Audeze – LCD-5

Designed & Made in the USA Balanced Sound Signature 3 YearsWarranty on Drivers Ideal forAudiophiles Ideal forIndoor Use For Studio &Professionals 90mm Planar MagneticDrivers Replaceable Mini XLR Cables Open-BackDesign NeedsAmplification DESCRIPTION AUDEZE LCD-5 – THE NEW FLAGSHIP PLANAR MAGNETIC HEADPHONES Audeze as a company has been revered and respected by the audiophile community and audio professionals for their high quality planar magnetic headphones. For the past decade, Audeze’s LCD lineup of headphones has set the golden standard for planar magnetic headphones. The company’s LCD series of 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 and lightweight 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 the past generation of LCD headphones. The drivers for the LCD-5 headphones are engineered with award-winning Fluxor magnets and feature updated Fazor waveguides along with the new Patent-pending Parallel Uniforce™ voice coils. These voice coils employ varying width parallel traces to keep the impedance low and provide increased voltage headroom by altering the current density within each trace. The uniform force created by this optimisation lowers distortion and provides better control of diaphragm movement, resulting in improved sonic 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 and wide soundstage. This is also a key feature in the new LCD-5 headphone. The team of acoustic engineers at Audeze have optimised every aspect of the LCD-5’s acoustic chamber to achieve pinpoint imaging and a wide soundstage. The new sculpted ear pads and acoustically transparent mesh minimise reflections and resonance while the Parallel Uniforce™ voice coil allows increased space between magnets for improved frequency response and a more open soundstage. LCD-5 also features newly designed low-profile Fazor waveguides to reduce 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. The team at Audeze have addressed the main request from LCD series headphone owners and have designed the LCD-5 to 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 high rigidity. When you put on a pair of LCD-5s, your head and ears are cradled in materials of the finest quality. Supple premium leather and carbon fibre pull all the elements together into a package of the finest craftsmanship, 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. The LCD-5 connecting cable is specially tuned with directional OCC high-purity copper strands that provide low capacitance and low resistance path for the audio signal to travel from your amp to the drivers, maintaining unsurpassed clarity and precision. The new sculpted, internally sloped earpad architecture reduces unwanted resonances and interior reflections. The ergonomic design cradles your cranium and helps naturally place the headphone in the optimal listening position. The pads have less contact surface area than standard designs to reduce fatigue while providing a superior seal for all shapes and sizes. SPECS AUDIO SPECIFICATIONS TRANSDUCER TYPE Planar Magnetic MAGNETIC STRUCTURE Fluxor™ magnet array PHASE MANAGEMENT Fazor™ MAGNET TYPE Neodymium N50 DIAPHRAGM TYPE Nano-Scale Parallel Uniforce™ 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 CONTROLS & CONNECTIVITY MICROPHONE No DESIGN & BUILD WEARING STYLE Over-Ear STYLE open-back BLAZINGLY LOW WEIGHT 420g IN THE BOX BOX CONTENTS 1. Audeze LCD-5 Headphones 2. Premium Braided Cable 3. Aluminum Travel Case 4. Certificate of Authenticity and Warranty Cards 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. Where are Audeze headphones made? Audeze headphones are engineered and handcrafted in the USA to our exacting quality standards. 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. Is the Audeze LCD-5 foldable? No, you cannot fold the headphones but you could definitely detach the cable for portability. Does the Audeze LCD-5 require an amp? Yes, it does require amplification. You can check out our collection of amplifiers and DACs here. Warranty & Media Reviews 3 Year Warranty Don’t sweat it, this Audeze LCD-5 comes with a 3 year warranty on the driver and a 1 year warranty on the rest of the parts. Audeze’s warranty covers all 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.” Read More “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.” Read More “But now Audeze is back in the flagship game with their LCD-5 being what they call the “new standard in accuracy”. They sound and feel good to you there sure is nothing wrong with getting them.” Read More “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.” Read More