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Audeze LCD X Review | 93 Data compared

Avg. price in UK: ~£1,140
Avg. price in US: ~$1,200
Form factor: over-ear
Connectivity: wired
Battery life: N/A hours
Active noise cancellation (ANC): no

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

5.0

Good

4.0

Poor

8.6

Excellent

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
1.9
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%
10
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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#545 in Best Wired Headphones
#688 in Best Over Ear Headphones

Verdict

The Audeze LCD-X is a high-performance, open-back planar magnetic headphone featuring massive 106mm transducers, Ultra-Thin Uniforce™ diaphragms, and Fazor™ waveguides designed for exceptional transparency and professional-grade accuracy. Key specifications include a broad frequency response of 10Hz to 50kHz, a low 20-ohm impedance, and a high sensitivity of 103 dB/mW, making it remarkably easy to drive even from portable devices without a dedicated amplifier. Main pros include its 'built like a tank' industrial metal construction, ultra-low distortion (THD <0.1% @ 100dB), and a neutral, highly detailed sound signature characterized by tight, authoritative bass and precise stereo imaging. Notable cons include its significant weight of approximately 612g–635g, which can lead to neck fatigue during long sessions, and a somewhat recessed upper-midrange that may require equalization for those seeking a perfectly flat reference response.

Technical Specifications of Audeze LCD X

Overall score

5.0

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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.

Sound

4.3

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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

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

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

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

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Calls & Controls

1.7

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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

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

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

2.9

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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

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

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Features

4.7

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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

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

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

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Battery

1.0

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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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Design

5.0

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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

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 X vs the average headphone

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Hi-Res Audio certification
Audeze LCD X 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 X 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 X 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 X 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 X 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 X 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 X 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 X 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
22 mm more spacious earcup width
Audeze LCD X offers more spacious earcup width than the average headphone (65 mm vs 43 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup width of 43 mm.
What it is: Internal width of the earcup cavity
When it matters: When earcup fit affects comfort and pressure around your ears.
Importance: MEDIUM
Audeze LCD X offers more spacious earcup width than the average headphone (65 mm vs 43 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup width of 43 mm.65 mm vs 43 mm
0.2 % lower distortion
Audeze LCD X 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 X 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 %
Sidetone support
Audeze LCD X supports sidetone, the average headphone does not. 29.7% of headphones support sidetone.
What it is: Lets users hear their own voice during calls
When it matters: When long calls matter and you do not want to sound unnaturally loud in your own ears while speaking.
Importance: LOW
Audeze LCD X supports sidetone, the average headphone does not. 29.7% of headphones support sidetone.
Open-back design
Audeze LCD X 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 X uses an open-back design, while the average headphone does not. 9.3% of headphones have an open-back design.
22 mm more spacious earcup width
Audeze LCD X offers more spacious earcup width than the average headphone (65 mm vs 43 mm). The average headphones offer an inner earcup width of 43 mm.
Open-back design
Audeze LCD X 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 X 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 X 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 X 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 X 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 X 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 X 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 X 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 X 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 X has a higher max SPL than the average headphone (130 dB vs 110 dB). The average headphones reach a max SPL of 110 dB.
Sidetone support
Audeze LCD X supports sidetone, the average headphone does not. 29.7% of headphones support sidetone.

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2.81x higher weight
Audeze LCD X is heavier than the average headphone (612 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.
2.7 higher clamp force
Audeze LCD X has a higher clamp force than the average headphone (7 vs 4.3). The average headphones have a clamp force of 4.3.
No passive noise reduction
Audeze LCD X does not offer passive noise reduction, while the average headphone does. 82.7% of headphones have passive noise reduction.
Not headset-ready
Audeze LCD X is not headset-ready, while the average headphone is. 84.7% of headphones can be used as headsets.
1 fewer microphones
Audeze LCD X has fewer microphones than the average headphone (0 vs 1). The average headphones have 1 microphones.
No voice assistant support
Audeze LCD X does not support voice assistants, the average headphone does. 60.8% of headphones support voice assistants.
4 years older release date
Audeze LCD X was released earlier than the average headphone (2,013 vs 2,017). The average headphones were released in 2,017.
October 2013
No passive noise reduction
Audeze LCD X 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 X does not offer passive noise reduction, while the average headphone does. 82.7% of headphones have passive noise reduction.
2.81x higher weight
Audeze LCD X is heavier than the average headphone (612 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 X is heavier than the average headphone (612 g vs 218 g). The average pair of headphones weighs 218 g.612 g vs 218 g
No voice assistant support
Audeze LCD X 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 X does not support voice assistants, the average headphone does. 60.8% of headphones support voice assistants.
Not headset-ready
Audeze LCD X 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 X is not headset-ready, while the average headphone is. 84.7% of headphones can be used as headsets.
2.7 higher clamp force
Audeze LCD X has a higher clamp force than the average headphone (7 vs 4.3). The average headphones have a clamp force of 4.3.
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
Audeze LCD X has a higher clamp force than the average headphone (7 vs 4.3). The average headphones have a clamp force of 4.3.7 vs 4.3
12.67x more expensive
Audeze LCD X is more expensive than the average headphone (£1,140 vs £90).
Audeze LCD X is more expensive than the average headphone (£1,140 vs £90).£1,140 vs £90
39.9% worse value for money
Audeze LCD X has worse value for money than the average headphone (4.81 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 X has worse value for money than the average headphone (4.81 vs 6.736).4.81 vs 6.74
1 fewer microphones
Audeze LCD X has fewer microphones than the average headphone (0 vs 1). The average headphones have 1 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
Audeze LCD X has fewer microphones than the average headphone (0 vs 1). The average headphones have 1 microphones.0 vs 1

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(Reviews last updated: June 2026)

What customers like about Audeze LCD X?

Superior build quality often described as 'tank-like' or 'industrial'
Exceptional detail retrieval and technical resolution for its price bracket
Linear, punchy, and highly textured bass response that responds extremely well to EQ
Highly efficient and easy to drive, performing well even with modest amplification
Revised 2021 tuning offers a more neutral and natural midrange than earlier models
Accurate imaging and instrument separation
Non-fatiguing, smooth treble presentation

What customers dislike about Audeze LCD X?

Significant weight (approx. 612g) that can cause neck fatigue during long sessions
Stock tuning features a notable recession in the upper-midrange (1.5kHz-5kHz)
Relatively intimate soundstage compared to competitors like the Sennheiser HD 800 S
Open-back design leaks significant sound and provides no noise isolation
Large, bulky physical profile limits portability and use during movement
Leather earpads are glued on, making 'pad-rolling' or replacement difficult
Lack of essential accessories in the standard 'Creator Package' (e.g., balanced cable)

Expert reviews

majorhifi.com

31/07/2016

Audeze LCD-X Review - Major HiFi

The Audeze LCD-X is a premium, open circumaural headphone utilizing planar magnetic technology that delivers an exceptionally rugged construction paired with a highly detailed sonic profile. The pros highlight a masterful low end that is deep, robust, and overflowing with well-controlled detail without any bleed, providing a powerful impact for bass-heavy tracks. Furthermore, it...Read more

unheardlab.com

29/08/2023

Review: Audeze LCD-X 2021 - unheardlab.com

The Audeze LCD-X 2021 represents a significant shift for the brand toward neutrality and clarity, moving away from their traditionally "esoteric" and overly warm sound signature. Marketed as a studio monitor headphone, it balances an authoritative, deep, and "meaty" bass slam with a full-bodied midrange that enriches vocals and acoustic instruments. The treble is notably more...Read more

musicmanta.com

16/05/2022

Audeze LCD-X Headphones Review - In-Depth

The Audeze LCD-X open-back headphones deliver professional studio-grade audio quality driven by planar magnetic technology, providing a highly precise listening environment for mixing and mastering. The reviewer notes an exceptionally wide, neutral frequency range capable of reproducing sub-bass frequencies down to 30–40 Hz without artificial distortion. Across various electronic...Read more

rtings.com

15/08/2025

Audeze LCD-X Headphones Review - RTINGS.com

The Audeze LCD-X are high-end, open-back planar magnetic headphones designed for studio reference audio, offering exceptional, warm, and detailed sound with punchy bass and smooth mids. Their robust, comfortable build is tailored for long, stationary mixing sessions, and they are surprisingly easy to drive compared to similar models. However, at over 600 grams, the headphones are...Read more

audiosciencereview.com

26/07/2021

Audeze LCD-X Review (2021 Edition Headphone)

The Audeze LCD-X (2021 Edition) is an open-back planar magnetic headphone priced at $1,199 for the base model and $1,699 for the premium version with a carrying case. The reviewer notes that this substantial headphone weighs 610 grams, which, despite being lighter than the original version, still delivers notable pad pressure on the face. The core physical strength of this model is...Read more

soundonsound.com

15/10/2015

Audeze LCD-X & EL8 - Sound On Sound

The Audeze LCD-X headphones deliver an exceptionally neutral, "ruthlessly flat" frequency response that provides an authentic, unhyped listening experience. Their planar magnetic technology ensures incredible musical dynamics, a believable stereo panorama, and punchy, effortless transient responses that make audio feel deep and articulate. Additionally, they present an easy load for...Read more

head-fi.org

13/03/2023

Audeze LCD-X - Reviews - Head-Fi

The Audeze LCD-X (2021) is lauded by Head-Fi users as a highly musical planar magnetic headphone, delivering exceptional technical performance characterized by superior micro-detail, a wide soundstage, and profound bass for an open-back design. The unit is praised for its robust, premium build quality, aesthetic appeal, and non-fatiguing treble that maintains high resolution over...Read more

headphoneer.com

01/04/2025

AUDEZE LCD-X (2021) Review – In 2025

Audeze LCD-X (2021) Review Summary The 2021 version of the Audeze LCD-X planar magnetic headphones provides an exceptionally neutral sound signature tuned for a flat response, making it highly suitable for both studio work and audiophiles. Significant driver updates since late 2020 dropped impedance slightly to 20 ohms and significantly boosted sensitivity to 103 dB/1mW,...Read more

headfonia.com

06/11/2013

Audeze LCD-X Review

The Audeze LCD-X review on Headfonia highlights a shift towards a thinner, lighter driver, resulting in improved responsiveness and extreme efficiency that makes the headphones easy to drive, even with portable sources. Sonically, the LCD-X is praised for a flatter, more linear, and faster sound profile compared to previous models. Headfonia However, the review notes a reduction in...Read more

hdphonic.com

17/12/2014

Audeze LCD-X Review Summary The Audeze LCD-X is a high-end, open-back circumaural headphone utilizing proprietary planar magnetic transducers combined with "Fazor" driver technology. This hardware configuration allows it to achieve an expansive frequency response ranging from 5 Hz to 50 kHz, ensuring high transient speeds and a highly linear tonal response. Extensively tested using...Read more

mixonline.com

26/02/2018

Review: Audeze LCD-X Headphones

In his review of the Audeze LCD-X headphones for Mix Magazine, Russ Long explores whether these $1,699 audiophile, over-the-ear, open-back headphones can successfully cross over into the demanding world of professional music production. He highlights the advanced planar magnetic technology, which utilizes a thin, flat film diaphragm paired with large magnets on both sides to spread...Read more

ear-fidelity.com

03/10/2021

Audeze LCD-X 2021

The Audeze LCD-X 2021 is a completely revamped, open-back planar magnetic headphone that dramatically improves upon the 2013 original's uneven midrange. Priced at $1,199 for the Creator Package, it features a redesigned suspension headband and an optimized magnet array that enhances ergonomics and cuts weight to 612g. Key pros highlighted in the review include an exceptionally...Read more

fairaudio.de

No Date

Review: Audeze LCD-X Planar Magnetic Headphones - Concept & Sound

The Fairaudio review presents the Audeze LCD-X as a stealthy, matte-black reference planar magnetic headphone designed for ultimate neutrality and studio authenticity. Unlike its predecessor (the LCD-2) or the more luxurious LCD-3, the LCD-X strips away cosmetic wood accents in favor of a rugged, utilitarian build that ships strictly in a robust travel case with a choice of lambskin...Read more

kopfhoerer.de

11/10/2018

Audeze LCD-X Creator Edition New review on kopfhoerer.de

The kopfhoerer.de review highlights the Audeze LCD-X and closed-back LCD-XC Creator Edition New as luxurious, highly durable planar-magnetic headphones built for audio enthusiasts and studio mixing engineers. The primary pros center around their exceptional, pristine audio resolution and robust engineering. The headphones deliver crisp high frequencies, immensely detailed and...Read more

hifigeek.de

17/04/2025

Audeze LCD-X Hardcore Review: When Sound Meets Comfort", "Audeze LCD-X Stress Test: When Sound Meets Comfort

The Audeze LCD-X is a premium, open-back planar magnetic headphone priced at around €1,200, engineered for music production, gaming, and intensive listening sessions. Evaluated over five weeks and 300 hours of testing across diverse source setups, the headphone stands out for its analytical precision and exceptional transparency, making it easy to spot recording flaws and pinpoint...Read more

delamar.de

17/04/2026

Audeze LCD-X Review: Open-Back Studio Headphones Tested

The Audeze LCD-X (V2) is lauded as a top-tier planar magnetic headphone for professional mixing and mastering, characterized by exceptional detail, rapid transients, and precise, linear bass. Key advantages include improved, non-fatiguing, balanced sound and high sensitivity that allows for effortless driving by standard audio interfaces, eliminating the need for a dedicated...Read more

misauriculares.com

08/10/2018

Audeze LCD-X Review", "Audeze LCD-X Headphones Review

The Audeze LCD-X is an open-back planar-magnetic headphone celebrated for its incredibly robust, elegant construction, and a highly realistic sound signature characterized by a massive sense of physical impact. It features massive 106 mm drivers and high-quality leather ear pads that offer an expansive, comfortable fit for the ears. Sonically, the headphone delivers an exceptionally...Read more

es.gizmodo.com

01/05/2023

Audeze LCD-X Reference and Hi-Fi Headphones: Review

The Audeze LCD-X review by Eduardo Marín on Gizmodo en Español highlights these planar magnetic headphones as an exceptional premium standard for both critical listening and professional studio production. Focusing on the post-2021 updated design, the reviewer praises the headphones for delivering outstanding, highly accurate audio quality packed with massive amounts of detail. The...Read more

content.suono.it

14/07/2014

Audeze changes! (Technical review of LCD-X and XC models)

The SUONO.it review details the launch of Audeze's LCD-X and LCD-XC, highlighting a shift to a standardized body design for improved cost-to-benefit ratios and production consistency. Key advantages include the introduction of the Fazor element for optimized sound wave management, a new high-efficiency transducer, and improved portability with devices, bridging the gap with older...Read more

hdphonic.com

17/12/2014

Audeze LCD-X Review - HDPhonic

The HDPhonic review highlights the Audeze LCD-X as a groundbreaking, reference-grade open circumaural headphone that sets a new standard for high-end personal audio. A key feature is the inclusion of the innovative Fazor planar magnetic driver technology, which significantly improves over the older LCD-3 by delivering a more linear, neutral frequency response (5 Hz to 50 kHz) and a...Read more

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