Audeze LCD-X Open-Back Headphones

The Audeze LCD-X are reference-grade, open-back planar magnetic headphones created for producers, engineers and discerning listeners who need absolute accuracy. With ultra-low distortion, huge 106mm drivers and a natural, speaker-like soundstage, they let you hear every decision in your mix with confidence, wherever you are.

Combining Audeze’s patented Uniforce diaphragms, Fazor waveguides and powerful neodymium magnets, the LCD-X deliver exceptional resolution and transparency while remaining highly efficient and easy to drive. Whether you are working from a treated control room, a project studio or on the road, these headphones provide a reliable, translation-friendly reference that rivals high-end monitoring systems.

Reference-Grade Detail Without the Room

The LCD-X are designed to take the room out of the equation. Their class-leading resolution and impressively low distortion make them comparable to high-end speaker setups, without the need for expensive acoustic treatment. When used with Audeze Reveal+ software to create an AI-generated profile of your hearing, they can emulate renowned studio environments, helping you make consistent, professional decisions from virtually any location.

Planar Magnetic Precision

At the heart of the LCD-X are extra-large 106mm planar magnetic drivers, featuring Audeze’s Ultra-Thin Uniforce diaphragms and proprietary Fazor waveguides. This advanced design delivers fast, controlled transients, deep and accurate low end, and a smooth, revealing midrange and top. The result is a highly precise, honest presentation of your audio that exposes subtle mix issues and fine details that are easy to miss on conventional headphones.

Open-Back, Natural Soundstage

The open-back construction of the LCD-X creates a spacious, natural soundstage that feels closer to working on nearfield monitors than typical closed-back headphones. Instruments and effects are placed clearly in three-dimensional space, making it easier to judge panning, depth and ambience. This realistic imaging is particularly valuable for critical mixing, mastering and sound design work.

Efficient and Easy to Drive

Despite their high-end planar design, the LCD-X are notably efficient, with low impedance and high sensitivity. They are engineered to deliver excellent performance from a wide range of headphone outputs, including audio interfaces, consoles and portable devices. This flexibility allows you to maintain a consistent reference whether you are in the studio, on location or working from a compact home setup.

Comfort for Long Sessions

Audeze has refined the LCD-X over time to improve comfort, reducing weight and introducing a suspension headband for even weight distribution. The generously cushioned premium earpads provide secure support, while the neutral tuning and low distortion help to minimise listening fatigue. This makes the LCD-X a practical choice for long tracking, editing and mixing sessions.

• 106mm Planar Magnetic Drivers - Extra-large planar drivers with Ultra-Thin Uniforce diaphragms deliver exceptional resolution, fast transient response and deep, controlled bass, helping you hear every nuance in your mix with forensic clarity.
• Open-Back, Natural Soundstage - The open-back design provides a wide, speaker-like soundstage with precise spatial imaging, making it easier to place elements in the stereo field and judge reverb, delay and depth accurately.
• Highly Efficient, Low Impedance Design - With high sensitivity and a 20 ohm impedance, the LCD-X perform superbly from a variety of headphone outputs, so you can rely on a consistent reference whether you are using an interface, console or compatible device.
• Included Braided OCC Copper Cable and Travel Case - The supplied 1.9m braided OCC copper 4-pin XLR combo cable with 1/4" adapter provides a high-quality connection, while the included travel case helps keep your LCD-X protected between sessions.

General

• Style: Over-ear, open-back
• Transducer Type: Planar magnetic
• Transducer Size: 106mm
• Magnetic Structure: Proprietary magnet array
• Phase Management: Fazor
• Magnet Type: Neodymium N50
• Diaphragm Type: Ultra-Thin Uniforce
• Weight: 612g

Audio Performance

• Maximum SPL: >130dB
• Frequency Response: 10Hz - 50kHz
• Total Harmonic Distortion: <0.1 percent @ 100dB SPL
• Sensitivity: 103dB/1mW (at Drum Reference Point)
• Impedance: 20 ohms
• Max Power Handling: 5W RMS
• Minimum Recommended Power: >100mW
• Recommended Power Level: >250mW

Cable

• Length: 1.9m (6.2ft)
• Connector: 4-pin XLR with single-ended 1/4" (6.3mm) adapter
• Wire Material: 20 AWG high-purity OCC audio-grade copper

Included Accessories

• LCD-X headphones
• Travel case
• Braided 4-pin XLR combo cable with 1/4" single-ended adapter
• 1/4" to 3.5mm adapter
• Certificate of authenticity and warranty cards