Audeze - MM-500 - Planar Magnetic Over-Ear Open-back Headphones

Audeze - MM-500 - Planar Magnetic Over-Ear Open-back Headphones

Audeze’s MM-500 headphones blend studio precision with the organic character of planar magnetic sound. Designed in collaboration with Grammy-winning engineer Manny Marroquin, they bring mastering-grade clarity and realism to personal listening. Each pair is meticulously crafted in California, offering durability, luxurious comfort, and a natural soundstage that reveals even the finest details of a mix. The MM-500 sits between professional monitor accuracy and high-end listening pleasure, bridging the worlds of the studio and the living room.

Using Audeze’s advanced planar magnetic drivers, the MM-500 delivers a fast, coherent, and distortion-free response that stays true to the source. The open-back architecture promotes an expansive soundstage, allowing instruments and vocals to breathe naturally. Its aluminum frame and leather headband combine lasting comfort with robust construction, ideal for long listening or mixing sessions. Magnetic flux technology maintains linearity across the entire frequency range, providing consistent tonal balance and pinpoint imaging. With impedance optimized for studio equipment and portable rigs alike, the MM-500 offers versatility without compromise.

The MM-500 stands as a benchmark for critical listening, offering a faithful window into the recording with lifelike presence and depth. Its blend of precision, craftsmanship, and tactile comfort makes it equally at home in professional studios or discerning audiophile setups. For anyone seeking the accuracy of a reference monitor with the emotional connection of live performance, the MM-500 delivers a sound experience both honest and inspiring.