AUDEZE LCD-5

The Audeze LCD-5 delivers an uncompromising audiophile experience. An open-back design , 90mm planar transducers, and ultra-lightweight construction deliver exceptional comfort and audio precision. Perfect for those who want to get the most out of their music.

A new benchmark

Over the past decade, the American brand's LCD series has redefined high-fidelity audio reproduction. From the pioneering LCD-2 in 2009 to the revolutionary LCD-4 in 2015, each new model has marked an evolution in planar magnetic headphones. With the launch of the Audeze LCD-5, the brand has taken another step forward, improving every aspect of its flagship headphones. Lighter, more comfortable, and with even greater performance, the LCD-5 sets a benchmark for the industry.

The heart of this progress lies in the redesign of the drivers and magnetic structure. The new patent-pending Parallel Uniforce™ voice coils were developed with parallel traces of variable width, allowing for low impedance and greater voltage headroom. This innovative design optimizes the current density within each trace, ensuring uniform force distribution and reducing distortion. The result is even more transparent and detailed sound.

Thanks to an improved construction incorporating magnesium, acetate and carbon fibre, the Audeze LCD-5 are 30% lighter than the LCD-4, offering unprecedented comfort even for extended listening sessions.

Precision without compromise

The Audeze LCD-5 isn't just lighter and more comfortable: every element of the design has been optimized to ensure unprecedented sound reproduction. The Fluxor magnetic system, combined with updated Fazor waveguides, allows for faithful and detailed reproduction across the entire frequency spectrum, from 5Hz to 50kHz. Every detail of the music is rendered with impressive clarity, ensuring absolute fidelity to the original sound.

One of the most revolutionary aspects is the redesigned acoustic chamber. The new sculpted and angled earcups minimize internal reflections and resonances, improving the accuracy of the soundstage and the spaciousness of the soundstage. Furthermore, the low-profile Fazor waveguides help further reduce diffractions, delivering a more natural and immersive sound.

Attention to detail also extends to the design of materials. The choice of magnesium for the frame structure achieves an optimal balance between rigidity and lightness, while acetate and carbon fiber ensure a refined aesthetic and high durability.

Comfort designed for extended listening

One of the primary goals in designing the Audeze LCD-5 was to improve comfort without sacrificing sound quality. Weighing just 420 grams, these headphones are significantly lighter than previous models, reducing fatigue even after hours of use.

The new shape of the sculpted earcups not only improves sound output but also ensures a more ergonomic fit. The smaller contact surface compared to standard models allows for greater breathability and reduces pressure on the ears. Furthermore, the optimized design allows for a natural and intuitive fit, improving seal and isolation without compromising comfort.

The headband adjustment system further helps ensure a perfect fit, evenly distributing weight across the head and minimizing pressure points. Every detail has been designed to offer a distraction-free listening experience, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the music.

A very high quality wiring

The Audeze LCD-5s come with a 4-pin XLR balanced cable with a single-ended adapter, designed for maximum audio signal transmission transparency. The cable is constructed with directional strands of high-purity OCC copper, optimized for reduced capacitance and resistance while maintaining uncompromising clarity and precision.

Thanks to this technical solution, the LCD-5s are able to maintain exceptional tonal consistency, reproducing every nuance of the recording with absolute fidelity. This makes them ideal not only for music listening, but also for professional audio production applications.

The headphones come with an aluminum travel case for maximum protection during transport, as well as a certificate of authenticity and warranty cards that attest to their excellent construction.

The Audeze LCD-5 represents the pinnacle of innovation in planar magnetic headphones. A perfect balance of lightweight comfort and unprecedented audio performance, designed for the most discerning audiophiles and music professionals.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Stile: Over-ear, open-back

Transducer type: Planar magnetic

Magnetic structure: Fluxor magnet array

Phase Management: Fazor

Magnet type: Neodymium N50

Membrane type: Uniforce™ nanoscale parallel

Transducer size: 90 mm

SPL massimo: >130dB

Frequency response: 5Hz – 50kHz

THD: <0.1% @ 100 dB SPL

Sensitivity: 90 dB/1mW (at drum reference point)

Impedance: 14 ohms

Maximum power handling: 5W RMS

Minimum recommended power: > 100mW

Recommended power level: >500mW

Extremely low weight: 420g