The Warm Embrace of Classic Audeze

LCD-2 made Audeze a household name among audiophiles when it launched to rave reviews back in 2009. Now, the relaxed, full, spacious sound that made it a hit is more afforable than ever with our LCD-2 Classic. Still handbuilt in our Southern California workshop, this classic is a headphone worth waiting for.

The Warm Embrace of Classic Audeze

LCD-2 made Audeze a household name among audiophiles when it launched to rave reviews back in 2009. Now, the relaxed, full, spacious sound that made it a hit is more afforable than ever with our LCD-2 Classic. Still handbuilt in our Southern California workshop, this classic is a headphone worth waiting for.

LCD-2 Classic

100-LC-1017-00

Due to heavy demand, expect a 2-3 week shipping delay on most headphones (plus back order)
  • Our most affordable LCD-series headphone - a warm and energetic musical experience!
  • Planar drivers featuring offset magnetic array for increased airflow and greater spatial information.
  • Built for long-term comfort with lower weight and ventilated suspension headband

Full-Bodied Live Sound

When you first listen to LCD-2 Classic you are struck by the realism of the sound, the combination of effortless weight, clarity, and depth it articulates. The realism washes over you, enveloping you in your favorite music without a care to the outside world.  

Full-Bodied Live Sound

When you first listen to LCD-2 Classic you are struck by the realism of the sound, the combination of effortless weight, clarity, and depth it articulates. The realism washes over you, enveloping you in your favorite music without a care to the outside world.  

Patented Audeze Innovation

LCD-2 Classic harkens back to the first headphones Audeze sold, with a unique offset magnet array that gives the sound a broad, deep sense of space. The driver tuning lends a tube-like character to the forgiving, yet clear sound signature.

Patented Audeze Innovation

LCD-2 Classic harkens back to the first headphones Audeze sold, with a unique offset magnet array that gives the sound a broad, deep sense of space. The driver tuning lends a tube-like character to the forgiving, yet clear sound signature.

Designed for Comfort

We developed special glass-infused nylon rings for LCD-2 Classic to reduce the weight while maintaining the audible character of the original. With its' ventilated suspension headband and thick, soft earpads, LCD-2 Classic floats gently on your head through album after album.

Designed for Comfort

We developed special glass-infused nylon rings for LCD-2 Classic to reduce the weight while maintaining the audible character of the original. With its' ventilated suspension headband and thick, soft earpads, LCD-2 Classic floats gently on your head through album after album.

“The Audeze LCD2C is the muscle car equivalent of headphones -- it's got the power to move you!”

- CNET

“The thing that truly sets the LCD2 Classics apart from other headphones in their price range is their extraordinary soundstage.”

- THE VERGE

“Editor’s Choice award. It’s one of the best models that Audeze have ever made...for under a grand, nothing sounds as good.”

- The Switch Master

Specifications

Style

Over-ear, open-back

Transducer type

Planar Magnetic

Magnetic structure

Proprietary magnet array

Phase management

Non-Fazor

Magnet type

Neodymium N50

Diaphragm type

Ultra-thin

Transducer size

106 mm

Maximum power handling

5W RMS

Maximum SPL

>130dB

Frequency response

10Hz - 50kHz

THD

<0.1% @ 100dB

Impedance

70 ohms

Sensitivity

101 dB/1mW (at Drum Reference Point)

Minimum power requirement

>100mW

Recommended power level

>250mW

Weight

544g

Includes: LCD-2 Classic Headphone | Standard LCD Travel Case | 4-pin XLR Cable | 4-pin XLR to 1/4" TRS adapter cable | 1/4" to 3.5mm adapter | Warranty Card and Certificate of Authenticity