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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£3,960
  • Avg. price in US: ~$4,000
  • Form factor: over-ear
  • Connectivity: wired
  • Battery life: N/A hours
  • Active noise cancellation (ANC): no

Audeze LCD 4 review. Compare 93 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among headphones and if it is worth buying.

3.5

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of the headphones' quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best headphones on the market.

Score components:

80.0%

3.5

Technical Score

20.0%

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User score

Poor
3.5

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the headphones' technical performance, covering key areas such as sound quality, noise cancelling, microphone performance, battery life, comfort, connectivity, features, and build quality.

When it matters: When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

52.0%

4.1

Sound

20.0%

2.7

Features

10.0%

5.2

Design

8.0%

2.9

Connectivity

6.0%

1.0

Battery

4.0%

1.2

Calls & Controls

Poor
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User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.

When it matters: When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.

Score components:

70.0%

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User reviews

30.0%

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Popularity

  • 0.2
    Gaming

    Score components:

    35.0%

    0.0

    Audio latency

    25.0%

    0.0

    Low-latency game mode

    20.0%

    1.0

    Can be used as a headset

    12.0%

    0.0

    Noise-canceling microphone

    8.0%

    0.0

    Battery life

  • 0.5
    Travel

    Score components:

    28.0%

    1.0

    Active noise cancellation (ANC)

    24.0%

    0.0

    Battery life

    18.0%

    1.0

    Weight

    16.0%

    0.0

    Multipoint support

    14.0%

    0.0

    Ambient sound mode

  • 0.2
    Calls

    Score components:

    28.0%

    0.0

    Noise-canceling microphone

    24.0%

    1.0

    Can be used as a headset

    18.0%

    0.0

    Multipoint support

    16.0%

    0.0

    Battery life

    14.0%

    0.0

    Companion app

  • 1.4
    Workout

    Score components:

    28.0%

    1.0

    Weight

    24.0%

    1.0

    Water resistance

    20.0%

    4.0

    IP rating

    16.0%

    0.0

    Battery life

    12.0%

    1.0

    Can be used as a headset

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Verdict

The Audeze LCD-4 is a flagship open-back planar magnetic headphone featuring 106mm transducers with nano-scale Uniforce diaphragms and powerful 1.5 Tesla Double Fluxor neodymium magnet arrays. These headphones are distinguished by their exceptional bass extension (5Hz–50kHz), high 200-ohm impedance, and 97dB sensitivity, necessitating high-quality external amplification. Main pros include world-class resolution, a rich and life-like midrange, and deep, controlled bass with incredible impact. However, notable cons include its significant 690g-735g weight, which can cause neck fatigue during long sessions, and a sound signature that leans towards a warm or dark tonality that may lack the treble 'sparkle' desired by some listeners.

Technical Specifications of Audeze LCD 4

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the headphones' technical performance, covering key areas such as sound quality, noise cancelling, microphone performance, battery life, comfort, connectivity, features, and build quality.

When it matters: When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

52.0%

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Sound

20.0%

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Features

10.0%

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Design

8.0%

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Connectivity

6.0%

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Battery

4.0%

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Calls & Controls

3.5
Audeze LCD 4 has a technical score of 3.53 points, which is lower than that of 93.4% of products in this category.
User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the headphones.

When it matters: When you want to understand how headphones perform in real listening and how reliable they are in terms of comfort, audio quality, battery life, and long-term use.

Score components:

70.0%

0.0

User reviews

30.0%

1.0

Popularity

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Popularity
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the headphones.
When it matters: When you prefer headphones that have already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
1.0
Audeze LCD 4 has a popularity of 1 points, which is lower than 72.7% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

What it is: An indicator that combines the headphones' overall rating with their cost.

When it matters: When you are looking for headphones that offer a strong balance of performance, features, and price.

Score components:

60.0%

3.5

Overall score

40.0%

1.0

Price

2.8
Audeze LCD 4 has a quality-to-price ratio of 2.8 points, which is lower than 99.7% of products in this category.
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
What it is: Reduces background noise using active technology
When it matters: When blocking office, travel, or aircraft noise is a priority.

Importance: HIGH

no
Audeze LCD 4 does not support active noise cancellation. 27.4% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
Driver type
What it is: Type of speaker driver technology used
When it matters: When the underlying sound character and driver technology matter to you.

Importance: MEDIUM

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Driver size
What it is: Diameter of the speaker driver unit
When it matters: When you want extra hardware context behind how the headphones may handle bass weight, scale, or overall presentation.

Importance: MEDIUM

106 mm
Audeze LCD 4 uses a driver size of 106 mm, larger driver size than 99.3% of headphones and equal to 0.6% of headphones.
Number of drivers
What it is: Total number of speaker drivers per earcup
When it matters: When multi-driver designs are part of your buying criteria.

Importance: LOW

1
Audeze LCD 4 uses 1 drivers, equal to 96% of headphones.
Lowest frequency
What it is: Lowest audio frequency the headphones can reproduce
When it matters: When deeper bass extension matters for your music or movie listening.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <=10 Hz

5 Hz
Audeze LCD 4 reaches a lowest frequency of 5 Hz, lower lowest frequency than 86.3% of headphones and equal to 10.8% of headphones.
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Noise-canceling microphone
What it is: Built-in microphone reduces background noise during calls
When it matters: When you take calls in busy spaces and want your voice to stay clearer.

Importance: MEDIUM

N/A
Can be used as a headset
What it is: Shows whether the headphones can handle voice chat and calls in addition to normal audio playback.
When it matters: When one pair needs to cover music, calls, meetings, and gaming chat.

Importance: MEDIUM

no
Audeze LCD 4 is not headset-ready, while 15.3% is. 84.7% of headphones can be used as headsets.
Number of microphones
What it is: Total number of built-in microphones
When it matters: When call pickup quality and beamforming support matter to you.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=2

N/A
Boom microphone
What it is: Includes detachable boom microphone for voice clarity
When it matters: When you need stronger voice clarity for gaming, streaming, or work calls.

Importance: LOW

N/A
Microphone SNR
What it is: Signal-to-noise ratio of the microphone
When it matters: When call clarity matters and you want your voice picked up more cleanly instead of buried in background hiss.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >80 dB

N/A
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Connectivity
What it is: Available connection methods (wired, wireless, Bluetooth, etc.)
When it matters: When the headphones need to match how you listen across wired and wireless devices.

Importance: HIGH

wired
Audeze LCD 4 supports wired connectivity, equal to 52.6% of headphones.
Bluetooth version
What it is: Version of Bluetooth technology supported
When it matters: When wireless stability, efficiency, and feature support matter more than treating Bluetooth as a box-check spec.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=5.0

N/A
Maximum Bluetooth range
What it is: Maximum wireless operating distance from source device
When it matters: When you move around rooms and want fewer dropouts from your source device.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=10 m

N/A
Audio latency
What it is: Delay between audio and video in wireless mode
When it matters: When you watch video or play games and need sound to stay in sync.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: <60 ms

N/A
Multipoint support
What it is: Supports simultaneous connections to multiple devices
When it matters: When you switch often between a phone and a laptop during the day.

Importance: MEDIUM

N/A
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Ambient sound mode
What it is: Allows external sounds to pass through for awareness
When it matters: When you need to stay aware of traffic, voices, or announcements.

Importance: MEDIUM

N/A
EQ support
What it is: Allows customization of sound profile via equalizer
When it matters: When the stock tuning is not enough and you want to shape bass, mids, or treble to match your taste.

Importance: MEDIUM

no
Audeze LCD 4 does not support EQ customization. 23.3% of headphones support EQ.
Companion app
What it is: Dedicated mobile app for customization and updates
When it matters: When software customization, updates, and extra controls matter.

Importance: MEDIUM

N/A
Adjustable ANC levels
What it is: Allows adjustment of noise cancellation intensity levels
When it matters: When you move between quiet rooms, offices, streets, and public transport and do not want one ANC setting for every situation.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=4

N/A
Voice assistant support
What it is: Compatible with voice assistants like Siri, Alexa, or Google Assistant
When it matters: When hands-free control is part of your daily routine.

Importance: LOW

no
Audeze LCD 4 does not support voice assistants. 60.9% of headphones support voice assistants.
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Battery life
What it is: Playback time on a single charge
When it matters: When you commute, travel, or work long shifts and do not want charging breaks to interrupt listening.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >45 hours

N/A
Battery life with ANC
What it is: Playback time with active noise cancellation enabled
When it matters: When you plan to keep noise cancellation on for most of the day.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >40 hours

N/A
Charging time
What it is: Time required for a full battery charge
When it matters: When you often need the headphones ready again after short breaks.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <=2 hours

N/A
Quick charge
What it is: Provides quick playback time with short charging period
When it matters: When a short top-up needs to deliver useful playback before you leave.

Importance: MEDIUM

N/A
Battery capacity
What it is: Total energy storage of the internal battery
When it matters: When you are estimating how much battery headroom the design may have before relying only on the official runtime claim.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=720 mAh

N/A
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Brand name
What it is: The manufacturer or brand of the product.
When it matters: When you prefer a specific ecosystem, support network, or design philosophy.

Importance: MEDIUM

Audeze
Form factor
What it is: Overall design type of the headphones (over-ear, on-ear, in-ear, etc.)
When it matters: When comfort, portability, and isolation depend on the overall headphone style.

Importance: HIGH

over-ear
Weight
What it is: Total weight of the headphones
When it matters: When long listening sessions make wearing comfort more important.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: <150 g

735 g
Audeze LCD 4 weighs 735 g, heavier than 100% of headphones.
Acoustic design
What it is: Type of acoustic design (open-back, closed-back, semi-open)
When it matters: When you need the right balance of isolation, leakage, and soundstage.

Importance: HIGH

open-back
Clamp force
What it is: Amount of clamping pressure applied to the head
When it matters: When comfort and fit security matter during long sessions.

Importance: MEDIUM

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Audeze LCD 4 vs the average headphone

  • 66 mm larger driver size
    Audeze LCD 4 uses a larger driver size than the average headphone (106 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
    What it is: Diameter of the speaker driver unit
    When it matters: When you want extra hardware context behind how the headphones may handle bass weight, scale, or overall presentation.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Audeze LCD 4 uses a larger driver size than the average headphone (106 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.106 mm vs 40 mm
  • 13 Hz lower bass extension
    Audeze LCD 4 has a lower lowest frequency than the average headphone (5 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
    What it is: Lowest audio frequency the headphones can reproduce
    When it matters: When deeper bass extension matters for your music or movie listening.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: <=10 Hz

    Audeze LCD 4 has a lower lowest frequency than the average headphone (5 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.5 Hz vs 18 Hz
  • 30,000 Hz higher treble extension
    Audeze LCD 4 has a higher highest frequency than the average headphone (50,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20,000 Hz.
    What it is: Highest audio frequency the headphones can reproduce
    When it matters: When treble extension and overall frequency reach matter to you.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=24000 Hz

    Audeze LCD 4 has a higher highest frequency than the average headphone (50,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20,000 Hz.50000 Hz vs 20000 Hz
  • 0.2 % lower distortion
    Audeze LCD 4 has a lower total harmonic distortion than the average headphone (0.1 % vs 0.3 %). The average headphones have total harmonic distortion of 0.3 %.
    What it is: Percentage of harmonic distortion in audio output
    When it matters: When cleaner sound reproduction matters at louder volumes.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: <=1%

    Audeze LCD 4 has a lower total harmonic distortion than the average headphone (0.1 % vs 0.3 %). The average headphones have total harmonic distortion of 0.3 %.0.1 % vs 0.3 %
  • Open-back design
    Audeze LCD 4 uses an open-back design, while the average headphone does not. 9.3% of headphones have an open-back design.
    What it is: Shows whether the headphones use an open-back housing that lets air and sound pass through more freely than a closed design.
    When it matters: When you listen in quiet places and care more about spacious sound than blocking outside noise or preventing sound leakage.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Audeze LCD 4 uses an open-back design, while the average headphone does not. 9.3% of headphones have an open-back design.
  • 1.3 m more useful cable length
    Audeze LCD 4 offers a more useful cable length than the average headphone (2.5 m vs 1.2 m). The average headphones have a cable length of 1.2 m.
    What it is: Length of the supplied audio cable
    When it matters: When your desk, TV, or audio setup needs more or less movement range.

    Importance: LOW

    Audeze LCD 4 offers a more useful cable length than the average headphone (2.5 m vs 1.2 m). The average headphones have a cable length of 1.2 m.2.5 m vs 1.2 m
  • 5 mm more spacious earcup height
    Audeze LCD 4 offers more spacious earcup height than the average headphone (65 mm vs 60 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup height of 60 mm.
    What it is: Internal height of the earcup cavity
    When it matters: When larger ears need enough space inside the earcups.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Audeze LCD 4 offers more spacious earcup height than the average headphone (65 mm vs 60 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup height of 60 mm.65 mm vs 60 mm
  • 50x higher input power handling
    Audeze LCD 4 has a higher max input power than the average headphone (5,000 mW vs 100 mW). The average headphones handle max input power of 100 mW.
    What it is: Maximum input power the drivers can safely handle
    When it matters: When you pair the headphones with stronger sources or dedicated gear.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >=300 mW

    Audeze LCD 4 has a higher max input power than the average headphone (5,000 mW vs 100 mW). The average headphones handle max input power of 100 mW.5000 mW vs 100 mW
  • Open-back design
    Audeze LCD 4 uses an open-back design, while the average headphone does not. 9.3% of headphones have an open-back design.
  • 1.3 m more useful cable length
    Audeze LCD 4 offers a more useful cable length than the average headphone (2.5 m vs 1.2 m). The average headphones have a cable length of 1.2 m.
  • 5 mm more spacious earcup height
    Audeze LCD 4 offers more spacious earcup height than the average headphone (65 mm vs 60 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup height of 60 mm.
  • 66 mm larger driver size
    Audeze LCD 4 uses a larger driver size than the average headphone (106 mm vs 40 mm). The average headphones use a driver size of 40 mm.
  • 13 Hz lower bass extension
    Audeze LCD 4 has a lower lowest frequency than the average headphone (5 Hz vs 18 Hz). The average headphones reach a lowest frequency of 18 Hz.
  • 30,000 Hz higher treble extension
    Audeze LCD 4 has a higher highest frequency than the average headphone (50,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20,000 Hz.
  • 0.2 % lower distortion
    Audeze LCD 4 has a lower total harmonic distortion than the average headphone (0.1 % vs 0.3 %). The average headphones have total harmonic distortion of 0.3 %.
  • 50x higher input power handling
    Audeze LCD 4 has a higher max input power than the average headphone (5,000 mW vs 100 mW). The average headphones handle max input power of 100 mW.
  • 27 dB SPL higher sound pressure level
    Audeze LCD 4 has a higher sound pressure level than the average headphone (130 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL). The average headphones reach a sound pressure level of 103 dB SPL.
  • 20 dB higher max SPL
    Audeze LCD 4 has a higher max SPL than the average headphone (130 dB vs 110 dB). The average headphones reach a max SPL of 110 dB.

Total
Design
Sound
  • 3.37x higher weight
    Audeze LCD 4 is heavier than the average headphone (735 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
  • No passive noise reduction
    Audeze LCD 4 does not offer passive noise reduction, while the average headphone does. 82.7% of headphones have passive noise reduction.
  • 5 dB/mW lower sensitivity
    Audeze LCD 4 has a lower sensitivity than the average headphone (97 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
  • Not headset-ready
    Audeze LCD 4 is not headset-ready, while the average headphone is. 84.7% of headphones can be used as headsets.
  • No voice assistant support
    Audeze LCD 4 does not support voice assistants, the average headphone does. 60.8% of headphones support voice assistants.
  • No passive noise reduction
    Audeze LCD 4 does not offer passive noise reduction, while the average headphone does. 82.7% of headphones have passive noise reduction.
    What it is: Shows whether the headphones reduce outside noise through physical sealing, fit, and materials rather than active electronics.
    When it matters: When you want better isolation from fit and seal alone, even with ANC turned off or not available.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Audeze LCD 4 does not offer passive noise reduction, while the average headphone does. 82.7% of headphones have passive noise reduction.
  • 3.37x higher weight
    Audeze LCD 4 is heavier than the average headphone (735 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    What it is: Total weight of the headphones
    When it matters: When long listening sessions make wearing comfort more important.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: <150 g

    Audeze LCD 4 is heavier than the average headphone (735 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.735 g vs 218 g
  • No voice assistant support
    Audeze LCD 4 does not support voice assistants, the average headphone does. 60.8% of headphones support voice assistants.
    What it is: Compatible with voice assistants like Siri, Alexa, or Google Assistant
    When it matters: When hands-free control is part of your daily routine.

    Importance: LOW

    Audeze LCD 4 does not support voice assistants, the average headphone does. 60.8% of headphones support voice assistants.
  • 5 dB/mW lower sensitivity
    Audeze LCD 4 has a lower sensitivity than the average headphone (97 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    What it is: Sound pressure output level per unit of input power
    When it matters: When you plan to use weaker sources like phones, handhelds, or entry-level dongles and still want enough volume.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=106 dB/mW

    Audeze LCD 4 has a lower sensitivity than the average headphone (97 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.97 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • Not headset-ready
    Audeze LCD 4 is not headset-ready, while the average headphone is. 84.7% of headphones can be used as headsets.
    What it is: Shows whether the headphones can handle voice chat and calls in addition to normal audio playback.
    When it matters: When one pair needs to cover music, calls, meetings, and gaming chat.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Audeze LCD 4 is not headset-ready, while the average headphone is. 84.7% of headphones can be used as headsets.
  • 44x more expensive
    Audeze LCD 4 is more expensive than the average headphone (£3,960 vs £90).
    Audeze LCD 4 is more expensive than the average headphone (£3,960 vs £90).£3,960 vs £90
  • 2.43x worse value for money
    Audeze LCD 4 has worse value for money than the average headphone (2.77 vs 6.736).
    What it is: An indicator that combines the headphones' overall rating with their cost.
    When it matters: When you are looking for headphones that offer a strong balance of performance, features, and price.
    Audeze LCD 4 has worse value for money than the average headphone (2.77 vs 6.736).2.77 vs 6.74
  • 4.65x less popular
    Audeze LCD 4 is less popular than the average headphone (1.00 vs 4.646).
    What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the headphones.
    When it matters: When you prefer headphones that have already been chosen and reviewed by many other users.
    Audeze LCD 4 is less popular than the average headphone (1.00 vs 4.646).1 vs 4.65
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Design
Sound
Calls & Controls
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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Audeze LCD 4?

  • Industry-leading sub-bass extension and physical slam without bleeding into other frequencies
  • Exceptional detail retrieval and micro-detail resolution
  • Highly linear and 'creamy' midrange that provides life-like vocal presence
  • Vast, holographic three-dimensional soundstage with precise imaging
  • Premium build quality using luxury materials like ebony wood, carbon fiber, and leather
  • Very low total harmonic distortion (THD) even at high volumes
  • Excellent response to equalization (EQ), allowing for significant sound signature tailoring
  • Includes a professional-grade, nearly indestructible waterproof travel case

What customers dislike about Audeze LCD 4?

  • Extremely heavy weight (approx. 735g) which can lead to neck strain during long sessions
  • Very difficult to drive, requiring a high-powered desktop amplifier to reach full potential
  • Significant treble recession in the 4-8kHz range that some find creates a 'veiled' sound
  • High retail price (originally ~$3,995) makes it inaccessible for many
  • Suspension headband design is criticized by some for not fully distributing the weight
  • Large and bulky design makes it strictly for home/stationary use
  • Glued-on earpads make DIY replacement difficult
  • Upper-midrange recession can occasionally make certain vocals feel slightly pulled back

Expert reviews

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headphone.guru
14/08/2016
The Audeze LCD-4 Update: The Best Just Got Better!

The updated Audeze LCD-4 headphones feature significant engineering revisions, including a transducer diaphragm that is roughly 50% lighter than the original and a new acoustically resistive gasket between the ear-pad and transducer surface. These structural updates solved previous driver reliability and "suction effect" issues. In terms of specifications, the updated model...Read more

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stereophile.com
20/02/2017
The Big Shootout: Audeze LCD-4 vs. Focal Utopia

In Stereophile’s "Katz’s Corner Episode 13," mastering engineer Bob Katz compares the Audeze LCD-4 and Focal Utopia headphones against a reference loudspeaker system. The Audeze LCD-4 shines with deep, punchy low-frequency reproduction and accurate, non-sibilant vocals, though it slightly overemphasizes sub-bass and has a slightly recessed top-end. Conversely, the Focal Utopia...Read more

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headphone.guru
29/11/2015
The New Big Kid on the Block: The Awesome Audeze LCD-4

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headfonics.com
28/05/2017
Audeze LCD-4 Review - Headfonics.com

The Headfonics review of the Audeze LCD-4 identifies the flagship open-back planar magnetic headphone as a highly resolute, premium audio device, featuring unmatched, impactful, and weighted bass performance. It is characterized as a detailed evolution of the LCD-3, delivering exceptional resolution, organic tonal realism, and a spacious soundstage. Conversely, the review notes a...Read more

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head-fi.org
29/09/2015
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The Audeze LCD-4, as detailed in Head-Fi reviews, represents the pinnacle of the company's warm, dark, and intimate house sound, offering immense physical impact and deep, world-class bass performance. Key strengths include lifelike, transparent vocals, excellent technical resolution, a lack of treble fatigue, and an luxurious build featuring ebony wood and carbon fiber. Conversely,...Read more

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headmania.org
04/04/2016
Audeze LCD-4 – Review

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majorhifi.com
15/05/2016
Audeze LCD-4 Review

The Audeze LCD-4 is a top-of-the-line, open circumaural planar magnetic headphone priced at $3,995, offering exceptional build quality and premium materials like wood accents, real leather padding, and a stainless steel vented plate. Its sound performance is defined by an obscenely fat, detailed, and perfectly controlled low end that avoids any bleeding into other frequencies. The...Read more

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trustedreviews.com
09/09/2016
Audeze LCD-4 Review

The Audeze LCD-4 planar magnetic headphones deliver an immersive, luxury listening experience characterized by exceptional comfort through leather earpads and a powerful, controlled bass response. However, the review notes a recessed, less lifelike mid-range and slightly pulled-back treble. Additionally, the headphones lack the transient speed needed for precise, sharp note attack...Read more

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stereophile.com
21/06/2016
Audeze LCD-4 headphones

In a Stereophile review, John Atkinson calls the $3,995 Audeze LCD-4 the best-sounding headphones he has experienced in 45 years. The open-back, planar-magnetic headphones feature a 106mm diaphragm with a Double Fluxor magnet array, offering extraordinary midrange tonal accuracy and a clean, detailed treble response. Physically, the headphones are demanding, with a heavy 37.5-ounce...Read more

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stereophile.com
25/03/2016
The Technologically Impressive LCD-4 Planar Magnetic Headphone

In his Stereophile review, Tyll Hertsens highlights the Audeze LCD-4 ($3,995) as a groundbreaking planar magnetic headphone featuring a sub-0.5-micron nano-grade diaphragm and 1.5 Tesla Fluxor magnets. The headphone offers exceptional sonic performance, characterized by tight, extended bass and uncolored, detailed mids, along with a high-quality, comfortable design. However, the...Read more

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stereo.de
01/04/2016
Audeze LCD-4 - Review Results

The Audeze LCD-4, as reviewed by Stereo.de, is praised as an exceptionally crafted flagship planar magnetic headphone offering a highly detailed, high-resolution sound with clean, stable deep bass even at high volumes. The premium, high-end build features luxurious leather ear pads and includes both standard and balanced XLR cables to support its superior sonic performance. However,...Read more

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open-end-music.com
20/03/2017
Audeze LCD-4 vs. HiFiMAN HE1000 V2 Comparison Test", "Review: Audeze LCD-4 vs. HiFiMAN HE1000 V2

The review outlines a high-end battle of flagship planar magnetic headphones between the Audeze LCD4 and the Hifiman HE1000 V2, utilizing a Burson Conductor Virtuoso V2 amplifier. The Hifiman HE1000 V2 emerges as the immediate crowd-pleaser and the overall technical winner of the comparison. Its key pros include an incredibly wide, open, and immersive soundstage that wraps around...Read more

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musicalhead.de
20/03/2017
Comparison Test: AUDEZE LCD4 vs. HIFIMAN HE1000 V2

This review compares the Audeze LCD4 and Hifiman HE1000 V2, which are top-tier open-back headphones evaluated using a Burson Conductor Virtuoso V2 amplifier. The Hifiman HE1000 V2 wins on overall value and comfort. It is much lighter at 420 grams compared to the heavy 700-gram LCD4. Pros for the HE1000 V2 include a wide soundstage, deep bass, great detail, and an open midrange....Read more

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hifitest.de
14/12/2016
NuForce HA-200, Audeze LCD-4 - Headphone Amplifier

The Audeze LCD-4 headphones combined with a dual-setup of NuForce HA-200 amplifiers create a highly unique, single-ended Class-A playback system that delivers an incredibly cohesive, concentrated performance. On the positive side, the system offers an exceptionally intense and emotionally engaging midrange reproduction, making vocals of any genre go directly under the skin. The...Read more

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connect.de
01/12/2016
Audeze LCD-4 Review: Planar Magnetic Headphones

The Audeze LCD-4 is a high-end, open-back magnetostatic headphone that prioritizes exceptional musicality and technical precision. Featuring an ultra-thin nano-grade diaphragm and a "Double-Fluxor" magnet system, it achieves a high magnetic flux density of 1.5 Tesla, allowing for rapid driver response and immense detail. Despite its significant weight of 690 grams, the review...Read more

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avguide.ch
31/10/2016
The New Audeze Flagship: Review of the Excellent LCD-4 Planar Headphones

This review by avguide.ch evaluates the Audeze LCD-4 planar magnetic headphones by putting them head-to-head with the legendary Sennheiser HD 800 reference model. The reviewer notes that while the Sennheiser HD 800 targets an ideal of airy, clinical, and transparent sound layout, the LCD-4 focuses entirely on pure subjective musical beauty. The core strengths (pros) of the LCD-4...Read more

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hdphonic.com
14/05/2018
Audeze LCD-4 - HDPhonic

The Audeze LCD-4 is a top-of-the-line headphone that delivers amazing sound quality, realistic tones, and great control over music details. During testing, the headphones performed best when paired with high-end, balanced solid-state amplifiers, which helped unleash their full potential for clean sound and strong volume without distortion. The reviewer also highly recommends using...Read more

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audiofrenzy.nl
19/04/2026
Audeze LCD4 200 Ohm Headphones - The Definition of Uncompromising Audio

The Audeze LCD-4 200 Ohm flagship planar magnetic headphone stands out for its exceptional build quality and premium materials, delivering a world-class, immersive listening experience. The sound signature is renowned for its incredible, deep sub-bass response and a liquid, natural midrange that renders vocal and instrumental music beautifully. Its advanced 106mm nano-scale Uniforce...Read more

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