AUDEZE LCD-S20

The Audeze LCD-S20 are professional closed-back planar magnetic headphones that combine extraordinary sound performance, comfort, and durability. Their SLAM™ technology delivers powerful, deep, and controlled bass, providing a physical presence that is felt in the chest before it reaches the ear, without ever interfering with the clarity of the rest of the frequency range. The 90 mm planar drivers, combined with the patented Uniforce™ and Fazor™ technologies, offer an extremely wide frequency response from 10 Hz to 40 kHz, allowing every detail to be heard, from the deepest lows to the clearest highs, with remarkable precision and transparency.

The closed-back design of the LCD-S20 ensures effective passive isolation, minimizing external noise and preventing any bleed, making them ideal for recording, dubbing, and mobile production environments. Distortion is kept below 0.1% @ 100 dB SPL, providing stable performance that is safe for long listening sessions. Ergonomics are meticulously designed: the adjustable suspended headband in genuine leather and the ear cups with gel-filled cushions distribute pressure evenly, ensuring comfort even during long workdays. The ability to connect the cable on either side adds practical flexibility, particularly in complex professional setups.

The LCD-S20 stand out for their temporal accuracy and phase coherence, thanks to Fazor technology, which guides sound waves within the ear cups, delivering precise transient response and a natural perception of sound placement. With an impedance of 18 ohms and a sensitivity of 93 dB/1mW, they are easily driven by non-professional devices such as compact audio interfaces, laptops, or high-end smartphones, without sacrificing dynamic range or microdynamics. At the same time, when paired with dedicated amplifiers or professional DACs, they reveal their full potential, offering wide dynamic range and exceptional detail.

Every component of the LCD-S20 is designed and assembled in California, combining craftsmanship and modern technologies. The chassis, made of magnesium, aluminum, and steel, provides both lightness and strength, while the sound-absorbing materials and refined fabric on the ear cups contribute to an elegant look and optimal isolation. Professional-grade connections, a 2.5-meter cable with 3.5 mm to 6.3 mm adapter, and attention to details such as the adjustable headband make the LCD-S20 a reliable companion for tracking, mixing, and production in any setting, from home studios to on-the-road productions.

The Audeze LCD-S20 represent an excellent choice for anyone seeking professional closed-back headphones that combine performance, reliability, and comfort, offering transparent, accurate, and coherent sound with a tonal balance that allows long listening sessions without fatigue. This new closed-back version extends the LCD family, confirming Audeze’s ability to innovate without compromise and bring the sonic quality of its open-back models into a versatile closed-back design.

Technical Specifications:

• Style: Over-ear, closed
• Transducer: Planar magnetic; Uniforce™ ultra-thin diaphragm; 90 mm
• Magnetic Structure: Fluxor magnet array; Neodymium N50 magnets
• Phase Management: Fazor
• Acoustic Management: SLAM™
• Maximum SPL: >120 dB
• Frequency Response: 10 Hz – 40 kHz
• THD: <0.1% @ 100 dB SPL, 1 kHz
• Impedance: 18 ohms
• Sensitivity: 93 dB/1mW (@ Drum Reference Point)
• Power Handling: Maximum 5W RMS; Minimum >100 mW; Recommended >250 mW
• Weight: 550 g