Audeze LCD-5s – Flagship Open-Back Planar Magnetic Headphones
The Audeze LCD-5s represent the pinnacle of Audeze’s planar magnetic headphone design, delivering mastering-grade precision, expansive soundstage, and uncompromising build quality. Building on the legacy of the original LCD-5, the LCD-5s introduce a newly refined driver, SLAM™ acoustic management, and redesigned earpads for a more natural frequency response, deeper bass impact, and long-term listening comfort. Designed for professionals and critical listeners alike, the LCD-5s offer a truly reference-level listening experience, available at Soundium.
Key Features
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Flagship planar magnetic design: 90 mm drivers deliver exceptional speed, resolution, and control
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Nano-Scale Parallel Uniforce™ diaphragm: Ultra-thin diaphragm ensures lifelike dynamics and midrange precision
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SLAM™ acoustic management: Enhances bass punch, extension, and physical impact
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Fluxor™ magnet array with Fazor™: Improves efficiency, phase coherence, and reduces distortion
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Open-back architecture: Wide, natural soundstage with accurate spatial imaging
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Redesigned ergonomic earpads: Improved seal, comfort, and reduced internal reflections
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Luxury handcrafted construction: Carbon fiber, magnesium, genuine leather, and copper accents
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Ultra high-purity OCC copper cable: Low-resistance signal path for maximum sonic accuracy
Customer Benefits
The LCD-5s are built for listeners who demand absolute realism and control. Whether used for mastering, critical mixing, or high-end personal listening, they deliver fast transients, natural tonality, and physically engaging low frequencies. The open-back design creates an expansive, precise soundstage, while refined ergonomics support extended listening sessions without fatigue.
Quick Specs
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Headphone type: Open-back, over-ear
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Driver type: Planar Magnetic
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Driver size: 90 mm
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Frequency response: 5 Hz – 50 kHz
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Impedance: 30 Ω
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Sensitivity: 90 dB / 1 mW
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Recommended power: >500 mW
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Weight: 475 g
What’s in the Box
- Audeze LCD-5s headphones
- Premium balanced 4-pin XLR cable
- 4-pin XLR to 6.3 mm TRS adapter
- 6.3 mm TRS to 3.5 mm adapter
- Aluminum travel case
Use Cases / Ideal For
Ideal for professional mastering, critical mixing, reference listening, and audiophile home systems where absolute fidelity and realism are required.
Compatibility
Compatible with high-quality headphone amplifiers, DAC/amp combinations, and professional audio interfaces with sufficient power output.
Pros & Cons
✅ Pros:
- Exceptionally natural and accurate sound
- Powerful yet controlled bass response
- Wide, immersive soundstage
- Outstanding build quality and comfort
⚠️ Cons:
- Open-back design offers no isolation
- Requires a capable headphone amplifier
The Audeze LCD-5s combine reference-level precision, immersive realism, and luxury craftsmanship in a flagship planar magnetic headphone, available at Soundium.
