Audeze has unveiled the LCD-5s, its latest flagship planar magnetic headphones, incorporating the innovative SLAM (Symmetric Linear Acoustic Modulator) technology. This advancement aims to deliver a more immersive sound experience with enhanced bass response and spatial precision.
Key Features of the Audeze LCD-5s:
- Advanced Driver Design: The LCD-5s are equipped with a new ultra-thin nano-scale Parallel Uniforce diaphragm, coupled with a revised chassis structure. This design ensures precise midrange tuning and a natural, lifelike frequency response, surpassing the performance of the original LCD-5. (audeze.com)
- SLAM Technology: Building upon the success of SLAM in Audeze's CRBN2 electrostatic headphones, the LCD-5s integrate this technology to enhance low-frequency response and spatial imaging. SLAM utilizes precisely engineered acoustic channels to relieve pressure buildup and modulate low frequencies, resulting in a more open and detailed soundstage. (audeze.com)
- Redesigned Earpads: The earpads have been sculpted to improve comfort during extended listening sessions and to ensure a better audio seal, minimizing audible reflections. (audeze.com)
- Premium Build Materials: The headphones feature a combination of carbon fiber, magnesium, genuine leather, and polished polymer acetate, providing a lightweight yet durable construction. (audeze.com)
- Specifications: The LCD-5s offer a frequency response of 5Hz to 50kHz, an impedance of 30 ohms, and a maximum SPL exceeding 130dB. Audeze recommends a minimum power requirement of 100mW, with over 500mW being ideal for optimal performance. (audeze.com)
The Audeze LCD-5s are available now, priced at $4,500. They can be purchased directly from Audeze's official website and through authorized dealers worldwide. (audeze.com)
For those interested in experiencing the LCD-5s firsthand, Audeze is showcasing them at the 2026 NAMM Show, running through January 24 at the Anaheim Convention Center North Hall, stand 15304. (the-gadgeteer.com)
The integration of SLAM technology in the LCD-5s represents a significant advancement in Audeze's commitment to delivering high-fidelity audio experiences, combining precise engineering with luxurious design.
Audeze's Latest Innovations in Headphone Technology:
- Audeze launches Maxwell 2 headset, with better spatial immersion and bass - plus, of course, improved AI noise-canceling mic tech, Published on Thursday, January 08
- Audeze LCD-S20 Closed-back review, Published on Friday, September 05