Connect to your music on a deeper level with the Audeze LCD-3, a pair of magnetic planar headphones that wraps you in a rich, vibrant sound with real-world scale and authority. The LCD-3 perform at their best when driven with a high-quality headphone amplifier or integrated vacuum-tube or solid-state amplifier. The headphones offer a wide frequency range from 10 Hz to 50 kHz and can generate 130 dB with 5W of power.

The LCD-3 is musical and spacious, with powerful bass, engaging, natural midrange, and an extended top end. Carefully handcrafted with luxurious zebrawood rings that are matched by grain and color, the details offer a timeless elegance. Enjoy hours of effortless listening with the soft and supple premium leather earpads that cradle your head in plush comfort. The LCD-3 ships with a standard LCD case, a 4-pin XLR braided headphone cable, an XLR to 1/4" TRS adapter, and a 1/4" to 3.5mm adapter.

Neodymium Planar Magnetic Transducers    Open-Back, Circumaural Design    10 Hz to 50 kHz Frequency Response    External or Integrated Amp Recommended    Zebrano Wood Earcups    Leather Earpads    Includes Standard LCD Travel Case    Includes 4-Pin XLR Headphone Cable    Includes 1/4" and 3.5mm Adapters

Find yourself emotionally connected to the music as LCD-3 wraps you in a rich vibrant sound with real-world scale and authority. The natural timbre and deep soundstage reveal music in a very ambient way with exciting transparency and detail.

LCD-3 features a unique 110-ohm planar driver design with a powerful stacked magnetic structure to create a pleasing high-resolution sound. LCD-3 sounds best when paired with a high-quality headphone or integrated amplifier, either vacuum-tube or solid-state.

LCD-3 is carefully handcrafted by skilled Audeze craftspeople, with luxurious zebrawood rings precisely matched by grain and color, and subtle gold highlights for a timeless elegance. The soft, supple premium earpads cradle your head in plush comfort for hours of effortless listening.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. I have to wonder how this lens compares to the Nokton 50 1.5 ASPH. I'm on the fence about both for my M2. Anyone know?

A: Both the Zeiss 50mm f/2 Planar and the Voigtlander Nokton 50mm f/1.5 are beautiful lenses, and it would be hard to go wrong with either. Each will render images slightly different. Colors will be a bit warmer with the Zeiss, and images will have enhanced 3-dimensionality. I would suggest renting each of the lenses. You should be able to find both of them at a place like a href= http://lensrentals.com. target= _blank lensrentals.com./a You would then have a chance to see which lens better fits the aesthetic you are going for.

Q: 2. with the travel case?

A: The Audeze LCD-X Planar Magnetic Headphones Creator Package also includes the travel case.

Q: 3. Does it fit a Leica M5?

A: The Zeiss Planar is a typical M-mount lens. It does not protrude into the camera body, so it should not interfere with the light meter mechanism of the Leica M5.

Q: 4. What material are these pad made out of? Vinyl or sheepskin?

A: I believe they're a vinyl. They are MUCH more comfortable than the ones that come with the 7606's (Ive had 2 pair) and I consider them a must have. Hope this helps in your decision.

Q: 5. How long are the head phone cables?

A: The cable is 1.9m.

Q: 6. Is this the 2021 version with 6 magnets instead of 8?

A: The Audeze LCD-XC Closed-Back Planar Magnetic Headphones Creator Package that we have in stock is the most recent version available from the manufacturer.

Q: 7. Can you use these headphones on a plane with an adapter?

A: Yes, you can. We have a good airline adapter from Shure that even has an in-line volume adjustment: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/585973-REG/Shure_EAADPT_KIT_EAADPT_KIT_Headphone_Adapter_and.html

Q: 8. Whats the difference between this lens and Zeiss 50mm f/2 ZM mount one? Only 1/3 stop aperture difference?

A: We believe you are asking the difference between this lens and the Zeiss Normal 50mm f/1.5 C Sonnar T* ZM Manual Focus Lens B&H # ZE5015B. The only difference would be the approximate 3/4 of a stop more light the f/1.5 lens brings in. To get that additional light in, bigger pieces of incredibly precise pieces of glass must be mounted to larger, also incredibly precise, pieces of metal in order to do so. As someone who has on many an occasion wanted every photon possible, I would gladly pay the $401 difference. In Zeiss land, $401 is pocket change and well worth it if you need it.

Q: 9. Can this lens work with Voitglander R3M camera well?

A: The ZEISS ZM lenses are designed for M-mount cameras, which would include this camera model.

Q: 10. does it come with a hdmi cable?

A: Per the product listing, an HDMI cable is included in the box.