The new Audeze LCD-S20 closed-back planar Audeze, April 11, 2025

Superior Sound Quality and Noise Isolation

Our new closed-back headphone offers extended, dynamic bass with lifelike punch that stays clean even at high volumes, thanks to our latest patent-pending breakthrough — SLAM™. Acoustically dampened earcups block out external noise and prevent microphone bleed.

Professional-Trusted Clarity and Accuracy

LCD-S20 brings the carefully-tuned precision of Audeze's best-known studio headphones to an affordable closed-back model for the first time. Rely on the sound trusted by the world's foremost recording studios.

Planar Magnetic with SLAM

Featuring our lastest advancements to reproduce fine details in spatial audio — precision engineered in our California workshop.

Great Bass without Compromise

Powerfully dynamic bass that hits hard, goes low, and never gets muddy

Low distortion protects hearing

Hear backing tracks with greater clarity — without boosting the volume

Precise response for accurate timing

Planar drivers' pinpoint impulse response helps you keep time and stay on beat

Compatible with wide range of equipment

High-output, 18-ohm drivers perform well with most interfaces, mixers, laptops and mobile devices

Precision Crafted Design

Built from premium magnesium, aluminum, and steel to ensure long-lasting performance.

Magnetically attached earpads allow easy replacement and customization.

Effortless Comfort

Adjustable leather suspension headband and supple gel-filled earpads for hours of listening in luxurious comfort. Cable connects conveniently to either side.

Package Includes

LCD-S20 headphone
2.5m (8.2ft) headphone cable
3.5mm to 6.3mm adapto

Specifications

Style Over-ear, closed-back

Transducer type Planar magnetic

Magnetic structure Fluxor™ magnet array

Magnet type Neodymium N50

Phase management Fazor™

Acoustic management SLAM™

Diaphragm type Ultra-Thin Uniforce™

Transducer size 90 mm

Maximum SPL >120dB

Frequency response 10Hz - 40kHz

THD <0.1% @ 100dB SPL, 1kHz

Impedance 18 ohms

Sensitivity 93 dB/1mW (@ Drum Reference Point)

Maximum power handling 5W RMS

Minimum power requirement >100mW

Recommended power level >250mW

Weight 550g

Shipping weight 3 lbs.

Package Dimension 9.5 L x 10 H x 5 W in.

Press Release Documents

Website Address

https://www.audeze.com/
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