Audeze LCD-2 Classic Open-Back Planar Magnetic Headphones

The Warm Embrace of Classic Audeze LCD-2 made Audeze a household name among audiophiles when it launched to rave reviews back in 2009. Now, the relaxed, full, spacious sound that made it a hit is more affordable than ever with our LCD-2 Classic. Still handbuilt in our Southern California workshop, this classic is a headphone worth waiting for. Our most affordable LCD-series headphone – a warm and energetic musical experience! Planar drivers featuring offset magnetic array for increased airflow and greater spatial information. Built for long-term comfort with lower weight and ventilated suspension headband Full-Bodied Live Sound When you first listen to LCD-2 Classic you are struck by the realism of the sound, the combination of effortless weight, clarity, and depth it articulates. The realism washes over you, enveloping you in your favorite music without a care to the outside world.   Patented Audeze Innovation LCD-2 Classic harkens back to the first headphones Audeze sold, with a unique offset magnet array that gives the sound a broad, deep sense of space. The driver tuning lends a tube-like character to the forgiving, yet clear sound signature. Designed for Comfort We developed special glass-infused nylon rings for LCD-2 Classic to reduce the weight while maintaining the audible character of the original. With its’ ventilated suspension headband and thick, soft earpads, LCD-2 Classic floats gently on your head through album after album. “The Audeze LCD2C is the muscle car equivalent of headphones — it’s got the power to move you!” – CNET “The thing that truly sets the LCD2 Classics apart from other headphones in their price range is their extraordinary soundstage.” – THE VERGE “Editor’s Choice award. It’s one of the best models that Audeze have ever made…for under a grand, nothing sounds as good.” – The Switch Master Specifications Style Over-ear, open-back Transducer type Planar Magnetic Magnetic structure Proprietary magnet array Phase management Non-Fazor Magnet type Neodymium N50 Diaphragm type Ultra-thin Transducer size 106 mm Maximum power handling 5W RMS Maximum SPL >130dB Frequency response 10Hz – 50kHz THD <0.1% @ 100dB Impedance 70 ohms Sensitivity 101 dB/1mW (at Drum Reference Point) Minimum power requirement >100mW Recommended power level >250mW Weight 544g Includes: LCD-2 Classic Headphone | Standard LCD Travel Case | 4-pin XLR Cable | 4-pin XLR to 1/4″ TRS adapter cable | 1/4″ to 3.5mm adapter | Warranty Card and Certificate of Authenticity