Audeze - LCD-XC (Music Creator Special)
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Planar Magnetic Driver
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Raghav Somani is the Founder & CEO of Headphone Zone. An avid audiophile and musician since 2008, his choice of headphones include STAX Electrostats, Audeze LCD 3, and for music on the go, the JH Audio Roxanne + Astell&Kern SP1000 is never too far away. On his playlist, you'll find A.R. Rahman, Michael Jackson, and the Eagles.
DESCRIPTION
ENGINEERED TO PERFECTION
The LCD-XC (Music Creator's Special) is thoroughly engineered and meticulously hand-built using the finest, most luxurious materials combined with cutting-edge planar magnetic technology in California, U.S.A. It features the very same drivers as the LCD-X (Music Creator's Special), but in a closed-back design. This allows for better noise isolation and minimal sound leakage.
MADE FOR AUDIO PROFESSIONALS
Audeze headphones are trusted by professional engineers and music producers as their new reference. The LCD-XC (Music Creator's Special's) best-in-class accuracy & microscopic clarity makes them an irreplaceable tool for those requiring the most transparent audio reproduction available. The wide frequency range from 10Hz to 50kHz allows experts to easily pinpoint each element in a track, making mixing more accurate.
EXTENDED FREQUENCIES & LOWER DISTORTION WITH FAZORS
Fazors are special acoustical elements positioned on either side of the magnetic structure. They enhance transparency by affecting the sound waves generated by large planar diaphragms. A few of the benefits include extended frequency response, improved high-frequency extension and lowered distortion, with better imaging.
AUDEZE'S INNOVATIVE PLANAR MAGNETS
Acoustically engineered for accuracy Audeze’s innovative planar magnetic technology delivers a clear and accurate sound that reveals everything on the recording. The LCD-XC (Music Creator's Special) has an efficient push-pull magnetic structure that is specially designed and self-closing. This ensures an acoustically transparent music listening experience. The double-sided Neodymium magnet arrays deliver a uniform driving force across the entire diaphragm for a near-zero distortion.
PROPRIETARY LOTUS DIAPHRAGM FOR A SMOOTH SOUND
Audeze's proprietary Lotus diaphragm has a printed circuit across most of its surface and is capable of handling maximum continuous operating temperatures of over 400° F. This gives the drivers a smooth, resonance-free frequency response, excellent internal damping, edge damping, very low distortion and an extremely fast transient response.
MIX & MASTER ANYWHERE & EVERYWHERE
Not everyone can listen to their headphones in an acoustically treated room. With the Audeze Reveal plugin, you can add custom filter presets to all Audeze flagships. Now, mix and master in virtually any location, be it the studio, your home or even on top of an active volcano.
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 |
DIAPHRAGM TYPE | Ultra-Thin Uniforce™ |
TRANSDUCER SIZE | 106 mm |
MAX POWER HANDLING | 5W RMS |
IMPEDANCE | 20 ohms |
SENSITIVITY | 100 dB/1mW (at Drum Reference Point) |
THD | <0.1% @ 100 dB SPL |
MAXIMUM SPL | >130dB |
FREQUENCY RESPONSE | 10Hz - 50kHz |
MAGNETIC STRUCTURE | Proprietary magnet array |
PHASE MANAGEMENT | Fazor™ |
MAGNET TYPE | Neodymium N50 |
MIN RECOMMENDED POWER | > 100mW |
RECOMMENDED POWER LEVEL | > 250mW |
WIRED CONNECTIVITY | 3.5 mm to 1/4in stereo adaptor |
MICROPHONE | No |
STYLE | Over-ear, closed-back |
CABLE TYPE | 1.9m (6.2ft) length, Single ended 1/4" (6.3mm) termination |
WIRE MATERIAL | 20 AWG high-purity OCC audio-grade copper |
WEIGHT | 677g |
BOX CONTENTS | 1. Audeze LCD-XC Headphones |
2. Single-ended 1/4'' to dual 4-pin mini-XLR cable | |
3. Standard LCD travel case |
OTHER DETAILS
GENERIC NAME | Headphone |
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN | USA |
IMPORTER DETAILS | Importers Name: Ferrari Video Address: 63/18, 1st Main Road, Gandhi Nagar, Chennai - 600020 Contact No: 044-24420733 |
NET QUANTITY | 1 |
MANUFACTURER DETAILS | Name: Audeze LLC Address: 3410 S. Susan Street, Santa Ana, CA 92704-6936, USA |
PACKAGE CONTENTS | Audeze LCD-XC HeadphoneS, 1.9m Single-Ended 1/4'' To Dual 4-Pin Mini-XLR Cable Economy Travel Case |
FAQs
What is the warranty period on Audeze LCD XC (Music Creator Special) and how do I claim warranty?
The warranty period of the Audeze LCD XC (Music Creator Special) is of 3 years. In order to claim warranty, please visit our Audeze warranty page. We are very helpful guys, just saying.
How is the sound signature of the Audeze LCD XC (Music Creator Special)?
Audeze LCD-XC (Music Creator Special) has a Flat sound signature offers an accurate presentation of sounds without adding colour to your music. Simply put, this sound signature presents audio without boosting any frequencies.
Will these leak sound?
No, Since it an Closed back headphone it will not leak sound. So people next to you will not be able to listen to your music. Mind your own business.
Will it need an Amp?
Yes, to bring the best of these headphone an Amp is recommended. You could have a look at our collection of DAC/Ampshere
Do I really need an Amp though?
We have an article that should help understand why an Amp is important. Read about it here
Is the carry case provided with the product?
No, it does come with a Professional travel case for protection and portability.
ENGINEERED TO PERFECTION
The LCD-XC (Music Creator's Special) is thoroughly engineered and meticulously hand-built using the finest, most luxurious materials combined with cutting-edge planar magnetic technology in California, U.S.A. It features the very same drivers as the LCD-X (Music Creator's Special), but in a closed-back design. This allows for better noise isolation and minimal sound leakage.
MADE FOR AUDIO PROFESSIONALS
Audeze headphones are trusted by professional engineers and music producers as their new reference. The LCD-XC (Music Creator's Special's) best-in-class accuracy & microscopic clarity makes them an irreplaceable tool for those requiring the most transparent audio reproduction available. The wide frequency range from 10Hz to 50kHz allows experts to easily pinpoint each element in a track, making mixing more accurate.
EXTENDED FREQUENCIES & LOWER DISTORTION WITH FAZORS
Fazors are special acoustical elements positioned on either side of the magnetic structure. They enhance transparency by affecting the sound waves generated by large planar diaphragms. A few of the benefits include extended frequency response, improved high-frequency extension and lowered distortion, with better imaging.
AUDEZE'S INNOVATIVE PLANAR MAGNETS
Acoustically engineered for accuracy Audeze’s innovative planar magnetic technology delivers a clear and accurate sound that reveals everything on the recording. The LCD-XC (Music Creator's Special) has an efficient push-pull magnetic structure that is specially designed and self-closing. This ensures an acoustically transparent music listening experience. The double-sided Neodymium magnet arrays deliver a uniform driving force across the entire diaphragm for a near-zero distortion.
PROPRIETARY LOTUS DIAPHRAGM FOR A SMOOTH SOUND
Audeze's proprietary Lotus diaphragm has a printed circuit across most of its surface and is capable of handling maximum continuous operating temperatures of over 400° F. This gives the drivers a smooth, resonance-free frequency response, excellent internal damping, edge damping, very low distortion and an extremely fast transient response.
MIX & MASTER ANYWHERE & EVERYWHERE
Not everyone can listen to their headphones in an acoustically treated room. With the Audeze Reveal plugin, you can add custom filter presets to all Audeze flagships. Now, mix and master in virtually any location, be it the studio, your home or even on top of an active volcano.
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 |
DIAPHRAGM TYPE | Ultra-Thin Uniforce™ |
TRANSDUCER SIZE | 106 mm |
MAX POWER HANDLING | 5W RMS |
IMPEDANCE | 20 ohms |
SENSITIVITY | 100 dB/1mW (at Drum Reference Point) |
THD | <0.1% @ 100 dB SPL |
MAXIMUM SPL | >130dB |
FREQUENCY RESPONSE | 10Hz - 50kHz |
MAGNETIC STRUCTURE | Proprietary magnet array |
PHASE MANAGEMENT | Fazor™ |
MAGNET TYPE | Neodymium N50 |
MIN RECOMMENDED POWER | > 100mW |
RECOMMENDED POWER LEVEL | > 250mW |
WIRED CONNECTIVITY | 3.5 mm to 1/4in stereo adaptor |
MICROPHONE | No |
STYLE | Over-ear, closed-back |
CABLE TYPE | 1.9m (6.2ft) length, Single ended 1/4" (6.3mm) termination |
WIRE MATERIAL | 20 AWG high-purity OCC audio-grade copper |
WEIGHT | 677g |
BOX CONTENTS | 1. Audeze LCD-XC Headphones |
2. Single-ended 1/4'' to dual 4-pin mini-XLR cable | |
3. Standard LCD travel case |
OTHER DETAILS
GENERIC NAME | Headphone |
COUNTRY OF ORIGIN | USA |
IMPORTER DETAILS | Importers Name: Ferrari Video Address: 63/18, 1st Main Road, Gandhi Nagar, Chennai - 600020 Contact No: 044-24420733 |
NET QUANTITY | 1 |
MANUFACTURER DETAILS | Name: Audeze LLC Address: 3410 S. Susan Street, Santa Ana, CA 92704-6936, USA |
PACKAGE CONTENTS | Audeze LCD-XC HeadphoneS, 1.9m Single-Ended 1/4'' To Dual 4-Pin Mini-XLR Cable Economy Travel Case |
What is the warranty period on Audeze LCD XC (Music Creator Special) and how do I claim warranty?
The warranty period of the Audeze LCD XC (Music Creator Special) is of 3 years. In order to claim warranty, please visit our Audeze warranty page. We are very helpful guys, just saying.
How is the sound signature of the Audeze LCD XC (Music Creator Special)?
Audeze LCD-XC (Music Creator Special) has a Flat sound signature offers an accurate presentation of sounds without adding colour to your music. Simply put, this sound signature presents audio without boosting any frequencies.
Will these leak sound?
No, Since it an Closed back headphone it will not leak sound. So people next to you will not be able to listen to your music. Mind your own business.
Will it need an Amp?
Yes, to bring the best of these headphone an Amp is recommended. You could have a look at our collection of DAC/Ampshere
Do I really need an Amp though?
We have an article that should help understand why an Amp is important. Read about it here
Is the carry case provided with the product?
No, it does come with a Professional travel case for protection and portability.
Don't sweat it, this
Audeze - LCD-XC (Music Creator Special) 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.
Made in California, Used by Grammy Winning Record Engineers
Explore Collection"Ridiculous price aside, the XC houses a tone that I absolutely adore and want to see more of in the future. I enjoy the musical experience, but I do have some gripes."
Read More"It’s a headphone that sounds great with anything, even though it’s dynamic sound signature might be especially suited to rock and roll, hip-hop, and other similar genres."
Read More"The XC offers a transparent view through the window of recorded events that I could definitely see both mastering engineers and headphone cognoscenti appreciating."
Read More"While it's not nearly as wide as the LCD XC it proves it self deeper and often more precise and at no time did any particular frequency range stand out at me."
Read More“Dynamic impact is astonishing, and you never get the feeling you’re approaching the limits of what the LCD-XC can do.”
Read More"For roughly two grand, you would expect these to be bulletproof and built like a Ferrari, which I can confidently say they are. These are tanks, built to last."
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