Audeze - MM-520

Manny Marroquin would not disagree: faithful reproduction facilitates the analysis of the subtlest nuances, frequency balances and dynamic range, with a particularly precise rendering of the audio signal.
Audeze took this premise as its starting point when designing the MM-520 headphones.

As a result, with the MM-520, the bass remains clear, the mid-range retains its neutrality and the high frequencies gain in finesse, enabling you to tackle mixing, mastering, editing or quality control with a stable and consistent listening experience across a wide range of professional contexts.

Comfort plays a vital role during long days spent at a mixing desk or workstation. The improved memory foam ear pads, their magnetic attachment, the dual headband and the balanced weight distribution help minimise fatigue as the hours go by.

The machined aluminium frame, spring steel headband and meticulous finish also enhance the overall robustness without adding bulk – much like a particularly discreet roadie who does their job perfectly, without even being noticed.

The 90 mm drivers also contribute to this detailed soundstage, delivering a rich sound that brings the listening experience closer to the sensations usually obtained from monitor speakers set up in a properly acoustically treated room.

The extended frequency response, ranging from 5 Hz to 50 kHz, reveals a wealth of detail that can sometimes be difficult to discern with more conventional headphones. This clarity facilitates work on reverberations, stereo positioning, depth effects and subtle dynamic variations.

Handcrafted in California, the headphones feature carefully selected materials designed to withstand intensive use.

- But who exactly is this Manny Marroquin?
He is one of the music industry’s most renowned sound engineers, with 18 Grammy Awards to his name.

His mixing work spans numerous musical genres, and his exacting standards when it comes to listening have guided the development of several headphones designed in collaboration with Audeze to meet the demands of professional studios.

This collaboration is based on a shared desire to bring the headphone listening experience closer to that provided by studio monitors.

Extensive discussions between Manny Marroquin and the teams at Audeze have enabled them to refine the acoustic response, the precision of the low frequencies and the spatial reproduction, using an approach directly inspired by the conditions found in recording studios.