{"product_id":"audeze-mm-500-professional-headphones","title":"Audeze MM-500 Professional Headphones","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"210\"\u003eThe Audeze MM-500 is a purpose-built reference headphone designed to meet the demands of modern music production—delivering the accuracy, consistency, and reliability professionals need to trust every decision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"212\" data-end=\"546\"\u003eDeveloped in collaboration with Grammy-winning engineer Manny Marroquin, the MM-500 is tuned for real-world studio workflows. It’s designed to translate mixes accurately across different systems, helping you work faster and with greater confidence—whether you’re tracking, mixing, or mastering. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"548\" data-end=\"965\"\u003eAt its core are Audeze’s advanced planar magnetic drivers, offering lightning-fast transient response, ultra-low distortion, and exceptional detail retrieval. The presentation is clean, balanced, and highly controlled, with tight, linear bass, a neutral and revealing midrange, and smooth, extended highs—allowing you to hear exactly what’s in the recording without coloration. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"967\" data-end=\"1238\"\u003eThe open-back design enhances this precision with a natural sense of space and accurate imaging, closely resembling a well-treated studio environment. This makes it easier to place elements within a mix and evaluate depth, balance, and stereo positioning with confidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1240\" data-end=\"1595\"\u003eCompared to models like the LCD-X, the MM-500 introduces a lighter, more streamlined chassis while maintaining Audeze’s signature build quality. The all-metal construction, ergonomic design, and angled ear pads provide durability and comfort for long sessions, making it a practical tool for daily professional use. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1597\" data-end=\"1759\"\u003eEfficient and easy to drive for a planar headphone, the MM-500 integrates seamlessly into a wide range of studio setups—without requiring excessive amplification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1761\" data-end=\"1778\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1761\" data-end=\"1778\"\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1779\" data-end=\"2254\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1aifgpk\" data-start=\"1779\" data-end=\"1856\"\u003ePlanar magnetic drivers for exceptional speed, detail, and low distortion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"13p1j4u\" data-start=\"1857\" data-end=\"1928\"\u003eTuned in collaboration with Grammy-winning engineer Manny Marroquin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1fgw9w1\" data-start=\"1929\" data-end=\"2001\"\u003eNeutral, reference-level sound for mixing, mastering, and production\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"13qzth3\" data-start=\"2002\" data-end=\"2065\"\u003eOpen-back design for natural soundstage and precise imaging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1qt7t9o\" data-start=\"2066\" data-end=\"2130\"\u003eLightweight, durable metal construction for professional use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"h7ln3e\" data-start=\"2131\" data-end=\"2193\"\u003eAccurate mix translation across different playback systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"61lm0x\" data-start=\"2194\" data-end=\"2254\"\u003eEfficient design compatible with a wide range of sources\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2256\" data-end=\"2396\"\u003eThe Audeze MM-500 is a true studio reference—built to deliver consistency, precision, and confidence at every stage of the creative process.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Audeze","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45112312070197,"sku":"100-MM-1030-01","price":2399.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2246\/9355\/files\/AudezeMM500.jpg?v=1775787346","url":"https:\/\/hificentre.com\/products\/audeze-mm-500-professional-headphones","provider":"Hi-Fi Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}