Full Feature list by Audeze
Key Feature 1: Audeze 90mm Planar Magnetic Drivers
Benefits
- Nano-scale diaphragm and FluxorTM magnets offer ultimate control over diaphragm movement
- Parallel UniforceTM voice coils for ultra-low distortion that’s inaudible at nearly any SPL
- Enhanced transparency and accuracy, with increased presence region response
- Extremely fast transient response and wide frequency response
Proof Points
- 90mm planar magnetic drivers with essentially the same diaphragm area as the LCD-4
- Diaphragm material is thinner than a red blood cell
Key Feature 2: FazorTM Waveguides, Parallel UniforceTM Voicecoil and FluxorTM Magnets
Benefits
- Increased efficiency and control over diaphragm movement
- Diaphragm offers dramatically reduced distortion, especially at high frequencies
- Accurate phase response, neutral frequency response, and wide accurate soundstage
Proof Points
- Varying parallel single-trace widths equalizes magnetic force on diaphragm
- Patented process provides most accurate voicecoil pattern available
- Reduced interference of sound waves
Key Feature 3: Sculpted Earpads
Benefits
- Better seal on a wider variety of head shapes for consistent comfort
- Reduced parallel surfaces reduce resonance to equalize frequency response
- Smaller foam than other LCD pads for less absorption of frequencies
Proof Points
- The sloped interior foam more easily conforms to the surface around the listener’s ears
- New acoustically designed earpads have a more neutral upper midrange response
Key Feature 4: All-New Premium Audio Cable
Benefits
- Provides extreme detail, ensuring no signal quality is lost between amp and headphones
- More extended high and low frequencies, better transparency of sound
Proof Points
- Single-crystal copper strands, directionally oriented for best conductivity
- Premium quality connectors for solid connection and durability
- Specially designed OCC copper cable material of ultra-high purity
Technical Specifications
Style: Over-ear, open-back
Transducer type: Planar Magnetic
Magnetic structure: Fluxor™ magnet array
Phase management: Fazor™
Magnet type: Neodymium N50
Diaphragm type: Nano-Scale Parallel Uniforce™
Transducer size: 90 mm
Maximum SPL: >130dB
Frequency response: 5Hz – 50kHz
THD: <0.1% @ 100 dB SPL
Sensitivity: 90 dB/1mW (at Drum Reference Point)
Impedance: 14 ohms
Max power handling: 5W RMS
Min recommended power: > 100mW
Recommended power level: >500m
Blazingly low weight: 420g
The LCD-5 article continues on Page Three. Click here or click below, it’s all up to you.
Page 1: Audeze, Planar magnetic Tech, LCD-5 main features
Page 2: LCD-5 Full Feature Overview & Technical Specs
Page 3: Price, Box, Accessories & Design, Build Quality, Cable & Fit, Comfort and Isolation, Sound
Page 4: Sound Intro, Sound General, Sound Classics
Page 5: Sound Comparisons, Amplification synergy, Conclusion
MhtLion
Great review, Lieven! Has anyone tried LCD-5 with Violectric V281? I ‘think’ it will sound nice with it in XLR mode, and I’m VERY inclined to click the purchase button.
Lieven
Thank you. I sold my V281 a few months ago, sorry.
MhtLion
No worries at all. My question was directed to your readers because I knew you don’t have V281 anymore. Since V281 has a rather warm sounding, I’m curious whether it will add the body to LCD-5 or get-in-the-way.
Lieven
Ok. Cool 🙂
Tim
How could you possibly do comparisons and leave out the Focal Utopias, but include headphones that are definitely lesser than the Utopias, such as the Empyrean, the HE-1000SE, and the LCD-MX4? The Utopias may even still be the best overall, period!
Lieven
I bought and sold the Utopia. I hardly ever sell a headphone but it was impossible for me to enjoy the Utopia. All of the headphones you mention bring a lot more enjoyment
Gail
Great review sincep you guys reviewed thr naim uniti atom HE. Have ypu tried the LCD5 with the naim?can it drive it or it really needs a decent amp? I’m currently using one ans was quite curious on getting an lcd5
Lieven
Sorry, I don’t have the Naim
Zuro
You said here that the LCD-5 lacks of body in vocals because they lack body on the sub-bass response?
if I wanna some good vocals with body and good timbre that is your recommendation?
You tried the ZMF headphones line? how they will compare to the LCD-5 on the timbre and voices?
Zik
You mentioned the HUGO – you mean the Hugo 2?
And out of the box you mean very light on the vocals and the midrange? how much minimum burn in is needed?
and you think tube amps will be good here?
Lieven
Yes, H2 of course
Pablo Guyot
Burn in :
100 hs is good ,but 200 hs is much Better
Richard Harrigan
Lieven, what headphone amp would you recommend as part of a home stereo system along with the LCD5?
The main application would be listening to vinyl from my VPI turntable running through a Parasound JC3+ phono amp and into a Parasound P6 preamp. I’d love to connect a headphone amp directly to the JC3+ that will slightly warm up the sound. I’d be looking for something in the $1.5K range…