The Audeze LCD-5 have the latest planar magnetic technology is a lightweight form factor and a ... [+] comfortable fit.

The name Audeze may not be an instantly recognizable brand to most people, but in the world of audio it has a stellar reputation for making some of the best planar-magnetic headphones on the market. Today the company is announcing a new pair of reference audio headphones – the Audeze LCD-5.

According to Audeze, the LCD-5 headphones set a new standard for accuracy using a new driver that’s been designed with Audeze’s own patent-pending Parallel Uniforce voice coils and a new magnet assembly. The LCD-5 headphones have a design with minimal reflections, improved frequency response, plus a more open and accurate soundstage.

The LCD-5 have an impedance is 14Ω, sensitivity of 90dB, and yet they weigh just 420 grams, less than a third less than their predecessors, the LCD-4. Each pair is handcrafted in California and engineered to provide the ultimate audio quality for industry professionals and audiophiles.

feature new acoustically designed leather earpads, an improved carbon fiber suspension headband, ... [+] deep “tortoise shell” acetate rings, all-new magnesium housing, plus a premium audio cable made with high-purity copper.

The LCD-5 are available from the Audeze website and through select dealers. Even better, you can get to hear the LCD-5 when Audeze demos them at CANJAM SOCAL on September 25th-26th at the Irvine Marriott, plus they will also be appearing at the Capital Audio Fest in November.

The LCD-5 use Audeze’s patented core technologies and come feature new acoustically designed leather earpads, an improved carbon fiber suspension headband, deep “tortoise shell” acetate rings, all-new magnesium housing, plus a premium audio cable made with high-purity copper. The headphones are supplied with an aluminum travel case. To keep them safe.

The CEO of Audeze is Sankar Thiagasamudram and here’s what he had to say about the LCD-5: “Featuring our core technologies while adding some new innovations like our Parallel Uniforce voice coil, the LCD-5 headphones incorporate decades of audio and technology research to deliver all the aspects of a truly reference audio experience. Our long-term commitment to delivering reference products has led us to the LCD-5”. 

There’s no doubt about it, Audeze make headphones with exceptional audio quality. I haven’t had a chance to listen to them yet but if they’re even better than the previous models, they should be something very special.

Pricing & Availability: The Audeze LCD-5 are available from today and they will cost $4,500, so get saving now!

More info: www.audeze.com

The LCD-5 have an impedance is 14Ω, sensitivity of 90dB, and yet they weigh just 420 grams, less ... [+] than a third less than their predecessors, the LCD-4.