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So I’m intrigued by the new LCD-S20, which promise similar sonics for considerably less cash.

The promise here is something closer to open-back sonics with closed-back isolation.

A young androgynous-looking person wearing Audeze LCD-S20 planar magnetic headphones in front of a dark grey brick wall and a dark red plant that reminds me of a Triffid.

Audeze’s headphones promise serious sound for people with strong necks: they’re 550g

And the cable is detachable and swappable between left and right to suit your setup.

Audeze’s headphones are often quite heavy and at 550g these are no exception

Audeze’s headphones promise serious sound for people with strong necks: they’re 550g