Between the Stealth and LCT 440 PURE, the Stealth comes out ahead in max spl, while the LCT 440 PURE wins on type. Overall, the Stealth scores 73.9 and the LCT 440 PURE scores 68.3 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Stealth edges ahead on the Mars Score (73.9 vs 68.3), but the 5.6-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
Pick the Stealth if you care most about max spl. The biggest gaps in its favor are max spl.
Pick the LCT 440 PURE if you care most about type. Its strongest claims are type.
Both ship with comparable polar pattern, connection, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the Stealth is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why Aston - Stealth wins
- ▲Max SPL — 2.86% more. 144 dB vs 140 dB.
Why Lewitt - LCT 440 PURE wins
- ▲Type: Condenser (vs Dynamic).
Spec comparison
Spec
| Spec | Aston - Stealth | Lewitt - LCT 440 PURE |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Dynamic | Condenserlead |
| Polar pattern | Cardioid | Cardioid |
| Frequency response | 30Hz–20kHz | 20Hz–20kHz |
| Max SPL | 144 dBlead | 140 dB |
Connectivity
| Spec | Aston - Stealth | Lewitt - LCT 440 PURE |
|---|---|---|
| Connection | XLR | XLR |
| Headphone out | false | false |
Frequently asked
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