Audeze LCD X CLASSIC (2013)
Open-back planar magnetic headphones released in 2013, made for studio and audiophile use.
Overview
The Audeze LCD X CLASSIC is an over-ear, open-back planar magnetic headphone, first introduced in 2013. It uses large 106 mm planar magnetic drivers and is aimed at high-fidelity reproduction, studio monitoring and critical listening. The fit is circumaural. Sensitivity is high and impedance is low, so portable devices can drive it properly. User feedback points to the weight as the main drawback on long listening sessions.
Specifications
| Impedance | 20 Ohms |
| Frequency response | 10Hz - 50kHz |
| Maximum SPL | >130dB |
| Transducer size | 106 mm |
| Diaphragm area | 6.17 square inches |
| Maximum power handling | 5W RMS / 15W PEAK |
| Optimal power | 1–4W |
| Weight | 612g |
| Cable length | 2.5 m (8.2 ft) |
Design
The LCD X CLASSIC uses planar-magnetic drive-units with a thin-film diaphragm, energized by neodymium magnets on both sides. The design is circumaural and open-circumaural, with large 106 mm drivers and proprietary Fazor elements that manage how the sound wave propagates. Impedance is a low 20 Ohm, which makes it efficient and workable with a wide range of audio sources.
Market
The headphone weighs 612g, and user discussions bring that up often as a concern for long-term comfort. Sound quality and build keep it strong on the market anyway. Audeze offers post-sales servicing, including driver replacements, for out-of-warranty units.
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