audeze lcd s20 headphones review incredibly fun sound but a little less ...

Audeze is bringing its creative "SLAM" technology to more affordable headphones with the LCD-S20, a pair of closed-back, planar magnetic headphones that provide an incredibly fun and punchy listening experience in an ultra-premium package. I personally like them more than the Audeze headphones I used before, but a higher price tag and other compromises make the LCD-S20 a little less accessible to casual listeners looking to break into the "audiophile" space. £499 at Amazon £499 at Peter Tyson

Pros

  • A beautiful design made with high-quality materials
  • Fun and dynamic sound quality with punchy bass
  • Closed-back design provides better isolation
  • Still works with a wide variety of devices and setups

Cons

  • Feels like a worse value than the Audeze MM-100
  • Slightly subdued highs