Audeze LCD-5 FilterSet
The Audeze LCD-5 FIR Neutral FilterSet contains filters with sample rates from 44.1 kHz to 352.8 kHz and packaged as a .zip file that can be used in most convolvers, like Hang Loose Convolver and Roon for example. Mono 352.8 kHz mono filters are also included for HQPlayer.
FilterSet Free Trial Offer: Download the Hang Loose Convolver 14-Day Free Trial software. Specify the Audeze LCD-5 FIR FilterSet in the Order Notes at checkout.
Full Product Description
Frequency Response Measurement & Correction
The LCD-5 is a fast, but bright sounding headphone. The headphone starts to deviate from neutral starting at 400 Hz and rises to a +6 dB peak at 4 kHz. The bass starts to roll off at 90 Hz and is -4 dB down at 20 Hz.
Engaging the high-resolution convolution filter can be characterized as a “night and day” difference. The increased low bass gives added weight to the sound and the taming of the +2 dB 1 to 1.5 kHz peak helps. But the huge difference is in the upper midrange. Going from really bright to, wow, these now sound clear and full!
Additional Info
Audiophile Style article including listening impressions and detailed measurements: “LCD-4 vs LCD-5: Yin and Yang”
Eminent One –
Having never tried a convolution before, I am so happy I did.
I spent the early part of my journey fully enjoying PEQ with LCD5. Stock tonality is mid forward to me and I was very fully content with them until I read about this and Mitch’s work.
I have been enjoying these for over a year now. The filter is integral to the total experience in bringing out the best the LCD5’s drivers can express with a wonderful balance in tone, a sense like peering through the music as if being one with it and presenting an effortless delivery.
They have excelled beyond any other PEQ I had tried previously from Audeze, Resolve, Oratory, Crinacle, and even with tweaking on my own. While very good, none could match the qualities of sonics achieved with Mitch’s filter.
Great job and thank you!
Very highly recommended!