Audeze MM-500

Sale price$1,699.99

Co-developed with Grammy-winning mixer Manny Marroquin and designed from the ground up for professional studio use, the MM-500 is tuned so mixes translate reliably to every playback system, every time.

Type & Technology

Over-ear, open-back, planar magnetic. Professionally tuned frequency response for studio monitoring. Handcrafted in California.

Sound Character

Neutral and revealing, with a linear response that makes it easy to identify problem frequencies without chasing phantom issues. Like a pair of near-field monitors, the MM-500 removes the room from the equation, but unlike monitors, it works anywhere you take it.

Build & Comfort

Professional-grade construction with premium earpads and a suspension headband designed for marathon studio sessions without fatigue.

Best For

Mixing and mastering engineers who need a consistent, trustworthy reference headphone, at the studio or on the road.

What's in the Box

  • MM-500 planar magnetic headphone
  • Cable
  • Professional travel case

Specifications

Specification Value
Style Over-ear, open-back
Transducer type Planar magnetic
Magnetic structure Proprietary magnet array
Phase management Fazor™
Magnet type Neodymium N50
Diaphragm type Ultra-Thin Uniforce™
Transducer size 106 mm
Frequency response 10 Hz – 50 kHz
THD <0.1% @ 100 dB
Sensitivity 100 dB / 1mW
Impedance 20 ohms
Max power handling 5W RMS
Maximum SPL >130 dB
Min recommended power 100mW
Recommended power 250mW+
Weight 490g