Audeze LCD-X Leather Free

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Audeze LCD-X Leather Free

Audeze

LCD-X Leather Free

4.6 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 530228
Brand: Audeze
Model: LCD-X Leather Free
Price: $1,427.80

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These LCD-X Leather Free headphones are a serious step up in terms of comfort thanks to the new headband. The lower impedance is a huge plus for flexibility, letting you use them with everything from a dedicated headphone amp to your phone. They’re perfect for critical listening, mixing, or just enjoying a detailed, immersive soundscape – especially if you appreciate a warm, powerful low-end.

Product Description

  • Audeze LCD-X Leather Free
  • Headphones
  • Model: 2021
  • Improved headband
  • Open
  • Circumaural
  • Artificial leather ear pads
  • 106 mm Driver
  • Neodymium magnets
  • Impedance: 20 Ohm
  • Frequency response: 5 - 20
  • 000 Hz
  • Maximum sound pressure level: 130 dB
  • Includes balanced 1.9 m 4-pin XLR cable
  • adapter 4-pin XLR to 6.3 mm stereo jack (unbalanced) and adapter 6.3 mm stereo jack to 3.5 mm stereo mini jack
PROS
  • • Improved headband significantly enhances long-listening comfort and stability.
  • • The 20-ohm impedance makes them surprisingly versatile with portable devices.
  • • Artificial leather ear pads offer a more sustainable and breathable alternative to traditional leather.
  • • Planar magnetic drivers deliver Audeze's signature detail and impactful bass response.
CONS
  • • The open-back design makes them unsuitable for noisy environments or private listening.
  • • Weight can be fatiguing for some users during extended listening sessions.
  • • High-end sound signature might not appeal to listeners preferring a more neutral or bright profile.

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Key Features

Type Open, Circumaural
Driver Size 106 mm
Impedance 20 Ohm
Frequency Range 5 - 20,000 Hz
Sensitivity 130 dB
Cable Balanced 1.9 m 4-pin XLR + adapters
Weight 540 g

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Frequently Asked Questions

The artificial leather is slightly less isolating, offering a more open soundstage, and they are more breathable, reducing heat buildup. Durability is comparable, though long-term wear may reveal minor differences in texture.
The headband improvement is the most significant upgrade; the sound signature remains very similar to the original LCD-X, though some subtle refinement may be present due to minor driver adjustments.
While they’ll run off a phone, a dedicated headphone amplifier will unlock their full potential, providing more headroom and revealing more detail. A clean, powerful amp is ideal.

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