Audeze LCD-3 Open Back Headphones - Zebrano Wood, Leather Free

A Warm, Lush, and Timeless Audeze Classic.

The LCD-3 is one of Audeze’s most celebrated headphones, admired for its warm, emotive, and richly textured presentation. Handcrafted with Zebrano wood rings and equipped with Audeze’s renowned planar magnetic drivers, the LCD-3 offers a listening experience that feels expansive, musical, and deeply immersive. It is the headphone of choice for listeners who want an enveloping sound full of character — a headphone that makes every track feel alive and emotionally engaging.

Why Audiophiles Choose This Headphone

Warm, expressive and beautifully textured

The LCD-3 delivers a sound that leans rich and smooth, with deep, rounded bass, a wonderfully natural midrange, and a gentle, refined treble. Vocals are lush and intimate, acoustic instruments sound organic, and bass lines carry weight without overwhelming detail. This is a headphone for immersive enjoyment rather than strict neutrality.

Handcrafted with premium materials

Zebrano wood rings give each pair a unique, artisanal finish, while the leather pads and metal frame deliver a luxurious, durable feel. Every LCD-3 is hand-built and tested at Audeze’s California facility to ensure consistent performance and craftsmanship.

Planar magnetic engineering with character

Like the other LCD series models, the LCD-3 uses large 106 mm planar drivers with ultra-thin Uniforce™ diaphragms and powerful magnet arrays. But unlike the more clinical LCD-X or technical LCD-5, the LCD-3 intentionally emphasizes a more emotional, musical tuning with smooth transitions and a wide, enveloping soundstage.

Ideal for relaxed, immersive listening

The tonal warmth and expansive staging make the LCD-3 perfect for genres like jazz, soul, blues, classical, ambient, and singer–songwriter recordings. It brings out depth, personality and subtlety in the music without pushing you toward analytical thinking.

A headphone with a strong identity

Many long-time Audeze fans consider the LCD-3 the most “musical” headphone in the line. It is expressive without being bright, powerful without being aggressive, and detailed without being fatiguing — a rare combination in modern high-end headphones.

What’s Included

• LCD-3 open-back planar magnetic headphones

• Premium braided cable

• Rugged travel/storage case

• Certificate of authenticity

• User guide + warranty documentation

Comfort Notes

With its deep leather free pads and suspended headband, the LCD-3 achieves a plush, relaxed fit. The large pads distribute pressure evenly, making multi-hour listening comfortable and stable.

Versatility Notes

While easier to drive than some older-generation planars, the LCD-3 thrives with quality amplification — especially powerful solid-state amps or warm tube setups. Pair it with a high-end DAC and amp chain to fully appreciate its depth, staging and emotional presentation.