Professional audio engineers, sound designers, and producers in search of a pair of headphones that will deliver mixes that consistently translate should look no further than the Audeze MM-500, a pair of high-performance reference planar magnetic headphones, designed for professional mixing, mastering, and reference level personal Hi-Fi listening.

Designed in collaboration with award-winning producer/mixer Manny Marroquin, the M-500 were conceived and refined in one of the world’s most acclaimed studios. Not only do the MM-500 consistently translates to all playback systems, but they recreate the captured emotion the artist intended. The headphones are lighter than the LCD-X and feature a sleek and study chassis that's designed for all-day comfort.

For Mixing, Mastering, Reference Hi-Fi    Neodymium Planar Magnetic Transducers    Open Circumaural Design    5 Hz to 50 kHz Frequency Response    Extra-Plush Premium Leather Earpads    Spring Steel Headband    Machined Aluminum Structure    Includes Braided Cable    Includes Standard Travel Case    Made in the USA

• 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. With its ease of drive, comfortable fit, and trustworthy sound, you can count on the MM-500 to deliver in every situation.

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 the flagship headphones, the MM-500 is hand-crafted in Audeze's Southern California workshop to provide years of reliable comfort in a package that calls out to be held, admired, and listened to.

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.

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 the LCD-X or from 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.

Planar magnetic technology differs from traditional dynamic cone designs by suspending a thin lightweight diaphragm within a parallel plane comprised of an array of magnets. The diaphragm is much lighter when compared to a traditional dynamic cone and has a printed circuit spread across a thin film substrate on the surface of the diaphragm as opposed to a cone attached to a voice coil. When the audio signal from the amplifier reaches the circuit, it magnetizes the diaphragm within the field and produces sound.

The benefits of a planar magnetic design include faster transient response due to the lighter diaphragm, a wide frequency with low distortion, better heat dissipation, fewer moving parts for greater durability without the kind of sonic degradation for which cones are susceptible, and better amplifier compatibility because the circuit functions as an almost entirely restive load.

The magnetic structure creates a uniform magnetic field across the diaphragm without the need for additional ferromagnetic material traditionally found in other planar headphones to remove magnetic interference, reduce harmonic distortion, and lower overall weight. The headphones also feature Audeze's patent-pending Fazor elements that guide and manage the flow of sound through the earcups for a more enveloping sound stage and improved frequency extension.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. I want to use this as a Bluetooth transmitter on my receiver... the receiver only has RCA jacks.. there are no RCA inputs on the BTA30 Pro... any way to work around this?

A: Receivers do not typically have outputs available for compatibility with a bluetooth transmitter. Some receivers have an RCA output for Zone 2 output. You can use the Fiio BTA30 Pro as a bluetooth receiver with your AV receiver by going from the RCA Line Outputs into the included RCA cable and then into one of the RCA stereo inputs on your AV receiver. If your AV receiver has RCA output, you can use BH #GEATVDA to convert the signal to optical, so that you can go into the optical input of the Fiio BTA 30 Pro and use it as a transmitter.

Q: 2. with the travel case?

A: The Audeze LCD-X Planar Magnetic Headphones Creator Package also includes the travel case.

Q: 3. I want play music from my cell phone in my old stereo amplifyer. Will the volume be low or normal?

A: The FiiO BTA30 Pro High-Fidelity Bluetooth Transmitter/Receiver (BH # FIBTA30PRO) will produce a very useable level of volume. It has its own volume adjustment control knob with ADC curve reconstruction for precise and balanced sound.

Q: 4. Will the poly voyager 2 connect with a usb cable to the pc too?

A: The Poly BT600 High-Fidelity Bluetooth USB Adapter is designed to provide a wireless connection Plantronics Bluetooth headphones or a headsets. For questions about a specific headset, please ask the question on that products product page.

Q: 5. Can I connect headphone directly to RCA line output without using an amp?

A: Yes you can do that using BH #HOYCSMF2RM

Q: 6. is it work with MacBook Pro , can I use the dac function to record audio from turn table ?

A: Yes the FiiO BTA30 Pro is compatible with Macbook Pro. No you will not be able to use it to record audio from a turn table into a computer. You will be able to play audio from a computer, via USB on the Fiio BTA30 Pro and transmit that audio to a bluetooth output device. If you want to record audio from a turntable into a computer, then you would use something more like BH #ARUSBPPPS, BH #ARPPR2 or B&H # REIRUI.

Q: 7. I am searching for a bluetooth transmitter which will allow me to play music on my PC and listen on my Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones. So far most bluetooth adapters/transmitters have failed at this task, and my understanding is that this is because these headphones only supportSBC/AAC/LDAC codec. This BTA30 transmitter appears promising however - do you know if it works with the Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones? Thanks, Ben

A: According to Page 03 in the manual for the Fiio BTA30 Pro; When working in LDAC and aptX LL Bluetooth codec in TX mode, the BTA30 cannot be connected to two Bluetooth devices simultaneously. Therefore, you would need to connect via wire from the computer into the FiiO BTA30 Pro and then you will be able to use your Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones with the Fiio BTA30 Pro.

Q: 8. Is this the 2021 version with 6 magnets instead of 8?

A: The Audeze LCD-XC Closed-Back Planar Magnetic Headphones Creator Package that we have in stock is the most recent version available from the manufacturer.

Q: 9. I am looking for a transmitter where I can connect multiple headphones via Bluetooth. Is it possible with this equipment?

A: The FiiO BTA30 Pro High-Fidelity Bluetooth Transmitter/Receiver (BH # FIBTA30PRO) allows manual switching between two devices in Bluetooth receiving mode. It will only pair and transmit to one set of Bluetooth headphones or speakers at a time. This item will stream to two devices simultaneously: Aluratek ABCD54F Switchable Bluetooth Audio Transmitter and Receiver (B&H # ALABCD54F): https://bhpho.to/2P4RVNd

Q: 10. What is the serial number?

A: B&H does not provide serial numbers on items before purchase.