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Audeze LCD-X Over Ear Open Back Headphone with New Suspension Headband Creator Package – no case - Older Version

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Brand Audeze
Model Name LCD-X
Color Black
Form Factor Over Ear
Connectivity Technology Wired

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  • TRUE TO LIFE SOUND: Thanks to its incredible dynamic, nimble, neutral and transparent sound signature, the LCD-X is able to reveal even the most minute details of your mix with unparalleled accuracy. With its enormous sound stage and crystal clear midrange, you have a listening experience that really is “true to life”.
  • THE PROFESSIONAL: Many of the current hit recordings you’ve heard have been mixed on Audeze headphones - the headphone of choice for recording engineers, musicians and audiophiles alike. With an efficiency of 103dB/1Mw and an impedance of 20 ohms they are the perfect option for anyone seeking a reference quality headphone.
  • PLANAR MAGNETIC DRIVERS: Large ultra-thin 106 mm diaphragms with Audeze’s proprietary Fazor elements and double-sided magnetic arrays. Frequency response from 5Hz – 20kHz extended out to 50kHz.
  • Note: this is older version. The latest version is ASIN B08ZR34S9T
  • HAND CRAFTED IN CALIFORNIA: Every Audeze headphone is engineered and meticulously handcrafted then rigorously tested and calibrated before leaving our Southern California facility. This ensures that your Audeze headphones will sound incredible from the first moment you listen to them, and many years after.

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Customer Ratings
Sound quality
4.9
4.7
4.6
4.0
4.6
Comfort
4.2
4.4
4.2
5.0
4.0
Quality of material
4.6
4.7
4.4
3.7
Value for money
4.3
4.4
3.9
Noise cancellation
2.4
2.1
3.4
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connectivity tech
Wired
Wired
Wired
Wired
Wired
Wired
headphones form factor
Over Ear
Over Ear
Over Ear
Over Ear
Over Ear
Over Ear
connector type
XLR
XLR
3.5mm Jack
6.35mm Jack, 3.5mm Jack
3.5mm Jack
headphones jack
xlr
3.5 mm Jack
6.35 mm Jack
6.35 mm Jack
3.5 mm Jack
3.5 mm Jack
cable feature
Retractable
Detachable
Detachable
Retractable
Detachable
Detachable
control type
Media Control
Media Control
Media Control
Volume Control
Media Control

Product Description

Many say the LCD-X is the most neutral of the LCD Collection; they’re used by sound engineers and musicians to create the most accurate recordings. Just Google Manny Marroquin, Stuart Hawkes, Frank Filipetti, Ed Cherney, George Massenburg, Elliot Scheiner, or Brent Burge for a few examples of our Audeze users. They do a great job of translating your mix to the real world. The X and the closed-back XC are sensitive enough to be driven directly by portable players like iPods, iPhones, and some of the better smartphones, but you’ll enjoy better sound with an external amplifier. Its impedance is 20 ohms.

Audeze LCD-X Planar Magnetic Headphones with Leather Earpads

ABOUT AUDEZE

Audeze started in 2008 in a garage (of course!) when its founders came across a revolutionary flexible circuit material developed for NASA. Realizing this could be a great advance in planar magnetic technology, they first started to make pro audio PA speakers, but dropped this project and started making headphones – the LCD-1.

Taking this first headphone to the Rocky Mountain Audio Fest, it was a tremendous hit, and that success launched the company. Hanging on that garage wall was the 2001 Space Odyssey poster, and that inspired the company’s name. The founders wanted a name that had something to do with a “journey through audio,” so Odyssey would be perfect, and that’s how the name Audeze (pronounced “odyssey”) was born.

AUDEZE'S PLANAR MAGNETIC TECHNOLOGY

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Acoustically engineered for accuracy

Audeze’s innovative planar magnetic technology delivers clear and accurate sound that reveals everything on the recording.

Diaphragms thinner than a human hair

We use space-age materials in an ultra thin diaphragm four times larger than typical headphones for fast response times, dramatically reduced distortion, higher resolution and improved imaging.

Near zero distortion

Double-sided magnet arrays delivers a uniform driving force across the entire diaphragm for near zero distortion.

Internal waveguide

Patented Fazor Elements guide internal headphone soundwaves to avoid resonances for a more accurate waveform.

More on the LCD-X Headphones

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The LCD-X Headphones

The LCD-X is a time machine that puts you in the room with your favorite artists and musicians. It’s luxuriously spacious, with powerful bass, a rich and engaging midrange.

Industrial Design by Audeze

You’ll be proud of how the LCD-X looks and sounds. The quality of the entire structure provides years of trouble-free listening.

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Engineered and Handcrafted in Audeze's California Factory

LCD-X is thoroughly engineered for long-term comfort and spacious, realistic sound. We match our transducers, and earpads

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    Customer reviews

    4.2 out of 5 stars
    4.2 out of 5
    101 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the sound quality, quality and value of the headphones. For example, they mention that the bass is deep, the music on a good recording is real, and the soundstage is huge. That said, opinions are mixed on sturdiness, and comfort.

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    32 customers mention23 positive9 negative

    Customers like the sound quality of the headphones. They say the bass is deep, detailed, and extended. They also appreciate the neutral-warm leaning sound signature, absolute precision, imaging, vocal clarity, and vivid music. The soundstage is huge, and the vocals are very good.

    "...Like most planar magnetic cans, these babies NAIL bass and low end. It’s not overwhelming, and they don't sound like Beats...." Read more

    "...Super crisp bass.Even with all that bass, though, other instruments are always well represented...." Read more

    "...These headphones push out sound flawlessly and faultessly! Every detail the track can dish out is there for the listener to critique and enjoy!..." Read more

    "...amount of detail in percussion instruments, and glowing piano and wind harmonics is astounding...." Read more

    25 customers mention22 positive3 negative

    Customers like the quality of the headphones. For example, they say it's amazing, phenomenal, and remarkable. They also say the soundstage is perfect and the bass is intense. Overall, customers are happy with the product's quality.

    "...with the exception of the Audeze LCD2C were beautiful, crystalline, and pure. BUT, I found them all to be too polite, TOO Invisible...." Read more

    "...These are the perfect headphones in my honest opinion...." Read more

    "...The cable is excellent and sturdy and does not disappoint, as most brand cables do...." Read more

    "Amazing experience but a lot of money for someone who is a casual audiophile, this is everything they say it is, the end game headphone the Ferrari..." Read more

    14 customers mention11 positive3 negative

    Customers like the value of the headphones. They say it's worth every penny, has a very good price, and is an excellent pair of headphones.

    "...work a lot and use music as a de-stressor like me; these are worth the investment!These headphones push out sound flawlessly and faultessly!..." Read more

    "...They are a very solid choice and worth every cent I guarantee you that, they sound, look and feel like a $1200 dollar headphone, I'd say even more..." Read more

    "...And they are an excellent value. Then I tried these at my friends house. Blew me away. I'd say these are best paired with rock/metal genre of music...." Read more

    "...Paired with a good amp/dac... this is just superb & this price point is serious bargain. Very satisfied with this purchase." Read more

    8 customers mention8 positive0 negative

    Customers appreciate the detail in the headphones. They say the bass is very detailed, and the mids and highs are detailed. Customers also say the details in percussion instruments are clear and well represented.

    "...Even with all that bass, though, other instruments are always well represented...." Read more

    "...It feels like listening to speakers! The bass is deep and well detailed and extended...." Read more

    "...The sound sensitivity (96dB/mW), is intense and the amount of detail in percussion instruments, and glowing piano and wind harmonics is astounding...." Read more

    "...of music sounds more of what it was intended to sound like bass very detail and big, mids and highs detail everywhere my only complaints are, vocals..." Read more

    4 customers mention4 positive0 negative

    Customers like the appearance of the headphones. They say the design is classic Audeze, with an industrial design flair and serious head-gear. They also appreciate the beautiful stock cables and the fact that they are beautifully made.

    "...all the other phones, with the exception of the Audeze LCD2C were beautiful, crystalline, and pure...." Read more

    "...Why not just make them flat in the first place?They are beautifully made, but way way too heavy to wear for a six hour mixing session...." Read more

    "...The build is solid with metal casings, swivels and rods. The design is classic AUdeze with an industrial design flair and serious head-gear..." Read more

    "...Also props to Audeze for the beautiful stock cables. Don't think just buy it. Thank me later" Read more

    11 customers mention4 positive7 negative

    Customers are mixed about the sturdiness of the headphones. Some mention that the music they get from these is animal thick, heavy, and built like a tank. However, others say that they are very heavy.

    "...Now for the bad - the comfort. These things are heavy. VERY heavy...." Read more

    "...I’ve never heard drums sound so incredibly tight and thick. Even LIVE. These phones make you want to go listen to your entire music collection again...." Read more

    "...They are beautifully made, but way way too heavy to wear for a six hour mixing session...." Read more

    "Super comfortable and sound amazing (I'm not an "audiophile"). Heavy and made of metal. Extremely high quality...." Read more

    8 customers mention5 positive3 negative

    Customers are mixed about the comfort of the headphones. Some mention that the ear cups are very plush, and they can wear them for hours quite comfortably. However, others say that the comfort takes some getting used to, it is a heavy set of phones, and resting against their head was painful.

    "...I’ve never heard drums sound so incredibly tight and thick. Even LIVE. These phones make you want to go listen to your entire music collection again...." Read more

    "...my only complaints are, vocals are a little thin and this type of experience is exhausting i can only listen for a few hours unlike my senheiser or..." Read more

    "...The ear cups are very plush. After awhile, you just have to remove the headphones and give you head a break...." Read more

    "Super comfortable and sound amazing (I'm not an "audiophile"). Heavy and made of metal. Extremely high quality...." Read more

    Are u considering it? Just buy it! Its worth it!
    5 Stars
    Are u considering it? Just buy it! Its worth it!
    These are not on the same level you'd hear from the Bose, the Dres, the Astros... those are mid consumer stuff... These, are the big guns! These are on another level! Ive put these headphones on to everyone i could: co-workers, friends and families... they all agree that the sound coming out of these are exceptional!Granting, not all are willing to spend this much on headphones for leisure listening, but if you work a lot and use music as a de-stressor like me; these are worth the investment!These headphones push out sound flawlessly and faultessly! Every detail the track can dish out is there for the listener to critique and enjoy! In tracks like Earth, Wind and Fire's September; you'd hear all of the instruments in great detail and separation! On Diana Krall's S 'Wonderful you can hear the wetness of her mouth (dare i call it saliva clicks) as she sings intimately unto your ears! In Blue Swede's Hooked on a Feeling, I can distinguish how many are singing the "oogah chakas";( theres four! ). The sound feels large! It feels like listening to speakers! The bass is deep and well detailed and extended. It doesnt just sound like a thump.. but more of a thunderous growl; with more meat and detail! The mids and vocals are intimate; they sound huge and more forward. And the highs sound angelic and detailed but pulled back enough as to not sound fatiguing!These are the perfect headphones in my honest opinion. Ive sold off so many of my old ones after getting these and only kept those that had sentimental value to me.These are 20 ohm headphones, and can be enjoyed straight from a phone without an amp or DAC. However it can still benefit from them if you really wanna flesh out its full potential! Im using the Fiio e10K for mobile, and a Schiit Modi/Loki/Magni stack on my desktop!
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    These are not on the same level you'd hear from the Bose, the Dres, the Astros... those are mid consumer stuff... These, are the big guns! These are on another level! Ive put these headphones on to everyone i could: co-workers, friends and families... they all agree that the sound coming out of these are exceptional!
    Granting, not all are willing to spend this much on headphones for leisure listening, but if you work a lot and use music as a de-stressor like me; these are worth the investment!
    These headphones push out sound flawlessly and faultessly! Every detail the track can dish out is there for the listener to critique and enjoy! In tracks like Earth, Wind and Fire's September; you'd hear all of the instruments in great detail and separation! On Diana Krall's S 'Wonderful you can hear the wetness of her mouth (dare i call it saliva clicks) as she sings intimately unto your ears! In Blue Swede's Hooked on a Feeling, I can distinguish how many are singing the "oogah chakas";( theres four! ). The sound feels large! It feels like listening to speakers! The bass is deep and well detailed and extended. It doesnt just sound like a thump.. but more of a thunderous growl; with more meat and detail! The mids and vocals are intimate; they sound huge and more forward. And the highs sound angelic and detailed but pulled back enough as to not sound fatiguing!
    These are the perfect headphones in my honest opinion. Ive sold off so many of my old ones after getting these and only kept those that had sentimental value to me.
    These are 20 ohm headphones, and can be enjoyed straight from a phone without an amp or DAC. However it can still benefit from them if you really wanna flesh out its full potential! Im using the Fiio e10K for mobile, and a Schiit Modi/Loki/Magni stack on my desktop!
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    5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best sounding headphones out there.
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