Dekoni Audio Brings Back Audeze’s Fan-Favorite Vegan LCD Earpads

Audeze's iconic vegan earpads for LCD are now back thanks to Dekoni. (From: Dekoni Audio)
Audeze’s iconic vegan earpads for LCD are now back thanks to Dekoni. (From: Dekoni Audio)

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Who knew going vegan could make your Audeze LCD headphones sound so much better?

Dekoni Audio has announced the release of its Elite Microsuede Earpads, made just for the Audeze LCD series of headphones. This launch brings back the highly praised Audeze “Vegan” earpads which were discontinued nearly a decade ago.

They were made with help from YouTuber DMS, who played a big role in making sure the new pads kept the qualities of the original Audeze “Vegan” pads.

“My all-time favorite pads are finally back. Dekoni re-invented the pads that made me fall in love with Audeze 7 years ago.” says DMS.

Dekoni Elite Microsuede Vegan Earpads Features

How the new Dekoni Elite Microsuede Vegan Earpads look on the Audeze LCD. (From: Dekoni Audio)
How the new Dekoni Elite Microsuede Vegan Earpads look on the Audeze LCD. (From: Dekoni Audio)

The original “Vegan” pads were loved for their comfort and how they made the sound better. They changed the listening experience by being very comfortable and letting users get lost in their music for hours without any discomfort.

They also made the headphones’ natural soundstage and clarity better, creating a more engaging listening experience. But, they haven’t been made since 2017.

That’s why the new Dekoni Elite Microsuede Vegan Earpads are something to be excited about. These new earpads aim to give the same acoustic and comfort properties that made the original Audeze Vegan pads a fan favorite.

To do this, the Dekoni Audio’s Elite Microsuede earpads are made with high-density memory foam. This foam slowly rebounds and adapts to the shape of your head, ensuring long-lasting comfort for the listener.

The breathable microsuede fabric maintains the soft touch that fans of the original “Vegan” pads loved. And, the sloped structure, which Audeze is known for, adds to the earpads’ signature comfort and fit.

But it’s not all about comfort.

Compared to the typical leather or faux leather pads, the Vegan option gives a more open sound, better bass control, and a smoother top end. This is mostly thanks to the collaboration between Dekoni and DMS.

Frequency response comparison when using the stock pads vs the vegan pads on the Audeze LCD 2. (From: Dekoni Audio)
Frequency response comparison when using the stock pads vs the vegan pads on the Audeze LCD 2. (From: Dekoni Audio)

Compared to the stock pads, the new Dekoni Audeze vegan pads fix most of the treble above 1 kHz. They shift the ear gain back into the right region with a big bump at 2 kHz and less of a dip at 4.5k.

The new pads also make a 4dB difference in some areas, which is a lot.

All these changes promise to improve the overall sound quality of your Audeze LCD headphones, especially their soundstage and detail retrieval.

“The result is a headphone that is much more competitive in 2024, a planar that has better timbre, smoother treble overall. Things like guitars and vocals sound less shouty and more linear. And with these pads being so soft and compressible, the headphone is just straight up more comfortable.” says DMS.

Where to Buy

A close look at the Dekoni Audio Elite Microsuede Earpads. (From: Dekoni Audio)
A close look at the Dekoni Audio Elite Microsuede Earpads. (From: Dekoni Audio)

The Dekoni Audio Elite Microsuede Earpads are available for purchase on Dekoni Audio’s official website and selected retailers worldwide for only $89.99.

These new earpads maintain the environmental consciousness of their predecessors by being completely vegan-friendly. However, unlike the original brown version, Dekoni’s version will be available exclusively in black.

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