Specifically designed to deliver mixes that consistently translate well Like near-field monitors, they remove your room from the equation and give you studio-quality sound anywhere Durable, lightweight chassis featuring machined aluminum and spring steel Compatible with virtually all audio interfaces or consoles Designed in collaboration with award-winning producer/mixer 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. You need to hear everything at its most natural and pure – exactly when you need it – anywhere, anytime. Manny knows the importance of headphone listening in today’s world: studio to stage, cafe to beachfront, canal to jetway, the MM-500 is the reference to the soundtrack of your life. 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 our flagship headphones, the MM-500 is hand-crafted in our Southern California workshop to provide years of reliable comfort in a package that calls out to be held, admired, and listened to. 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 your LCD-X or another brand, the MM-500 will be as much a part of your life as your favorite pair of sneakers. 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 produces unparalleled audio quality that other headphones can only dream of. 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- 90mm Maximum SPL- >130dB Frequency response- 5Hz-50kHz THD- <0.1 % @ 100 dB, SPL, 1kHz Sensitivity- 100 dB/1mW (at Drum Reference Point) Impedance- 18 ohms Max power handling- 5W RMS Min recommended power- >100mW Recommended power level- >250mW Weight- 495g