Audeze MM-500 vs Meze Audio 109 PRO
Better figure, where one is clearly better
| AudezeMM-500 | Meze Audio109 PRO | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | June 2022 | September 2022 |
| Sound | ||
| Type | Over-ear | Over-ear |
| Noise cancelling | No | No |
| Driver size | 90 mm | 50 mm |
| Back | Open | Open |
| Impedance | 18 ohms | 40 ohms |
| Bluetooth codecs | None (wired) | None (wired) |
| Drivers | 90 mm planar magnetic; Fluxor magnet array; neodymium N50 magnets; Fazor waveguides; ultra-thin Uniforce diaphragm; 5 Hz – 50 kHz; sensitivity 100 dB/1 mW (at drum reference point); maximum SPL over 130 dB; THD < 0.1% at 100 dB SPL, 1 kHz; max power handling 5 W RMS; minimum power over 100 mW, recommended over 250 mW | 50 mm dynamic; W-shaped carbon fibre-reinforced cellulose composite dome, 22-micron beryllium-coated polymer torus, copper-zinc stabiliser, CNC-machined aluminium frame; 5 Hz – 30 kHz; 112 dB SPL/mW at 1 kHz; THD < 0.1% at 1 kHz |
| Battery | ||
| Listening time (maker's claim) | No battery (wired) | No battery (wired) |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 495 g | 375 g (better) |
| Headphone cable | Yes | Yes |
| Fit and ear tips | Over-ear, open-back; extra-plush leather ear pads; adjustable spring steel headband; machined aluminium structure | Over-ear, open-back; velour ear cushions; self-adjusting vegan leather headband on a manganese steel frame; walnut wood cups and cast zinc hardware |
| Works with | Braided cable; 6.3 mm (1/4") to 3.5 mm adapter | Dual 3.5 mm TS inputs; 1.5 m and 3 m soft TPE cables with 3.5 mm jack; 6.3 mm gold-plated adapter |
| In the box | MM-500 headphones, braided cable, standard travel case, 6.3 mm to 3.5 mm adapter, certificate of authenticity and warranty cards | Headphones, 1.5 m and 3 m TPE cables with 3.5 mm jack, PU leather pouch, 6.3 mm gold-plated adapter, hard EVA carrying pouch |
