LCD-X

Released October 2013

The LCD-X are Audeze's open-back planar magnetic reference headphones for studio and home listening, easy to drive thanks to their 20-ohm impedance; the current version is lighter than the 2013 original.

Type: Over-ear
Noise cancelling: No
Battery: –
With case: –
Best codec: Wired
Weight: 612 g

Over-ear

What reviewers say

Reviewers agree the LCD-X is technically strong, with very low distortion, and responds well to EQ. TechRadar praises its detail, separation, imaging and tank-like build but found it heavy, laid back and in need of an amplifier; Audio Science Review found the 2021 revision improved but short of deep bass and lower treble, recommending it only with EQ.

From techradar.com and audiosciencereview.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; neodymium N50 magnets; Fazor waveguides; ultra-thin Uniforce diaphragm; 10 Hz – 50 kHz; sensitivity 103 dB/1 mW (at drum reference point); maximum SPL over 130 dB; THD < 0.1% at 100 dB SPL; max power handling 5 W RMS; recommended power over 250 mW

Battery

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

Design

Weight: 612 g
Headphone cable: Yes
Fit and ear tips: Over-ear, open-back; suspension headband; leather or leather-free versions
Works with: 1.9 m braided OCC copper cable (20 AWG) with 4-pin XLR, 6.3 mm and 3.5 mm adapters
In the box: LCD-X headphones, travel case, 4-pin XLR cable with 6.3 mm adapter, 6.3 mm to 3.5 mm adapter, certificate of authenticity and warranty cards

Pros and cons

Pros

106 mm planar magnetic drivers; 10 Hz to 50 kHz
20-ohm impedance and 103 dB/mW sensitivity suit almost any headphone output
Braided 4-pin XLR cable with a 6.3 mm adapter included

Cons

Very heavy at 612 g
Open back leaks sound and lets outside noise in

Closest rivals

Model	Type	Noise cancelling	Battery	With case	Best codec	Weight	Released
AKGK712 PRO	Over-ear	No	–	–	Wired	235 g	Jun 2013
AudezeLCD-XC	Over-ear	No	–	–	Wired	677 g	2013
Audio-TechnicaATH-M40x	Over-ear	No	–	–	Wired	240 g	Feb 2014

Sources

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