Display & Audio Setup
Audeze LCD-X
By Nick Miles · Updated 2026-10-03 · 3 expert sources
Pros
- +Planar magnetic at 20 ohms and 103 dB/1mW (Audeze)
- +TechRadar praises incredible instrument separation and a neutral balance with gobs of detail
- +Tank-like build and serviceability (TechRadar)
- +RTINGS says it is comfortable enough for all-day desk wear despite the weight, and its warm sound can reduce ear fatigue
- +TechRadar found the headband and ear cups spread the weight evenly, with no hotspots
Cons
- −Heavy at 612 g (Audeze); TechRadar lists the weight as a drawback
- −TechRadar lists "requires a headphone amp" among its drawbacks, despite the low impedance
- −Laid-back sound isn't for everyone (TechRadar)
- −Open-back planar that leaks sound, so it suits a private room rather than a shared office
Score breakdown
- Expert consensus9.0
- Effectiveness8.5
- Build safety9.0
- Durability9.0
- Value6.0
Expert Consensus rests on one rated review (TechRadar, 4.5/5, December 2021); no other rated review of the current LCD-X was found on 2026-10-03. Build safety is provisional. Our 2026-10-03 search of CPSC recall data found no recall for this product, and no safety, heat or failure reports turned up in our sources, but we have not yet verified its UL/ETL or equivalent safety certification. The 9.0 is a placeholder until that evidence is reviewed, not a certified rating.
What the experts say
“Although heavy, they're comfortable enough for all-day wear at your desk, and their warm sound can reduce ear fatigue over long listening sessions.”
“The LCD-X goes toe to toe with some of the best dynamic driver headphones on the market without breaking a sweat.”