Audeze

Audeze, famous for their planar magnetic drive headphone designs, has introduced four new models, the LCDi4 in-ear model at $2495, the LCDMX4 at $2995, the LCD4Z at $3995, and the LCD2 Closed Back at $899.

Audeze's goal when designing the LCDi4 was to create the absolutely best-sounding in-ear experience. They took their award-winning LCD4 design and scaled it down to create an in-ear headphone that is far more portable. This model's single-driver construction is designed to give the user a truly wide and accurate soundstage, superior transient response, and bass response flat down to 5Hz, all in a package that weighs less than half an ounce per side. The LCDi4 uses the same ultra-thin diaphragm and patented drive technologies as the flagship LCD4. This results in a distortion level of less than 0.1%, even at high volumes, an amazing achievement for in-ear headphones. The headphones come with a new magnesium top housing for light weight and premium, braided cable made of silver-plated OCC copper with Kevlar threads for additional strength.

A perfect combination of the LCDX and LCD4, the LCD-MX4 has the easy-to-drive diaphragm and voice coil of the LCDX combined with the extreme magnetic force of the LCD4. It features a different soundstage presentation from the LCDX or LCD4 to help simulate the sound one experiences in a room rather than under headphones. The lightweight design of the LCDMX4 headphones includes a durable magnesium housing with a carbon-fiber headband. Significantly lighter than the LCD4 model, the new MX4 is the choice for long mixing sessions and hours of critical listening.

The LCD4z is the easy-to-drive Version of the flagship LCD4 and features a new look and greater efficiency. It features a dark, sleek aesthetic with gold accents. Engineered with a new strong and non-resonant magnesium housing that produces a light-weight, visually appealing headphone, the LCD4z still maintains the sound signature of the LCD4. To accomplish this, Audeze has taken the award-winning design of their top-of-the-line LCD4 and engineered it with a special 15 ohm voice-coil, making it significantly easier to drive than the original LCD4. This model does not replace the original 200 ohm LCD4 but offers a perfect solution for users seeking more head room.

Audeze's first model was the LCD2, back in 2009. Building on its classic sound, the LCD2 Closed-Back headphone offers the pure, authentic listening experience of their planar magnetic headphones but with increased isolation and greatly reduced ambient noise. This results in a private, powerful, and immersive experience. The LCD2 Closed-Back has a sleek, modern design, superb dynamics, and ultra-low distortion. Its deep and controlled bass is intensely powerful, yet amazingly accurate and delicate when appropriate. The LCD2 Closed-Back headphone comes with a lightweight suspension headband, special crystal-infused nylon rings, and contoured memory foam ear pads for enhanced comfort.