LC3plus redefines wireless audio performance across a wide spectrum of consumer and professional devices. As a superset of the Bluetooth-standardized LC3 codec, LC3plus brings together high-resolution audio, ultra-low latency, and robust transmission, making it the ideal choice for applications where sound quality and responsiveness are paramount.
The audio codec was developed by Fraunhofer IIS and enhances several fields of application. A broad range of devices across them all is already available for consumers:
TWS Earbuds, Headphones, and Headsets
In the lifestyle audio segment, LC3plus enables high-resolution wireless audio without compromising battery life or connectivity. Whether you’re streaming music, watching movies, or making calls, LC3plus ensures crystal-clear sound with minimal delay. For communication headsets, low-latency transmission is crucial to maintain natural conversation flow, especially in professional environments.
LC3plus supports high-resolution audio that elevates the listening experience to a new level of clarity and detail. It also offers low-delay modes that are essential for real-time communication, making it ideal for headsets used in business or collaborative settings. Additionally, the codec is designed to be lossless-ready, ensuring future-proof audio fidelity. Its compatibility with Bluetooth LE Audio further enhances integration across modern wireless platforms.
Devices:
- Harman – AKG N5 Hybrid
- Harman – JBL Tour Pro 3
- Creative – Zen Air Pro
- Bang & Olufsen – Beoplay H100
- Harman – AKG N9 Hybrid
- Insignia – RF Wireless
- Epos – Impact 1000
HiFi Systems and Wireless Speakers
For home entertainment, LC3plus delivers studio-grade audio wirelessly, transforming living rooms into home theaters. Its high-resolution mode supports sample rates up to 96 kHz, while low-delay transmission ensures perfect AV synchronization—essential for soundbars and multi-channel setups.
The codec enables high-resolution streaming with extremely low distortion, making it suitable for premium audio systems. Its low-delay capabilities ensure that audio remains perfectly in sync with video, which is critical for home theater setups. LC3plus also offers robust transmission, maintaining uninterrupted playback even in challenging wireless environments. With support for both WiFi and Bluetooth, it provides flexible deployment options for manufacturers and users alike.
Devices:
- Bang & Olufsen – Beolab Family (Beolab 28, Beolab 8)
- Bang & Olufsen – Beosound Family (Theater, Level, Emerge, Balance, 2 3rd Gen, A5, A9 5th Gen)
- Bang & Olufsen – Beoconnect Core
- TCL – Q85H, Q85H Pro
- Vizio – MicMe 2.1 Karaoke Soundbar
Gaming
In gaming, ultra-low latency is non-negotiable. LC3plus supports end-to-end delays as low as 7 ms, ensuring that audio cues are perfectly synchronized with on-screen action. This responsiveness is critical for competitive gamers and immersive gameplay. Additionally, multichannel audio support is becoming increasingly relevant for spatial sound experiences.
LC3plus delivers the responsiveness gamers demand by minimizing audio delay to near-instantaneous levels. This ensures that sound effects and voice chat are perfectly timed with gameplay, enhancing both performance and immersion. While high-resolution audio is available, the focus in gaming is on latency and multichannel capabilities, which are increasingly important for spatial audio environments. The codec is also optimized for proprietary wireless links, offering better performance than standard Bluetooth profiles.
Devices:
- ASUS – ROG Cetra True Wireless SpeedNova
- ASUS – ROG Delta II
- Audeze – Maxwell Wireless Gaming Headset
- Corsair – HS80 Max, Void v2 Max, Virtuoso Max
- HyperX – Cloud III
- Harman – JBL Quantum 350, Quantum 360 Wireless
- Creative – Zen Hybrid Pro Classic
- Turtle Beach – Atlas Air
- Fractal – Scape
- Creative – Zen Hybrid Pro
- Creative – Zen Hybrid Pro SXFI
Wireless Microphones
For content creators and professionals, LC3plus ensures low-latency, high-quality audio transmission from wireless microphones to cameras or recording devices. Its Advanced Packet Loss Concealment (APLC) and channel coding provide robust performance even in error-prone environments, making it ideal for mobile journalism, streaming, and live events.
The codec’s low-delay transmission allows real-time audio capture, which is essential for live broadcasting and synchronized video recording. Its advanced robustness features, including APLC, help maintain audio quality over longer distances or in environments with signal interference. LC3plus also supports high-resolution audio, ensuring professional-grade sound for creators. Its energy-efficient design makes it well-suited for portable and battery-powered devices.
Devices:
- Sony – ECM-W3, ECM-W3S, ECM-S1
- AnkerWork – M650
- Harman – JBL Quantum Stream Wireless USB-C
- iFlytek – A.I. Wireless Microphone C1S
- MeetSummer – X1 Wireless Lavalier
- Shiftall – Mutalk 2
LC3plus is more than just a codec—it’s a platform enabler for next-generation wireless audio. Whether it is for gamers, audiophiles, content creators, or casual listeners – LC3plus ensures that the audio experience is high-quality, responsive, and reliable. As more devices adopt this open standard, users can expect seamless compatibility and future-proof performance across the board.