Audeze, the leading audio technology brand and premium headphone manufacturer, has announced a new reference audio headphone, the Audeze LCD-5. The LCD-5 sets a new standard for accuracy using a new driver design with Audeze’s own patent-pending Parallel UniforceTM voice coils and new magnet assembly. LCD-5 represents a completely new design made specifically for minimal reflections, improved frequency response, and a more open yet accurate soundstage. LCD-5’s impedance is 14 Ohms, sensitivity is 90dB, and it weighs just 420 grams – 33% less than the LCD-4! 

Handcrafted in California, USA, the LCD-5 has been meticulously engineered to provide unmatched audio for industry professionals and audiophiles alike. The LCD-5 features Audeze’s patented core technologies, and comes with new acoustically designed leather earpads, an improved and luxurious carbon fibre suspension headband, deep “tortoise shell” acetate rings, all-new magnesium housing, plus our latest premium audio cable made with high-purity copper, and an aluminium travel case.

Key features include:

• New Parallel UniforceTM diaphragms and FluxorTM Magnets provide powerful sound, unparalleled sonic detail, and incredible accuracy without increasing the impedance
• New internally sloped earpads that help to reduce unwanted resonances and interior reflections
• Newly designed Fazors that are optimised to reduce diffractions
• The LCD-5 cable is specially tuned with directional OCC high-purity copper strands that provide a low capacitance and low resistance path to maintain unsurpassed clarity and precision.
• The LCD-5’s fully re-designed magnesium frame provides rigidity and ultra-light weight, while the acetate rings offer just the right touch of richness

“Featuring our core technologies while adding some new innovations like our Parallel Uniforce voice coil, the LCD-5 incorporates decades of audio and technology research to deliver all the aspects of a truly reference audio experience,” stated Audeze CEO Sankar Thiagasamudram. “Our long term commitment to delivering reference products has led us to the LCD-5,” he added.

Technical Specifications

• Style: Over-ear, open-back
• Transducer type: Planar Magnetic
• Magnetic structure: FluxorTM magnet array
• Phase management: Fazor
• Magnet type: Neodymium N50
• Diaphragm type: Nano-Scale Parallel UniforceTM
• Transducer size: 90 mm
• Maximum power handling: 5W RMS
• Maximum SPL: >130dB
• Frequency response: 5Hz – 50kHz
• THD: <0.1% @ 100dB
• Impedance: 14 ohms
• Sensitivity: dB/1mW (at Drum Reference Point)
• Minimum power requirement: >100mW
• Recommended power level: >250mW
• Weight: 420g

Pricing and Availability 

Audeze LCD-5 is available immediately at a retail price of S$6,999. They can be found exclusively at AV One (https://av1group.com.sg).