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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£4,310
  • Avg. price in US: ~$4,000
  • Form factor: over-ear
  • Connectivity: wired
  • Battery life: N/A hours
  • Active noise cancellation (ANC): no

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

3.7

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%

3.7

Technical Score

20.0%

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User score

Poor
3.7

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%

4.2

Sound

20.0%

2.7

Features

10.0%

5.2

Design

8.0%

2.9

Connectivity

6.0%

1.0

Battery

4.0%

2.9

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

  • 2.1
    Gaming

    Score components:

    35.0%

    0.0

    Audio latency

    25.0%

    0.0

    Low-latency game mode

    20.0%

    10

    Can be used as a headset

    12.0%

    1.0

    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

  • 2.7
    Calls

    Score components:

    28.0%

    1.0

    Noise-canceling microphone

    24.0%

    10

    Can be used as a headset

    18.0%

    0.0

    Multipoint support

    16.0%

    0.0

    Battery life

    14.0%

    0.0

    Companion app

  • 2.5
    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%

    10

    Can be used as a headset

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Best prices in UK

    N/A~ £4,310

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Verdict

The Audeze LCD-4z is a high-performance open-back planar magnetic headphone featuring massive 106mm drivers equipped with a Double Fluxor™ magnet array, Fazor™ phase management, and a specialized Nano-Scale Uniforce™ diaphragm. Distinguishing itself with a low impedance of 15 ohms and a sensitivity of 98 dB/mW, it is significantly easier to drive than the standard LCD-4, making it compatible with portable devices and laptops while still offering a wide frequency response of 5Hz to 50kHz. Its primary characteristics include a premium magnesium chassis that reduces weight to 560g, a carbon fiber suspension headband, and a lush sound signature known for its deep, accurate bass and expressive midrange. The main pros are its exceptional resolution, holographic soundstage, and efficiency that removes the strict requirement for a high-powered external amplifier. However, potential cons include its still-substantial weight for long sessions, a somewhat dark tonality that may lack upper-treble sparkle for some listeners, and a very high price point.

Technical Specifications of Audeze LCD 4Z

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

3.7
Audeze LCD 4Z has a technical score of 3.67 points, which is lower than that of 91.2% 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 4Z 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%

3.7

Overall score

40.0%

1.0

Price

2.9
Audeze LCD 4Z has a quality-to-price ratio of 2.9 points, which is lower than 99.4% 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 4Z 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

planar
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 4Z 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 4Z 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 4Z 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

no
Audeze LCD 4Z does not support a noise-canceling microphone. 45.6% of headphones support noise-canceling microphones.
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

yes
Audeze LCD 4Z is headset-ready, 84.7% is not. 15.3% 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

no
Audeze LCD 4Z does not include a boom microphone. 15.6% of headphones have a boom microphone.
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 4Z 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 4Z 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 4Z 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

560 g
Audeze LCD 4Z weighs 560 g, heavier than 99.1% 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 4Z vs the average headphone

  • Hi-Res Audio certification
    Audeze LCD 4Z has Hi-Res Audio certification, the average headphone does not. 22.9% of headphones are Hi-Res Audio certified.
    What it is: Certified for high-resolution audio playback
    When it matters: When official support for high-resolution playback matters to you.

    Importance: LOW

    Audeze LCD 4Z has Hi-Res Audio certification, the average headphone does not. 22.9% of headphones are Hi-Res Audio certified.
  • 66 mm larger driver size
    Audeze LCD 4Z 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 4Z 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 4Z 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 4Z 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 4Z 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 4Z 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 4Z 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 4Z 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 4Z 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 4Z uses an open-back design, while the average headphone does not. 9.3% of headphones have an open-back design.
  • 5 mm more spacious earcup height
    Audeze LCD 4Z 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 4Z 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 4Z 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 4Z 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 4Z uses an open-back design, while the average headphone does not. 9.3% of headphones have an open-back design.
  • 5 mm more spacious earcup height
    Audeze LCD 4Z 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.
  • 0.7 m more useful cable length
    Audeze LCD 4Z offers a more useful cable length than the average headphone (1.9 m vs 1.2 m). The average headphones have a cable length of 1.2 m.
  • Hi-Res Audio certification
    Audeze LCD 4Z has Hi-Res Audio certification, the average headphone does not. 22.9% of headphones are Hi-Res Audio certified.
  • 66 mm larger driver size
    Audeze LCD 4Z 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 4Z 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 4Z 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 4Z 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 4Z 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.
  • 20 dB higher max SPL
    Audeze LCD 4Z has a higher max SPL than the average headphone (130 dB vs 110 dB). The average headphones reach a max SPL of 110 dB.

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Design
Sound
  • 2.57x higher weight
    Audeze LCD 4Z is heavier than the average headphone (560 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
  • No passive noise reduction
    Audeze LCD 4Z does not offer passive noise reduction, while the average headphone does. 82.7% of headphones have passive noise reduction.
  • 4 dB/mW lower sensitivity
    Audeze LCD 4Z has a lower sensitivity than the average headphone (98 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.
  • 5 dB SPL lower sound pressure level
    Audeze LCD 4Z has a lower sound pressure level than the average headphone (98 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL). The average headphones reach a sound pressure level of 103 dB SPL.
  • No voice assistant support
    Audeze LCD 4Z does not support voice assistants, the average headphone does. 60.8% of headphones support voice assistants.
  • No passive noise reduction
    Audeze LCD 4Z 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 4Z does not offer passive noise reduction, while the average headphone does. 82.7% of headphones have passive noise reduction.
  • 2.57x higher weight
    Audeze LCD 4Z is heavier than the average headphone (560 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 4Z is heavier than the average headphone (560 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.560 g vs 218 g
  • No voice assistant support
    Audeze LCD 4Z 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 4Z does not support voice assistants, the average headphone does. 60.8% of headphones support voice assistants.
  • 4 dB/mW lower sensitivity
    Audeze LCD 4Z has a lower sensitivity than the average headphone (98 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 4Z has a lower sensitivity than the average headphone (98 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW). The average headphones have sensitivity of 102 dB/mW.98 dB/mW vs 102 dB/mW
  • 47.89x more expensive
    Audeze LCD 4Z is more expensive than the average headphone (£4,310 vs £90).
    Audeze LCD 4Z is more expensive than the average headphone (£4,310 vs £90).£4,310 vs £90
  • 2.35x worse value for money
    Audeze LCD 4Z has worse value for money than the average headphone (2.87 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 4Z has worse value for money than the average headphone (2.87 vs 6.736).2.87 vs 6.74
  • 4.65x less popular
    Audeze LCD 4Z 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 4Z is less popular than the average headphone (1.00 vs 4.646).1 vs 4.65
  • 5 dB SPL lower sound pressure level
    Audeze LCD 4Z has a lower sound pressure level than the average headphone (98 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL). The average headphones reach a sound pressure level of 103 dB SPL.
    What it is: Output loudness level of the headphones, usually measured in dB. It helps compare how loud a model can play under similar conditions.
    When it matters: When you need a rough idea of how loud the headphones can get before you pair them with a weaker source.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >=108 dB SPL

    Audeze LCD 4Z has a lower sound pressure level than the average headphone (98 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL). The average headphones reach a sound pressure level of 103 dB SPL.98 dB SPL vs 103 dB SPL
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Sound
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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Audeze LCD 4Z?

  • High efficiency with 15-ohm impedance, making them easy to drive from portable devices and laptops
  • Lush and smooth midrange that is emotionally engaging and rich in texture
  • Excellent low-end performance with deep sub-bass extension and clarity
  • Premium build quality featuring a magnesium chassis and high-end materials like gold accents
  • Expansive soundstage with accurate, holographic imaging and separation
  • Includes a rugged, weather-resistant hard carry case for secure transport
  • Lighter than previous Audeze flagship models due to the magnesium frame

What customers dislike about Audeze LCD 4Z?

  • Substantial weight (approx. 560g–610g) which can cause neck fatigue during long listening sessions
  • Recessed upper-midrange (3–5kHz dip) can occasionally make vocals feel less prominent or detailed
  • Treble response can be polarizing, sometimes described as 'raw' or slightly muted for those preferring more bite
  • Ear pads are attached with double-sided adhesive, making them difficult to replace or re-attach
  • High retail price point makes them a significant financial investment
  • Stock cable is single-ended (1/4"), necessitating an additional purchase for those wanting a balanced connection

Expert reviews

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audiophilestyle.com
27/09/2019
Subjective: Audeze LCD-4z Headphone Review

The Audiophile Style review of the Audeze LCD-4z highlights a "fun," vivid sound with authoritative bass, a forward midrange, and a lightweight, easy-to-drive design suitable for portable devices. However, the reviewer criticizes the $4,000 headphones for excessive coloration, a compressed upper midrange, and a lack of high-frequency detail that produces a "synthetic" quality...Read more

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audiophilestyle.com
04/09/2019
Audeze LCD-4z Review - Audiophile Style

In this review from Audiophile Style, the $4,000 Audeze LCD-4z open-back planar magnetic headphones are deemed an unacceptable failure, with a heavily criticized sound signature. While the 106mm drivers offer deep, powerful low-frequency extension, the midrange is described as muffled and veiled, and the treble is condemned as shrill and distorted. The reviewer notes the unit...Read more

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headphone.guru
13/08/2018
The Audeze LCD-4z Flagship Headphones: A Brilliant New Take on a Classic

Audeze has created a lighter and more efficient version of its famous LCD-4 headphones, called the LCD-4z. The new model swaps out the heavy wood finish for a sleek, lightweight magnesium housing. This design change fixes the old comfort issues, making these headphones much easier to wear for a long time. Most importantly, you do not need a big, expensive desktop amplifier to run...Read more

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head-fi.org
14/05/2024
Audeze LCD-4z - Reviews Would you like to compare these technical specifications with the newer LCD-5 model or look for balanced cable recommendations...

The Audeze LCD-4z review on Head-Fi highlights the headphone's exceptional linearity, natural sound signature with slight warmth, and standout soundstage imaging capabilities, providing a highly technical yet engaging experience. A significant advantage noted is its high sensitivity, allowing for impressive performance from portable sources without needing heavy amplification....Read more

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headfonia.com
02/01/2025
Audeze LCD-4z Review - Headfonia

The Headfonia review characterizes the Audeze LCD-4z as a modern, low-impedance flagship that successfully combines the performance of the LCD-4 with easier driveability. Key strengths include an exceptionally musical and resolving sound signature, versatile performance across both portable and desktop gear, and high-quality, luxurious build craftsmanship. Conversely, the review...Read more

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audiophilestyle.com
27/09/2019
Audeze LCD-4z Headphone Review With Measurements

The Audiophile Style objective review of the Audeze LCD-4z reveals a mostly smooth frequency response with a solid, well-performing low end. However, measurements indicate a narrow distortion spike at 1.93 kHz and rising distortion in the lower frequencies and upper midrange (4 kHz - 6 kHz), particularly in the right driver. The primary pro is the headphone's ability to produce a...Read more

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hifiplus.com
14/08/2019
Audeze LCD-4z planar magnetic headphone

The hi-fi+ review highlights the Audeze LCD-4z as a highly efficient, lightweight re-imagining of the company's flagship LCD-4 headphones. Built with a cast-magnesium frame and a nano-scale film diaphragm, its standout feature is a low 15-ohm impedance. This allows it to be driven directly by portable devices like cell phones or small amplifiers without losing the top-tier sonic...Read more

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theabsolutesound.com
26/02/2019
Audeze LCD-4z Planar Magnetic Headphone

In his review for The Absolute Sound, Jim Hannon highlights the Audeze LCD-4z as a highly successful, easily driven evolution of the brand’s flagship planar-magnetic technology, offering exceptional audio performance and improved physical design. The headphones excel with incredible bass definition, a smooth midrange, and a fast, engaging transient response, while their low 15-ohm...Read more

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majorhifi.com
19/05/2025
Audeze LCD 4z Review

The Audeze LCD-4z is a flagship, open-back planar magnetic headphone praised for its premium build quality featuring gold accents and large, secure-fitting ear speakers. Equipped with a 106mm driver and a Double Fluxor magnet array, it produces a highly holographic and immersive stereo field with accurate imaging, making instrument localization effortless. Its strongest asset is a...Read more

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enjoythemusic.com
01/09/2018
Audeze LCD-4Z Flagship Planar Magnetic Headphones

The Audeze LCD-4z is a redesigned flagship open-back planar magnetic headphone that retains the core driver technology of the classic LCD-4—including a 106 mm transducer, a nano-scale diaphragm, and a 1.5 Tesla Double-Fluxor magnetic array—while dramatically dropping the impedance to 15 ohms and raising sensitivity to 98 dB/mW. This allows it to be easily driven directly by everyday...Read more

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headfonics.com
21/09/2024
Audeze LCD-4z Review

The Audeze LCD-4z is highlighted as a high-efficiency, open-back planar magnetic headphone with an exceptionally low 15Ω impedance, allowing for easy driving via portable sources. The review praises its premium, comfortable design, along with a smooth, warm, and non-fatiguing sound signature characterized by deep bass and excellent technical performance. However, the LCD-4z is...Read more

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open-end-music.com
22/08/2018
The New Audeze LCD-4Z

Based on the provided German vBulletin forum discussion on Open-End-Music, users evaluate the Audeze LCD-4Z over-ear planar magnetic headphones by comparing them to the original LCD-4 and other high-end models. The primary pros highlighted by supporters include its exceptional overall dynamics, an excellent 3D spatial presentation with precise imaging, and a lightweight,...Read more

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musicalhead.de
20/11/2018
TEST: HIFIMAN HE1000SE – MEZE EMPYREAN – AUDEZE LCD4Z – MRSPEAKERS ETHER2

This review evaluates four high-end planar magnetic headphones—the HIFIMAN HE1000SE, Meze Empyrean, Audeze LCD4Z, and MrSpeakers Ether2—focusing on their performance with both stationary and mobile setups, such as the Astell&Kern SE100 Futura. The HIFIMAN HE1000SE claims the top spot for its world-class resolution, phenomenal soundstage, and highly transparent midrange, though it...Read more

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lamaisondelahifi.fr
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Audeze LCD-4Z Open-Back Hi-Fi Headphones

The Audeze LCD-4Z is a premium, open-back circum-aural headphone handcrafted in California for audiophiles and professional audio engineers. Retailing at €4,899.00, it represents the pinnacle of Planar Magnetic technology by combining ultra-thin Uniforce diaphragms with a powerful Double Fluxor magnetic structure to achieve an exceptional 1.5 Tesla field magnetic force. Designed as...Read more

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hdphonic.com
14/05/2018
Audeze LCD-4: Product review and dialogue. (Note: This review specifically includes a detailed test section on the 4z model announced during the revie...

The Audeze LCD-4 is a top-of-the-line, open-back circumaural planar magnetic headphone that represents the pinnacle of the California brand's engineering. Hand-assembled with luxurious materials like 30-year-old aged Macassar ebony wood rings, chrome plates, and a choice of lambskin or microfiber ear pads, it utilizes a NASA-inspired nanoscale diaphragm combined with a patented...Read more

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