Audeze LCD i3 Planar Magnetic In Ear Monitor Headphones

SuperiorThe LCD-i3 introduces superior resolution and refined acoustical tuning to the award-winning iSINE design. Featuring the design of the LCD-i4 together with the low impedance of the iSINE series, the LCD-i3 can push up to 130dB with zero audible distortion for a true audiophile in-ear experience.

Literally any device The LCD-i3 is the next step in the evolution of the iSINE series. Featuring the magnesium housing and grill design of the LCD-i4, the LCD-i3 reduces unwanted resonance and delivers superior resolution to its iSINE counterparts. Bluetooth, Lightning, and 3.5mm connectivity come included, ensuring that you'll be able to enjoy true audiophile sound from any device.

Included with your headphones are the following items: • 1.5m Auxiliary (3.5mm) Cable; 1.5m Cipher Lightning Cable
• Audeze CIPHER Bluetooth Module
• Nylon Travel Case with foam insert
• Selection of Offset Ear Hooks and Ear Fins
• Cleaning brush and shirt clip
• User Guide and Warranty Card
• Certificate of Authenticity

Patented Tech Borrowing from the award-winning LCD-i4 design, the LCD-i3 features a cast magnesium housing with an open back design for greater transparency deep, clean bass extension. The low impedance driver leverages our patented Uniforce™ voice coil and Fluxor™ magnet technologies to achieve the highest dynamic range of any in-ear, pushing up to 130dB with no audible distortion. With the ability to be paired with Bluetooth, Lightning, or Auxiliary devices, the LCD-i3's dynamic and engaging musical presence is matched only by its versatility, ensuring you'll be able to enjoy the best audiophile sound quality over any device.

Customizable Comfort Brand new Ear Fins are ergonomically designed to provide a comfortable and secure fit within the concha bowl of the ear. For those that prefer the traditional iSINE fit, our redesigned Ear Hooks now curve inward along the back of the ear to ensure superior fit for ears of all shapes and sizes.

CIPHER Bluetooth The Audeze CIPHER Bluetooth Module comes included with every LCD-i3. Programmed with Audeze's proprietary DSP and native support for Bluetooth 5.0, AptX, and AptX HD, the CIPHER Bluetooth Module delivers low latency 24 bit wireless audio that has been optimized for even the most discerning ear.

Choose your cable Our CIPHER Lightning Cable, Bluetooth Module, and 3.5mm standard cable are included with every LCD-i3 purchase. All CIPHER devices come preloaded with our proprietary DSP to provide an optimized audiophile listening experience with both wired and wireless connections.

Magnetic Magazine Review "... In every configuration these IEMs sound absolutely top-notch and deliver an audiophile-level experience. If you are a true audiophile, you will probably want to use your HD music player and FLAC or DSD files to get the most out of them. However, even audiophiles should be ok with the compressed formats due to the exceptional quality of the Cipher cable's built-in DAC and amp.

The 3.5 mm cable did yield the best sound, capturing every possible nuance and detail imaginable. I didn't think that I could get much more out of my Astell&Kern HD audio player, but these buds delivered on every level and I almost felt like I could hear John Coltrane breathing in the DSD version of Blue Train.

However, most people are not lugging around an extra media player for their music and just want to use their phones. Audeze's Cipher cable and module have changed the entire playing field and take what was once rather pedestrian audio and turn it into and sparkling and brilliant experience.

Once you hear these verses your airpods or other run of the mill buds, you will never be able to go back. Not ever. The built-in DAC (Digital Audio Converter) and amplifier dramatically improve the listening experience bringing in balanced, crisp, and exceptionally clear sound. Everything works in harmony, and you will hear your music like never before, and hear things in your music that you have never even noticed.

If you are someone that loves music and listens to it every day then just pull out your credit card now, because these will change your life.... you will completely change the way you listen to your music and find yourself listening even more than you did before. Yes, it seems like a lot of cash, but if you are using these every day, the upgrade is worth every dollar."

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