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At 110 ohms, the LCD-3 is tuned to work well with both tube and solid-state headphone amplifiers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e106mm planar magnetic drivers with a proprietary stacked magnet array\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFazor phase management for low distortion and precise imaging\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e110-ohm impedance, tuned to pair with tube or solid-state headphone amps\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-finished zebrawood rings, handcrafted in the U.S.A.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeather earpads and a ventilated suspension headband for long listening sessions\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4-pin XLR cable included, plus 4-pin XLR to 1\/4\" TRS and 1\/4\" to 3.5mm adapters\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShips in a hard-shell LCD travel case with warranty card and certificate of authenticity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSimcoe Audio Video Insight\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho This Is For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMusic listeners building a dedicated home listening setup \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAudiophiles moving up from entry-level or mid-range dynamic-driver headphones \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone who already owns a tube or solid-state headphone amp and wants a headphone that can make use of it \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngineers who want a reference-quality open-back headphone for critical listening, not gaming or mobile use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal Use Case\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDedicated home listening rooms \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesktop setups paired with a headphone DAC\/amp \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStudio monitoring and mixing where an open, accurate soundstage matters \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuiet environments, since the open-back design leaks sound and lets outside noise in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat Makes It Different\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMost headphones in this price range use a single dynamic driver. The LCD-3 uses a planar magnetic driver instead, where a thin diaphragm moves inside a magnetic field rather than being pushed by a small voice coil. This design provides: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLower distortion at high volume \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMore even bass response across the frequency range \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA wider, more precise soundstage \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBetter resolution of fine musical detail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is part of why the LCD-3 has stayed in Audeze's lineup since 2011 and remains a reference point for open-back planar sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat To Pair It With\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA dedicated headphone amplifier, tube or solid-state, capable of driving a 110-ohm load \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA DAC or digital audio player with a balanced or single-ended output \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLossless or hi-res source material, since the LCD-3 resolves detail that compressed audio can hide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you're putting together a full desktop or listening-room setup, our team can help you match an amp and source to the LCD-3.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen To Consider An Alternative\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you need a closed-back headphone for tracking, gaming, or listening in a shared space, the LCD-3's open-back design isn't the right fit — a closed-back model would suit you better. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf portability matters more than outright sound quality, a smaller on-ear headphone will be easier to travel with.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWorks Well With\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA dedicated headphone amplifier or DAC\/amp combo \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA turntable or hi-res digital source for two-channel listening \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA quiet, dedicated listening space or home office \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA headphone stand for day-to-day storage and care\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you're unsure which amp or source will get the most out of the LCD-3, our team can help you choose before you buy. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe LCD-3 is built for listeners who want an open, spacious, and accurate sound rather than an exaggerated one. It suits a serious home listening setup and rewards a proper amp and source pairing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed, spacious sound with a full and textured low end\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandcrafted zebrawood and leather construction built for long-term use\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComes complete with the cables and case needed to start listening right away\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eBuilding a dedicated listening space or need help choosing the right amp and source? 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