Five new headphone profiles from Audeze and Beyerdynamic are now available in SoundID Reference. These profiles went live on January 27, 2026 – no software download required.
New Headphone Profiles
| New Profile | Ideal For… |
|---|---|
| Audeze MM-100 | Mixing & mastering engineers seeking planar magnetic accuracy at an accessible price point. Manny Marroquin’s tuning brings studio-grade detail to $399 cans |
| Beyerdynamic DT 1990 Pro MKII | Professional mix engineers who need precision open-back monitoring with interchangeable earpads for production vs. analytical workflows |
| Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO X | Recording engineers and producers who need closed-back isolation with modern low-impedance drivers that work across all playback devices |
| Beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO | Critical listening and editing tasks. This decades-long studio standard now joins our library with its legendary spatial imaging |
| Beyerdynamic DT 270 PRO | Content creators, podcasters, and mobile producers who need professional monitoring in a compact, travel-friendly package |
These profiles are now accessible in the SoundID Reference app and plugin. Simply select them from your headphone profile dropdown — they appear automatically, no action required. They join our library of 500+ supported models.
Recent Software Improvements (v5.13.2.1087 – December 9, 2025)
If you haven’t updated SoundID Reference since early December, the latest version (5.13.2.1087) includes these workflow improvements:
SoundID Reference Desktop & Plugin:
- Improved dropdown menu selection and visibility
SoundID Virtual Monitoring PRO Measure:
- Improved SPL measurement step avoiding possible false positives
- License state refreshes without software restart
- Non-unicode symbols in user name or path name won’t affect software performance
- Sample rate restricted to 44.1 kHz for measurement accuracy
- Correct software version now displayed
- Fixed loading indicator during profile creation
- Added warning and user guidance when the same output device is selected for speakers and headphones
To update your software: Settings → Updates → Check for updates, or download manually from the SoundID Reference product page.
For complete version history, see our release notes.
