Power & Performance

• Transducer Type: Planar Magnetic
• Transducer Size: 106 mm
• Frequency Response: 5Hz – 50kHz
• Sensitivity: 98 dB/1mW (at Drum Reference Point)
• Impedance: 15 Ohms
• Maximum SPL: >130dB
• Total Harmonic Distortion (THD): <0.1% @ 100dB SPL, 1kHz
• Power Handling: 5W RMS (Maximum)
• Recommended Power: >250mW (Minimum requirement >100mW)
• Performance: The Audeze LCD-4z Leather-Free is the ultimate "efficient flagship," designed to provide the staggering resolution of the LCD-4 without the extreme amplification requirements. By utilizing a 15-ohm voice coil and a lightweight magnesium chassis, the 4z delivers world-class transparency and "visceral" sub-bass directly from high-end portable players or studio consoles. This version swaps traditional animal products for premium synthetic alternatives, offering the same breathtaking, distortion-free performance for the environmentally conscious listener.

Audio Features & Drivers

• Nano-Scale Uniforce™ Diaphragm: Features Audeze's most advanced diaphragm material, which is so thin it actually weighs less than the air it displaces. This near-zero mass allows for a lightning-fast transient response and a level of micro-detail that uncovers the deepest layers of a recording.
• Double Fluxor™ Magnetic Array: Driven by a powerful push-pull N50 Neodymium magnetic circuit that achieves a staggering 1.5 Tesla of magnetic flux. This provides absolute control over the diaphragm, resulting in the most accurate and powerful bass response available in a planar headphone.
• Patented Fazor™ Waveguides: Integrated waveguides manage sound waves as they pass through the magnetic structure, reducing diffraction and interference. This technology ensures a natural high-frequency extension and a deep, holographic soundstage with pinpoint imaging accuracy.
• Flagship Gold Accents: Distinguished by its unique gold-accented grilles and hardware, the LCD-4z highlights its position at the apex of Audeze's technological achievements.
• Unmatched Linearity: Maintains a perfectly flat, linear response down to 5Hz. This ensures the listener experiences the true physical scale of a recording, from the lowest pipe organ notes to the complex textures of a bass guitar, with no bloat or roll-off.
• Near-Zero Distortion: By combining the Fluxor magnets with the Nano-scale diaphragm, the LCD-4z achieves 1/10th the distortion of conventional headphones, offering a "pitch-black" background where music can truly breathe.

Streaming & Connectivity

• High-Purity Silver-Plated OCC Copper Cable: Includes a 1.9m (6.2ft) braided cable with silver-plated strands, specifically chosen to maintain the high-frequency clarity and speed required for flagship performance.
• Professional 4-Pin Balanced XLR: Ships with a balanced XLR termination as standard, catering to the highest-end reference amplifiers and studio balanced signal chains.
• Premium Adapter Suite: Includes a high-quality 4-pin XLR to 1/4" (6.3mm) TRS adapter for single-ended use, ensuring compatibility with professional consoles and home gear.
• Ultra-High Efficiency: The 15-ohm design makes the LCD-4z uniquely capable among flagships of being driven by high-end portable DAPs and mobile devices, though it still rewards reference-grade desktop power with expanded dynamics.
• Gold-Plated Mini-XLR Connectors: The earcups utilize professional-grade, locking 4-pin mini-XLR jacks to ensure a secure, low-resistance connection for the life of the headphone.

Comfort & Dimensions

• Premium Leather-Free Microfiber Pads: Outfitted with Audeze’s high-quality "super-suede" microfiber earpads. These provide a soft, plush feel and excellent breathability while maintaining the airtight seal necessary for flagship bass performance.
• Carbon Fiber Suspension Headband: Features a lightweight, genuine carbon fiber headband paired with a perforated leather-free suspension strap. This design effectively distributes the headphone's weight to ensure long-term comfort during extended listening.
• Unit Weight: 560g (1.23 lbs) — approximately 25% lighter than the standard wood-ring LCD-4, thanks to the cast-magnesium housing.
• Magnesium Chassis & Yokes: The rings and yokes are made from cast magnesium, a material chosen for its incredible strength-to-weight ratio and its ability to damp unwanted resonances.
• Ergonomic Memory Foam: The earpads are filled with specialized, high-density memory foam that contours to the shape of the head, providing both a comfortable fit and superior passive isolation.

Design & Build

• Aesthetic of Excellence: A masterclass in luxury industrial design, the LCD-4z combines carbon fiber and magnesium for a "stealth" look accented by elegant gold detailing.
• Hand-Assembled in USA: Every pair is meticulously handcrafted and frequency-matched within +/- 1dB in Audeze’s Southern California workshop to ensure perfect stereo balance and resolution.
• Professional Travel Case: Includes a heavy-duty, waterproof, and crush-proof travel hard case with a custom-fit foam interior to ensure your flagship investment is protected during transport.
• Magnesium Housing Durability: The magnesium components are finished with a high-durability coating designed to resist wear and maintain its premium look in both professional and home environments.
• Built for Longevity: Every critical component, from the cable to the headband strap, is user-replaceable, ensuring the LCD-4z remains at peak performance for decades to come.

For most products, we cover three years for the drivers and one year for the rest of the parts, and this begins from the original date of retail purchase. Warranty on Mobius (discontinued), Penrose (discontinued), Maxwell, MM-100, LCD-S20 and FILTER is one year for all parts including drivers, except in the EU and UK, where minimum warranty may be longer, or anywhere else as mandated by local laws.

 For the full text of our warranty policy, please download and view this PDF.

 Warranty coverage is limited to factory defects only, not wear and tear or cosmetic damage from use. Please note that we consider earpads, headband straps/cushions, eartips, earlocks, earhooks, and batteries to be "consumable items" and offer no warranty on those parts.

 As long as product was originally purchased from an authorized dealer, the warranty is transferable and is valid from the original date of purchase. We just ask for proof of that purchase date by using the original purchase receipt. If no original receipt is available, we use the date of manufacture or shipment from our facility for the beginning of the warranty period, and warranty coverage is discretionary.

 We reserve the right to deny warranty claims for purchases originally made from anyone NOT on the dealer list, and proof of original purchase is required to claim warranty service.

 Warranty Service Guidelines:

For direct warranty service we cover parts, labor and return shipping to the customer, so the only cost to customers is shipping the product to us for repair. If a defect occurs within the first 30 days after the original retail sale, we pay for shipping both ways from the original point of delivery by providing a pre-paid shipping label. The decision to repair or replace a defective product is solely at Audeze's discretion.

Products must be serviced either by the distributor we sold them to, or directly by us here in the USA. If a product was purchased in the USA, it must be returned for service here, not to any international distributor. Likewise, a product purchased in any specific country must be returned for service to that country (or directly to us in the USA). For this reason we recommend that international customers purchase locally when possible, so any service needs can also be handled locally by our dealers or distributors. We also recommend verifying service contracts with dealers/distributors before purchase, as they are independent businesses and have their own policies in place.