Audeze LCD LCD-3
The 106mm planar magnetic drivers deliver a distinctively warm midrange and powerful bass, creating a full-bodied, speaker-like presentation from its open-back design. Hand-assembled in the USA, the durable build features striking Zebrano wood rings and leather earpads that provide lasting comfort for extended use. These headphones are best for critical listeners and studio professionals who prioritize a rich, immersive soundscape for mixing and mastering.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong sound (100th percentile) 100th
- Strong user sentiment (87th percentile) 87th
- Strong build (77th percentile) 77th
Cons
- Below average comfort (6th percentile)
- Below average mic (15th percentile)
- Below average anc (30th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Based on 12 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | over-ear |
| Open/Closed | open |
| Foldable | No |
| Weight | 0.6 kg / 1.4 lbs |
| Ear Cushion | Leather |
Audio
| Driver Type | Planar Magnetic |
| Driver Size | 106 |
| Freq Min | 10 |
| Freq Max | 50000 |
| Impedance | 110 |
| Sensitivity | 101 |
| Hi-Res Audio | Yes |
| Codecs | AUDEZE LCD-3 Open-Back Over-Ear Planar Magnetic Headphones, Zebrano Rings, Leather, Black |
Noise Control
| ANC | No |
| Transparency | No |
Connectivity
| Wireless | No |
| Multipoint | No |
| Wired Connector | 4.4mm |
| Detachable Cable | Yes |
| Cable Length | 1.89 |
Microphone
| Microphone | No |
| NC Mic | No |
| Boom Mic | No |
| Detachable Mic | No |
Features
| Touch Controls | No |
| Gaming Mode | No |
vs Competition
| Spec | Audeze LCD LCD-3 | Sony WH-1000XM6 WH-1000XM6 | Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Px8 S2 | Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 M4AEBT | JBL Live 770NC | Bose QuietComfort Ultra QuietComfort Ultra |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear |
| Driver Type | Planar Magnetic | dynamic | dynamic | Dynamic | Dynamic | Dynamic |
| Driver Size (mm) | 106 | 30 | 40 | 42 | 40 | - |
| Impedance Ohms | 110 | 48 | - | 60 | 32 | 32 |
| Wireless | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Open Closed Back | open | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed |
| Bluetooth Version | - | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.2 | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Battery Life Hours | - | 30 | 30 | 60 | 65 | 24 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audeze LCD LCD-3 | 30.4 | 15.4 | 77.2 | 99.6 | 44 | 6.3 | 87.1 | 36.5 | 40 |
| Sony WH-1000XM6 WH-1000XM6 Compare | 97.5 | 91.3 | 92.4 | 90.1 | 72.2 | 79.3 | 0 | 99.7 | 83.1 |
| Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Px8 S2 Compare | 97.5 | 99.4 | 95.9 | 99.4 | 72.2 | 50.2 | 87.1 | 97.4 | 97.5 |
| Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 M4AEBT Compare | 97.5 | 85.1 | 77.2 | 97.6 | 89 | 79.3 | 0 | 98.9 | 59.5 |
| JBL Live 770NC Compare | 97.5 | 78.5 | 97.2 | 84.8 | 91.5 | 50.2 | 70.1 | 99.9 | 91.5 |
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra QuietComfort Ultra Compare | 87.3 | 78.5 | 95.9 | 47.9 | 68.5 | 79.3 | 70.1 | 99.3 | 66.1 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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Price History
Usage Scores
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