Overview

The Audeze LCD Premium Combo Cable is a step-up replacement cable built with cryogenically treated, silver-plated single-crystal OCC copper, terminating in a balanced 4-pin XLR connector with a 6.3mm single-ended adapter. It connects to the headphone side with two latching 4-pin mini-XLR connectors, the same style used across most of the LCD lineup. Each strand's crystal structure is oriented in a specific pattern intended to support clean signal transmission, and the cable is built with a flexible, non-microphonic, tangle-free jacket.

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Cable upgrades are a personal, and sometimes debated, part of this hobby. What isn't in question is the build quality here: cryogenically treated silver-plated copper, a flexible non-microphonic jacket, and connectors built to Audeze's own spec.

• Cryogenically treated, silver-plated single-crystal OCC copper
• Balanced 4-pin XLR connector with a 6.3mm single-ended adapter
• Two latching 4-pin mini-XLR connectors at the headphone side

Best for the Audeze LCD Premium Combo Cable: confirm your headphone uses Audeze's 4-pin mini-XLR earcup connectors before ordering, since this is the connector style used across most of the LCD lineup.

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Why It Wins

• Cryogenically Treated Silver-Plated Copper: Premium conductor material with an AWG 20 equivalent cross section.
• Balanced and Single-Ended in One Cable: XLR connector with a 6.3mm adapter covers both amplifier types.
• Oriented Crystal Structure: Strands are aligned in a specific pattern intended to support clean signal transmission.

What Makes It Different

This cable uses silver-plated OCC copper rather than the bare copper found on Audeze's standard cable, along with a cryogenic treatment process. Whether that translates to an audible difference depends on your system and ears, but the build quality and connector construction are a clear step up.

Technical Highlights

• 2.5m Length, 110g Weight: A longer run than the standard cable, still flexible and tangle-free.
• Electrical Specifications: 12 milliohms per foot resistance, 10 picofarads per foot capacitance, 0.15 microhenrys per foot inductance, 1000V dielectric strength.
• Latching 4-Pin Mini-XLR Connectors: Secure connection at the headphone earcups.

Buyers Guide

Who This Is For

• Cable Enthusiasts: Listeners who want to explore how cable construction affects their listening experience.
• Balanced Amp Owners: Anyone running balanced XLR output who also wants single-ended flexibility.
• Long-Term LCD Owners: Buyers investing in their setup with a premium replacement cable.

Ideal Use Case

• Upgrading From a Stock Cable: Moving beyond the standard included or Standard Combo Cable.
• Switching Between Amplifiers: Using the same headphone on balanced and single-ended gear.
• Desktop and Studio Use: A stable, flexible cable for a stationary listening setup.

What To Pair It With

• Your Compatible Audeze LCD Headphones: Confirm your model uses 4-pin mini-XLR earcup connectors.
• A Balanced or Single-Ended Headphone Amplifier: Either connection works with the included adapter.
• Audeze's Standard Combo Cable: A more budget-friendly option in the same configuration.

Alternative Options

If you'd rather not invest in a premium cable, Audeze's Standard Combo Cable uses the same balanced XLR to 6.3mm configuration with a bare OCC copper core.