Audeze LCD-X Open-Back Headphones

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The Audeze LCD-X Open-Back Headphones stand as the pinnacle of professional audio excellence, earning acclaim as the go-to choice for award-winning artists and engineers since their introduction in 2013. Renowned for their transparency and reliabilit…
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Audeze LCD-X Open-Back Headphones

 

The Audeze LCD-X Open-Back Headphones stand as the pinnacle of professional audio excellence, earning acclaim as the go-to choice for award-winning artists and engineers since their introduction in 2013. Renowned for their transparency and reliability, these headphones offer an unmatched blend of accuracy and precision, making them indispensable for both studio professionals and audiophiles alike.

With extra-large 106mm planar drivers meticulously tuned for accuracy, the LCD-X delivers a natural soundstage and precise spatial positioning, providing an immersive listening experience that rivals high-end speaker systems. Moreover, their open-back design enhances the sense of realism and depth, while Audeze's advanced technologies, including Ultra-Thin Uniforce™ diaphragms and Fazor waveguides, ensure unparalleled resolution and minimal distortion.

Beyond their exceptional sound quality, the LCD-X headphones prioritise comfort, featuring a suspension headband for even weight distribution and premium, highly-cushioned ear pads. Audeze's commitment to user experience extends to their efficiency, as these headphones are highly efficient and easy to drive from any interface or device, eliminating the need for large, costly acoustic treatments. With the addition of Audeze Reveal+ software, which tailors the sound to your unique hearing profile, the LCD-X headphones provide a consistent and immersive mixing environment, allowing audio professionals to achieve optimal results across various settings. Whether in the studio or during late-night sessions, the LCD-X headphones ensure fatigue-free listening, making them an essential tool for audio professionals seeking uncompromising accuracy and comfort.

 

Futureshop's Expert Review of Audeze Headphones

If you’ve ever wondered how to pronounce Audeze or about the tech behind their incredible sound, this review has you covered. From its founding in a California garage to the cutting-edge use of NASA-inspired technology, Audeze has become a leader in high-performance headphones. We dive into four best-selling models, including the LCD-2 Classic, LCD-X, LCD-XC, and the professional-grade MM-500.

Read the full review

 

Features

  • Extra-large 106mm planar drivers tuned for accuracy, built for precision
  • Open-back design for natural soundstage and spatial positioning
  • Highly efficient, easy to drive from any interface, console or device
  • Includes our braided OCC copper 4-pin XLR combo cable with single-ended 1/4" adapter and standard LCD travel case

 

Taking the Room out of the Equation

The class-leading resolution and impressively low distortion makes the LCD-X comparable to high end speaker systems, without requiring large, expensive acoustic room treatments. When used with Audeze Reveal+ to create an AI-generated map of your own hearing, the LCD-X puts you inside renowned studios, letting you mix consistently and efficiently from anywhere.

 

Accuracy, Transparency, and Efficiency

LCD-X leverages patented Audeze technologies, including Ultra-Thin Uniforce™ diaphragms, Fazor waveguides, and powerful neodymium magnets to deliver extremely accurate and detailed sound. The sophisticated planar magnetic drivers achieve a high efficiency with low impedance, such that LCD-X can deliver great sound from nearly any device with a headphone output. Together, these innovations enable audio professionals to efficiently get their mix done right in a variety of settings.

 

Designed for Comfort

Audeze has improved the LCD-X over the years, lowering the weight and increasing comfort. It features a suspension headband for even weight distribution, and highly-cushioned premium earpads for support. The neutral tuning and low distortion prevent listening fatigue, so those late-night sessions never have to end.

 

Specification

  • Style: Over-ear, open-back
  • Transducer type: Planar Magnetic
  • Magnetic structure: Proprietary magnet array
  • Phase management: Fazor™
  • Magnet type: Neodymium N50
  • Diaphragm type: Ultra-Thin Uniforce™
  • Transducer size: 106 mm
  • Maximum SPL: >130dB
  • Frequency response: 10Hz - 50kHz
  • THD: <0.1% @ 100 dB SPL
  • Sensitivity: 103 dB/1mW (at Drum Reference Point)
  • Impedance: 20 ohms
  • Max power handling: 5W RMS
  • Min recommended power: > 100mW
  • Recommended power level: >250mW
  • Cable: 1.9m (6.2ft) length 4-pin XLR with Single ended 1/4" (6.3mm) adapter
  • Wire material: 20 AWG high-purity OCC audio-grade copper
  • Weight: 612g

 

About Audeze

At Audeze they remove the boundaries between artist and listener. Their products combine revolutionary acoustic engineering and beautiful craftsmanship to provide the finest listening experience. Their headphones’ best-in-class accuracy makes them an irreplaceable tool for those requiring the most transparent audio reproduction available. First discovered by audiophiles, now professional engineers and music producers are using Their headphones as their new reference. The only way to truly appreciate Audeze headphones is listening to them.

About Audeze

Californian maker of planar magnetic headphones, with hi-fi, studio and gaming models.

Audeze is based in Santa Ana, California, and builds headphones around planar magnetic drivers. The catalogue includes the LCD and CRBN hi-fi lines, the MM pro studio monitors, and the MAXWELL and LCD-GX gaming models. You can choose by how you listen, whether at a desk, in a studio or on a console.

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Planar and electrostatic drivers are made in-house

Audeze says its planar magnetic and electrostatic drivers are built in its own factory in Orange County, California. A planar driver moves a thin, flat diaphragm across its whole surface, rather than a cone from a single point. Check the product page for the driver type in the model you want.

Higher-end models are hand assembled in America

The company says its models priced above $399 are hand assembled and tested in the United States. If you are comparing models, each product page shows the specification and price, so you can see where a headphone sits in the range before you decide.

The range is split by use

LCD and CRBN are the hi-fi lines, MM pro is aimed at studio monitoring, and MAXWELL and LCD-GX are built for gaming. Audeze states that it holds eleven American patents. Specifications and amplifier requirements differ by model, so check the product page before you pair a model with your source.

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Specification

  • Style: Over-ear, open-back
  • Transducer type: Planar Magnetic
  • Magnetic structure: Proprietary magnet array
  • Phase management: Fazor™
  • Magnet type: Neodymium N50
  • Diaphragm type: Ultra-Thin Uniforce™
  • Transducer size: 106 mm
  • Maximum SPL: >130dB
  • Frequency response: 10Hz - 50kHz
  • THD: <0.1% @ 100 dB SPL
  • Sensitivity: 103 dB/1mW (at Drum Reference Point)
  • Impedance: 20 ohms
  • Max power handling: 5W RMS
  • Min recommended power: > 100mW
  • Recommended power level: >250mW
  • Cable: 1.9m (6.2ft) length 4-pin XLR with Single ended 1/4" (6.3mm) adapter
  • Wire material: 20 AWG high-purity OCC audio-grade copper
  • Weight: 612g

We use Royal Mail 1st Class services for our Standard Delivery.

Orders received before 4.30 pm Monday to Friday are usually dispatched the same day by FIRST CLASS post (unless premium postal or timed courier services are selected), subject to stock availability. This does not apply to custom-length cables and speaker cables as these require a longer timescale to terminate. This also excludes all cables selected for the burn-in service. Please note, we do not process orders on national holidays in the UK. Over 98% of our orders are delivered the next working day including Saturdays.

 

Standard delivery is usually within 2 working days, although 98% of all orders are delivered the next working day including Saturdays. In extreme cases, such as delivery to the Highlands and Islands, this may take 3 days.

 

All items are fully insured and come with an invoice from Future Shop. We use the Royal Mail for delivery of small packages and DPD Local or DHL for items that weigh over 2KG. Items over 2KG are fully insured and will usually be delivered within 48 hours of placing your order subject to stock availability. For international orders, we use FedEx or DHL services where customers have selected this option.

 

 

Please note, special orders for non-standard cable lengths may be subject to longer deliver time-scales. This may vary from manufacturer to manufacturer.

 

We offer 'Free delivery on orders over £99' subject to the following terms & conditions:

  • Applies only to orders with £99 or more of items (including VAT at the UK rate), at Future Shop
  • Free Delivery on orders over £99 utilises Royal Mail First Class postal service for items weighing under 2KG. For items weighing over 2KG, we use DPD or DHL next working day services which deliver from 9.00am to 6pm within mainland UK (excludes Royal Mail Special Delivery Services and timed next day delivery services by DPD or DHL).
  • Applies only to deliveries to addresses within mainland UK and Northern Ireland addresses. Applies only to orders that are to be delivered to a single Mainland UK delivery address.
  • You will not be eligible for free delivery on your order if any items are cancelled or returned for a refund, bringing the total order amount below £99. Where items are returned, the refund due will be the cost of the item less any postage costs.
  • We reserve the right to change or discontinue 'Free delivery on orders over £99 promotion at any time.
  • FREE DELIVERY FOR ORDERS OVER £99 OFFER DOES NOT APPLY TO TRADE CUSTOMERS.

 

UK Postal & Delivery Charges - FIRST CLASS

Free UK delivery on all orders over £99*

Weight Price (FIRST CLASS UK POSTAGE)
0g - 1000g £3.95
1000g - 1400g £4.95
1400g - 1800g £5.95
1800g - 2000g £6.95
2000g - 3000g £8.95


* Free Delivery on orders over £99 utilises Royal Mail First Class postal service for items weighing under 2KG. For items weighing over 2KG, we use DPD or DHL next working day services which deliver from 9.00am to 6pm within mainland UK.

Free Delivery for orders over £99 excludes Royal Mail Special Delivery Services and timed next day delivery services by DPD or DHL.

 

Special Delivery UK - Guaranteed Next Working Day

We have 99.9% of the UK covered With Royal Mail Next Day Special Delivery. We guarantee delivery to most UK addresses by 1pm the next working day. This includes Northern Ireland, Jersey and Guernsey. Some places take longer to deliver to but we still guarantee delivery within three working days by 5.30 PM.

 

Please note, Royal Mail Special Delivery for next working day may not be possible where non-standard cable lengths are ordered. If this is the case, the item will be shipped via The Royal Mail Special Delivery service as soon as the cable is custom made.

 

For orders weighing over 2KG, we reserve the right to ship items using Next Day Pre-Noon Courier Services where Royal Mail Special Delivery option has been selected.

 

Channel Islands & Northern Ireland

We accept orders from all Channel Islands including Alderney, Jersey, Guernsey and Sark. Unless you select a premium service, Items weighing under 2KG are delivered using our standard UK delivery option above. For items weighing over 2KG, a surcharge may be applied for all deliveries to the Channel Islands as well as Northern Ireland.

 

European Countries

Deliveries to EU member states are not subject to 20% VAT after December 31st 2020 and therefore the 20% VAT on items is automatically deducted when you log-in, register or proceed to place an order.

 

The customer will be liable for the VAT at the local VAT rate, duty on the import and the brokerage service fee if applicable. This may need to be paid in advance to your local Customs &amp; Excise office or the delivery company before your order can be delivered.

 

We offer the following shipping services:

  • Royal Mail First Class International Airmail Services - Items are usually delivered within 3 to 5 working days
  • Royal Mail Standard International Mail Services - Items are usually delivered within 7-10 working days
  • DHL Express International - Items are usually delivered within 24 to 48 hours. DHL orders must be received by 3:30pm for next day service to most destinations in Europe
  • Federal Express International Priority - Items are usually delivered within 24 to 48 hours. FedEx orders must be received by 3.00pm for next day service to most destinations in Europe
  • Federal Express International Economy - Item are usually delivered within 48 to 72 hours

We reserve the right to change your shipping method without notification if you select a method that we cannot use for your shipment (for instance, we cannot ship via postal services for items over 2 Kg to International destinations). If we need to change your shipping method, we will choose the least expensive shipping method for your order.

 

Worldwide - Excluding UK & Europe

Deliveries outside of the UK are not subject to 20% VAT and so the 20% tax on items is automatically deducted when you log-in, register or proceed to place an order.

 

If applicable, the customer will be liable for the taxes at the local tax rate, duty on the import and the brokerage service fee. This may need to be paid in advance to your local Customs &amp; Excise office or the delivery company before your order can be delivered.

 

We offer the following shipping services:

  • Royal Mail First Class International Airmail Services - Items are usually delivered within 7 to 10 working days
  • Royal Mail Standard International Mail Services - Items are usually delivered within 15 working days
  • DHL Express International - Items are usually delivered within 24 to 48 hours. DHL orders must be received by 3:30pm for next day service to most destinations in Europe
  • Federal Express International Priority - Items are usually delivered within 48 hours. FedEx orders must be received by 3.00pm in order to ship items the same day, subject to stock availability
  • Where the actual weight of the package significantly exceeds the shipping cost charged on orders, we may write to you for an additional shipping charge. For larger orders, items may be shipped in multiple packets at our discretion

We reserve the right to change your shipping method without notification if you select a method that we cannot use for your shipment (for instance, we cannot ship via postal services for items over 2 Kg to International destinations). If we need to change your shipping method, we will choose the least expensive shipping method for your order.

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