At a glance
- Design
- Open
- Driver
- Planar magnetic
- Impedance
- 18 Ω
- Sensitivity
- 100 dB/mW
- Headphone connector
- 2× Mini-XLR
- Amplification needs
- Low – phone or dongle is enough
Audeze MM-500
The Audeze MM-500 was developed in one of the world's most prestigious studios to deliver mixes that consistently capture the artist's intended emotions and sound designs with crystal clarity. The MM-500 offers all-day comfort with its slim and robust housing.
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At a glance
- Design
- Open
- Driver
- Planar magnetic
- Impedance
- 18 Ω
- Sensitivity
- 100 dB/mW
- Headphone connector
- 2× Mini-XLR
- Amplification needs
- Low – phone or dongle is enough
Audeze MM-500
Open-back over-ear studio reference headphone co-developed with Manny Marroquin
“Finally, a headphone I can mix records on”
– Manny Marroquin, 18-time Grammy Winner
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 the 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
“I rely on my MM-500 as much as the main monitors in my studio”
– Manny Marroquin
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.
Elegance, comfort, and durability
Featuring extra-plush premium leather earpads, an adjustable spring steel headband, and a machined aluminum structure, the MM-500 feels substantial yet lightweight. Just like Audeze’s flagship headphones, the MM-500 is hand-crafted in Southern California 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 Audeze’s own LCD-X or from another brand, the MM-500 will be as much a part of your life as your favorite 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 delivers audio quality other headphones can only dream of.
Not sure if the Audeze MM-500 is the right model for you? Our guide Which Audeze is right for me? explains the Audeze series and how they differ in sound.
Technical specifications
| Style | Over-ear, open-back |
| Transducer type | Planar magnetic |
| Magnetic structure | Fluxor™ magnet array |
| Phase management | Fazor™ |
| Magnet type | Neodymium N50 |
| Diaphragm type | Ultra-Thin Uniforce™ |
| Transducer size | 90 mm |
| Maximum SPL | >130 dB |
| Frequency response | 5 Hz – 50 kHz |
| THD | <0.1% @ 100 dB SPL, 1 kHz |
| Sensitivity | 100 dB/1 mW (at Drum Reference Point) |
| Impedance | 18 ohms |
| Max power handling | 5 W RMS |
| Min recommended power | >100 mW |
| Recommended power level | >250 mW |
| Weight | 495 g |
Measurements
Frequency response
What does this mean?
The line marked as target is something you could call the “ideal” curve: a target response derived from research by the Harman group, exploring what kind of headphone tuning tends to be preferred by a broad range of listeners – regardless of age or demographics. This is often referred to as the Harman Target.
From left to right you see sub-bass, bass, mids, and then the curve tilts upward where treble begins. That part of the spectrum is naturally amplified by the shape of the human ear.
As we can see, the bass region is not elevated—just neutral. This extends to the mids and lower treble, until, in the upper treble, it is slightly recessed. This tuning doesn’t emphasize anything; it tries to be true to the source—without causing listening fatigue over long periods.
This is truly a professional tool—or a headphone for the discerning listener who wants music presented in a way that represents the producer’s ideal.
More about Harman Research
Harman Research: The Perception and Measurement of Headphone Sound Quality – What Do Listeners Prefer?
AUD-MM-500
Data sheet
- Design
- Open
- Driver
- Planar magnetic
- Impedance
- 18 Ω
- Sensitivity
- 100 dB/mW
- Amplification needs
- Low – phone or dongle is enough
- Headphone connector
- 2× Mini-XLR
- Weight
- 495 g
- Product type
- Headphones
Specific References
- EAN13
- 0819343014694
