Audeze LCD-5 open-back over-ear planar magnetic headphones w/ adapter

Description: Product highlightslarge over-the-ear headphones with high-grade planar magnetic drivers 30% lighter than Audeze's previous-generation flagship headphones open-back design allows air to move more freely for spacious, transparent sound tuned for superior accuracy across a wide frequency range require less powerful amplification than typical planar magnetic headphones a separate headphone amplifier will produce optimum sound quality designed and assembled in Audeze's Southern California headquarters planar magnetic drivers offer low distortion, enhanced dynamics, and detailed sound nanometer grade diaphragm (less than 0.0005mm thick) for wide dynamic range Parallel Uniforce voice coils greatly reduce distortion Fluxor™ magnet array for precise and accurate music reproduction magnetic flux density of 1.5 Teslas updated Fazor™ driver technology manages phase response for three-dimensional imaging and extended frequency response Construction details: large, open-back design offers spacious sound lightweight magnesium earcup rings with gold screens sculpted leather earpads comfortably conform to your head acoustically designed for better upper midrange response carbon fiber headband with split-band suspension system for easy fit and comfort leather lining cradles top of the head sturdy headband sliders for proper adjustment premium oxygen-free cable with balanced 4-pin XLR plug unbalanced 1/4" adapter included includes premium aluminum carrying case driver size: 90mm frequency response: 5-50,000 Hz sensitivity: 90 dB impedance: 18 ohms weight: 14.8 oz. warranty: 3 years (planar drivers), 1 year (earpads, enclosure, headband, and cable) What's in the boxOver-ear headphones 8.25' Braided cable (dual 4-pin plugs on one end and a balanced XLR-4 plug on other end) Female XLR-4 -to- 1/4" plug adapter Pair of white cloth gloves Black aluminum travel case 2 Keys for case Certificate of Authenticity Card with URLs for User Guide and Driver downloads About this itemWritten by Crutchfield's Jeff MillerThe new pinnacle of Audeze planar-magnetic headphones Meet the new planar magnetic flagship from the headphone masterminds at Audeze. On the surface, the LCD-5 headphones sport the familiar, oversized design of their previous-generation audiophile models. But Audeze examined every material and design choice from scratch, creating their most tonally accurate planar-magnetic headphones yet. And their lightest at this size — over 30% lighter than their predecessor, the LCD-4. That's a win-win for personal audio aficionados: uncompromised Audeze sound in a set of headphones that's more pleasant to wear. The re-tooled planar drivers deliver the company's signature traits, like the immense soundstage, textured bass, striking dynamics, and precise impulse control. And thanks to breakthroughs in material science, the LCD-5s offer even better imaging, clarity, and detail — particularly in the highs. The Audeze LCD-5 headphones use an all-new carbon fiber and leather headband to comfortably distribute the weight. Lightweight and well put-together I've long been a superfan of Audeze's over-ear LCD Series headphones for their performance. But as great as they sound, I'll admit I've cut listening sessions short with older models due to strain on my head and neck. Audeze tackled this problem head-on with the LCD-5 headphones. A flexible carbon-fiber headband binds the extra-large magnesium earcups together, and a new suspension system helps better distribute the weight. The leather lining hugs the crown of your head, while the strong frame holds the headphones firmly in place. And new sculpted leather ear pads — thinner and more sloped than Audeze's traditional pads — conform to your head and properly position the drivers to your ears. Planar magnetic drivers — the basics Before I get into what makes the Audeze LCD-5 headphones extra special, let me break down how planar magnetic drivers work. Audeze uses them to create their signature soundstage with a wide-open sense of depth and space. Unlike the dynamic drivers found in most headphones, planar magnetic drivers rely on an extremely thin diaphragm with a large surface area to generate sound. A flexible circuit is etched across the entire surface of the diaphragm, which is suspended within a magnetic field. When the circuit receives an audio signal, it causes the diaphragm to move back and forth — moving air and creating sound. Ultra-thin, smooth-moving diaphragm The LCD-5 diaphragms are 90mm in diameter and 200 times thinner than a single strand of human hair and thinner than a red blood cell. That means they take less energy to move. New voice-coil pattern for fluid movement and low distortion Audeze also developed a new parallel pattern for the voice coil circuit. They use a slow, careful process to cover the entire diaphragm to keep the motion fluid and even. This helps greatly reduce distortion, even in super-high frequencies above the range of human hearing. That's important, since the slightest resonance in that range can be perceived as sharp or grating. But the LCD-5s can deliver detailed highs without sounding harsh. This cutaway view shows Audeze's patent-pending parallel voice-coil pattern. Extra-strong magnet array Audeze also figured out how to greatly increase efficiency by laying out their magnet array in an asymmetrical pattern. In other words: fewer magnets, yet stronger magnetic attraction. The diaphragm starts and stops incredibly quickly, resulting in true-to-the-recording sound across a wide frequency range. In fact, they're so efficient that they can be driven by a portable high-res music player. But I would still recommend a separate headphone amp/DAC to really open up that massive soundstage and handle those lifelike dynamics. Hand-built and tested in California Audeze still hand-assembles their high-end headphones at their Southern California headquarters. That includes the earcups and headband, but also the drivers. We've seen them in action! It's a laborious process that involves great attention to detail and ends with a series of measurements inside a sound-proof chamber. Audeze won't let a pair of LCD-5 headphones leave the building without a proper match between the left and right driver. They even keep measurement records for every individual LCD-5 that they ship.

Price: 4500 USD

Location: Charlottesville, Virginia

End Time: 2025-01-27T04:12:14.000Z

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