Audeze LCD-5 Open-Back Planar Magnetic Headphone

Audeze LCD-5 Open-Back Reference Planar Magnetic Headphones

Audeze LCD-5 Open-Back Reference Planar Magnetic Headphones are engineered as a flagship solution for professional mixing, mastering, and critical listening applications. Designed with a focus on transparency, resolution, and speed, they deliver an exceptionally accurate and natural sound signature that reproduces audio with mastering-grade precision.

At the core of the LCD-5 is an advanced planar magnetic driver system featuring nano-scale Parallel Uniforce voice coils and updated Fluxor magnet arrays. This combination enables precise diaphragm control, reduced distortion, and improved transient response. With an extended frequency range from 5 Hz to 50 kHz and ultra-low total harmonic distortion below 0.1%, the headphones deliver highly detailed and faithful sound reproduction.

The redesigned acoustic system includes low-profile Fazor waveguides that minimize diffraction and internal reflections, resulting in a more open and natural soundstage. Sculpted earpads with internally optimized geometry further reduce resonance while enhancing imaging accuracy and tonal clarity.

Weighing significantly less than previous flagship models, the LCD-5 features a 33% lighter structural design compared to the LCD-4. This reduction is achieved through the use of high-performance materials including magnesium, carbon fiber, aluminum, and acetate, which provide both rigidity and lightweight comfort for extended listening sessions.

The open-back circumaural design ensures a spacious and realistic stereo field, allowing engineers and audiophiles to perceive depth, placement, and detail with exceptional precision. The headphones are optimized for use with high-quality amplifiers but remain efficient enough for lower-powered devices.

Comfort is enhanced through ergonomic sculpted earpads and an adjustable headband system that distributes weight evenly while reducing listening fatigue during long studio sessions. The design ensures both acoustic accuracy and physical comfort.

Each unit is handcrafted in the USA and includes a premium ultra-high-purity OCC copper cable system with low resistance and low capacitance for maximum signal integrity. A protective aluminum travel case and adapter accessories are also included for professional use.

Features of LCD-5

• Open-back design for highly accurate soundstage reproduction
• Ultra-light 33% reduced weight compared to previous flagship model
• Planar magnetic drivers with nano-scale Parallel Uniforce technology
• Extended frequency response from 5 Hz to 50 kHz
• Ultra-low distortion for mastering-grade accuracy
• Updated Fluxor magnet system for precise driver control
• Low-profile Fazor waveguides for improved imaging
• Lightweight magnesium, carbon fiber, and aluminum construction
• Sculpted ergonomic earpads for improved comfort and seal
• Reduced resonance and internal acoustic reflections
• High-efficiency 14-ohm impedance design
• Designed for professional mixing and mastering workflows
• Ultra-high-purity OCC copper balanced cable system
• Includes adapter for professional audio interfaces
• Includes aluminum travel case for protection

Specifications of LCD-5