Headphones — Audeze LCD-X

The LCD-X is an accomplished planar-magnetic over-ear headphone from Audeze, a well-established American manufacturer known for legendary planar-magnetic driver engineering, built with a substantial maximum sound pressure level. The LCD-X brings Audeze's considered engineering to a serious open-back over-ear format.

Key specs that matter

Frequency response spans an exceptionally wide 10Hz to 50,000Hz within plus-or-minus 10dB. Maximum sound pressure level is a substantial 130dB SPL at 1kHz at 5% THD. Connection uses a 6.3mm jack. Sensitivity is notably high at 103dB SPL at 1kHz/1mW, with impedance at a comparatively benign 20 ohms. Weight is 612g.

Sound and use context

Expect the exceptionally fast, detailed character Audeze's legendary planar-magnetic driver technology is broadly celebrated for, with the substantial 130dB maximum SPL combined with the notably high 103dB sensitivity.

Pairing

The comparatively benign 20-ohm impedance and notably high 103dB sensitivity make the LCD-X compatible with a wide range of headphone amplifiers.

Alternatives

Other manufacturers' comparable planar-magnetic over-ear headphones offer alternatives for buyers wanting to compare features at a similar price point.