LCD-5s
AudezeReleased May 1, 2022 · Analysis updated Sep 11, 2026
Experience rich, detailed sound and deep bass with these comfortable, premium headphones featuring exceptional build quality. The Audeze LCD-5s scores 86/100 based on 6 expert reviews in the headphones (wired) category. Coverage includes reviews from Tapeop, Bloomaudio, Moon-audio, and Soundnews.
Critic Score
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Critics are split: our scores run from 52 (Headphones) to 96 (Tapeop) — a 44-point spread. Headphones tends to score critically across our dataset.
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Pros
- Great sound quality(13)
- Comfortable fit(6)
- Strong bass(4)
- Premium build quality(4)
- Premium accessories(2)
Cons
- Bulky design(4)
- High price(2)
- Narrow soundstage(2)
6 Publication Reviews
AI summary of this review
The Audeze LCD-5 is a top-tier reference headphone that improves upon previous models with a lighter design and superior sonic accuracy, making it an outstanding tool for both audiophiles and studio p...
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The Audeze LCD-5s is described as a masterful return to form that perfectly balances studio-grade accuracy with musical engagement, potentially being the best headphones the brand has ever produced.
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The Audeze LCD-5S successfully balances flagship-grade technical precision with a warmer, more musical tonality and impressive bass extension via its new SLAM technology.
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AI summary of this review
The Audeze LCD-5S successfully blends modern technical precision with the emotive, bass-rich house sound of older Audeze flagships, making it a highly recommended summit-fi headphone.
Publisher score: 92/100
AI summary of this review
The Audeze LCD-5s is a luxurious flagship planar headphone that offers a more natural, smooth, and balanced sound signature than its predecessor while maintaining high technical precision.
Publisher score: 4.3/5
