Overview

The Audeze LCD Carbon Fiber Headband is a genuine leather and carbon fibre replacement headband built for Audeze's LCD-series headphones, using the same floating design found on the LCD-4. It swaps the stock steel suspension band for a lighter carbon fibre frame, which can change how the headphone sits and flexes on your head. Full instructions and the simple tools needed for installation are included with every headband. It's compatible with all Audeze LCD-series headphones, with the exception of the LCD-5s and LCD-1.

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A headband swap is a straightforward, tool-included upgrade for LCD owners after a lighter feel than the stock steel band gives you. It won't change the sound, but it can meaningfully change comfort over long sessions.

• Carbon fibre frame with a genuine leather strap, similar to the original LCD-4 headband
• Weighs 60g, lighter than Audeze's stock steel headband
• Compatible with all Audeze LCD-series headphones, except the LCD-5s and LCD-1

Best for the Audeze LCD Carbon Fiber Headband: confirm your headphone model before ordering, and hold onto your original headband's serial number sticker in case you need it for warranty service.

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Why It Wins

• Lightweight Carbon Fibre Frame: Reduces the overall weight sitting on your head compared to Audeze's stock steel headband.
• Genuine Leather Strap: Matches the material and finish used on Audeze's flagship LCD-4 headband.
• Tool-Included Installation: Ships with full instructions and the simple tools needed to make the swap yourself.

What Makes It Different

Unlike the adjustable stock steel headband, the carbon fibre frame doesn't bend to reshape clamping force, so fit depends more on your specific headphone's yoke depth than on the band itself. It's best suited to owners who already know how their current headband fits and want a lighter alternative rather than a fit correction.

Technical Highlights

• 60g Total Weight: Lighter than the stock steel suspension headband.
• Carbon Fibre Construction: Same floating-band design used on the LCD-4.
• Genuine Leather Strap: Rests against the top of the head for comfort.

Buyers Guide

Who This Is For

• Weight-Conscious Listeners: Owners looking to shave weight off long-session headphones.
• LCD-4 Style Seekers: Anyone who wants the same headband feel as Audeze's flagship.
• Comfort Tinkerers: Owners happy to experiment with fit to find what works best for their head shape.

Ideal Use Case

• Long Listening Sessions: Reducing top-of-head weight over hours of use.
• Refreshing a Well-Worn Headphone: Replacing a stock headband that's stretched or worn out.
• Personalizing an LCD Headphone: Matching the look and feel of the LCD-4's signature headband.

What To Pair It With

• Your Compatible Audeze LCD Headphones: Confirm your model before ordering, since the LCD-5s and LCD-1 aren't compatible.
• A Set of Fresh Ear Pads: A natural companion upgrade if your pads are also due for replacement.
• Audeze's Included Instruction Sheet: Walks through the swap step by step with the included tools.

Alternative Options

If you'd prefer more adjustability over an outright weight reduction, Audeze's Spring Steel Suspension Headband is a bendable alternative available in both leather and leather-free versions.