Audeze LCD-5s Headphones - Open box

The LCD-5s is Audeze’s flagship planar magnetic headphone, designed to deliver mastering-grade precision with a more natural and lifelike frequency response than the original LCD-5. Incorporating a new driver design, SLAM acoustic management, and redesigned earpads, LCD-5s presents an expansive soundstage, powerful yet controlled bass, and exceptional long-term comfort. Every element is engineered for realism and refinement, combining cutting-edge acoustic technology with premium handcrafted materials for listeners who demand absolute accuracy and luxury. Key Features New planar magnetic driver design for improved tonal realism and midrange precision SLAM acoustic management for extended bass, impact, and openness Nano-scale Parallel Uniforce diaphragm with ultra-low mass and high responsiveness Redesigned earpads for improved seal, comfort, and reduced internal reflections Fluxor magnet array and Fazor phase management for low distortion and spatial accuracy Premium materials including carbon fiber, magnesium, genuine leather, and polished polymer acetate Ultra high-purity OCC copper cable optimized for low resistance and low capacitance Sound and Use Case LCD-5s is built for professional mastering, critical listening, and reference-grade home systems. The combination of precise driver control and SLAM technology delivers a deeply layered soundstage with authoritative bass that remains tight and articulate. Midrange reproduction is exceptionally accurate, while the treble extends effortlessly without harshness, making LCD-5s suitable for long, focused listening sessions. Technical Specifications Style Over-ear (circumaural), open-back Transducer Type Planar magnetic Magnetic Structure Fluxor magnet array Phase Management Fazor Acoustic Management SLAM Magnet Type Neodymium N50 Diaphragm Type Nano-Scale Parallel Uniforce Transducer Size 90 mm Maximum SPL >130 dB Frequency Response 5 Hz to 50 kHz Impedance 30 ohms Total Harmonic Distortion <0.1% @ 100 dB SPL Sensitivity 90 dB/1 mW (Drum Reference Point) Minimum Power Requirement >100 mW Recommended Power Level >500 mW Maximum Power Handling 5 W RMS Weight 475 g Shipping Weight 9 lbs Package Dimensions 16 L x 14 H x 8 W in What’s in the Box LCD-5s headphone 4-pin XLR premium balanced cable 4-pin XLR to 6.3 mm TRS adapter 6.3 mm TRS to 3.5 mm adapter Aluminum travel case