Audeze LCD-4z - Planar Magnetic Open Back Headphones

The LCD-4z is a leading open back planar magnetic headphone that reimagines the performance of Audeze's legendary flagship LCD-4 chassis. Engineered to deliver a masterclass in musical transparency, detail and spatial depth. LCD-4z feature an advanced, low-impedance voice-coil design operating at an efficient 15 ohms, meaning it can be driven effortlessly straight from the output of your laptop, professional audio interface, or mobile device. At its core is Audeze's most powerful Double Fluxor™ Magnetic Array, which generates a large amount of uniform magnetic force to move its drivers with instantaneous control. The immense magnetic power drives a virtually weightless Nanoscale Uniforce™ diaphragm. Paired with patented Fazor™ waveguides, this architecture reduces transient lag and phase smearing to deliver precision with ultra-low distortion. Audeze overhauled the physical design of the traditional LCD platform by replacing classic wood rings with a sleek, precision cast magnesium chassis and yokes. The housing is an ultra-lightweight magnesium build with a carbon fibre suspension headband and leather ear cushions to provide maximum comfort during long sessions. Key Features Flagship Ultra-Efficiency: Highly advanced 15-ohm voice coils allow flagship performance to be driven directly from portable devices or studio headphone jacks. Double Fluxor™ Magnetic Array: The most powerful open magnetic circuit ever created, ensuring pristine transient attack and thunderous, extended low-end response. Nanoscale Uniforce™ Diaphragm: Incorporates ultra-light weight aerospace-grade film to uncover minute musical nuances with almost no distortion. Cast Magnesium & Carbon Fiber Build: For superior ergonomics. Premium Leather Padding: Outfitted with deep, luxuriously contoured genuine leather earpads and a ventilated leather suspension strap. Specifications Style: Open back, circumaural Transducer type: Planar magnetic Magnetic arrays: Proprietary magnet array Magnet type: Neodymium N50 Phase management: FAZOR Diaphragm type: Nano-scale Uniforce Transducer size: 106mm Maximum power handling: 15W (for 200ms) Sound pressure level: >130dB with 15W Frequency response: 5Hz - 20kHz Total harmonic distortion: <1% through entire Impedance: 15Ω Efficiency: 97dB / 1mW (Drum Reference Point) Optimal power requirement: 1W - 4W