Audeze LCD-5 Premium Open Back Planar Magnetic Headphones - With Combo Cable

The Pinnacle of Audeze Engineering. Precision Without Compromise.

The LCD-5 represents Audeze’s most advanced headphone design to date — a top-tier reference tool created for mastering engineers, critical listeners, and audiophiles who demand absolute accuracy. With redesigned ultra-light diaphragms, newly optimized magnet arrays, sculpted earpads, and a significantly lighter frame, the LCD-5 achieves breathtaking resolution, unmatched transient speed, and transparency that reveals every nuance of a recording. It is a true statement headphone: disciplined, articulate, and extraordinarily revealing.

Why Audiophiles Choose This Headphone

Unrivaled clarity and micro-detail

The LCD-5 introduces Audeze’s most responsive diaphragm yet, capable of revealing micro-textures, depth cues, reverb lines, and harmonic details that lesser headphones obscure. Bass is fast and controlled, mids are exceptionally clean, and treble feels extended yet natural — an ideal tuning for precision work.

New generation of planar magnetic engineering

Audeze redesigned the entire acoustic system for the LCD-5. Ultra-thin Uniforce™ diaphragms, updated Fazor™ waveguides, and an improved magnet structure work together to reduce distortion and increase imaging accuracy. The result is a headphone that feels holographic, spacious, and incredibly lifelike.

Lightweight flagship with long-session comfort

Weighing dramatically less than previous LCD flagships, the LCD-5 uses a magnesium housing, carbon-fiber suspension headband, and sculpted pads that contour to the head. This reduction in weight and improved ergonomics make long mastering sessions more comfortable and sustainable.

A true reference tuning for mastering and analysis

Where the LCD-3 leans warm and the LCD-X leans neutral, the LCD-5 focuses on absolute accuracy. Its precise midrange, disciplined low end, and refined treble ensure that every decision you make in the studio translates reliably to speakers and real-world systems.

Imaging that feels three-dimensional

With its new acoustic geometry and ultra-fast diaphragm, the LCD-5 delivers a soundstage that is wide, deep, and exceptionally well-organized. Instrument placement feels natural and exact, making it easy to evaluate panning, layering, ambience, and phase alignment.

What’s Included

• LCD-5 open-back planar magnetic headphones

• Premium braided LCD-series combo cable

• Carbon-fiber travel/display case

• Certificate of authenticity

• User guide + warranty documentation

Comfort Notes

The LCD-5 is significantly lighter than previous Audeze flagships. The carbon-fiber suspension headband and sculpted earpads provide a secure, breathable fit for long mastering or listening sessions. The earcups sit naturally without excess clamp, striking a balance between seal and comfort.

Versatility Notes

Although more efficient than older high-end planars, the LCD-5 rewards high-quality amplification. Pair it with a top-tier DAC/amp or professional interface to fully appreciate its dynamic range, transient precision, and imaging capabilities.

Best for:

• Mastering engineers

• Critical listening and high-end reference systems

• Audiophiles seeking the ultimate open-back experience

• Precision mix decisions in treated environments