Audeze Unveils LCD-S20: First SLAM-Enabled Planar Magnetic Headphone
Audeze Announces LCD-S20 Closed-Back — First Planar Magnetic Headphone Featuring Its SLAM Technology for Unmatched Bass and Spatial Imaging
April 10th 2025, Santa Ana, CA — Audeze, the leading premium headphone manufacturer known for its award-winning technology is excited to announce the new LCD-S20 closed-back headphone, the first planar headphone featuring their patent-pending SLAM technology for powerful bass response and improved spatial imaging, along with a new magnetic earpad attachment system. At $499, LCD-S20 becomes Audeze’s most affordable LCD headphone, creating new opportunities for budding producers, musicians, and audiophiles in need of acoustic isolation to access the brand’s studio-trusted sound quality.
SLAM, short for symmetric linear acoustic modulator, is a technology Audeze introduced on their flagship CRBN2 electrostatic headphone in 2024, which uses precisely tuned acoustic channels to selectively enhance low frequencies and enable more linear, accurate diaphragm movement. Now featured on a planar magnetic headphone for the first time, SLAM allows the LCD-S20 to deliver a richer, more lifelike low end, and more accurate fine detail for precise soundstage presentation compared to similar closed-back headphones.
“With the LCD-S20, we’re bringing Audeze’s renowned studio-quality sound to a broader audience without compromising on innovation or performance. The integration of our SLAM technology is a leap forward in both audio fidelity and user experience, said Audeze CEO, Sankar Thiagasamudram. “LCD-S20 is not just an entry point into the Audeze family; it's a testament to our commitment to making world-class audio accessible to everyone, from budding musicians to seasoned audiophiles,” he added.
LCD-S20 is designed for long-term user comfort and convenience, with supple, supportive user-replaceable synthetic leather earpads and head strap. LCD-S20 is the first Audeze headphone to use a new magnetic earpad attachment system that allows users to quickly and easily swap or replace the earpads. Additionally, LCD-S20 features a detachable single-sided cable that users can connect to either the left or right earcup to optimize the cable routing for their individual uses.
The LCD-S20 is built on a proven Audeze chassis that debuted with the incredibly popular Maxwell headset in 2022, featuring a spring-steel headband, forged aluminum yolks, and high-strength glass-infused nylon parts. The earcups are wrapped in a sophisticated woven cloth for a high-end finish. The 90mm planar magnetic drivers are built in Audeze’s Southern California factory and feature patented innovations including Fluxor™ magnets, Fazor™ waveguides, and Uniforce™ voice coils which help ensure that LCD-S20 delivers the accurate, ultra-low distortion sound quality that Audeze is known for.
LCD-S20 retails for $499 and is available on the Audeze website, for more information on Audeze, please visit the website at www.audeze.com.
About Audeze
Audeze LLC is the California-based high-end audio manufacturer delivering the most accurate sound reproduction available today. Audeze products, engineered with the latest innovations in materials science and technology, are built with precision craftsmanship. Audeze's commitment to research, development, and uncompromised audio is reflected in every facet of their leading-edge products. This has earned Audeze the distinction of being the world's best reviewed headphone brand.
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