Introducing our most advanced headphone yet – CRBN2 – which pairs second-generation carbon-nanotube electrostatic drivers with another new breakthrough technology.

Experience the most powerful, tactile bass response of any electrostatic headphone and vividly holographic spatial imaging.

Introducing our most advanced headphone yet – CRBN2 – which pairs second-generation carbon-nanotube electrostatic drivers with another new breakthrough technology.

Experience the most powerful, tactile bass response of any electrostatic headphone, and vividly holographic spatial imaging.

CRBN2 Electrostatic Headphone

217-EX-1121-00

  • SLAM technology gives the most powerful bass of any electrostatic
  • Lower distortion improves spatial imaging and detail presentation
  • 2nd Generation Carbon Nanotube Electrostatic Driver
  • Premium materials for luxurious long-term comfort
  • Compatible with all 580-volt bias electrostatic amplifiers

SLAM Technology

Symmetric Linear Acoustic Modulator — Tuned to enhance bass frequencies and lower distortion – Maintains optimal pressure distribution on the diaphragm – Patent pending.

SLAM gives CRBN2 the most life-like physical bass of any electrostatic headphone, with natural detail presentation and immersive stereo imaging.

SLAM Technology

Symmetric Linear Acoustic Modulator — Tuned to enhance bass frequencies and lower distortion – Maintains optimal pressure distribution on the diaphragm – Patent pending.

SLAM gives CRBN2 the most life-like physical bass of any electrostatic headphone, with natural detail presentation and immersive stereo imaging.

SLAM gives CRBN2 the most physical, life-like bass reproduction of any electrostatic headphone, without added distortion.

Optimized driver response allows CRBN² to resolve acoustic space more accurately for incredibly immersive stereo imaging and soundstage presentation.

 

Precision Crafted

Each CRBN2 is hand-assembled and tested in California by electrostatic specialists, finished to the utmost standards.

Luxuriously Built

CRBN² is engineered from materials of the highest quality: magnesium, carbon fiber, premium leather, stainless steel, and polymer acetate.

Luxuriously Built

CRBN² is engineered from materials of the highest quality: magnesium, carbon fiber, premium leather, stainless steel, and polymer acetate.

High Voltage

CRBN2 requires an amplifier with electrostatic output using 580VDC bias, also known as “Stax Pro Bias.” A number of suitable amplifiers on the market from a variety of brands will drive CRBN2 well, click here for more details.

Julian Lage wears the LCD-5

"It feels like a new level... even more invisible, in the sense that there was any kind of artifact on my head."
Julian Lage - Guitarist, Composer

"It feels like a new level... even more invisible, in the sense that there was any kind of artifact on my head."
Julian Lage - Guitarist, Composer

Elegant Comfortable Design

Weighing in at only 420 grams, the LCD-5 offers hours of listening pleasure. Every part has been re-engineered, using materials such as magnesium

Heritage of Innovation

CRBN² is based on a project to produce headphones for use in MRI machines, between Audeze and a team from UCLA School of Medicine. Due to the powerful magnetic fields of an MRI, the headphone could not use ferrous metals, so researchers developed the carbon nanotube film electrostatic driver.

Specifications

Style

Over-ear, open-back

Transducer type

Push-pull electrostatic

Functional bias voltage

580 VDC Stax Pro Bias

Electrostatic capacitance

100 pF (including cable)

Diaphragm type

Ultra-thin polyimide film with infused carbon nanotubes

Diaphragm management

SLAM Technology for earcup pressure relief and bass enhancement

Transducer size

120mm x 90mm

Frequency response

10Hz - 40kHz

Maximum SPL

>120dB

THD

<0.1% @ 90dB

Sensitivity

100dB, 1KHz, 100V RMS

Attached cable

2.5m OCC monocrystal copper, 5-pin Pro Bias

Housing

Magnesium, stainless steel, and polymer acetate

Earpad material

Premium leather

Headband

Carbon fiber and premium leather

Weight

480g

Includes: CRBN2 Headphone | Aluminum Travel Case | Certificate of Authenticity and Warranty Cards

Loyalty Update Program

Audeze can update your original CRBN to CRBN² specification at a cost of just $995. We expect updates may begin by mid-December, and should take about 10 business days to complete upon receipt.

This limited-time offer will expire Feb 1, 2025.
Please contact support@audeze.com to take advantage of this offer.

Customer pays shipping to Audeze and any duty. Audeze pays shipping back to customer. Headphone retains original serial number.

Loyalty Trade-Up Program

Audeze can upgrade your original CRBN to CRBN² specification at a cost of just $995. We expect upgrades to become available by mid-December, and will take about 10 business days upon receipt.

This limited-time offer will expire Feb 1, 2025. Please contact support@audeze.com to take advantage of this offer.

Customer pays shipping to Audeze and any duty. Audeze pays shipping back to customer. Headphone retains original serial number.