LCD-X Headphones - Open Box

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The Creator Package Edition includes the 1/4" Single-Ended LCD Braided Cable and the new economy travel case. The Audeze LCD-X Reference Level headphones feature a newly-developed and processed transducer made of a thinner and a lighter alternative material. Audeze's patent-pending Fazor elements are unique to the LCD-X and LCD-XC and help guide and manage the flow of sound. The result is improved phase response, greater frequency extension, smoother frequency response, and remarkable 3D holographic imaging. We recommend the Black Dragon V2 Premium as his Top Choice for the LCD-X.

Audeze LCD-X Headphone Sound Signature

LCD-X is the most neutral of all the LCD Collection, explaining its popularity with audiophiles, recording engineers and musicians alike, for its clarity and fast, accurate dynamics. The X is sensitive enough to be driven directly by portable players and smartphones but an external amplifier produces better results.

The LCD-X transducer is specifically designed to work with a wide variety of driving sources. From portable players to studio use, the LCD-X provides high volume without a headphone amplifier even though all LCD-series products benefit from a high-quality amp.

The LCD-X earcups are made from polished anodized aluminum with sloped ear pads of either premium lambskin leather or a leather-free super-suede microfiber fabric. The earpads are designed with specially-crafted foam offering the proper firmness and acoustic balance.

Why the Black Dragon V2 Premium over the Silver Dragon V3 Premium Cable for the Audeze LCD-X headphones?

The LCD-X and LXD-XC have more treble extension over the LCD-2 and LCD-3. Thus, the smoother characteristics of the Black Dragon V2 Premium makes more sense. The Silver Dragon V3 Premium cable is a great choice as well, but for Drew's genre preferences in music, it really comes down to the end result of the music that you are passionate and listen to most often and which cable provides the best compliment to your music.

The LCD-X is a planar magnetic design with an optimized diaphragm trace pattern that extracts the maximum volume from lower-powered amplifiers and portable devices. It’s been said the LCD-X is the most neutral of all our headphones; they’re used by sound engineers and musicians alike to create the most accurate productions. The X and XC are sensitive enough to be driven directly by portable players like iPods, iPhones, and some of the better smartphones. You’ll enjoy a better sonic experience using an external amp, just as with the LCD-2 and LCD-3. Impedance is 20 ohms.

"The Black Dragon V2 Premium Headphone Cable really smooths out the high energy top end while tightening up and controlling the bottom end or bass and it also makes the mid-range more musical."

Drew Baird, P.E., President of Moon Audio

Feel free to contact us if more guidance is needed to make a decision.

Recommendations

Drew recommends the Black Dragon V2 Premium Headphone Cable for Audeze as the best upgrade option for the Audeze LCD-X headphones.

Moon Audio has also created the Silver Dragon V3 Headphone Cable or the Silver Dragon V3 Premium Audeze Headphone Cable as upgrade options for the Audeze LCD-X headphones.

What’s in the box?

• LCD-X planar magnetic headphone
• 1.9m Single-ended 1/4'' to dual 4-pin mini-XLR cable (both packages)
• 1.9m Balanced 4-pin XLR to dual 4-pin mini-XLR cable (Premium only)
• 1/4" to 1/8" stereo adapter (Premium Edition only)
• Professional travel case (Premium Edition only)
• Economy travel case (Creator Edition only)
• User guide and warranty card

Press and Reviews

Audeze

Headphone Guide
by Moon Audio

Mix Online

by Barry Rudolph
Apr. 2021

AVS Forum

by Evan Cramer
Sep. 2019

Absolute Sound

by Arnie Nudell
Oct 2014

Tone Audio

by Jeff Dorgay
Mar. 2014

Inner Fidelity

by Tyll Hertsens
May 2014