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Balanced Sound Signature
Wired Headphones with a Balanced sound signature presents a precise sound and an enriching listening experience, where sounds are naturally presented without extreme emphasis on any region. With a pair of headphones with this sound signature, you can hear audio with clarity and detail. The sound is vivid and revealing, a perfect mixture of instruments and vocals, lows, mids, and highs. This sound signature works for most music listeners who like switching between various music genres like Classical, Jazz, Blues, Rock, Folk and Pop.
Ideal for Audiophiles
These headphones are designed for discerning music lovers. If you are someone who cares about audio quality "deeply," you'll want a pair of headphones like these.
You can expect them to present a refined listening experience. The audio quality exhibited by these headphones is a beautiful mix of musicality, technical brilliance and high precision.
These headphones deliver a spacious and open soundstage with utmost clarity and detail. Delve into pure sonic bliss with these headphones!
Ideal for
Indoor Use
Planar Magnetic Drivers
Planar magnetic drivers combine characteristics of several driver types. They employ magnetic fields akin to dynamic and balanced armature drivers. However, planar magnetic drivers, like electrostatic drivers, use a flat, thin diaphragm in contrast to a coil. The planar drivers are known for their quick transient response.
Replaceable Cables
A pair of headphones with a replaceable cable has many benefits, and one of them is if the connecting cable has a problem, it doesn’t mean that you have to buy a new one. If the connecting cable gets pulled or damaged, you can replace it and keep using your good-old headphones or IEMs. This way, your headphones will be protected and will last longer. With the advancements in cable manufacturing, you now get a variety of replacement cables with various termination options, lengths and quality.
Open-Back Design
Headphones with an open-back design, allow air to pass through the earcups. This means that Open-Backs do not block any noise from around you, as closed-backs do, and music being heard will also leak outside to people around you. So they can only be heard in a quiet environment.
However, Open-back headphones do sound more natural and open. Open-back headphones create a feeling of space, presenting audio as if you are sitting at a live concert. Audiophiles swear by open-back headphones, and they sound quite different to closed-backs.
These headphones are perfect for critical listening sessions, mixing and mastering music. They have an accurate soundstage presentation and precise imaging.
DESCRIPTION
AUDEZE LCD-5 - THE NEW FLAGSHIP PLANAR MAGNETIC HEADPHONES
Audeze as a company has been revered and respected by the audiophile community andaudio professionals for their high quality planar magnetic headphones. For the past decade, Audeze's LCDlineup of headphones has set the golden standard for planar magnetic headphones. The company's LCD seriesof headphones has pioneered and pushed the boundaries of what a planar magnetic headphone can achieve.Continuing the path of innovation, the all-new LCD-5 offers improved driver performance, ear pads andlightweight frame design (only 420 grams) to set a new standard for performance and comfort.
EXPERIENCE REAL ACCURACY, RESOLUTION AND SPEED WITH LCD-5
Audeze LCD-5 headphones have been technically upgraded in every aspect from thepast generation of LCD headphones. The drivers for the LCD-5 headphones are engineered with award-winningFluxor magnets and feature updated Fazor waveguides along with the new Patent-pending Parallel UniforceŠÜ¢voice coils. These voice coils employ varying width parallel traces to keep the impedance low and provideincreased voltage headroom by altering the current density within each trace. The uniform force created bythis optimisation lowers distortion and provides better control of diaphragm movement, resulting in improvedsonic resolution. With these upgrades, the LCD-5 sets a new standard for accuracy.
UPDATED ACOUSTIC CHAMBER DELIVERS A WIDE SOUNDSTAGE
Audeze has been renowned to introduce headphones that deliver extremely clean andwide soundstage. This is also a key feature in the new LCD-5 headphone. The team of acoustic engineers atAudeze have optimised every aspect of the LCD-5's acoustic chamber to achieve pinpoint imaging and a widesoundstage. The new sculpted ear pads and acoustically transparent mesh minimise reflections and resonancewhile the Parallel UniforceŠÜ¢ voice coil allows increased space between magnets for improved frequencyresponse and a more open soundstage. LCD-5 also features newly designed low-profile Fazor waveguides toreduce diffractions and interactions with the ear.
THOUGHTFULLY DESIGNED TO OFFER A COMFORTABLE WEARING EXPERIENCE
The team of designers at Audeze have gone to all lengths to design the LCD-5. Theteam at Audeze have addressed the main request from LCD series headphone owners and have designed the LCD-5to be lightweight and comfortable to wear for the longer listening sessions. Weighing in at only 420 grams,the LCD-5 offers hours of listening pleasure without any discomfort. Every part has been re-engineered,using high-quality materials such as magnesium, aluminium and acetate which offer lightweight and highrigidity. When you put on a pair of LCD-5s, your head and ears are cradled in materials of the finestquality. Supple premium leather and carbon fibre pull all the elements together into a package of the finestcraftsmanship, which is hand-assembled in the company's California workshop.
BUNDLED WITH A HIGH PURITY CABLE AND FEATURES SCULPTED EARPADS
The Audeze LCD-5 headphones come bundled with a high purity connection cable. TheLCD-5 connecting cable is specially tuned with directional OCC high-purity copper strands that provide lowcapacitance and low resistance path for the audio signal to travel from your amp to the drivers, maintainingunsurpassed clarity and precision. The new sculpted, internally sloped earpad architecture reduces unwantedresonances and interior reflections. The ergonomic design cradles your cranium and helps naturally place theheadphone in the optimal listening position. The pads have less contact surface area than standard designsto reduce fatigue while providing a superior seal for all shapes and sizes.
SOUND
FREQUENCY GRAPH
CHEAT SHEET
Regions of the frequency spectrum
(20Hz - 80 Hz)
(80 Hz - 300 kHz)
(300 Hz - 1000 kHz)
(1 kHz - 6 kHz)
(6 kHz - 10 kHz)
(10 kHz - 20 kHz)
SPECS
| TRANSDUCER TYPE | Planar Magnetic |
| MAGNETIC STRUCTURE | Fluxor™ magnet array |
| PHASE MANAGEMENT | Fazor™ |
| MAGNET TYPE | Neodymium N50 |
| DIAPHRAGM TYPE | Nano-Scale Parallel Uniforce䋢 |
| TRANSDUCER SIZE | 90 mm |
| MAXIMUM SPL | >130dB |
| FREQUENCY RESPONSE | 5Hz - 50kHz |
| THD | <0.1% @ 100 dB SPL |
| SENSITIVITY | 90 dB/1mW (at Drum Reference Point) |
| IMPEDANCE | 14 ohms |
| MAX POWER HANDLING | 5W RMS |
| MIN RECOMMENDED POWER | > 100mW |
| RECOMMENDED POWER LEVEL | >500mW |
| MICROPHONE | No |
| WEARING STYLE | Over-Ear |
| STYLE | open-back |
| BLAZINGLY LOW WEIGHT | 420g |
| BOX CONTENTS | 1. Audeze LCD-5 Headphones |
| 2. Premium Braided 2.5m Cable 4-Pin XLR Balanced cable | |
| 3. 4-Pin XLR to 1/4" adapter | |
| 4. Aluminum Travel Case | |
| 5. Certificate of Authenticity and Warranty Cards |
| GENERIC NAME | Headphones |
| IMPORTER DETAILS | Importers Name: Ferrari Video Address: 63/18, 1st Main Road, Gandhi Nagar, Chennai - 600020 Contact No: 044-24420733 |
| NET QUANTITY | 1 |
FAQs
What is the warranty period on Audeze LCD-5 and how do I claim it?
The warranty period of the Audeze LCD-5 is of 3 years. In order to claim warranty, please visit our Audeze warranty page. We are very helpful guys, just saying.
Which drivers are used in Audeze LCD-5?
The Audeze LCD-5 is loaded with 90 mm Planar Magnetic driver.
Do the Audeze LCD-5 come with a travel case?
Yes, Audeze LCD-5 does come with a Premium Aluminum travel case.
Does the Audeze LCD-5 come with a mic?
No, the Audeze LCD-5 does not come with a mic.
Can I use the Audeze LCD-5 for long hours?
The Audeze LCD-5 is made of Lightweight design, self-adapting to the user’s head and Premium leather ear cushions provide the highest comfort for long-time listening.
Does the Audeze LCD-5 come with detachable cables?
Yes, the cables are indeed detachable. Making for easy storage and convenient for whenever you want to replace or upgrade cables.
Does the Audeze LCD-5 require an amp?
Yes, it does require amplification. You can check out our collection of amplifiers and DACs here.
AUDEZE LCD-5 - THE NEW FLAGSHIP PLANAR MAGNETIC HEADPHONES
Audeze as a company has been revered and respected by the audiophile community andaudio professionals for their high quality planar magnetic headphones. For the past decade, Audeze's LCDlineup of headphones has set the golden standard for planar magnetic headphones. The company's LCD seriesof headphones has pioneered and pushed the boundaries of what a planar magnetic headphone can achieve.Continuing the path of innovation, the all-new LCD-5 offers improved driver performance, ear pads andlightweight frame design (only 420 grams) to set a new standard for performance and comfort.
EXPERIENCE REAL ACCURACY, RESOLUTION AND SPEED WITH LCD-5
Audeze LCD-5 headphones have been technically upgraded in every aspect from thepast generation of LCD headphones. The drivers for the LCD-5 headphones are engineered with award-winningFluxor magnets and feature updated Fazor waveguides along with the new Patent-pending Parallel UniforceŠÜ¢voice coils. These voice coils employ varying width parallel traces to keep the impedance low and provideincreased voltage headroom by altering the current density within each trace. The uniform force created bythis optimisation lowers distortion and provides better control of diaphragm movement, resulting in improvedsonic resolution. With these upgrades, the LCD-5 sets a new standard for accuracy.
UPDATED ACOUSTIC CHAMBER DELIVERS A WIDE SOUNDSTAGE
Audeze has been renowned to introduce headphones that deliver extremely clean andwide soundstage. This is also a key feature in the new LCD-5 headphone. The team of acoustic engineers atAudeze have optimised every aspect of the LCD-5's acoustic chamber to achieve pinpoint imaging and a widesoundstage. The new sculpted ear pads and acoustically transparent mesh minimise reflections and resonancewhile the Parallel UniforceŠÜ¢ voice coil allows increased space between magnets for improved frequencyresponse and a more open soundstage. LCD-5 also features newly designed low-profile Fazor waveguides toreduce diffractions and interactions with the ear.
THOUGHTFULLY DESIGNED TO OFFER A COMFORTABLE WEARING EXPERIENCE
The team of designers at Audeze have gone to all lengths to design the LCD-5. Theteam at Audeze have addressed the main request from LCD series headphone owners and have designed the LCD-5to be lightweight and comfortable to wear for the longer listening sessions. Weighing in at only 420 grams,the LCD-5 offers hours of listening pleasure without any discomfort. Every part has been re-engineered,using high-quality materials such as magnesium, aluminium and acetate which offer lightweight and highrigidity. When you put on a pair of LCD-5s, your head and ears are cradled in materials of the finestquality. Supple premium leather and carbon fibre pull all the elements together into a package of the finestcraftsmanship, which is hand-assembled in the company's California workshop.
BUNDLED WITH A HIGH PURITY CABLE AND FEATURES SCULPTED EARPADS
The Audeze LCD-5 headphones come bundled with a high purity connection cable. TheLCD-5 connecting cable is specially tuned with directional OCC high-purity copper strands that provide lowcapacitance and low resistance path for the audio signal to travel from your amp to the drivers, maintainingunsurpassed clarity and precision. The new sculpted, internally sloped earpad architecture reduces unwantedresonances and interior reflections. The ergonomic design cradles your cranium and helps naturally place theheadphone in the optimal listening position. The pads have less contact surface area than standard designsto reduce fatigue while providing a superior seal for all shapes and sizes.
FREQUENCY GRAPH
CHEAT SHEET
Regions of the frequency spectrum
(20Hz - 80 Hz)
(80 Hz - 300 kHz)
(300 Hz - 1000 kHz)
(1 kHz - 6 kHz)
(6 kHz - 10 kHz)
(10 kHz - 20 kHz)
| TRANSDUCER TYPE | Planar Magnetic |
| MAGNETIC STRUCTURE | Fluxor™ magnet array |
| PHASE MANAGEMENT | Fazor™ |
| MAGNET TYPE | Neodymium N50 |
| DIAPHRAGM TYPE | Nano-Scale Parallel Uniforce䋢 |
| TRANSDUCER SIZE | 90 mm |
| MAXIMUM SPL | >130dB |
| FREQUENCY RESPONSE | 5Hz - 50kHz |
| THD | <0.1% @ 100 dB SPL |
| SENSITIVITY | 90 dB/1mW (at Drum Reference Point) |
| IMPEDANCE | 14 ohms |
| MAX POWER HANDLING | 5W RMS |
| MIN RECOMMENDED POWER | > 100mW |
| RECOMMENDED POWER LEVEL | >500mW |
| MICROPHONE | No |
| WEARING STYLE | Over-Ear |
| STYLE | open-back |
| BLAZINGLY LOW WEIGHT | 420g |
| BOX CONTENTS | 1. Audeze LCD-5 Headphones |
| 2. Premium Braided 2.5m Cable 4-Pin XLR Balanced cable | |
| 3. 4-Pin XLR to 1/4" adapter | |
| 4. Aluminum Travel Case | |
| 5. Certificate of Authenticity and Warranty Cards |
| GENERIC NAME | Headphones |
| IMPORTER DETAILS | Importers Name: Ferrari Video Address: 63/18, 1st Main Road, Gandhi Nagar, Chennai - 600020 Contact No: 044-24420733 |
| NET QUANTITY | 1 |
What is the warranty period on Audeze LCD-5 and how do I claim it?
The warranty period of the Audeze LCD-5 is of 3 years. In order to claim warranty, please visit our Audeze warranty page. We are very helpful guys, just saying.
Which drivers are used in Audeze LCD-5?
The Audeze LCD-5 is loaded with 90 mm Planar Magnetic driver.
Do the Audeze LCD-5 come with a travel case?
Yes, Audeze LCD-5 does come with a Premium Aluminum travel case.
Does the Audeze LCD-5 come with a mic?
No, the Audeze LCD-5 does not come with a mic.
Can I use the Audeze LCD-5 for long hours?
The Audeze LCD-5 is made of Lightweight design, self-adapting to the user’s head and Premium leather ear cushions provide the highest comfort for long-time listening.
Does the Audeze LCD-5 come with detachable cables?
Yes, the cables are indeed detachable. Making for easy storage and convenient for whenever you want to replace or upgrade cables.
Does the Audeze LCD-5 require an amp?
Yes, it does require amplification. You can check out our collection of amplifiers and DACs here.
Don't sweat it, this
Audeze - LCD-5 comes with a 3 Year warranty
on the driver and a 1 year on the rest of the parts
from Audeze that covers manufacturing defects.
All products featured on Headphone Zone are backed by an original manufacturer's warranty.
Read more about Audeze's warranty in India.
"The Audeze LCD-5 is one of the more expensive flagship planar headphones on the market, but you for that money get a great looking, well-built and impressive sounding headphone in return."
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"Certainly, it’s the most mature-sounding and cohesive high-end Audeze headphones to date. I love the new external design and my goodness the improved weight is just excellent."
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"The LCD-5 are intrinsically everything that makes a pair of Audeze headphones special. Unmistakable design paired with outstanding acoustic performance."
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"The sound staging will put a big smile on your face with an incredibly immersive experience. I can very easily and wholeheartedly recommend the LCD-5s for anyone looking for the very best headphones."
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"If I had one suggestion for Audeze regarding the LCD-5s, it would be that they come with a warning: After listening to music on these headphones, playback on any other headphones will be a disappointment or compromise."
Read MoreThis product is rated 5.0 of 5.0 stars.
It has received 2 reviews.
Customer Reviews
This was my first open back headphone, as all of you guys know open back headphones are an acquired taste. You have to be completely involved in it to enjoy it , so not for everybody.
This guy needs a lot of power from amp, excellent Dac and source(Tidal/lossless).If you are lacking any of these then its not for you.
Now my experience :
Its very lightweight , i can listen for a very long time without any kind of discomfort, and no sweating due to it being open back.
Sound Quality : As good as it can be and it shines when using balanced input/cable(Unbalanced output has usually half or less power than balanced one in amps).
I also own some quality iems like ThieAudio, Campfire, Final . They all have their own sound signature and cons/pros. The biggest advantage of having a good quality open back headphone over iems is that it can drive any kind/genre of song masterfully and effortlessly.
Overall an excellent buy.
You know u've woken up a beast when u play Pink Floyd Sorrow, or Terminal Frost, OR Hammock's Tristia and Sinking Inside Yourself, OR Chemical Brothers, or Duran Duran through your Fiio M17 over the ear headphone mode!! CRISPY CLEAR!! THEN, suddenly the Beasty is on Steroids when you connect the AC Adapter to your M17 and you suddenly get a hidden option to power the Audeze LCD 3 directly from DC despite being connected to the Audio Player!! !! The LCD 5's are exactly that, and they do deliver exactly what an Audiophile needs... !!! I always prefer Function over Fashion. dont care about the looks or size, or weight, as long as they have a damn good audio quality to deliver. The sound is Flat without any equalizers, but thats an extra bonus for me as i also play electric guitars and do have to monitor the tones of the output headphones... and thats advantageous to me ALSO BECAUSE when i listen to the music and songs that i could potentially cover, i listen to the songs a hundred times... My point is, EACH AND EVERY Instruments used in a song are discernable on these ethereal LCD 5's.!! The 3 Years warranty gives you quite a confidence, and goes even further to show how confident Audeze is about their products.. That was a point that i had overlooked, but the HEADPHONEZONE guys asked me to consider Audeze for its 3 yrs warranty.. Many thanx to them!! To cut short, if u are an audiophile, or a musician, or have passion for playing music or creating music, and if u have the budget, then the LCD 5 wouldn't let you down in any way... but just might increase your heartbeats when u listen to some HQ or FLAC format of you favorite songs :-p ... Lastly, but all the more important, is that i hope you have some form of amplification device to take the full advantage of the LCD 5's. Cheers!! and GO FO IT!!
Thanks a lot for your detailed and genuine feedback, we're glad that you have such positive thoughts about the product and we'll share your thoughts with the brand as well. It'll also help our fellow customers to make the right choice!