{"product_id":"audeze-lcd-5s-over-ear-headphones-planar-magnetic-flagship","title":"Audeze LCD-5s Over-ear Headphones - Planar Magnetic Flagship","description":"\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Audeze LCD-5s is a flagship open-back, planar magnetic headphone built for the most demanding listening and mastering work. A 90mm Nano-Scale Parallel Uniforce diaphragm sits inside a Fluxor magnet array with Fazor phase management and SLAM acoustic tuning, giving it a vast soundstage and a physical, well-controlled low end. Its carbon fiber, magnesium, and leather construction is finished with copper accents, and it ships with Audeze's most premium OCC copper cable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eSimcoe Audio Video Insight\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe LCD-5s sits at the top of Audeze's planar lineup, refining the earlier LCD-5 with a new driver and earpad design. It's built for listeners who already know what they're listening for.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWide, open soundstage with physical, well-controlled bass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRedesigned earpads for a better seal and long-session comfort\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePremium OCC copper cable included for a low-noise signal path\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest for the Audeze LCD-5s:\u003c\/strong\u003e pair it with an amplifier that can comfortably deliver 500mW or more — its 90 dB sensitivity means it needs real power to open up fully.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMore Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhy It Wins\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNano-Scale Parallel Uniforce Diaphragm\u003c\/strong\u003e: A thinner, more responsive diaphragm than earlier Audeze drivers, built for precise midrange tuning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSLAM Acoustic Technology\u003c\/strong\u003e: Adds extended, physical bass response and a more open soundstage without added distortion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRedesigned Earpads\u003c\/strong\u003e: New curved geometry improves seal and reduces internal reflections for a cleaner sound.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat Makes It Different\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eMost headphones in this category use older driver designs carried over from previous generations. The LCD-5s uses a new diaphragm and chassis structure that lets Audeze tune the midrange more precisely, while SLAM technology gives it a bass response that stays controlled even at high output.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eTechnical Highlights\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e90mm Planar Magnetic Driver\u003c\/strong\u003e: Delivers a 5Hz-50kHz frequency response with less than 0.1% THD at 100dB SPL.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e35-Ohm Impedance\u003c\/strong\u003e: Rated for use with dedicated headphone amplifiers rather than portable devices alone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUltra High-Purity OCC Cable\u003c\/strong\u003e: Directional, high-purity copper strands for a low-capacitance, low-resistance signal path.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBuyers Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWho This Is For\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe End-Game Listener\u003c\/strong\u003e: Audiophiles looking for one of Audeze's most refined planar headphones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Mastering Engineer\u003c\/strong\u003e: Professionals who need a wide, accurate soundstage for critical work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Experienced Amp Owner\u003c\/strong\u003e: Listeners who already have a capable headphone amplifier and want a headphone that can make full use of it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eIdeal Use Case\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDedicated Home Listening Rooms\u003c\/strong\u003e: Where soundstage and detail are the priority.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMastering and Critical Mixing\u003c\/strong\u003e: For engineers who need to hear deep into a mix.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesktop Reference Systems\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paired with a serious headphone DAC\/amp stack.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat To Pair It With\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA High-Power Headphone Amplifier\u003c\/strong\u003e: Capable of at least 500mW into a 35-ohm load.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA Resolving DAC\u003c\/strong\u003e: To make full use of the detail the LCD-5s can retrieve.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLossless or Hi-Res Source Material\u003c\/strong\u003e: So the extended frequency response has something worth reproducing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAlternative Options\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe LCD-5s is built for maximum resolution and soundstage rather than easy portability or effortless power requirements. If you want a similar open-back planar sound with lower power needs, the LCD-3 is worth a look. If you want Audeze's most advanced driver technology regardless of format, the CRBN2 electrostatic model is worth considering as well, though it requires its own dedicated amplifier.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Audeze","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48187068252381,"sku":"LM-MHRE-SXLE","price":5850.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0331\/1930\/5859\/files\/audeze-lcd5-headphones.png?v=1784568358","url":"https:\/\/www.simcoeav.ca\/fr\/products\/audeze-lcd-5s-over-ear-headphones-planar-magnetic-flagship","provider":"Simcoe Audio Video","version":"1.0","type":"link"}