– Flagship open-ear monitoring headphones with planar driver technology for reduced distortion
– SLAM technology enhances low bass reproduction
– Frequency response from 5 Hz to 50 kHz with less than 0.1% THD
– User-replaceable memory foam earpads with magnetic mounts
– Priced at $1,699, available from Audeze website and Amazon
New Flagship Headphone from Audeze
Audeze has released the MM-520, its latest flagship monitoring headphone. It is designed for accurate sound reproduction in an open-ear design that provides a wide soundstage. The headphones utilize the company’s latest planar driver technologies to handle the latest high resolution music mixes.
How Planar Technology Works
Planar headphones vibrate an ultra-thin, flat transducer rather than convenional cone drivers, with the goal of reducing distortion. They incorporate the company’s Symmetric Linear Acoustic Modulator (SLAM) technology to enhance low bass reproduction.
Extreme Frequency Range and Power Handling
The MM-520 are able to cover a frequency range of 5 Hz to 50 kHz with a total harmonic distortion less than 0.1% (at 100dB SPL, 1 kHz) as a result. They handle a maximum input of 5-watts to produce sounds as loud as 130 dB SPL.
Physical Specifications and Accessories
The 555 g (19.6 oz.) headphones come with memory foam earpads that can be replaced by the user thanks to their magnetic mounts. They come with a 2.5 m (8.2 ft.) headphone cable, 3.5 mm to 6.3 mm adaptor, a travel case, and a soft carry bag.
Pricing and Availibility
The MM-520 monitoring headphones are priced at $1,699 and can be purchased from the Audeze website. Readers can also look for them to arrive.
- Frequency range: 5 Hz – 50 kHz
- Total harmonic distortion: less than 0.1% at 100dB SPL, 1 kHz
- Maximum input: 5 watts for 130 dB SPL
- Weight: 555 g (19.6 oz.)
- Included: memory foam earpads with magnetic mounts, 2.5 m cable, 3.5 to 6.3 mm adapter, travel case, soft carry bag
- Price: $1,699 USD