The MM-500 is suitable for various applications: a world-class studio monitor, a quick reference for on-the-go, or intense music listening late into the night. Thanks to its high wearing comfort and highly accurate sound, the MM-500 excels in nearly every situation. The headphones were developed through the collaboration between Audeze and sound engineer and Grammy winner Manny Marroquin, who has worked with celebrities such as Whitney Houston, 2Pac, Pink, Maroon 5, Rihanna, and Kanye West. Among other projects, the MM-500 was used to mix Kendrick Lamar's number-one hit album "Mr. Morale and The Big Steppers" at Larrabee Studios. The planar 90 mm magnetic drivers of the MM-500 provide a realistic representation that audio professionals like Manny Marroquin require. With lightning-fast transients, precise frequency response, and reliable mix translation based on Audeze's patented innovations, the MM-500 delivers unparalleled audio quality. The MM-500 features exceptionally soft premium leather ear cushions, an adjustable spring steel headband, and an aluminum housing, making it robust yet lightweight. The MM-500 is handcrafted in the Audeze workshop in Southern California to provide years of reliable comfort and reference-class sound.