MM-520

Open-Back Professional Headphones

A Signature Tool for Mixing

Our most purpose-built headphone for recording and mixing just leveled up. Meet the MM-520, designed with our latest acoustic technologies for bass that digs deeper and hits tighter, and even more accurate midrange expression. Improved earpads with magnetic attachment upgrade the comfort and convenience of this reliable studio companion. Join 18-time Grammy-winning engineer Manny Marroquin and the thousands of professionals worldwide who trust our MM-Series with their mixes.  

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“The MM-520 is more focused overall.
Everything translates a little easier — just more dialed in.”

Manny Marroquin
18-Time Grammy-Winning Producer/Engineer

“The MM-520 feels more focused overall.
Everything translates a little easier — it just feels more dialed.”

Manny Marroquin
18-Time Grammy-Winning Producer/Engineer

Manny Marroquin on MM-520

Precision You Can Count On

Built for and tested in the rigors of everyday studio life, the MM-520 is your reliable partner for everything from deep listening to recording on-the-fly. Transform your headphone listening with the accuracy of world-class monitors in a well-treated room. 

Precision You Can Count On

Built for and tested in the rigors of everyday studio life, the MM-520 is your reliable partner for everything from deep listening to recording on-the-fly. Transform your headphone listening with the accuracy of world-class monitors in a well-treated room. 

Studio-Quality Sound, Anywhere

"I need a reference I can actually trust the second I step out of Larrabee. The MM-520 is that anchor for me. It’s the truth in my bag, wherever I'm working.”

- Manny Marroquin

Studio-Quality Sound, Anywhere

"I need a reference I can actually trust the second I step out of Larrabee. The MM-520 is that anchor for me. It’s the truth in my bag, wherever I'm working.”

- Manny Marroquin

Engineered to Outperform

MM-520's planar magnetic drivers have been refined and perfected in our Southern California workshop, integrating our patent-pending SLAM technology to provide the low-end definition and midrange precision that engineers like Manny stake their work upon.

MM-520 driver in an exploded view

Engineered to Outperform

MM-520's planar magnetic drivers have been refined and perfected in our Southern California workshop, integrating our patent-pending SLAM technology to provide the low-end definition and midrange precision that engineers like Manny stake their work upon.

Leading in Audio Innovation

To present listeners the most natural frequency response, LCD-5s uses a new driver design featuring our thinnest, most responsive materials. The nano-scale Parallel Uniforce diaphragm connects to a revised chassis structure, allowing the most precise midrange tuning possible.

Leading in Audio Innovation

To present listeners the most natural frequency response, LCD-5s uses a new driver design featuring our thinnest, most responsive materials. The nano-scale Parallel Uniforce diaphragm connects to a revised chassis structure, allowing the most precise midrange tuning possible.

Expand Your Audio Horizons

Explore and create with newfound levels of depth and subtlety when you put on MM-520. Work with the confidence that your choices will always translate well. 

Expand Your Audio Horizons

Explore and create with newfound levels of depth and subtlety when you put on MM-520. Work with the confidence that your choices will always translate well. 

Comfort and Convenience

Enjoy luxurious comfort for marathon mix sessions from MM-520's upgraded memory foam earpads. Magnetic attachment makes maintenance and cleaning easy as a snap.

Comfort and Convenience

Enjoy luxurious comfort for marathon mix sessions from MM-520's upgraded memory foam earpads. Magnetic attachment makes maintenance and cleaning easy as a snap.

Artist1

-Bernie & Dale Becker
Latin Grammy Winning Mastering Engineers

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-Bernie & Dale Becker
Latin Grammy Winning Mastering Engineers

Package Includes

MM-520 Headphone

2.5m (8.2ft) headphone cable

3.5mm to 6.3mm adaptor

Standard Travel Case

MM-Series Soft Carry Bag

Package Includes

MM-520 Headphone

2.5m (8.2ft) headphone cable

3.5mm to 6.3mm adaptor

Standard Travel Case

MM-Series Soft Carry Bag

 

Specifications

Style

Over-ear (circumaural), open-back

Transducer type

Planar Magnetic

Magnetic structure

Fluxor™ magnet array

Phase management

Fazor™

Acoustic management

SLAM™

Magnet type

Neodymium N50

Diaphragm type

Ultra-Thin Uniforce™

Transducer size

90 mm

Maximum SPL

>130dB

Frequency response

5Hz - 50kHz

Impedance

THD

18 ohms

<0.1% @ 100dB SPL, 1 kHz

Sensitivity

102dB/1mW (@Drum Reference Point)

Minimum power requirement

>100mW

Maximum power handling

5W RMS

Weight

555g

Shipping Weight

6 lbs.

Package dimensions

16 L x 14 H x 8 W in.

Package Includes

MM-520 Headphone
2.5m (8.2ft) headphone cable
3.5mm to 6.3mm adaptor
Standard Travel Case
MM-Series Soft Carry Bag

Specifications

Style

Over-ear (circumaural), open-back

Transducer type

Planar Magnetic

Magnetic structure

Fluxor™ magnet array

Phase management

Fazor™

Acoustic management

SLAM™

Magnet type

Neodymium N50

Diaphragm type

Ultra-Thin Uniforce™

Transducer size

90 mm

Maximum SPL

>130dB

Frequency response

5Hz - 50kHz

Impedance

THD

18 ohms

<0.1% @ 100dB SPL

Sensitivity

102dB/1mW (@Drum Reference Point)

Minimum power requirement

>100mW

Maximum power handling

5W RMS

Weight

555g

Shipping Weight

6 lbs.

Package dimensions

16 L x 14 H x 8 W in.

A closeup photo of the MM-520 Headband
A closeup photo of the MM-520 Grille
A closeup photo of the MM-520 Earpad
A closeup photo of the MM-520 Headband

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