The LCD-1 has been meticulously engineered for comfort, convenience, and premium quality sound. Featuring some of Audeze's most powerful planar magnetic technology in an open-back, foldable and light-weight design, the LCD-1 delivers masterfully tuned audio in a compact and travel-friendly package perfect for audiophile listening and mixing.
Features
- Enhanced transparency and sound stage - Open Circumaural Design
- Wide dynamic range - 90mm Over-Ear Planar Drivers
- Unparalleled sonic detail and accuracy - Ultra-thin Uniforce™ Diaphragms
- Powerful sound and efficiency - Fluxor™ Magnets
- Deep rich bass with low audible distortion - Fazor Waveguides
- Light-weight construction with robust memory foam ear pads and headband for extended comfort during long listening sessions
- Foldable design-perfect for mixing/listening on the go
- 3.5mm premium cable for tangle-free connection, with reversible headphone connectors for ease of setup
- 1/4'' adapter included
- Travel case included
- Designed and built in the USA with imported and US made parts
- Includes:
- 2m 3.5mm to dual 3.5mm cable with reversible connectors
- 3.5mm to 6.35mm adapter
- Zippered travel case
- Certificate of Authenticity
The Audeze LCD-1 headphone blew my mind ... I've been waiting for a pair of [Audeze] planars in this price range ... This is a real first and I'm really pleased.
The LCD-1 is comfortable, light-weight, and easy to carry around with you. Easily the best portable reference headphones, especially well suited to up and coming producers looking for serious professional over-ear monitors.
Using these LCD-1's has taken me to headphone heaven! They are extremely comfortable, light weight, and get frighteningly close to the sound of some of the flagship headphone models in [Audeze's] lineup. Best bang-for-the-buck headphones available anywhere, full stop!
Wow. This has to be the most detail and most masterfully tuned treble in a high efficiency headphone I've heard at anywhere near this price.
A Tradition In Music Creation
For decades, professional musicians and audio engineers all around the world have placed their trust in Audeze headphones. This legacy inspired Audeze to create the LCD-1, a new benchmark for critical listening. Whether at home or in the studio, the LCD-1 honors our tradition in music creation by delivering music in its purest form, the way it was meant to be heard.
Designed for Home and Studio
The LCD-1 blends Audeze's coveted LCD sound quality together with improved comfort and portability. Their 90mm Planar Magnetic drivers deliver frequency extension from 10Hz all the way to 50kHz with flawless precision and clarity, ideal both for audiophile listening and professional applications. Weighing only 250 grams and featuring a plush memory foam headband and ear pads, the LCD-1 is engineered for fatigue-free listening sessions both at home and in the studio. The specially designed cable has reversible connectors, so the LCD-1 will always deliver the correct left and right channel information.
Engineered for Critical Listening
Audeze's open-back over-ear design produces an expanded soundstage that pulls the ear deeper into the music. Inside, their patented Fluxor™ magnets and Uniforce™ voice coil work together to articulate fine-tuned, distortion-free audio with visceral power and impact. From its musically engaging presence to its clinical transparency, the LCD-1 has been meticulously engineered for critical listening.
Designed and Handcrafted in Southern California
Each LCD-1 driver is precision crafted by hand in Audeze's Southern California facility. Using patented engineering techniques and state of the art laser-etching technology, Audeze put great care into each step of the manufacturing process to ensure Audeze's headphones meet the exacting audio and production quality standards that have made Audeze the world's best reviewed headphone brand. The LCD-1 is fully assembled in their Orange County factory with parts made in the USA and other countries.
Benchmark For Studio Sound
The LCD-1 is a critical tool for anyone who values pure, neutral, and accurate sound. Its soundstage and pinpoint stereo imaging reveal the full depth and detail of the music, empowering producers to fine-tune their mix with complete confidence. Its foldable light-weight design and easy drivability make the LCD-1 an accessible premium audio solution perfect for artists and listeners.
Technical Specifications
Style | Over-ear, open-circumaural |
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Transducer type | Planar Magnetic |
Magnetic structure | Single-sided Fluxor™ magnet array |
Phase management | Fazor |
Magnet type | Neodymium N50 |
Diaphragm type | Ultra-thin Uniforce™ |
Transducer size | 90 mm |
Maximum power handling | 5W RMS |
Maximum SPL | >120dB |
Frequency response | 10Hz - 50KHz |
THh | <0.1% @ 100dB |
Impedance | 16 ohms |
Sensitivity | 99 dB/1mW (at Drum Reference Point) |
Ear Pads | Memory foam, genuine lambskin leather |
Weight | 250g |
Cable Length | 2 meters |