Audeze LCD-5

Open-back over-ear planar reference with maximum resolution

Transparency, resolution, and speed

The LCD-5 sets a new benchmark for precision. Its drivers combine award-winning Fluxor™ magnets and updated Fazor™ waveguides with new patent-pending Parallel Uniforce™ voice coils. By using parallel traces of varying widths, impedance stays low while varying current density expands voltage headroom. The resulting uniform force lowers distortion, improves diaphragm control, and delivers higher sonic resolution.

Clarity and imaging

Every aspect of the LCD-5’s acoustic design was optimized for pin-point imaging and an exceptionally clean sound. Newly shaped earpads and acoustically transparent mesh minimize reflections and resonances, while the Parallel Uniforce™ coil creates more space between magnets for improved frequency response and a more open soundstage. New low-profile Fazor™ waveguides further reduce diffraction and interactions with the ear.

Elegant, comfortable design

At only 420 g, the LCD-5 is built for hours of listening. Every part was redesigned using materials like magnesium, aluminum, and acetate for low weight and high rigidity. Premium leather and carbon fiber bring everything together into a package of fine craftsmanship, hand-assembled in Audeze’s California workshop.

Ergonomically shaped earpads

The newly molded, inward-tapered earpad shape reduces unwanted resonances and internal reflections. Its ergonomic fit naturally guides the headphone into the optimal listening position. The pads use a smaller contact area than standard designs to reduce fatigue, while still providing an excellent seal across many head shapes and sizes.

Ultra-high purity balanced cable

The LCD-5 cable is tuned with directional high-purity OCC copper strands to provide a low-capacitance, low-resistance signal path for outstanding clarity and precision. It ships with a 4-pin XLR balanced cable as standard and can also be used with the single-ended adapter.

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