Description
Designed for studio professionals and critical listeners who demand mix-translation accuracy without room interference, the Audeze MM-500 is an open-back planar magnetic headphone created in collaboration with 18-time Grammy-winning mixer Manny Marroquin. Built around a 90mm planar driver with Audeze's patented Fluxor™ single-sided magnet array, Fazor™ waveguide phase management, and Ultra-Thin Uniforce™ diaphragm, it delivers a flat frequency response from 5 Hz to 50 kHz with less than 0.1% THD. At 18 Ω impedance and 100 dB/mW sensitivity, the MM-500 is easily driven from virtually any audio interface or console — no dedicated amplifier required.
The machined aluminum chassis and spring steel headband give the MM-500 a substantial yet comfortable build at 495 g, while premium leather earpads and a wide pressure strap support long mixing sessions. Headphones.com reviewers describe the tuning as smooth with a relaxed treble and rich mid-forward presentation, and Headfonics note the engaging, high-energy signature that works well across genres. A 90" braided OCC-copper cable with dual mini-XLR connectors and a foam-lined travel case round out the package.
Demo unit; may show light signs of handling. Contact us for photos and details.
Specifications
| Style | Over-ear, open-back |
| Transducer type | Planar Magnetic |
| Magnetic structure | Fluxor™ magnet array (single-sided, 14× Neodymium N50) |
| Phase management | Fazor™ waveguide |
| Diaphragm type | Ultra-Thin Uniforce™ |
| Transducer size | 90 mm |
| Frequency response | 5 Hz – 50 kHz |
| Maximum SPL | >130 dB |
| THD | <0.1% @ 100 dB SPL, 1 kHz |
| Sensitivity | 100 dB/mW (Drum Reference Point) |
| Impedance | 18 Ω |
| Max power handling | 5 W RMS |
| Weight | 495 g |
| Cable | 90" braided, 20 AWG OCC copper, dual 4-pin mini-XLR to 6.35mm |
| Earpads | Premium leather, adhesive attachment |
| Headband | Spring steel with leather pressure strap |
| Chassis | Machined aluminum |
| Part number | 100-MM-1030-01 |
