Audeze LCD-XC

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Audeze LCD-XC

Audeze

LCD-XC

4.8 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 444911
Brand: Audeze
Model: LCD-XC
Price: $1,593.90

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The LCD-XCs are a serious upgrade for anyone needing accurate monitoring in noisy environments. Their planar drivers offer a remarkably flat and detailed response, and the new headband makes them surprisingly comfortable for extended sessions. They’re perfect for producers, mastering engineers, or anyone demanding critical listening capabilities without open-back bleed.

Product Description

  • Audeze LCD-XC
  • Headphones
  • 2021 Model with new headband
  • Closed-back design
  • Circumaural
  • Genuine leather ear pads
  • 106 mm driver
  • Neodymium magnets
  • Impedance: 20 Ohm
  • Frequency range: 5 - 50
  • 000 Hz
  • Max. sound pressure level: 130 dB
  • Includes balanced 1.9 m 4-pin XLR cable
  • 4-pin XLR to 6.3 mm stereo jack adapter (unbalanced) and 6.3 mm stereo jack to 3.5 mm stereo mini jack adapter
PROS
  • • Exceptional isolation for critical tracking and mixing environments
  • • New headband design significantly improves long-term comfort
  • • Planar magnetic drivers deliver incredibly detailed and balanced sound
  • • Versatile 20-ohm impedance makes them usable with a wide range of devices
CONS
  • • Price puts them in a premium-priced category, limiting accessibility
  • • Relatively heavy; extended use may cause fatigue for some users
  • • Closed-back design can slightly impact soundstage compared to open-backs

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Key Features

Type Closed-back Studio Headphones
Driver Size 106 mm
Impedance 20 Ohm
Frequency Range 5 - 50,000 Hz
Sensitivity 130 dB
Cable Balanced 1.9 m 4-pin XLR + adapters
Weight 450 g

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Frequently Asked Questions

The closed-back design provides superior isolation but slightly narrows the perceived soundstage; the open-backs offer a more airy feel.
While capable of enjoyable listening, their analytical sound signature is geared towards critical evaluation rather than a 'fun' listening experience.
While they’re low impedance, a dedicated headphone amplifier will unlock their full potential and provide the cleanest signal – a solid-state amp is recommended.

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