Audeze LCD-5s Headphones

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