At a glance
- Design
- Open
- Driver
- Planar magnetic
- Impedance
- 110 Ω
- Sensitivity
- 101 dB/mW
- Headphone connector
- 2× Mini-XLR
- Amplification needs
- Low – phone or dongle is enough
Audeze LCD-3
Introduced in 2011, LCD-3 is a technical landmark for Audeze, ushering in superior resolution and an expansive sound field. Receiving several design and technology improvements over its lifetime, LCD-3 now represents our most eminently listenable headphone, and is a long-time customer favorite. LCD-3 is musical and spacious, with powerful bass, engaging, natural midrange, and an extended top end.
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At a glance
- Design
- Open
- Driver
- Planar magnetic
- Impedance
- 110 Ω
- Sensitivity
- 101 dB/mW
- Headphone connector
- 2× Mini-XLR
- Amplification needs
- Low – phone or dongle is enough
Audeze LCD-3
Open-back over-ear high-end planar magnetic with natural timbre
Sound you can feel
The LCD-3 creates a deep emotional connection to music, surrounding you with rich, vivid sound that carries realistic scale and authority. Its natural timbre and deep soundstage reveal music in a spacious way, with exciting transparency and fine detail.
Pioneering planar technology
The LCD-3 features a unique 110-ohm planar driver design with a powerful stacked магнит structure that produces an inviting, high-resolution presentation. It performs best with a high-quality headphone amplifier or integrated amp—tube or solid-state.
Built to the highest standards
Each LCD-3 is meticulously handcrafted by skilled Audeze artisans. Luxurious Zebrano wood rings—carefully matched for grain and color—plus subtle golden accents give it timeless elegance. Soft premium earpads provide hours of effortless listening comfort.
Not sure if the Audeze LCD-3 is the right model for you? Our guide Which Audeze is right for me? explains the Audeze series and how they differ in sound.
Specifications
| Style | Over-ear, open-back |
| Transducer type | Planar magnetic |
| Magnetic structure | Proprietary magnet array |
| Phase management | Fazor |
| Magnet type | Neodymium N50 |
| Diaphragm type | Ultra-thin |
| Transducer size | 106 mm |
| Maximum power handling | 5W RMS |
| Maximum SPL | >130 dB |
| Frequency response | 10 Hz – 50 kHz |
| THD | <0.1% @ 100 dB |
| Impedance | 110 ohms |
| Sensitivity | 101 dB/1 mW (at Drum Reference Point) |
| Minimum power requirement | >100 mW |
| Recommended power level | >250 mW |
| Weight | 635 g |
| Includes | LCD-3 Headphone | Standard LCD travel case | 4-pin XLR cable | 4-pin XLR to 1/4" TRS adapter cable | 1/4" to 3.5 mm adapter | Warranty card & certificate of authenticity |
Measurements
Frequency response
What does this mean?
The line marked as target is something you could call the “ideal” curve: a target response derived from research by the Harman group, exploring what kind of headphone tuning tends to be preferred by a broad range of listeners – regardless of age or demographics. This is often referred to as the Harman Target.
From left to right you see sub-bass, bass, mids, and then the curve tilts upward where treble begins. That part of the spectrum is naturally amplified by the shape of the human ear.
Sub-bass sits far below the target – common for open headphones, the Harman target includes a strong bass shelf, the bass is slightly reduced. The lower mids are neutral, the presence region around 3 kHz sits far below the target. The treble is strongly tuned more relaxed – never sharp, easy over long sessions, above 10 kHz it gets a little darker. Left and right channels track each other closely, a sign of careful driver matching.
Harman Research: The Perception and Measurement of Headphone Sound Quality – What Do Listeners Prefer?
AUD-LCD-3
Data sheet
- Design
- Open
- Driver
- Planar magnetic
- Impedance
- 110 Ω
- Sensitivity
- 101 dB/mW
- Amplification needs
- Low – phone or dongle is enough
- Headphone connector
- 2× Mini-XLR
- Weight
- 635 g
- Product type
- Headphones
Specific References
- EAN13
- 0819343010054
