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Audeze LCD-5 Closed-Back Reference Headphones - Black/Brown Red Acetate Rings

Audeze LCD-5 Closed-Back Reference Headphones - Black/Brown Red Acetate Rings

The Audeze LCD-5 planar magnetic headphones set new standards for accuracy and detail, delivering an open soundstage for a breathtaking listening experience. Featuring brand new 90 mm planar magnetic drivers, Parallel Uniforce voice coils and Fluxor magnets, these open-back headphones provide an ultralow distortion and an extended frequency response. The sculpted leather earpads and magnesium housing were designed from the ground up for comfort and minimal resonances, allowing the precision-engineered drivers to shine through.

Planar Magnetic Drivers Reveal Hidden Details

With 90 mm planar magnetic drivers, a nano-scale diaphragm and Fluxor magnets, the LCD-5 gives you unparalleled control and responsiveness. The ultrathin diaphragm reacts instantly to even the subtlest signals, bringing out hidden details and nuances in your recordings. The planar magnetic design also provides a huge soundstage, with precise imaging letting you pinpoint the location of each instrument. You'll discover layers of depth and spaciousness in familiar tracks.

Innovative Voice Coils Reduce Distortion

Brand new Parallel Uniforce voice coils use varying widths to evenly distribute the magnetic force exerted on the diaphragm. This innovative design dramatically lowers distortion, especially in the high frequencies. The result is a neutral, balanced frequency response and accurate phase response for a wide, dimensional soundstage. At any volume level, the LCD-5 delivers a clean, articulate sound free of audible distortion.

Luxurious Components Minimize Resonance

To complement the precision driver technology, the LCD-5 employs premium components that reduce unwanted resonances. New acoustically optimized leather earpads provide an ideal seal for any head size while absorbing less of the critical midrange frequencies. The magnesium housing is lightweight yet rigid, minimizing reflections inside the earcup. An improved carbon fiber headband offers a secure yet comfortable fit. Each element works together to produce an open, natural sound.

Premium Cable Preserves Signal Integrity

A premium cable provides a durable, noise-free connection between your amp and the LCD-5. Made from ultrapure OCC copper, this cable preserves even the most delicate signals with no loss of resolution. High-quality connectors ensure an uninterrupted signal path, conveying all the detail and nuance captured in your recordings. For the ultimate listening experience, pair the LCD-5 with a quality headphone amplifier.

 
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About Studio Headphones:

Headphones, once considered simply an accessory, have become a necessary part of virtually every studio's toolbox. From tracking to mixing—you need at least one great-sounding pair of “cans” to offer a new perspective on the music you make. But choosing a pair can be tricky, depending on the intended application and what your level of physical comfort with different styles is. Let's look at different types, one by one.

In-ear phones, sometimes called "earbuds" or "earphones," are the smallest, lightest and least conspicuous choice. They're definitely the best choice for onstage wireless monitoring, and some of the available fit options make for superb isolation. The seal with your ear can make for exaggerated frequency response, so in-ears wouldn't normally be the first choice for mixing or any sort of reference-quality listening. Some people have issues with comfort for long sessions, and some just don't like sticking something in their ear.

On-ear, or "supra-aural," phones rest (as should be obvious) on your ear. They don't offer quite the isolation of either of the other two types of phones, so they're a great choice when you need to be more aware of what's going on around you. Since they don't form a sealed chamber, they tend to have a more open sound with a frequency response that is very stable, so they're an excellent choice for reference monitoring and headphone mixing. They can, though, leak that sound to the rest of the world. This makes them not the best choice for tracking in a room with open mics. Because they rest on your ears, long sessions can get uncomfortable, which is why supra-aural phones with easily replaceable ear pads in a variety of foam density and covering types have become common.

Over-ear, or "circumaural," phones fit around your ear, creating a sealed chamber. Most really high-end phones tend to be of this type, as over-ear phones can fit larger drivers for better, more even frequency response, with a much tighter and more controlled low-frequency response. Circumaural phones tend to be the most immersive listening experience and make excellent reference monitors. Due to the fact that they're the largest headphones, they'll be a little heavier, but modern materials have decreased that weight and made long sessions with over-ear cans much more comfortable.