Audeze MM-100 Manny Marroquin Open Back Headphones

Studio Heritage, Built for Everyday Listening

The Audeze MM-100 was crafted in collaboration with Grammy-winning mixing engineer Manny Marroquin, bringing the precision of a professional reference headphone to a lighter, more approachable open-back design at a genuinely accessible price point.

It's built for producers, musicians, and passionate listeners alike — critical listening and mixing during the day, then relaxed home enjoyment at night, from a single headphone that never has to compromise between the two roles.

The MM-100 earned an Editor's Choice award from The Absolute Sound and Recommended Component status from Stereophile, genuine recognition for bringing studio-grade accuracy down to an approachable, everyday price point.

Where the 90mm Planar Driver Earns Its Keep

Precision Tuned With a Working Engineer

Audeze's 90mm planar magnetic drivers bring the accuracy of the company's studio monitors into a lightweight, open-back headphone, ideal for critical listening, mixing, or simply rediscovering favorite recordings with genuinely fresh clarity and detail.

Ultra-thin diaphragms paired with patented magnetic arrays deliver fast transient response and vanishingly low distortion, producing a wide, airy soundstage with bass that stays deep and genuinely tightly controlled throughout.

Lightweight, Built for Long Sessions

A lightweight magnesium frame and floating headband keep the MM-100 comfortable through long studio sessions, while soft earpads maintain a genuinely secure, fatigue-free fit no matter how many hours a mixing session actually ends up running.

At 18 ohms impedance, the MM-100 pairs easily with portable players and laptops without losing fidelity, a real advantage for engineers moving between the studio and everywhere else throughout an average working day.

Who Is the MM-100 Best For?

• You want studio accuracy at an approachable price: two industry awards recognize this as genuine reference-level performance for the money
• You mix or produce on the go: low 18-ohm impedance means laptops and portable players drive it properly
• You want a lightweight headphone for long sessions: the magnesium frame and floating headband stay comfortable for hours
• You want one headphone for both work and relaxed listening: the same tuning that reveals mix details also just sounds musical at home
• You want Audeze planar engineering at its most approachable — the MM-100 is the way in

How Does It Connect to Your System?

A single-sided, dual-entry cable terminates in a standard 1/4" TRS plug, adapting easily to professional interfaces, headphone amplifiers, or high-quality home audio systems without any additional accessories needed at all.

At 18 ohms, the MM-100 plays properly from portable players and laptops alike, though a dedicated headphone amplifier still reveals noticeably more of what this driver is genuinely capable of doing.

Pairs Well With

What finishes the system around an MM-100:

• Headphone amplifiers — reveals noticeably more detail and control than a laptop headphone output alone
• Digital-to-analog converters — a clean digital source feeding your amp matters as much as the amp itself
• Headphone cables — the standard 1/4" termination accepts a wide range of aftermarket options
• Headphone stands — a proper resting spot between mixing sessions

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a headphone amplifier?

Not strictly. At 18 ohms, the MM-100 plays properly from a laptop or portable player. A dedicated amplifier reveals noticeably more detail and control than a built-in headphone output alone.

Who is Manny Marroquin?

A Grammy-winning mixing engineer who collaborated directly with Audeze on the MM-100's tuning, bringing real studio experience to how this headphone was voiced from the ground up.

How does the MM-100 compare to the MM-500?

Both share Marroquin's involvement and Audeze's planar technology, but the MM-500 uses a larger 90mm driver in a heavier machined-aluminum chassis for even greater resolution and dynamic authority.

Can I use these away from a studio?

Not ideally for commuting. The MM-100 is open-back and leaks sound in both directions, so it's built for a quiet room rather than shared or mobile spaces.

Is the cable detachable?

Yes. The single-sided, dual-entry cable system connects at the earcup, giving you flexibility to swap or upgrade the cable as your setup changes over time.

Where is the MM-100 made?

Built in Audeze's California workshop, the same facility responsible for every headphone in the current Audeze lineup, from entry-level models to the flagship LCD-5s.

See It in Action

Audeze presents Manny Marroquin X Audeze: MM Series Collaboration.

The Headphone Show presents Audeze MM-100 VS MM-500! Reference sound for audiophiles?.

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