Audeze LCD-5s - Latest Generation Reference Planar Headphones
With the LCD-5s, Audeze consistently continues its flagship series, combining state-of-the-art planar magnetic driver technology with precisely tuned acoustic architecture. The open-back, over-ear headphones are designed for demanding music lovers, sound engineers, and audiophiles who expect the highest resolution, exact dynamics, and particularly natural reproduction.
At its core is a newly developed 90mm planar driver with a Nano-Scale Parallel Uniforce™ diaphragm. This ultra-thin diaphragm structure responds extremely quickly to signal changes, enabling exceptionally precise reproduction of even the finest musical details. Transients are reproduced with impressive speed, while voices and instruments retain a realistic presence and corporeality.
Advanced Audeze Technologies
The LCD-5s combines several of Audeze's core technologies into a particularly coherent overall system:
- Fluxor™ Magnet Array for a strong, uniform magnetic field distribution
- Fazor™ Phase Management to reduce interference and for more precise spatial imaging
- SLAM™ Acoustic Structure (Symmetric Linear Acoustic Modulator) for controlled airflow and improved bass response
This combination ensures exceptionally low distortion, fast impulse response, and impressively precise spatial representation.
Open Design for Maximum Spaciality
As an open-back reference headphone, the LCD-5s is designed for a particularly natural and expansive soundstage. The open construction allows for free air circulation and minimizes internal resonances, reproducing music with remarkable transparency and airiness.
The frequency range extends from deepest bass regions far into the treble range, authentically reproducing both corporeal bass structures and the finest overtones. Instruments are clearly separated and precisely positioned in space – a crucial advantage for complex recordings or high-quality studio productions.
High-Quality Materials and Reduced Mass
Despite its robust construction, the LCD-5s has been consistently optimized for low weight. The chassis combines magnesium, carbon fiber, and precisely manufactured metal components, ensuring both stability and comfort.
Ergonomically shaped ear pads provide even pressure distribution while supporting the acoustic performance of the driver system. The wide headband ensures a comfortable fit even during long listening sessions.
High-Quality Cable and Comprehensive Scope of Delivery
The LCD-5s comes with a high-quality balanced premium cable made of high-purity OCC copper, ensuring particularly low-loss signal transmission. Adapters allow connection to various amplifiers and audio sources – from dedicated headphone amplifiers to high-quality desktop DACs.
Scope of Delivery
- Audeze LCD-5s Headphones
- Premium Cable (balanced, 4-pin XLR)
- 4-pin XLR to 6.3mm adapter
- 6.3mm to 3.5mm adapter
- High-quality transport case
Technical data
| General | |
|---|---|
| Design | Over-ear, open-back |
| Transducer type | Planar magnetic |
| Driver size | 90 mm |
| Diaphragm technology | Nano-Scale Parallel Uniforce™ |
| Magnet structure | Fluxor™ magnet array |
| Phase management | Fazor™ |
| Acoustic structure | SLAM™ (Symmetric Linear Acoustic Modulator) |
| Audio | |
| Frequency response | 5 Hz – 50 kHz |
| Maximum SPL | >120 dB |
| Total harmonic distortion (THD) | <0.1% |
| Material & Design | |
| Chassis | Magnesium, carbon fiber and metal components |
| Ear pads | Ergonomically shaped premium ear pads |
| Weight | approx. 420 g |
| Connectivity | |
| Cable | Premium OCC copper cable |
| Connector | 4-pin XLR (balanced) |
| Adapter | 4-pin XLR → 6.3 mm / 3.5 mm |
