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Audeze

MM-500

Released June 2022

The MM-500 are Audeze's open-back planar magnetic studio headphones, developed with mix engineer Manny Marroquin and using LCD-5 driver technology, suited to mixing and critical listening from almost any interface or laptop.

Type
Over-ear
Noise cancelling
No
Battery
–
With case
–
Best codec
Wired
Weight
495 g

What reviewers say

Reviewers agree the MM-500 is engaging and clear, with extended bass and punchy drums, a well-judged mixing tool that is easy enough to drive. Both note a more forward upper midrange than Audeze's classic LCD sound, which Headfonics says may not win over traditionalists; Headfonics also found the clamp firm and the build heavier than the LCD-5.

From soundonsound.com and headfonics.com

Specifications

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Sound

Type
Over-ear
Noise cancelling
No
Driver size
90 mm
Back
Open
Impedance
18 ohms
Bluetooth codecs
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

Battery

Listening time (maker's claim)
No battery (wired)

Design

Weight
495 g
Headphone cable
Yes
Fit and ear tips
Over-ear, open-back; extra-plush leather ear pads; adjustable spring steel headband; machined aluminium structure
Works with
Braided cable; 6.3 mm (1/4") to 3.5 mm 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

Pros and cons

Pros

  • 90 mm planar magnetic drivers with Fluxor magnets and Fazor waveguides; 5 Hz to 50 kHz
  • 18-ohm impedance and 100 dB/mW sensitivity are easy to drive
  • Spring steel headband and machined aluminium structure

Cons

  • Heavy at 495 g
  • Open back leaks sound and lets outside noise in

Closest rivals

Model
TypeNoise cancellingBatteryWith caseBest codecWeightReleased
Dan Clark AudioEXPANSE
Over-earNo––Wired418 gSept 2022
FocalUtopia
Over-earNo––Wired490 gSept 2022
HIFIMANANANDA Stealth Magnet
Over-earNo––Wired398 gJun 2022

Sources

  1. audeze.com/products/mm-500
  2. mannymarroquin.com/audeze-headphones
  3. ecoustics.com/products/audeze-mm-500-manny-marroquin-headphones

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