Audeze LCD-XC Closed-Back Planar Magnetic Headphones (Creator Edition)

The best of both worlds, Audeze have created the LCD-XC closed back headphones based on their acclaimed LCD-X open planar magnetic studio headphones.

LCD-XC share the same drivers, offering the same level of detail and transparency integral to any music creator’s toolkit. The Creator Edition includes Audeze’s new economy travel case and standard single-ended cable making these an affordable option for budget-conscious users.

Audeze LCD-XC incorporates Fazor technology offering superior phase response, broad frequency extension, balanced frequency response and remarkable 3D holographic imaging. For the purest, most discerning audiophile listening sessions, open headphones remain the favoured choice, however the Audeze LCD-XC is the unsurpassed champion of enclosed headphones available.

Ensuring that the LCD-XC will be the crown jewel in any headphone lover’s collection, Audeze’s stunning carbon ear cups are crafted to the highest standards. The enclosures are made from precision-crafted anodized aluminium with sloped earpads of premium lambskin leather. To offer the right firmness and perfect acoustic balance, the earpads are crafted with special foam.

Favoured by recording engineers and musicians alike for its fast, dynamic and accurate sound. Audeze proprietary technology eliminates the breakup modes found in other designs and improves focus and clarity.

Patent-pending Fazor elements guide and manage the flow of sound for improved frequency extension and balanced soundstage. LCD-XC is sensitive enough to be driven directly by portable players like iPods, iPhones, and better smartphones. An external amplifier produces improved results with heightened sonic delivery.

Each LCD-XC driver is precision-crafted by hand in Audeze’s Southern California facility. Using Audeze’s patented engineering techniques and state of the art laser-etching technology, Audeze put great care into each step of the manufacturing process to ensure all headphones meet the exacting audio and production quality standards.

The included Audeze warranty covers 3 years for the drivers and 1 year for all other parts. This warranty covers factory defects only, not wear and tear or cosmetic damage from use.

Features

• Creator Edition includes economy travel case and standard cable.
• Enhanced driver design with acoustically transparent magnetic structure.
• Unsurpassed bass extension, exceptional treble and the best mid-range.
• Specifically designed, low impedance transducers.
• Closed earcups isolate effectively from external noise.
• Can be driven with portable music players.
• Custom designed polished anodized black earcups.
• Soft leather or leather-free earpads and headband.
• Sleek black metal headphone plug connectors.
• Engineered and manufactured in USA.
• 3-years warranty for drivers, and 1-year warranty for all other parts.

Specifications

• Style: Over-ear, closed-back
• Transducer Type: Planar Magnetic
• Magnetic Structure: Proprietary magnet array
• Phase Management: Fazor
• Magnet Type: Neodymium N50
• Diaphragm Type: Ultra-thin
• Transducer Size: 106 mm
• Max Power Handling: 5 W RMS
• Max SPL: > 130 dB
• Frequency Response: 10 Hz – 50 kHz
• THD: < 0.1% @ 100 dB
• Impedance: 20 ohms
• Sensitivity: 103 dB / 1 mW (at Drum Reference Point)
• Minimum Power Requirement: > 100 mW
• Recommended Power Level: > 250 mW
• Weight: 720 g

Included

• Audeze LCD-XC Black Closed-Back Headphones.
• 6.35 mm to dual 4-pin mini-XLR cable (1.9 m).
• Economy travel case.
• User guide and warranty card.

More Information

• LCD-XC Creator Edition, by Audeze