In a city where precision, speed, and luxury are non-negotiable, Audeze has announced a tool designed to meet the exacting standards of Manhattan’s elite creative and corporate circles.
The Audeze LCD-5s, the latest evolution in the brand's legendary flagship series, officially debuted at the 2026 NAMM Show, promising to redefine the personal listening experience for New York’s mastering engineers, high-stakes traders, and discerning audiophiles.
Built on the foundation of Audeze’s patented planar magnetic technology, the new "s" model introduces SLAM (Symmetric Linear Acoustic Modulator)—an acoustic innovation that delivers the physical authority of a live performance within the privacy of a home office or a Madison Avenue studio.
Engineering for the High-Pressure Professional
For the professional who spends ten hours a day in a mix or a deep-work session, comfort is as critical as clarity. The LCD-5s addresses this with a sophisticated, lightweight architecture. Utilizing magnesium and carbon fiber, Audeze has kept the weight to a remarkably low 420 grams.
"At Audeze, our mission has always been to bring listeners closer to the truth of the recording," said Sankar Thiagasaudram, CEO of Audeze. "With the LCD-5s, we’ve refined every aspect—from driver performance to ergonomic fit—to deliver the most lifelike and emotionally engaging planar magnetic headphone we’ve ever created."
Technical Precision: By the Numbers
The LCD-5s achieves its Reference Standard status through a suite of patented technologies designed to eliminate the distortion common in traditional dynamic drivers.
SLAM Technology: Enhances bass transient response and spatial imaging, providing a 3D soundstage that allows for pinpoint accuracy in complex audio environments.
Ultra-Low Distortion: Boasting a THD of <0.1%, the LCD-5s ensures that what the professional hears is exactly what was recorded, with no coloration or masking.
Nano-Scale Parallel Uniforce Diaphragm: A driver so thin and light that it responds with near-instantaneous speed to electrical signals.
Frequency Response: An expansive 5Hz to 50kHz, capturing subsonic texture and ultrasonic detail far beyond the range of human hearing but essential for sonic air.
Luxury Craftsmanship and Modern Utility
Refined for the aesthetic tastes of the New York professional, the LCD-5s features deep-gloss tortoiseshell acetate rings and subtle copper accents. The new contoured earpad geometry is specifically sculpted to improve the acoustic seal for those wearing glasses—a common pain point for professionals—while reducing pressure on the temporal bone.
The headphones are designed to be living equipment. The high-purity copper cable is detachable and balanced, ensuring compatibility with the high-end DACs (Digital-to-Analog Converters) and amplifiers found in professional rack setups.
Availability and Investment
The Audeze LCD-5s is available through authorized luxury audio boutiques in New York City and via the official Audeze website.
As we've seen, the price is $4,500.00 USD
Included: Reinforced aluminum travel case, premium balanced copper cable, and a certificate of authenticity.
For those in the city that never sleeps, the LCD-5s offers a rare opportunity: the ability to hear everything, exactly as it was meant to be heard.
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