Audeze LCD-X Over Ear Headphones for Creators - 2021 Version with Carry Case

Product Description

Introducing our latest innovation, the LCD-X, a significant advancement in our renowned series (effective March 2021). Widely regarded as the most neutral headphones in the LCD Collection, the LCD-X has become a favorite among sound engineers and musicians striving for the most precise recordings. Notable users, including industry veterans such as Manny Marroquin, Stuart Hawkes, Frank Filipetti, Ed Cherney, George Massenburg, Elliot Scheiner, and Brent Burge, can be discovered through a quick Google search. These professionals trust the LCD-X to effectively translate their mixes into reality.

Both the LCD-X and its counterpart, the closed-back XC, possess a sensitivity that allows them to be easily driven by portable devices like iPods, iPhones, and some higher-end smartphones. However, to truly experience superior audio quality, pairing them with an external amplifier is recommended. With an impedance of just 20 ohms, you'll find that they perform exceptionally well across various listening scenarios.

Audeze employs an exclusive Planar Driver design, which ensures lower distortion levels. The diaphragms used in our headphones are thinner than a human hair, made from cutting-edge materials. Their ultra-thin configuration is four times larger than standard headphones, allowing for rapid response times and significantly reduced distortion, alongside enhanced resolution and improved imaging.

Another key feature is the near-zero distortion achieved through our innovative double-sided magnet arrays. This design provides a consistent driving force across the entire diaphragm, contributing to the headphones' clarity. Additionally, our patented Fazor Elements act as internal waveguides, directing soundwaves within the headphones to minimize resonances, which results in a more accurate waveform reproduction.

The Audeze Story

Founded in 2008, Audeze began its journey in a garage when our founders discovered a groundbreaking flexible circuit material initially developed for NASA. Recognizing the potential for a significant breakthrough in planar magnetic technology, they initially attempted to produce professional audio PA speakers. However, they soon pivoted to focus exclusively on headphones.

The first headphone prototype debuted at the Rocky Mountain Audio Fest, receiving overwhelming acclaim that propelled the company forward. The 2001 Space Odyssey poster hanging in the garage inspired the company name. The founders aimed for a name that encapsulated the concept of a “journey through audio,” leading to the creation of Audeze (pronounced “odyssey”).

THE PROFESSIONAL:

Today, Audeze headphones are the preferred choice for recording engineers, musicians, and audiophiles, featured in many hit recordings. With an efficiency rating of 103dB/1Mw and an impedance of 20 ohms, the LCD-X is an excellent option for those seeking reference-quality audio.

PLANAR MAGNETIC DRIVERS:

These headphones are equipped with large, ultra-thin 106 mm diaphragms that utilize Audeze's proprietary Fazor elements and double-sided magnetic arrays, delivering an impressive frequency response that extends from 12Hz to 20kHz, reaching up to 50kHz.

EXTREMELY COMFORTABLE:

The revised 2021 ear pad design, crafted from luxurious leather (with a leather-free option available), along with an ergonomic structure, ensures that the LCD-X offers exquisite comfort and sophistication while delivering the finest audio quality.

HAND CRAFTED IN CALIFORNIA:

Each Audeze headphone is meticulously handcrafted and rigorously tested and calibrated in our Southern California facility before leaving for distribution.

IMPORTANT:

This revision for 2021 supersedes the previous model with ASIN B0765KJ5CB, enhancing your listening experience to new heights.

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