The Audeze LCD-R ranks #216 out of 382 total Over-Ear Headphones for sound quality. See all Headphones rankings for every top pick.
Brand: Audeze
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#216 Audeze LCD-R Discontinued eBay
Pros: Measured response gives it a solid Harman preference score of 71 with a 2.72 dB spread. It uses 1 x 106mm ribbon with an easy 2 ohm load.
Cons: Discontinued, so it is mainly found used. Presence sits about 6.1 dB low with a 9.9 dB dip near 4.3 kHz, so vocals and instruments lose some bite. Sub-bass is 7.1 dB short at 30 Hz, so deep bass lacks rumble.
| Released | 2021 (5 years ago) |
|---|---|
| Back | Open |
| Connection | Wired |
| Deviation From Target | 2.72 dB standard deviation |
| Driver Type | Ribbon |
| Drivers | 1 x 106mm ribbon |
| Form Factor | Over-ear |
| Frequency Response | 5Hz - 50kHz |
| Harman Preference Score | 71 (measured by oratory1990, via AutoEQ) |
| Impedance | 2 ohms |
| Sensitivity | 103 dB/mW |
| Sub-bass Extension | Falls 6 dB below target at 38 Hz (-7.1 dB at 30 Hz) |
| Tonal Tilt | -0.61 (negative is warmer, positive brighter) |
EQ preset to match the Harman target
Set a preamp of -6.5 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 | +6.2 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 4,116 Hz | +6.3 dB | 2.94 |
| Peak | 846 Hz | -2.2 dB | 2.01 |
| Peak | 132 Hz | -2.6 dB | 0.22 |
| Peak | 8,024 Hz | +2.8 dB | 1.66 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | -3.6 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 49 Hz | -0.6 dB | 2.13 |
| Peak | 1,602 Hz | -1.3 dB | 3.73 |
| Peak | 115 Hz | +0.4 dB | 1.56 |
| Peak | 2,038 Hz | +1.0 dB | 4.59 |
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