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Audeze LCD 4 Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price:~£3,960Form factor:over-earConnectivity:wiredBattery life:N/A hoursActive noise cancellation (ANC):no

Audeze LCD 4 Review: Compare 93 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Headphones category and whether it is worth buying.

Audeze LCD 4
5.1/10

Overall score

Score
5.1/ 10
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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 distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
Score components

80%

5.1

Technical score

20%

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User score

â–¼Worse than 96% of headphones
3.9

Value for money

Value for money
3.9/ 10
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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 distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Score components

70%

5.1

Overall score

30%

1.0

Price

â–¼Worse than 99%
5.1

Technical score

Technical score
5.1/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Headphones category across these key areas: Sound, Calls & Controls, Connectivity, Features, Battery, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
Score components

52%

5.9

Sound

20%

4.0

Features

10%

5.4

Design

8%

4.0

Connectivity

6%

4.0

Battery

4%

4.3

Calls & Controls

â–¼Worse than 89%
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User score

User score
8.0/ 10
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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 distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
Score components

70%

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User ratings

30%

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Number of reviews

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Technical Specifications of pair of headphones Audeze LCD 4

Technical score
Technical score
5.1/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Headphones category across these key areas: Sound, Calls & Controls, Connectivity, Features, Battery, Design.
When it matters
When you want to compare headphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
Score components:

52%

5.9

Sound

20%

4.0

Features

10%

5.4

Design

8%

4.0

Connectivity

6%

4.0

Battery

4%

4.3

Calls & Controls

5.1
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
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 distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
Score components

70%

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User ratings

30%

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Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
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Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
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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.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Audeze LCD 4 has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than that of 73.4% of products in this category.
1.0
Value for money
Value for money
3.9/ 10
✕
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 distribution
â–¼
<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Score components:

70%

5.1

Overall score

30%

1.0

Price

3.9
Active noise cancellation (ANC)
no
This pair of headphones does not support active noise cancellation. 27.5% of headphones support active noise cancellation.
Driver type
planar
Driver size
106 mm
Market range: <10 mm – >50 mm
This pair of headphones 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
1
Market range: <1 – >4
This pair of headphones uses 1 drivers, fewer drivers than 4% of headphones and equal to 96% of headphones.
Lowest frequency
5 Hz
Market range: <5 Hz – >20 Hz
This pair of headphones 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
no
This pair of headphones does not support a noise-canceling microphone. 39% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
Can be used as a headset
no
This pair of headphones is not headset-ready, while 15.1% is. 84.9% of headphones can be used as headsets.
Number of microphones
?
Boom microphone
no
This pair of headphones does not include a boom microphone. 13.5% of headphones have a boom microphone.
Microphone SNR
N/A
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Connectivity
wired
This pair of headphones supports wired connectivity, less flexible connectivity than 49.2% of headphones and equal to 50.8% of headphones.
Bluetooth version
N/A
Maximum Bluetooth range
N/A
Audio latency
N/A
Multipoint support
no
This pair of headphones does not support multipoint. 30.6% of headphones support multipoint.
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Ambient sound mode
no
This pair of headphones does not offer ambient sound mode. 24.9% of headphones support ambient sound mode.
EQ support
no
This pair of headphones does not support EQ customization. 23.2% of headphones support EQ.
Companion app
no
This pair of headphones does not work with a companion app. 21.6% of headphones support companion apps.
Adjustable ANC levels
N/A
Voice assistant support
no
This pair of headphones does not support voice assistants. 60.9% of headphones support voice assistants.
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Battery life
N/A
Battery life with ANC
N/A
Charging time
N/A
Quick charge
no
This pair of headphones does not support quick charging. 33.1% of headphones support quick charge.
Battery capacity
N/A
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Brand name
Audeze
Form factor
over-ear
Weight
735 g
Market range: <14 g – >340 g
This pair of headphones weighs 735 g, heavier than 100% of headphones.
Acoustic design
open-back
Clamp force
?
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Audeze LCD 4 vs the average pair of headphones

246810TotalDesignSoundBatteryConnectivityCalls & ControlsFeatures
  • Hi-Res Audio certification
    This pair of headphones has Hi-Res Audio certification, the average pair of headphones does not. 23.1% of headphones are Hi-Res Audio certified.
  • 66 mm larger driver size
    This pair of headphones uses a larger driver size than the average pair of headphones (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
    This pair of headphones has a lower lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (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
    This pair of headphones has a higher highest frequency than the average pair of headphones (50,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20,000 Hz.
    50,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • 0.2 % lower distortion
    This pair of headphones has a lower total harmonic distortion than the average pair of headphones (0.1 % vs 0.3 %). The average headphones have total harmonic distortion of 0.3 %.
    0.1 % vs 0.3 %
  • 1.3 m longer cable length
    This pair of headphones offers a more useful cable length than the average pair of headphones (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
  • 50x higher input power handling
    This pair of headphones has a higher max input power than the average pair of headphones (5,000 mW vs 100 mW). The average headphones handle max input power of 100 mW.
    5,000 mW vs 100 mW
  • Open-back design
    This pair of headphones uses an open-back design, while the average pair of headphones does not. 9.1% of headphones have an open-back design.
  • 1.3 m longer cable length
    This pair of headphones offers a more useful cable length than the average pair of headphones (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
  • Open-back design
    This pair of headphones uses an open-back design, while the average pair of headphones does not. 9.1% of headphones have an open-back design.
  • 5 mm more spacious earcup height
    This pair of headphones offers more spacious earcup height than the average pair of headphones (65 mm vs 60 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup height of 60 mm.
    65 mm vs 60 mm
  • Hi-Res Audio certification
    This pair of headphones has Hi-Res Audio certification, the average pair of headphones does not. 23.1% of headphones are Hi-Res Audio certified.
  • 66 mm larger driver size
    This pair of headphones uses a larger driver size than the average pair of headphones (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
    This pair of headphones has a lower lowest frequency than the average pair of headphones (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
    This pair of headphones has a higher highest frequency than the average pair of headphones (50,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz). The average headphones reach a highest frequency of 20,000 Hz.
    50,000 Hz vs 20,000 Hz
  • 0.2 % lower distortion
    This pair of headphones has a lower total harmonic distortion than the average pair of headphones (0.1 % vs 0.3 %). The average headphones have total harmonic distortion of 0.3 %.
    0.1 % vs 0.3 %
  • 50x higher input power handling
    This pair of headphones has a higher max input power than the average pair of headphones (5,000 mW vs 100 mW). The average headphones handle max input power of 100 mW.
    5,000 mW vs 100 mW
  • 27 dB SPL higher sound pressure level
    This pair of headphones has a higher sound pressure level than the average pair of headphones (130 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL). The average headphones reach a sound pressure level of 103 dB SPL.
    130 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL
  • 20 dB higher max SPL
    This pair of headphones has a higher max SPL than the average pair of headphones (130 dB vs 110 dB). The average headphones reach a max SPL of 110 dB.
    130 dB vs 110 dB
  • No passive noise reduction
    This pair of headphones does not offer passive noise reduction, while the average pair of headphones does. 82.6% of headphones have passive noise reduction.
  • 3.37x higher weight
    This pair of headphones is heavier than the average pair of headphones (735 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    735 g vs 218 g
  • No voice assistant support
    This pair of headphones does not support voice assistants, the average pair of headphones does. 60.8% of headphones support voice assistants.
  • 5 dB/mW lower sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a lower sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (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
    This pair of headphones is not headset-ready, while the average pair of headphones is. 84.8% of headphones can be used as headsets.
  • 44x more expensive
    Audeze LCD 4 is more expensive than the average pair of headphones (£3,960 vs £90).
    £3,960 vs £90
  • 86.9% worse value for money
    Audeze LCD 4 has worse value for money than the average pair of headphones (3.89 vs 7.3).
    3.89 vs 7.27
  • No battery indicator
    This pair of headphones does not show battery level clearly, while the average pair of headphones does. 56.3% of headphones have a battery level indicator.
  • 44x more expensive
    Audeze LCD 4 is more expensive than the average pair of headphones (£3,960 vs £90).
    £3,960 vs £90
  • 86.9% worse value for money
    Audeze LCD 4 has worse value for money than the average pair of headphones (3.89 vs 7.3).
    3.89 vs 7.27
  • 5.87x less popular
    Audeze LCD 4 is less popular than the average pair of headphones (1 vs 5.9).
    1 vs 5.87
  • 3.37x higher weight
    This pair of headphones is heavier than the average pair of headphones (735 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
    735 g vs 218 g
  • No passive noise reduction
    This pair of headphones does not offer passive noise reduction, while the average pair of headphones does. 82.6% of headphones have passive noise reduction.
  • 5 dB/mW lower sensitivity
    This pair of headphones has a lower sensitivity than the average pair of headphones (97 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
    97 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • No battery indicator
    This pair of headphones does not show battery level clearly, while the average pair of headphones does. 56.3% of headphones have a battery level indicator.
  • Not headset-ready
    This pair of headphones is not headset-ready, while the average pair of headphones is. 84.8% of headphones can be used as headsets.
  • No voice assistant support
    This pair of headphones does not support voice assistants, the average pair of headphones does. 60.8% of headphones support voice assistants.

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

9.5
Soundnews
≈ estimated
16/02/2020
Hands-on review · sound, measurements and comparisons
Verdict
Audeze LCD-4 makes you feel the music, so it fully delivers if that is what you want.
9.5
Max Settings
≈ estimated
14/08/2019
Hands-on review · sound, bass and comparisons
Verdict
Audeze LCD-4 is an outstanding headphone with few rivals, though its timbre sounds slightly plasticky and the price is high.
9.0
Joshua Valour
≈ estimated
01/02/2019
Hands-on review · tonality, build and comparisons
Verdict
Audeze LCD-4 is heavy and not a pinpoint imaging headphone, but it is a very enjoyable, relaxing listen.
8.0
Z Reviews
≈ estimated
25/09/2017
Hands-on review · sound and comfort over long sessions
Verdict
Audeze LCD-4 sounds remarkable, but it is tiring over long sessions, so it suits dedicated listeners only.
6.0
Lord Victor Halgaard
≈ estimated
12/07/2017
Hands-on review · listening sessions and comparisons
Verdict
Audeze LCD-4 has good, warm and relaxed sound for fans, but the price is hard to justify.
5.0
InnerFidelity
≈ estimated
25/03/2016
Hands-on review · listening tests and comparisons
Verdict
Audeze LCD-4 is only recommended for existing fans of its sound, as the upper treble is too airy for the price.
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Third-party reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
Reviews last updated: November 2026 · How we calculate this

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 don't like 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

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.

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