC not class-leading
- Touch controls can be finicky
- Plasticky build feel
- Plain aesthetics
- Double-tap ANC/transparency UX issue
Audeze LCD-3
The Audeze LCD-3 headphones are highly praised for their open, detailed sound with excellent bass and non-fatiguing highs. Users appreciate the build quality and the value of the bundle deals from Adorama, though some note the weight and soundstage limitations. Overall, it's considered a top-tier audiophile choice.
Pros
- Open and detailed sound
- Excellent bass response
- Non-fatiguing highs
- High build quality
- Great bundle value
Cons
- Heavy weight
- Soundstage could be better
- Imaging not always precise
- May lack extreme detail
Scores
Specifications
| Sennheiser HDB 630 | Audeze LCD-3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Design | ||
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | closed | open |
| Foldable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.31 kg★ | 0.64 kg |
| Ear Cushion | synthetic leatherette | Leather |
| Headband | Japanese leatherette | ventilated suspension headband |
| Audio | ||
| Driver Type | dynamic | planar magnetic |
| Driver Size | 42 mm | 106 mm★ |
| Drivers | 1★ | — |
| Freq Min | 6 Hz★ | 10 Hz |
| Freq Max | 40 kHz | 50 kHz★ |
| Impedance | 480 Ω | 110 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 105 dB★ | 101 dB |
| Hi-Res Audio | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codecs | aptX HD, aptX Adaptive | AUDEZE LCD-3 Open-Back Over-Ear Planar Magnetic Headphones, Zebrano Rings, Leather, Black |
| Surround | Sennheiser HDB 630 Wireless Over-Ear Headphones - Hi-Res Audiophile Sound, Adaptive Noise Cancellation, Parametric EQ, 60 Hour Battery Life, Includes USB-C Low-Latency Bluetooth Adapter - Black | Senn | — |
| Noise Control | ||
| ANC | ✓★ | ✗ |
| ANC Type | hybrid adaptive | — |
| Transparency | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Bluetooth | 5.2★ | — |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP | — |
| Multipoint | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Wired Connector | USB-C | 6.35mm |
| Detachable Cable | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cable Length | 1.2000000476837158 m | 1.8899999856948853 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery Life | 60 hrs★ | — |
| Charge Time | 2 hrs★ | — |
| Fast Charging | 10 min for 7 hours playback | — |
| Charging | USB-C★ | — |
| Capacity | 700 mAh★ | — |
| Microphone | ||
| Microphone | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Mic Count | 4★ | — |
| NC Mic | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Boom Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Detachable Mic | ✗ | ✗ |
| Features | ||
| Voice Assistant | voice assistant | — |
| Touch Controls | ✓★ | ✗ |
| App | Sennheiser Smart Control Plus | — |
| Volume Limiting | ✗ | — |
| Gaming Mode | ✓★ | ✗ |
Pros & Cons
Sennheiser HDB 630
- Strong anc (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong sound (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Below average affordability (5th percentile)5th %ile
Audeze LCD-3
- Strong sound (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong build (74th percentile)
- Below average affordability (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average comfort (7th percentile)7th %ile
- Below average mic (15th percentile)15th %ile
- Below average anc (33rd percentile)
Verdict
Scores 98 overall, wins 7 of 7 usage categories and 19 of 41 specs.