Audeze

Audeze is an American audio brand best known for its work with planar magnetic headphone technology. Its headphones are widely used by audiophiles, musicians and sound engineers, with a reputation built around clarity, low distortion and a more controlled, spacious sound than many conventional headphone designs. Read more info ↓
FOUNDED
2009
HEADQUARTERS
United States
Audeze

The Audeze catalogue. 5 ranges. 16 products.


01 9 PRODUCTS | £399 – £3,999

Audeze LCD Range

The Audeze LCD Range established the company’s reputation for large planar magnetic headphones, pairing ultra-thin diaphragms with powerful magnetic structures to deliver spacious imaging, deep bass and low distortion.

9 PRODUCTS
£399 – £3,999
02 3 PRODUCTS | £395 – £1,699

Audeze MM Range

Developed with professional listening in mind, the Audeze MM Range brings planar magnetic driver technology into relatively lightweight studio headphones focused on accuracy, detail and reliable translation during mixing and production.

3 PRODUCTS
£395 – £1,699
03 1 PRODUCT | £5,995

Audeze Electrostatic

The Audeze Electrostatic range uses carbon nanotube-infused diaphragms and high-voltage push-pull drivers, bringing exceptional transparency, low distortion and extended bass performance to the company’s flagship headphone technology.

1 PRODUCT
£5,995
04 1 PRODUCT | £79

Audeze Headphone Accessories

Cables, replacement earpads, headbands, microphones, wireless dongles and travel cases make up Audeze Headphone Accessories, providing maintenance, replacement and upgrade options across compatible headphone ranges.

1 PRODUCT
£79
05 2 PRODUCTS | £2,999 – £3,599

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Audeze is an American audio company founded in 2008 and based in Southern California. The brand specialises in high-performance headphones and is particularly associated with planar magnetic technology. Many of its audiophile and professional models are engineered, hand-assembled and tested at Audeze’s California facilities.

Planar magnetic drivers use an ultra-thin diaphragm driven across a much larger surface area than a conventional dynamic headphone driver. Audeze has developed this approach around technologies such as Uniforce voice coils, Fluxor magnet arrays and Fazor waveguides. The goal is extremely low distortion, fast transient response, strong bass extension and precise control across the frequency range.

Uniforce is Audeze’s voice-coil technology, designed to distribute force more evenly across the diaphragm. Fluxor refers to the company’s high-flux magnetic arrays, while Fazor elements guide the sound waves leaving the diaphragm to reduce interference and improve phase behaviour. Together, these technologies form much of the engineering foundation behind Audeze’s planar magnetic headphones.

The LCD-2 was Audeze’s first production headphone and played a major role in establishing the company’s reputation for planar magnetic design. It remains in the range today and is known for a warmer, fuller presentation with powerful bass and a rich midrange. Current versions retain the distinctive wood-ring construction while incorporating later developments such as Fazor waveguides and updated comfort features.

The LCD family covers Audeze’s established audiophile and reference designs, ranging from the LCD-2 through professional models such as the LCD-X and flagship headphones such as the LCD-5s. The MM range was developed more directly around professional studio use, with models such as the MM-100 and MM-500 focusing on neutral monitoring, mix translation and long-session usability.

The LCD-X is tuned as a highly revealing reference headphone and combines low distortion with relatively high efficiency for a large planar magnetic design. This allows engineers to hear fine changes in balance, dynamics and spatial information without relying on an acoustically treated loudspeaker room. It has consequently become one of Audeze’s best-known professional models for mixing and mastering.

SLAM is an acoustic-management technology used in newer Audeze flagship designs such as the LCD-5s and CRBN². It is intended to improve diaphragm control and low-frequency behaviour, delivering deeper and more physical bass while maintaining transient speed, detail and an open presentation. Audeze has adapted the concept for both planar magnetic and electrostatic headphone designs.

It depends strongly on the model. Efficient headphones such as the LCD-X can reach useful listening levels from a wide range of headphone outputs, while flagship models such as the LCD-5s benefit much more from a capable dedicated amplifier. Checking both impedance and sensitivity is important when matching an Audeze headphone to a source, rather than judging drive requirements from impedance alone.

No. Alongside its LCD and MM ranges for audiophile and professional listening, Audeze also produces specialist products for gaming and other applications. The Maxwell wireless gaming headset, for example, uses 90mm planar magnetic drivers together with Audeze technologies such as Uniforce, Fluxor and Fazor, bringing the company’s planar expertise into a very different type of product.

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The brand’s approach is rooted in engineering. Planar magnetic drivers use a very thin diaphragm driven across a large surface area, which can help produce fast response, strong bass control and a more even presentation across the frequency range. Rather than aiming for an exaggerated or overly polished sound, Audeze headphones are often chosen by listeners who want detail, texture and a closer connection to the recording.

Founded in California, Audeze has become one of the most recognised names in high-end headphones. The company has focused heavily on driver development, acoustic design and material quality, which has helped it appeal to both home listeners and professionals working in recording, mixing and mastering.

Many Audeze headphones are often described as smooth, weighty and a slightly warm of neutral, with a full-bodied presentation that suits long listening sessions. At the same time, some of the brand’s more studio-focused models are tuned with a flatter, more reference-led balance for professional monitoring and production work.

For music lovers, Audeze headphones can be a strong choice for dedicated listening at home, especially when paired with a suitable headphone amplifier, DAC or hi-fi system. Their sound is often valued for its scale, depth and ability to reveal small details without becoming thin or harsh. For anyone looking at premium headphones with a serious technical background, Audeze offers a compelling route into planar magnetic listening.

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