Audeze LCD-1 Review

Audeze’s most affordable over-ear headphones to date are a bit of a bargain – definitely a pair for your shortlist

Lavishly detailed and explicit sound; Light, portable and robust design;

Sound leakage makes them anti-social; Not exactly feature-rich;

Audeze LCD-1 headphones review: Studio comfort

There is a special place in my heart for open-back studio headphones. I come from the production space, so when editing, I am always looking for the purest reproduction of sound to make sure my finished product is buttoned up. So headphones like the $400 Audeze LCD-1 reference monitors really hit the right emotional notes for me. I know that open-backs have some downsides, but I can’t help but gravitate toward them: I adore the sound signature they generally provide. So let’s answer this all-important question: When compared to others in the market, how do the Audeze LCD-1 stack up? Audeze has graced the LCD-1 with simple packaging. It’s not full of pomp and circumstance like Apple products are. Though the box is pretty nice and comes wrapped in a simple Audeze-branded sleeve, the headphones themselves are shipped folded inside the included hard-sided carry case. From a safety and security standpoint, this makes a lot of sense. If I’m going to use that case to secure the headphones whi...

Excellent audio clarity and detail; Wide soundstage; Very comfortable;

Expensive; Questionable build;