Audeze LCD 3 Zebrano
Open-back circumaural planar magnetic headphones from Audeze, featuring hand-crafted zebrano wood rings and a 110 ohm impedance compatible with valve and transistor amplifiers.
Description
The LCD-3 Zebrano is an open-back circumaural headphone with planar magnetic transducers, designed by Audeze for high-fidelity home listening. It is a model from the LCD range, intended for use with a headphone amplifier or hi-fi system rather than on the move, the open-back design letting sound pass to the outside and vice versa.
The headphones are built around planar magnetic drivers, a technology aimed at accurate musical reproduction across the full spectrum. Its 110 ohm impedance makes it compatible with both valve and transistor amplifiers, allowing some flexibility in the choice of associated amplification source.
The Zebrano finish is distinguished by its hand-crafted zebrano wood rings, made in the United States, with matching grain and colour from one earcup to the other, complemented by gold-coloured accents. The earpads are made of lambskin leather and the headband uses a suspension strap, both of which contribute to comfort during extended listening sessions.
These headphones are aimed at music lovers equipped with a hi-fi setup or a dedicated headphone amplifier, seeking high-end open-back headphones for stationary listening rather than portable use or noisy environments.
Technical specifications
| Impedance | 110 ohms |
| Transducer type | Planar magnetic |
| Earpad material | Lambskin leather |
| Ring material | Zebrano wood |
What to check before buying used
The headband's suspension strap and the hinges supporting the zebrano wood rings deserve careful inspection, these areas being the first to show signs of wear on a planar headphone of this weight. The lambskin earpads should remain supple and free of cracking, as hardened leather can compromise the acoustic seal and therefore the bass response. Also check for any crackling or imbalance between the two planar magnetic transducers, which could indicate demagnetisation or a previous impact.
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