Windows Central Verdict
The LCD-GX is nothing short of the best-sounding gaming headset currently available.
1.Price and availability2.Design and comfort3.Sound quality4.The competition5.Should you buy it?
While the LCD-X costs $1,199, the LCD-GX is a bit more affordable at $899.
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But what are you getting with the LCD-GX, and is it worth the lofty asking price?
This review was made possible with a review unit provided by Audeze.
The company did not see the contents of the review before publishing.
The grille is stylized to create the Audeze logo, and the design certainly grabs attention.
The LCD-GX uses an all-metal construction, and it has the best build quality of any gaming headset.
The earcups have thick memory foam pads, and they are very comfortable.
Each earcup has a 4-pin mini-XLR connector at the bottom, and Audeze bundles two cables in the box.
This cable makes it easy to connect the LCD-GX to just about any rig.
The travel case has foam inserts designed to house the LCD-GX, and you have slots for both cables.
Because the design isn’t inherently challenging, dynamic drivers are on the smaller side and easy to manufacture.
Planar drivers, on the other hand, utilize a slightly different system to generate sound.
The diaphragm has a conductive layer that covers its width, and it is sandwiched between two magnets.
That said, you will need a DAC to take advantage of what this headset can achieve.
It also has a 6.35mm port that lets you use Audeze’s bundled braided cable.
Coming to the sound, the LCD-GX is unlike any other gaming headset available today.
The large planar drivers combined with Audeze’s tuning deliver a sound that is richer and wonderfully detailed.
Vocals come through with plenty of clarity, and there is no distortion whatsoever.
Overall, the LCD-GX has a warm presentation that clearly makes a difference while gaming.
Audeze’s Maxwell is another option to consider if you want a gaming-focused headset from the brand.
That said, they connect over 2.4GHz, and the battery life is outstanding.
Coming in at $299, they’re also much more affordable.
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Audeze LCD-GX: Should you buy it?
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