LCD-GX

Released July 2019

The LCD-GX are Audeze's open-back planar magnetic gaming headphones, based on the LCD series, with a detachable boom-microphone cable as well as a standard cable, suited to PC gamers who also listen to music.

Type: Over-ear
Noise cancelling: No
Battery: –
With case: –
Best codec: Wired
Weight: 454 g

Over-ear

What reviewers say

Reviewers agree the LCD-GX is an audiophile-grade headphone that also suits gaming, with excellent sound and thick, comfortable padding, though both find it heavy. Headfonics found the treble reserved, even a little dark, but comfortable for hours; SoundGuys sees it as one for audiophiles who game rather than most gamers, and finds the price high.

From headfonics.com and soundguys.com

Specifications

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Sound

Type: Over-ear
Noise cancelling: No
Driver size: 106 mm
Back: Open
Impedance: 20 ohms
Bluetooth codecs: None (wired)
Drivers: 106 mm planar magnetic; single-sided Fluxor magnet array; neodymium N50 magnets; no Fazor waveguides; ultra-thin Uniforce diaphragm; 10 Hz – 50 kHz; sensitivity 100 dB/1 mW (at drum reference point); maximum SPL over 130 dB; THD < 0.1% at 100 dB; max power handling 5 W RMS; minimum power over 100 mW, recommended over 250 mW

Battery

Listening time (maker's claim): No battery (wired)

Design

Weight: 454 g
Headphone cable: Yes
Microphones: Directional, noise-attenuating boom microphone built into a detachable cable, with a flexible gooseneck arm and mute button
Fit and ear tips: Over-ear, open-back; magnesium housing; open-cell foam ear pads; suspension headband
Works with: 8 ft microphone cable with 3.5 mm (1/8") TRRS plug for PCs, Macs and phones; braided LCD cable without microphone with 6.3 mm (1/4") TRS plug; 3.5 mm TRRS to dual 3.5 mm TRS splitter; OMTP to CTIA adapter
In the box: LCD-GX headphones, standard LCD travel case, 8 ft cable with microphone (3.5 mm TRRS), braided LCD cable without microphone (6.3 mm TRS), OMTP to CTIA audio adapter, 3.5 mm TRRS to dual 3.5 mm TRS splitter

Pros and cons

Pros

106 mm planar magnetic drivers; 10 Hz to 50 kHz
Detachable boom microphone cable with mute button, plus a standard LCD cable
20-ohm impedance and 100 dB/mW sensitivity work with most devices

Cons

Heavy for a gaming headset at 454 g
Strictly analogue, with no digital processing or USB connection
Open back leaks sound and lets outside noise in

Closest rivals

Model	Type	Noise cancelling	Battery	With case	Best codec	Weight	Released
AKGK361	Over-ear	No	–	–	Wired	219 g	Jul 2019
AKGK371	Over-ear	No	–	–	Wired	255 g	Jul 2019
FocalStellia	Over-ear	No	–	–	Wired	435 g	Feb 2019

Sources

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