{"product_id":"audeze-lcd-5","title":"Audeze LCD-5 | Open-Back Planar Magnetic Headphones","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; width: 65%;\" alt=\"Audeze logo\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/9255\/5595\/files\/audeze-horizontal-logo.jpg?v=1679014633\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eLCD-5 Flagship Planar Headphone Sets a New Standard for Performance and Comfort in the LCD Series\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlagship open-back Planar Magnetic headphones\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew planar driver and magnetic structure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSculpted ear pad design improves upper midrange response\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImproved structural design incorporating magnesium, acetate and carbon-fiber\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll new LCD-5 units are bundled with the Audeze Premium Balanced 4-pin XLR cable. They also include an adapter for XLR to 6.3mm for use with single-ended headphone amplifiers.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\u003c!--\ntable, th, td {\n  background-color: #f6f6f6;\n}\nth, td {\n  padding: 20px;\n}\n--\u003e\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003ctable bgcolor=\"”#f6f6f6”\" width=\"90%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom's Take\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLCD-5 is a big step forward for Audeze on a number of fronts. It’s lighter and more comfortable than its predecessors along with having a smooth, sleek visual design. From a technical standpoint, it’s more efficient, opening up more options for enjoying flagship level sound quality, and it’s tuned to provide a more refined take on the classic Audeze sound with incredible depth and transparency. Basically, LCD-5 is a masterclass on evolving a beloved flagship product: Audeze maintained its core values while taking its design and performance to the next level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/bloomaudio.mom\/blogs\/articles\/audeze-lcd-5-review\" title=\"Audeze LCD-5 Review\"\u003eRead the full review.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTransparency, Resolution and Speed\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe LCD-5 sets a new standard for accuracy using a new driver design with Audeze’s own patent-pending Parallel Uniforce voice coils and new magnet assembly. LCD-5 represents a completely new design made specifically for minimal reflections, improved frequency response, and a more open yet accurate soundstage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"audeze lcd-5 headphones side view laying on wooden table\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/9255\/5595\/files\/audeze-lcd-5-5-lifestyle.jpg?v=1721741837\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLCD-5’s impedance is 14 Ohms, sensitivity is 90dB, and it weighs just 420 grams (1\/3 less than the LCD-4!). Handcrafted in California, USA, the LCD-5 has been meticulously engineered to provide unmatched audio for industry professionals and audiophiles alike. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe LCD-5 features Audeze’s patented core technologies, and comes with new acoustically designed leather earpads, an improved and luxurious carbon fiber suspension headband, deep “tortoise shell” acetate rings, all-new magnesium housing, plus our latest premium audio cable made with high-purity copper, and an aluminum travel case.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"float: none;\" alt=\"audeze lcd-5 headphones closeup sitting on microphone stand\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/9255\/5595\/files\/audeze-lcd-5-4-lifestyle.jpg?v=1721741889\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAudeze LCD-5 Key Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew Parallel UniforceTM diaphragms and FluxorTM Magnets provide powerful sound, unparalleled sonic detail, and incredible accuracy without increasing the impedance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew internally sloped earpads that help to reduce unwanted resonances and interior reflections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNewly designed Fazors that are optimized to reduce diffractions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe LCD-5 cable is specially tuned with directional OCC high-purity copper strands that provide a low capacitance and low resistance path to maintain unsurpassed clarity and precision.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe LCD-5’s fully re-designed magnesium frame provides rigidity and ultra-light weight, while the acetate rings offer just the right touch of richness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe cable is specially tuned with directional OCC high-purity copper strands that provide a low capacitance and low resistance path for the signal to travel from your amp to the drivers, maintaining unsurpassed clarity and precision. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"Audeze LCD-5\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/9255\/5595\/files\/LCD-5-001-Tech_2048x2048.jpg?v=1632158032\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle\u003c\/strong\u003e Over-ear, open-back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTransducer type\u003c\/strong\u003e Planar Magnetic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMagnetic structure\u003c\/strong\u003e FluxorTM magnet array\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePhase management\u003c\/strong\u003e Fazor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMagnet type\u003c\/strong\u003e Neodymium N50\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiaphragm type\u003c\/strong\u003e Nano-Scale Parallel UniforceTM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTransducer size\u003c\/strong\u003e 90 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum power handling\u003c\/strong\u003e 5W RMS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum SPL\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026gt;130dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency response\u003c\/strong\u003e 5Hz - 50kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTHD\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026lt;0.1% @ 100dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eImpedance\u003c\/strong\u003e 14 ohms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSensitivity\u003c\/strong\u003e 90 dB\/1mW (at Drum Reference Point)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum power requirement\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026gt;100mW\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended power level\u003c\/strong\u003e \u0026gt;250mW\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e 420g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/9255\/5595\/files\/audeze-lcd-5-box.webp?v=1741631312\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1360\" alt=\"Audeze LCD-5 headphones in the box\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Audeze","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41315280388171,"sku":"LCD5-XLR","price":4500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0023\/9255\/5595\/products\/Audeze-LCD-5-Open-Back-Planar-Magnetic-Headphones.jpg?v=1632226776","url":"https:\/\/bloomaudio.mom\/products\/audeze-lcd-5","provider":"Bloom Audio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}