How Far Have Planar Headphones Come in 15 Years? Audeze LCD-2 Prefazor vs. The 2025 Field

Let's step back and take a look at the market. How much have planar magnetic headphones improved since the Audeze LCD-2 was released in 2010? At what price point in early 2026 does the performance of new models overtake the performance of the landmark LCD-2? Want to support the channel? Consider becoming a member! Or you can join my Patreon here:   / wavetheory1   Or make a 1-time donation through PayPal here: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted... My Reviews of the Mentioned Gear... Inflation calculator used: https://www.in2013dollars.com/ Chord 2Go + 2Yu:    • Chord 2Go Streamer + 2Yu DDC Review - Cut ...   Ferrum WANLDA GSE:    • Ferrum WANDLA GSE DAC Review - Are the New...   Ferrum Oor:    • Oor Else! Ferrum Oor Headphone Amp RE-Revi...   FiiO Jade JT7:    • FiiO Jade JT7 Headphone Review - The New "...   FiiO SR11:    • Fiio SR11 Audio Streamer - The Breakthroug...   HiFiMan Ananda Unveiled:    • HiFiMan Ananda Unveiled Headphone Review -...   HiFiMan Arya Unveiled:    • HiFiMan Arya Unveiled Headphone Review - I...   Schiit Jotunheim 3:    • From The Realm of the Giants Comes This Im...   Schiit Mimir:    • Schiit Mimir DAC + Forkbeard Review - Has ...   Timestamps... 00:00 Intro, Pricing, Disclaimer 01:38 Shameless Self Promotion 02:05 The Questions & The Method 07:48 Limitations 09:48 Test Gear & More Method 13:33 LCD-2 vs Arya Unveiled 15:49 LCD-2 vs Ananda Unveiled 18:20 LCD-2 vs JT7 22:06 Analysis & Looking Forward