The Audeze LCD-XC Leather-Free is a reference-grade closed-back planar magnetic headphone designed for professional recording, mixing, mastering and critical listening. Offering the same acclaimed acoustic performance as the standard LCD-XC, this version features premium leather-free materials for the headband and ear pads, making it an excellent vegan-friendly alternative. Equipped with Audeze's 106 mm planar magnetic drivers, ultra-thin Uniforce™ diaphragms, powerful Fluxor™ magnet arrays and patented Fazor™ waveguides, the LCD-XC Leather-Free delivers exceptional detail, ultra-low distortion, accurate imaging and outstanding passive isolation for use in studios and shared production environments.

Key features

• Reference-grade closed-back planar magnetic headphones
• Leather-free (vegan-friendly) headband and ear pads
• 106 mm planar magnetic drivers
• Closed-back acoustic design for excellent isolation
• Patented Fluxor™ magnet arrays
• Ultra-thin Uniforce™ diaphragms
• Fazor™ waveguide technology
• Reference tuning for recording, mixing and mastering
• Ultra-low distortion with exceptional transient response
• Handcrafted in California, USA

Overview

Included Content

• Audeze LCD-XC Leather-Free headphones
• 1.9 m braided 4-pin mini-XLR to 6.35 mm cable
• 6.35 mm to 3.5 mm adapter
• Premium travel case
• Certificate of authenticity
• User documentation

Creative Tools

• Closed-back design minimises sound leakage for recording and shared studio environments
• Planar magnetic drivers provide exceptional detail with ultra-low distortion
• Accurate stereo imaging supports confident mixing and editing decisions
• Extended bass response delivers powerful, controlled low frequencies
• Fast transient response captures subtle dynamics and fine detail
• Leather-free construction offers a vegan-friendly alternative without sacrificing comfort or performance
• Compatible with Audeze Reveal+ plugin for calibrated monitoring workflows

Ideal For

• Recording engineers
• Mixing engineers
• Mastering engineers
• Music producers
• Broadcast professionals
• Content creators
• Professional studios
• Critical listening