Hand Built in Southern California, LCD-2 Classic Delivers a Relaxed, Full and Spacious Sound Open-Back Planar Magnetic headphones Audeze's most affordable LCD-Series headphone Planar drivers feature offset magnetic array for increased airflow and greater spatial information Built for long-term comfort with lower weight and ventilated headband LCD-2 Classic Audeze has taken their current generation LCD-2 drivers and removed the Fazor elements, aligning the sound of the LCD-2 Classic with that of the original LCD-2 launched in 2008. The result is a warm and energetic musical experience that heralds back to the early days of Audeze without sacrificing the sound or performance improvements we’ve made over the past decade. Whether you’re an old fan of the original LCD-2 or a brand new Audeze customer looking for an affordable introduction to our LCD line, the LCD-2 Classic is a great option for you! Patented Innovation LCD-2 Classic harkens back to the first headphones Audeze sold, with a unique offset magnet array that gives the sound a broad, deep sense of space. The driver tuning lends a tube-like character to the forgiving, yet clear sound signature. Full-Bodied Live Sound When you first listen to LCD-2 Classic you are struck by the realism of the sound, the combination of effortless weight, clarity, and depth it articulates. The realism washes over you, enveloping you in your favorite music without a care to the outside world. Designed for Comfort Audeze developed special glass-infused nylon rings for LCD-2 Classic to reduce the weight while maintaining the audible character of the original. With its' ventilated suspension headband and thick, soft earpads, LCD-2 Classic floats gently on your head through album after album