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These headphones are covered by Audeze’s standard 1-year warranty.
Other headphones in this price range offer better cases and more accessories, but at least the basics are covered.
It’s hard to argue with that, and the MM-100 really does deliver an incredible audio experience.
When you put the Audeze MM-100 headphones on your head, you’ll inevitably feel that 475g weight.
Before that, let’s discuss usability.
The Audeze MM-100 aim to be more accessible to reflect its price tag, and it succeeds.
These headphones are incredibly efficient, with a 16 Ohms impedance.
Finally, sonic bliss.
These headphones feel every bit as premium as they should, and they’re built to last, too.
Percussion is clean and defined with decent register, and treble is smooth and never jarring.
I criticized the Audeze Maxwell for this approach, and I’ll criticize the MM-100, too.
Besides that, this is fundamentally a wired, open-backed, over-ear pair of headphones.
You can see the horizontal magnets in the earcup — planar magnetic drivers are fascinating, and the benefits are real.
Wired means you’ll need a machine with a (preferably high-end) 1/4in or 3.5mm TRS audio jack.
That’s all par for the course for audiophile gear, which prioritizes sonic excellence over everything else.
I just wish Audeze hadn’t also cut corners with the accessories.
Your favorite music will take on a whole new light when listened to through headphones like these.
You also only get one cable in the box, and that cable doesn’t boast media controls.
But at a third of the cost of many other planar magnetic headphones.
It’s a great place to start as you begin exploring high-end audio and consider investing in additional equipment.
Limited (and manual) adjustability makes finding the perfect fit annoying.
It also costs overfour times as much.
Is it four times better?
No, not really.
If you’re willing to begin investing in hi-fi audio or need a place to start your profession, the MM-100 may be the headphones for you.
The Audeze MM-100 made listening to Sleep Token even better, and I didn’t know that was possible.
It’s a great pair of headphones, and the MM-100 is built to last for years of listening.
