Audeze LCD-5s – Flagship Open-Back Planar Magnetic Headphones

The Audeze LCD-5s represent the pinnacle of Audeze’s planar magnetic headphone design, delivering mastering-grade precision, expansive soundstage, and uncompromising build quality. Building on the legacy of the original LCD-5, the LCD-5s introduce a newly refined driver, SLAM™ acoustic management, and redesigned earpads for a more natural frequency response, deeper bass impact, and long-term listening comfort.

Key Features

• Flagship planar magnetic design: 90 mm drivers deliver exceptional speed, resolution, and control
• Nano-Scale Parallel Uniforce™ diaphragm: Ultra-thin diaphragm ensures lifelike dynamics and midrange precision
• SLAM™ acoustic management: Enhances bass punch, extension, and physical impact
• Fluxor™ magnet array with Fazor™: Improves efficiency, phase coherence, and reduces distortion
• Open-back architecture: Wide, natural soundstage with accurate spatial imaging
• Redesigned ergonomic earpads: Improved seal, comfort, and reduced internal reflections
• Luxury handcrafted construction: Carbon fiber, magnesium, genuine leather, and copper accents
• Ultra high-purity OCC copper cable: Low-resistance signal path for maximum sonic accuracy

Customer Benefits

The LCD-5s are built for listeners who demand absolute realism and control. Whether used for mastering, critical mixing, or high-end personal listening, they deliver fast transients, natural tonality, and physically engaging low frequencies. The open-back design creates an expansive, precise soundstage, while refined ergonomics support extended listening sessions without fatigue.

Quick Specs

• Headphone type: Open-back, over-ear
• Driver type: Planar Magnetic
• Driver size: 90 mm
• Frequency response: 5 Hz – 50 kHz
• Impedance: 30 Ω
• Sensitivity: 90 dB / 1 mW
• Recommended power: >500 mW
• Weight: 475 g

What’s in the Box

• Audeze LCD-5s headphones
• Premium balanced 4-pin XLR cable
• 4-pin XLR to 6.3 mm TRS adapter
• 6.3 mm TRS to 3.5 mm adapter
• Aluminum travel case

Use Cases / Ideal For

Ideal for professional mastering, critical mixing, reference listening, and audiophile home systems where absolute fidelity and realism are required.

Compatibility

Compatible with high-quality headphone amplifiers, DAC/amp combinations, and professional audio interfaces with sufficient power output.

Pros & Cons

✅ Pros:

• Exceptionally natural and accurate sound
• Powerful yet controlled bass response
• Wide, immersive soundstage
• Outstanding build quality and comfort

⚠️ Cons:

• Open-back design offers no isolation
• Requires a capable headphone amplifier