MM-520
Open-Back Professional Headphones
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.
“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
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.
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.
"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
"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.
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.
MM-520 Headphone
2.5m (8.2ft) headphone cable
3.5mm to 6.3mm adaptor
Standard Travel Case
MM-Series Soft Carry Bag
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. |
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. |
Frequency Response