Audeze MM-500 Planar Magnetic Headphones

Confident in Award-winning Audeze Technology

The Audeze MM-500 Series was conceived and refined in one of the world’s most acclaimed studios, the MM-500 is a purpose-built tool designed to deliver mixes that consistently translate and capture the emotion the artist intended. Lighter than our famous LCD-X, the MM-500’s sleek and sturdy chassis offers all-day comfort. Step up to the headphone used to mix Kendrick Lamar's #1 album "Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers" at Larrabee Studios: the Audeze MM-500. 

A Serious Tool for Every Situation
The MM-500 is designed to suit the requirements of long daily listening sessions under almost any condition. World-class studio monitor? Check. Quick reference on-the-go? No problem. Deep late-night listening? Done. With its ease of drive, comfortable fit and trustworthy sound, you can count on the MM-500 to deliver in every situation.

The Lifestyle of Headphone Listening
You need to hear everything at its most natural and pure – exactly when you need it – anywhere, anytime. Manny knows the importance of headphone listening in today’s world: studio to stage, cafe to beachfront, canal to jetway, the MM-500 is the reference to the soundtrack of your life.

Elegance, Comfort and Durability
Featuring extra-plush premium leather earpads, an adjustable spring steel headband, and a machined aluminium structure, the MM-500 feels substantial yet lightweight. Just like our flagship headphones, the MM-500 is hand-crafted in our Southern California workshop to provide years of reliable comfort in a package that calls out to be held, admired and listened to.

Elevate Your Professional Audio Game
Offering studio-quality sound, always within reach, the MM-500 is truly the next level of performance in pro audio. Whether you’re stepping up from our own LCD-X or from another brand, the MM-500 will be as much a part of your life as your favourite pair of sneakers.

Award-winning Audeze Technology
The MM-500’s planar magnetic drivers provide realism that audio professionals like Manny “can’t live without.” With lightning-fast transients, accurate frequency response and trusted mix translation powered by Audeze’s patented innovations, the MM-500 produces unparalleled audio quality that other headphones can only dream of.

Main features:

• Engineered for Mixing, Mastering, Reference Hi-Fi
• Neodymium Planar Magnetic Transducers
• Extra-Plush Premium Leather Earpads
• Durable, lightweight chassis
• Spring Steel Headband
• Machined Aluminum Structure
• True Studio-quality Sound Anywhere
• Compatible with Virtually all Audio Interfaces / Consoles
• Researched & Developed with award-winning producer/mixer Manny Marroquin
• Limited 3-Year Warranty on Drivers
• Limited 1-Year Warranty on Other Parts

Tech Specs:

• Type: Wired
• Open/Closed: Open-back
• Fit Style: Over-ear
• Housing Material: Machined Aluminum
• Transducer Type: Planar Magnetic
• Magnetic structure: Fluxor™ magnet array
• Magnet type: Neodymium N50
• Diaphragm type: Ultra-Thin Uniforce™
• Transducer Size: 90 mm
• Maximum power handling: 5W RMS
• Maximum SPL: >130dB
• Frequency Response: 5Hz - 50kHz
• Impedance: 18 ohms
• Sensitivity: 100 dB/1mW (at Drum Reference Point)
• Recommended power level: >250mW
• Connectivity: 1/4" - Dual 4-Pin Mini XLR Cable
  
• Cable Type: Braided Cable
• Detachable Cable: Yes
• Colour: Metal
• Case/Bag: Standard Travel Case
• Weight: 495g