Audeze MM-500
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The Audeze MM-500 is a professional open-back planar magnetic headphone developed in collaboration with Grammy Award-winning mix engineer Manny Marroquin. Designed specifically for mixing, mastering, recording and critical listening, the MM-500 delivers an exceptionally accurate, studio-reference sound signature that helps engineers make confident mix decisions without relying solely on studio monitors. Featuring Audeze's advanced 90 mm planar magnetic drivers with Parallel Uniforce™ voice coils, Fluxor™ magnet arrays and Fazor™ waveguides, the MM-500 provides outstanding detail, precise imaging, ultra-low distortion and fast transient response in a lightweight, durable chassis built for long studio sessions.
Key features
- Professional open-back planar magnetic headphones
- Developed with Grammy-winning engineer Manny Marroquin
- 90 mm planar magnetic drivers
- Parallel Uniforce™ voice coil technology
- Patented Fluxor™ magnet arrays
- Fazor™ waveguide technology
- Reference tuning for mixing, mastering and recording
- Ultra-low distortion with exceptional transient response
- Lightweight aluminium and spring steel construction
- Premium leather suspension headband
- Handcrafted in California, USA
Overview
| Type | Open-Back Planar Magnetic Headphones |
| Driver | 90 mm Planar Magnetic |
| Voice Coil | Parallel Uniforce™ |
| Magnet Structure | Fluxor™ Magnetic Array |
| Waveguide | Fazor™ Technology |
| Frequency Response | 5 Hz – 50 kHz |
| Impedance | 18 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 100 dB / 1 mW |
| Maximum SPL | >130 dB |
| THD | <0.1% @ 100 dB SPL (1 kHz) |
| Weight | Approximately 495 g |
Included Content
- Audeze MM-500 headphones
- 2.5 m premium braided cable with 6.35 mm plug
- 6.35 mm to 3.5 mm adapter
- Premium hard-shell travel case
- Certificate of authenticity
- User documentation
Creative Tools
- Reference-grade tuning enables confident mixing and mastering decisions
- Planar magnetic drivers reproduce exceptional detail with ultra-low distortion
- Accurate stereo imaging improves balance, depth and spatial positioning
- Fast transient response captures subtle dynamics and fine sonic details
- Open-back design creates a spacious and natural monitoring experience
- Lightweight construction and suspension headband maximise comfort during long studio sessions
- Compatible with Audeze Reveal+ plugin for calibrated monitoring workflows
Ideal For
- Mixing engineers
- Mastering engineers
- Recording engineers
- Music producers
- Professional studios
- Broadcast professionals
- Content creators
- Critical listening