The Audeze LCD-4z ranks #161 out of 190 total Over-Ear Headphones for sound quality. See all Headphones rankings for every top pick.
Brand: Audeze
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#161 Audeze LCD-4z: $3,995.00 B&H Photo Video eBay
Pros: Its 106mm planar magnetic driver keeps the low mids right on the Harman target, so voices and instruments in the 200 Hz to 1 kHz range sound full and natural. The low 15 ohm impedance and 98 dB/mW sensitivity mean it does not need a high voltage amplifier to reach good volume. Listeners who like a warm, dark presentation are its best match.
Cons: In oratory1990’s measurement the treble sits about 8 to 9 dB below target from 3 to 10 kHz, with a 14 dB hole near 9.1 kHz, so cymbals, string attack and detail sound muted and veiled. Sub-bass also runs about 6 dB short below 60 Hz, and at 560 g it is a very heavy open back headphone that leaks sound. The Focal Utopia 2022 is rated higher at a similar price.
| Released | May 2018 (8 years ago) |
|---|---|
| Back | Open |
| Built-in Microphone | No |
| Connection | Wired |
| Deviation From Target | 3.62 dB standard deviation |
| Driver Type | Planar magnetic |
| Drivers | 1 x 106mm planar magnetic |
| Form Factor | Over-ear |
| Frequency Response | 5Hz - 50kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Harman Preference Score | 53 (measured by oratory1990, via AutoEQ) |
| Impedance | 15 ohms |
| Sensitivity | 98 dB/mW |
| Sub-bass Extension | Falls 6 dB below target at 45 Hz (-6.3 dB at 30 Hz) |
| Tonal Tilt | -1.00 (negative is warmer, positive brighter) |
| Weight | 1.2 lbs (560 g) |
EQ preset to match the Harman target
Set a preamp of -6.3 dB, then add these filters in any parametric equalizer (Wavelet, Equalizer APO, Peace, or a player with parametric EQ). Calculated by AutoEQ from its measured frequency response.
| Filter | Frequency | Gain | Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low shelf | 105 Hz | +3.3 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 1,020 Hz | -4.4 dB | 1.42 |
| Peak | 3,720 Hz | +6.3 dB | 1.81 |
| Peak | 8,839 Hz | +4.6 dB | 1.61 |
| Peak | 267 Hz | -2.5 dB | 0.46 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | -5.3 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 1,999 Hz | +1.5 dB | 4.03 |
| Peak | 5,676 Hz | -2.2 dB | 6.00 |
| Peak | 6,879 Hz | +3.1 dB | 5.52 |
| Peak | 1,402 Hz | -0.7 dB | 3.80 |
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