Audeze LCD-5s – flagship planar headphones

Audeze is releasing full-size open-back headphones that improve on the popular LCD-5.

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The new model has an updated 90 mm driver with a Nano-Scale Parallel Uniforce diaphragm for accurate mids. SLAM technology provides a natural, open soundstage. The headphones use carbon fiber, magnesium, genuine leather and polished polymer acetate. The package includes a premium balanced four-pin XLR cable, a four-pin XLR to 6.3 mm adapter, a 6.3 mm to 3.5 mm adapter and an aluminum transport case.

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Audeze LCD-5s specifications

Type: full-size, open-back
Driver: planar magnetic
Magnetic structure: Fluxor array
Phase management: Fazor waveguides
Acoustic management: SLAM
Magnet type: N50 neodymium
Diaphragm type: Nano-Scale Parallel Uniforce
Driver size: 90 mm
Maximum power handling: 5 W RMS
Maximum SPL: >130 dB
Frequency range: 5 Hz – 50 kHz
THD: <0.1% at 100 dB
Impedance: 30 ohms
Sensitivity: 90 dB/1 mW
Minimum required power: >100 mW
Recommended power: >500 mW
Weight: 475 g.

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The LCD-5s ear pads have smooth, curved shapes to minimize audible reflections, improve accuracy and increase comfort. The product uses a high-quality cable specially designed with directional high-purity OCC copper conductors. The cable provides a low-capacitance, low-resistance signal path to preserve accuracy and clarity.

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The Audeze LCD-5s is available for $4500.