Audeze LCD-5S

Sale price$4,500.00

The pinnacle of Audeze's planar lineup, the LCD-5S is Audeze's most refined, precise, and technically accomplished headphone, built for listeners who demand the absolute best.

Type & Technology

Over-ear, open-back, planar magnetic. Ultra-thin Uniforce diaphragm, Fazor waveguides, and the flattest frequency response curve in Audeze's history. Handcrafted in California.

Sound Character

Exceptionally detailed and accurate, with the most linear frequency response Audeze has ever achieved. The LCD-5S rewards high-quality source material and amplification with a transparency and precision that few headphones at any price can match, treble is extended but controlled, bass is tight and authoritative, and imaging is pinpoint.

Build & Comfort

Ultra-lightweight magnesium alloy frame with carbon fiber ear cups and a redesigned suspension headband. At approximately 420g it is the most comfortable LCD flagship ever built. Available in leather or leather-free.

Best For

Discerning audiophiles and mastering engineers seeking the finest planar magnetic experience Audeze has ever produced.

What's in the Box

  • LCD-5S planar magnetic headphone
  • OFC cable
  • Premium travel case
  • Warranty card

Specifications

Specification Value
Style Over-ear, open-back
Transducer type Planar magnetic
Magnetic structure Proprietary magnet array
Phase management Fazor™
Magnet type Neodymium N50
Diaphragm type Ultra-Thin Uniforce™
Transducer size 90 mm
Frequency response 10 Hz – 50 kHz
THD <0.1% @ 100 dB
Sensitivity 90 dB / 1mW
Impedance 14 ohms
Max power handling 5W RMS
Maximum SPL >130 dB
Min recommended power 100mW
Recommended power 250mW+
Weight 420g