AUDEZE LCD-2

The Audeze LCD-2 delivers an exceptional audio experience thanks to 106mm planar magnetic drivers, an SPL >130dB, and a 70-ohm impedance. The open-back design ensures natural and detailed sound, ideal for audiophiles seeking the highest quality.

Description

A Product That Made History

The Audeze LCD-2 are the result of years of innovation and refinement. When the American company introduced them in 2009, it revolutionized the concept of high-performance headphones. Unlike traditional dynamic headphones, the LCD-2 uses a planar magnetic transducer, a technology that allows for much more precise and natural sound reproduction. The principle behind the Audeze LCD-2's design is simple yet revolutionary: an ultra-thin diaphragm suspended in a magnetic field that reproduces sounds with incredible clarity and detail.

The Audeze LCD-2s were designed to deliver a warm and natural sound, with a special focus on low frequencies. The bass is deep and powerful, yet never overpowering, and the midrange is rich and harmonious. The high frequencies, on the other hand, are incredibly detailed and crystal clear, yet never overly sharp. This perfect balance between the different soundstages is one of the reasons the Audeze LCD-2s are so popular with audiophiles and audio professionals.

The Audeze LCD-2s feature a double-sided staggered magnetic array, a technology that helps reduce distortion and improves sonic accuracy. Additionally, Audeze's Fazor phase management system further enhances the soundstage, making every note and every detail of the music track clearer and more defined.

High-Quality Construction and Materials

Every aspect of the Audeze LCD-2s is designed to deliver the highest quality, not only in sound but also in the materials used. The design of the headphones is elegant and refined, featuring a blend of handcrafted Padauk wood and high-quality leather. The earcups of the LCD-2 are crafted from Padauk wood, a premium material that not only lends a luxurious look but also extraordinary sound quality. Wood is known for its acoustic properties, which contribute to the naturalness and warm tonality of sound.

The ear cushions of the Audeze LCD-2 are upgraded from previous versions, offering greater comfort and better isolation from the outside world. The ventilated suspension headband ensures superior comfort, evenly distributing the weight of the headphones and reducing pressure on the head. This ensures that even during extended listening sessions, the Audeze LCD-2 remain comfortable and lightweight, without compromising sound quality.

The build quality of the Audeze LCD-2 extends beyond the materials used, but also to the craftsmanship with which they are assembled. Each pair of LCD-2s is handcrafted in Audeze's California laboratory, where every component is meticulously assembled to ensure a flawless final product.

Audeze Planar Technology

At the heart of the Audeze LCD-2s is planar magnetic transducer technology, which enables superior sound reproduction compared to traditional headphones. The Audeze LCD-2s' drivers feature an ultra-lightweight diaphragm that moves linearly within a magnetic field, enabling extremely precise high-frequency response and low distortion.

The Audeze LCD-2s also feature advanced phase management with Fazor technology, which helps improve sound accuracy and stereo imaging. With this technology, the Audeze LCD-2s create an incredibly wide soundstage, with impeccable separation of instruments and vocals, allowing every element of the mix to be clearly distinguished.

The Audeze LCD-2's frequency response ranges from 10Hz to 50kHz, an extremely wide range that allows for the faithful reproduction of every sonic detail. Total harmonic distortion (THD) is less than 0.1% at 100dB, meaning every track is reproduced with absolute clarity and without any loss of quality.

A Superior Listening Experience

Wearing the Audeze LCD-2 is like entering another world of sound, where every musical track comes to life with incredible precision. Whether it's classical, rock, jazz, or electronic music, the LCD-2 delivers every nuance with unprecedented clarity. The bass is powerful and full-bodied, yet never overpowers the other frequencies, creating a perfect balance across every musical genre.

The Audeze LCD-2 are perfect for those seeking a more intimate and immersive listening experience. Thanks to their ability to recreate a wide and detailed soundstage, the LCD-2 makes every track sound as if it were recorded specifically for the listener. Every note, every breath, every instrument is reproduced with a fidelity that makes the Audeze LCD-2 an unparalleled musical experience.

In conclusion, the Audeze LCD-2 are much more than just headphones: they are a tool that allows you to experience music authentically, without compromise. The combination of cutting-edge technology, high-quality materials, and a refined design makes the Audeze LCD-2 an ideal choice for the most discerning audiophiles and those seeking perfection in sound.

The LCD-2 Headphone Range

The LCD-2 range has evolved over the years, giving rise to several variants, each with its own sonic and construction identity.

LCD-2 Classic: an accessible version that recalls the sonic character of the original LCD-2. It does not use Fazor technology, resulting in a softer, warmer tone, with a sound reminiscent of tube sound.

LCD-2 Closed-Back: Designed for those seeking an experience similar to the LCD-2 but with isolation from external noise. Thanks to its closed-back design, it offers a more intimate soundstage while maintaining surprising depth and dynamics.

LCD-2 Padauk: Updated model with Fazor technology for greater tonal accuracy and superior spatial reproduction. It offers detailed sound, with natural mids and deep bass.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

LCD-2 Classic

Style: Over-ear, open-back

Transducer Type: Planar Magnetic

Magnetic Structure: Proprietary Magnet Array

Phase Management: Non-Fazor

Magnet Type: Neodymium N50

Diaphragm Type: Ultra-Thin

Transducer Size: 106 mm

Maximum Power Handling: 5W RMS

Maximum SPL: >130 dB

Frequency Response: 10Hz – 50kHz

THD: <0.1% @ 100 dB

Impedance: 70 ohms

Sensitivity: 101 dB/1 mW (at drum reference point)

Minimum Power Requirement: >100 mW

Recommended Power Level: >250 mW

Weight: 544 g

LCD-2 Closed Back

Style: Over-ear, closed-back

Transducer type: Planar magnetic

Magnetic structure: Proprietary magnet array

Phase management: Non-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: 70 ohms

Sensitivity: 101 dB/1 mW (at drum reference point)

Minimum power requirement: >100 mW

Recommended power level: >250 mW

Weight: 612 g

LCD-2 Padauk

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 Dimensions: 106 mm

Maximum Power Handling: 5W RMS

Maximum SPL: >130 dB

Frequency Response: 10Hz – 50kHz

THD: <0.1% @ 100 dB

Impedance: 70 ohms

Sensitivity: 101 dB/1 mW (at the drum reference point)

Minimum Power Requirement: >100 mW

Recommended Power Level: >250 mW

Weight: 595 g