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A headphone that helps get the music out of your head may seem ironic, but it’s a good thing when it happens. The word immersive comes to mind: The Audeze LCD-5 delivered a different kind of immersive listening experience, without any special Dolby Atmos tricks. These are headphones, sure, but (assuming the recording allows for it) they’re capable of delivering an experience that’s less headphone-like, roughly approximating the experience of loudspeakers—all over the room, not limited to two. Their sound is detailed and insightful but never aggressive, nonfatiguing, and always enjoyable.

As Audeze’s flagship headphone, the LCD-5 is pricey, but you can expect it to last for years, through several changes of its special ear cups. Its handling of microdynamics and detail makes it suitable for use not just at home but also in the studio. It fosters a keener awareness of and appreciation for differences in production, across a broad array of styles and eras. It stoked my curiosity, urging me to dig deeper into my collection: What hidden elements might be unearthed?

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