Is the Audeze Maxwell still the best wireless gaming headset? 

Wishing you a speedy recovery bro 😎👍Thanks for still busting out these videos no matter the circumstance.. RMVP here

Your videos convinced me to get these instead of a speaker system! Glad to see you doubling down on these and hope you recover soon!

Thank you man, your explanation really does give me an understanding 😊.

I wish more headsets would copy steel series with the red light on the mic when you mute. After using it for years it's such a small feature that I can't live without!

Love mine also. Great video as always

I've tried most of the premium headsets on the market and haven't been fully satisfied with any of them. The Audeze Maxwell's did get the closest. The audio is great - whether I'm listening to music or need to hear footsteps, these do the job. 80 hour battery life and, for me at least, a great fit made these an easy pair of headphones to fall in love with. However, like many others - see Reddit - the right earcup on my Audeze's are completely silent. I can get the audio back on by putting the audio on 100% but when dipping it back to my usual 15-20% the audio kicks out again - likely an issue with the planar foil. I have no doubt Audeze will replace or fix these like they have for others with the issue but it's concerning enough I've cancelled my order of a second pair.

With the update installed last night the Audeze Maxwell now allows me to walk to so fricken far away and its even krisper in both audio and mic some how. Bonus is my neck muscles have increased where random woman come up and ask if I drive F1

I just got the maxwells today and man am I impressed. The directional sound is amazing for gaming and the clarity of audio is insane. Chat and game are both clear even when a lot is going on. Music, game and discord all sounds crystal clear and are audible without any muddy blending. I changed the EQ to be a bit more bassy because the stock EQ wasn't as clear sounding to me, could be that I'm so used to bass since I've used the astro a10s for about 5 years. Another thing I notices is the bass isn't overpowering and it has a bit of punchiness to it and no distortion. It really sounds amazing because your mids and highs don't get muddy from the bass. The microphone isn't as bad as I've heard it sound on some of thr videos I've seen. It's marginally worse than my astro a10s but not so bad that it ruins peoples ears. Honestly the best pick up ever. I bought the set brand new from ebay with the 1 year manufacturer warranty for $250. A great pick up for $300 but i got a good steal for brand new. If you can get a pair of these I highly recommend forking out the extra money for this especially if you're looking to go wireless.

You have very entertaining and positive style, which i personaly like a lot. What also makes your reviews unique for me is you talkin about real experiences and usage scenarios, so that viewers can relate. I wish your leg smooth and swift recovery.

Lovely review! 😊

Love the vids bro

Love my audeze maxwells. Random question, should i get the crf300 rally for a lightweight adv bike? Or a klr650 for a more highway capable adv bike?

I bought wicked cushions, I had to remove them, the odor and increased clamping force, I tried them on the maxwell for a couple weeks. No biggie, the stock ones are wonderful

I have bought all my headsets on your recommendations and you haven’t steered me wrong yet. 👍

Ive got the maxwells as well i tuned them with a custom EQ and these thing do pack a huge punch if tuned correctly it has so much bass and deep bass as well its insane and that well maintaining crisp highs these sound even better then my nova pro wired with gamedac and it also has more bass then the nova pro.

On my Marantz SR6014 AV reciever there is a USB slot, can I hook the USB dongle into that and it will output whatever audio channel the reciever is set to? Or do I have to use the USB ports on my consoles and PC?

I've never personally found the weight to be an issue, I've had it for a few months now. But I also have a Steelcase Leap v2 so my neck/back aren't getting beat up

I've watched a few videos on the channel here over the past few days and along with researching a bit decided to pick up the Maxwells, got to the checkout button before I looked on Reddit to check if there's any discount codes and noticed the threads about the planar magnetic drivers wrinkling and outright breaking over time through normal use (Literally just putting them on and taking them off) due to the closed back design and air pressure. Safe to assume I didn't press the big checkout button after that and honestly while I believe you try not to be biased or paid by companies, it's a little concerning as a new viewer that none of these videos have mentioned that even as a sidenote nor have I seen replies to the comments mentioning this Edit - Forgot to mention that although it's possible for this to happen on all planar magnetic driver closed back headphones to some extent, it seems to be much more prevalent in the Maxwells. The customer service from Audeze is reportedly quite poor which they themselves have admitted and it's specifically stated that this issue is not covered under warranty. All in all, while they may sound great, this is a glaring issue that more people need to be aware of before purchasing headphones at that price point

what microphone do you use on your videos? its really good

@thetechne this was great. Thank you! Curious if you could share your personal experience with the longevity and QC of your Audeze gaming headsets. How often do you use your Penrose or Maxwell's? Have you ever had any issues? I bought a pair of Maxwell's and never got the full experience due to an immediate issue with the driver in the left cup. Customer service with Audeze was very bad, but I've been considering getting another pair because the sound is supposed to be so good. I would main these, but I keep reading and hearing about so many people who are having issues with "driver damage" after a few months in. Do you have advice about planar headsets? I just want something fun for PS5 that I don't have to worry about having issues with. Thanks and sorry for the long reply.

sir what would you choose shp9500 or steel nova 1 please just choose 1 please idont care about explanation just choose please what would you buy

Sup Techne! Another great vid bud...THANKS! Rest that leg homie! I have the Nova pros both wired and wireless. I just got these Maxwells and the sound is leaps and bounds above both my MUCH beloved steel series. I will say tho the ONLY downside to the Audeze is the bluetooth function. It's not simultaneous, meaning you can't hear BT audio and audio from the dongle at the same time. I like to hear my phone notifications while gaming or a call. The audezer you can still do this...but it cuts off the game audio for about 2 seconds when a notification is picked up through audio, then it goes back to your game. Why Audeze went this route is a cost saving measure or a lack of feature since they use BT 5.0 (pretty sure it's 5.0 lol) where steel series does not. The weight is there too for sure but it doesn't really bother me...yet, longer gaming sessions have not been done yet. The sound quality of these again tho is just pure and amazing! Very happy. But as a whole...with all features in play, the steel series Nova pros are a more well rounded head set...but if you go that route and that route only...you're leaving ALOT of sound quality on the table. If music is important to you along with gaming. The Maxwell's are no doubt your best choice in my opinion. Don't get me wrong tho...the sound from the WIRED nova pros is up there! But the 50mm dynamic drivers just can't display the lows in the way the maxwells 90mm planar magnetic drivers do. That's my review anyway... hope it will help someone make the choice that's best for them. If the bank account allows...do what I did, get'em both! Lol the only way to win all around I guess lol

Can u listen to bluetooth audio from ur phone and In-fame audio via the dongle simultaneously? Or is it one or the other?

I’m seeing MANY posts and reports of the film of the drivers starting to crinkle from pressure inside the cups and ruining the sound of the headphones. Was going to order one but I decided to hold off since it seems like the problem is coming up more and more.

You should do a youtube video on eq settings for each headset while also showing your eq.

is it possible if u could make a video showing us how to connect the dongle to the iMac and make sure it pair up with the headset and how to connect the usb wire from headset to the iMac and what is the correct link to download the app on the iMac and how to link the change u make to the head set from the imac ? i have not found a video of some one showing us step by step how to connect the headset to the xbox series x and get it to work with good sound''

Okay so I got the wicked cushions for the arctis pro wireless and I notice that it hurts my neck with the wicked cushions on. Is that the feeling you get here?

What headset would you recommend for ps5/pc if not audeze because I heard a lot of problems with this headset In their Reddit audeze

I can’t find that specific Blackshark v2 anywhere, it’s always unavailable online and stores have literally every other version.

Any plans to review the sivga luan? If you look up reviews for them, the ear pads look like the definition of stinkin cozy haha.

s it normal that when I play and turn the volume to maximum...when there are explosions I hear something like a crack in my headphones? but only when I play and not when I listen to music

Do you think you can do a review of the new Razer Kitsune in the future to see what’s your opinion?

So should I get the maxwell or the blackshark v2??

Does the Audeze maxwell for Xbox work with PS5? same audio quailty and everything? Im debating on these or the stealth pros which i see is compatible with xbox and ps5

Are the Maxwell a better pick than the LCD-GX, when I want to use them on the Xbox?

Are the Maxwell's cracking in half like the Penrose?

you know i have many headphones going up to $2000+ but i always ended up wearing SHP9500 for long hours its super light and it sounds perfectly fine

Could you test the different mic settings on the stealth pros?

I have all the new premium wireless gaming headsets and to me, the maxwells are amazing. The bass is so good it’s s honestly insane..the Penrose are still a little bit better to me tho, because they seem to maintain clarity better with all that bass . My stealth pros are great, but the lack of a dedicated button for game to chat mix is pretty annoying that and I have to have it at max volume which is ear fatiguing ..an seem relatively bass lite when compared to my Penrose , maxwells or A40’s or my novas . The Nova pro wireless as crazy as this sounds…does all of this. And I constantly go back to them. The features, the base station, Bluetooth, game to chat mixing, the sound, all of it.. is the bass like the Penrose or maxwell? No, but the bass is still really good. And I use the same tune for all of them yet I keep coming back the the novas. Idk what it is lol but I love them. I love all of them, but yea the novas are definitely my go to .

You never said it was lol u picked the stealth pro over it

I had these for a bit and did find them just too heavy if they could find a way to make them lighter and less bulky in the future would be excellent

sir what would you choose shp9500 or steel nova 1 please just choose 1 please

How would you rate these over the penrose?

I'm guessing your game chat issue was because your chat was ingame chat rather than xbox party chat? Could that be the case? Coz if so, the issue you had was probably because the chat was coming through the game rather than the xbox chat which is what the headset is probably looking for. If so, try the party chat and see if you still have the same problem.

hey techne, can you make a review on hs80 usb? cause they say its a bit different from wireless version. Or you can do Best Wired Pc headset under 100 dolar

Maxwell tech with Penrose Optic would be so nice …

Had the headset from July, love the thing, last night the right channel just failed, quick google shows I'm not the only one, going to RMA and hopefully get a new set. 😢

Este señor es increíble, no puedo dejar de ver estos videos y me han ayudado un chingo para elegir mis audífonos

How are they with the psvr2? Does it fit well?

ive had to replace my maxwells twice now, every single one came with something wrong, My newest ones also have something wrong and im in the process of getting support for them.

Actually i want this headphones 🤘🏻 but i wish i could see a comparison with the Focal Bathys 🤞🏻

can we also get a AUDEZE LCD-GX VS SENNHEISER HD800S FOR GAMING VIDEO ?

Reddit has been blowing up over damage to the foil on the drivers beening damage/ rinkles causing cracking sound from air pressure pushing against the foil, I have rinkles no crackling yet , what about yours have you checked and no mention of it

Hi techne I hope your leg gets well soon I play on PS5 only and I'm currently using the Logitech pro x 2 wireless and the audeze Maxwell and I've just been using the audeze Maxwell the Logitech pro x 2 wireless I'm going to be selling those but it seems when you turn the audeze Maxwell volume up they something don't sound right it seems like they get to muddy they sound better on low volume I've just got the astro a50 from Best buy I ordered a y splinter for I can charge them on the dock because when you put the PS5 in rest mode they stop charging so I'm waiting for the y splinter from Amazon also you can use Dolby audio and there so damn comfortable I might be using them instead of the audeze Maxwell. I haven't tried the audio yet until I fully charge them what's your opinion do you think I made a good decision stay safe and happy gaming

jbl quantum 910 wireless steelseries arctis nova pro Witch one of them are better for fps games for steps ( most call of duty war zone)

I bought the stealth pro and after 4 months one of battery don’t work

Currently having issuss with mine, not connecting to my ps5 and my phone at the same time. Before it updated it worked fine.

The constant mention of weight in reviews of the Maxwell really troubles me. Is there any hope that future versions will be significantly lighter?

Now audeze Maxwell xbox ver is working with ps5 but we never know for how long or is there chance that they change that and Xbox version will be only for Xbox after soft updates?

LETS GO!! Pick up the maxwells! Or the turtle beaches. Tied for best 2023

Koss ksc75 hands down just need a better build and a premium tuning best FPS and I’ve tried bang Olufsen a50 audeze Beyerdynamic Sennheiser meze grado etc etc etc

So like, they are the best in terms of almost everything except, like, the weight? Good thing I plan on only using them while sitting at my pc

Ive had the maxwells for a month. Does get heavy and sometimes gets confusing on directional sound. Turtle beaches arrive today!

the only thing holding me back from getting the Maxwell is that i heard the sound stage isn't very good on these. i also heard that directionality sucks.

How is the Maxwell for movies?

Both me and a friend returned our Maxwells. Neither the headband nor the earpads were comfortable. Tried the WC earpads and they just put even more clamping force into play. Both of us experienced Bluetooth issues with skipping and crackling. But listening to some loud music with these is quite amazing. But for €400 (where I live) they're definitely not worth it imo. My HyperX from 2016 are still more comfy and still holding up. My PC38X felt like putting a cloud on my head after the Maxwell and I didn't notice that much difference in sound quality (I'm not an audiophile, so take that with a grain of salt). All in all I was very disappointed in such an expensive headset.

These or beoplay portals?

Hello you are very best in your review..i see this headset is ok fo discord..or ha e a problem...in reddit i read have so.e problem..please answer .me

Does the xbox maxwell work on ps5 now since sony added atmos support for the ps5 in the latest firmware?

does the audeze lcd gx sound better playing call of duty then the audeze maxwell?

They are quite expensive in my country compared to other "gaming headsets" , if somewone have no need of a mic and are only after good sound is the sound alot better then medium budget headsets like a jbl 80 dollar headset? will use on ps5+pc so alteast i could get dolby atmos license on pc and use them with that over the cheap jbl headset i got.

Wait the xbox version can be used on PS5?

can y help me a bit to pick a headset i cant pick headset i got ps5 xbox series x and pc want some good headset that i can use on all 3.Kinda dunno nothing about headsets watch all your videos to pick and yet cant pick want good sound and ok mic i play story games on ps5 and xbox and fps mmo and rest on pc.Sorry to bother you and thanks for help and i enjoy at your videos :)

What are the earcups you use?

I need to sign your cast. Lol, hey brother, long time. I had a life and death situation I made it thru.

Let’s goooo!!

My maxwell have the static white noise issue when using sidetone . There lots and lots of other issues with this headset on reddit. Frame falling apart , drivers failing . Audeze customer service socks, guys waiting 2 months to get there headsets back . And now they have said they cannot fix the static noise issue on sidetone . And they ulso say the drivers are not covered by warranty if they fail , they say if you put on or remove your headset too fast it will rip the drivers . You should not be recommending this headset pal

No ANC? I'm disappointed. I wanted a no-compromise solution.

maaaan, please tell me where can i get those pads, my ears hurt after playing 6 hours. i need them !!!

They need a pc app for audio settings

I got a THICK neck, lol, I really want these

Even with the WC pads, this headset is so uncomfortable. The price I pay decent audio 😢

a good headset need in the first please good comfort, it won't help you much after a while you can no longer keep the headset on during long game or listening sessions it's a fair good review Mister Techne, but Diablo 4 is a very good game that's another discussion lol

I mean everyone likes different things and thats fine, but bass is alot like sugar imo, where Its addictive af and if you get used to alot of it, nothing else seems to taste sweet anymore until you tone it back down and readjust. I have ordered the Maxwells so sadly I havent had a chance to hear them yet, but I do have a rather extensive collection of headphones, amps and dacs, including other Audeze products and several planars. While I do admit that Razer has gotten a bit better over the years, my first instinct is kinda that comparing Audeze headphones to a pair of Razers that is both known to be bloated as all sin (and yes Ive tried them) and a quarter of the price is.... Insulting? Dont get me wrong, I have no affiliation, loyalty or fanboy-ism towards Audeze. In fact, I generally much prefer Hifiman and AKG over them in most cases, but this does kinda feel like comparing a mcdonalds burger to a ribeye steak dinner and then saying the steak is lacking in comparison ig. Again though, I dont really care what other people like and as long as they enjoy it, that genuinly makes me happy. What I personally do sometimes if im playing a single player game or watching a movie and feel like i miss that "cinema rumble" for lack of a better description, is to crank up the sub bass to a sickening level. Usually 18-22hz which is bordering inaudible to humans, but you certainly feel it, especially with headphones like these that have massive drivers to move alot of air. Works best with planars and usually a lot of preamp to compensate, but it does mean you get that really impactful and immersive feel without having to listen to bass that sounds like farting sounds or overpowering every other sound going on.

Maxwell have the best sound overall unbeatable ! COD suck in footsteps anyway but when you play other fps games as CS go the maxwell perform amazingly !

Sorry techne but the blackshark v2 pro 2023 edition clears this.

Soundwise yes, but these planars are way too fragile. Reddit Posts of broken planar drivers are creeping up due to air pressure. So I wouldn't recommend these. Its a pity because they do sound phenomenal

i think they overdid imoroving the build quality from the penrose😂😂

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I wanted to buy it but he said diablo is good and i cant believe him anymore

LOL haven't watch the video yet but I do so hope so... I just bought the ultraviolet ones for Xbox lol

I have the Penrose and they are heavy I guess these are the same

the one thing i wish is that headset stayed the same price for either version, but it seems most xbox version headsets get a bumped up price.

attach a helium baloon on the top

Everybody judging headsets by CoD when it’s CoD’s sound that sucks.

The biggest shill in the headphone community. He flip flops harder than a pair of havaianas.

i just want these headsets for call of duty other games to me don't bring headsets in general to life in my opinion great head sets are good for gun shot sounds and warrrr lol

Big like

The only thing that’s killing the headset is that dongle because when you got kids, they tend to take these out of my game system and break them.

Audeze crinkle ftw