Maxwell Wireless (Xbox Version)

At $340 these aren't cheap but the Maxwell's remain my go-to Xbox heaset after reviewing them a few years back. Killer battery life, great sound, and comfortable. Only complaint is the mic is mediocre.

I get it, but my Maxwell's have been charged maybe 10'ish times in two+ years. They last upwards of 100 hours per charge, feels like magic with how often I use them.

You will love them for the music and you will love them for the music in Elden Ring. Xbox edition works on Playstation, it's kind of futureproof and works with everything. I own them for 2 almost years, limited Ultraviolet Edition (Xbox) but I'm using it for Playstation 5 and PC. I had no problems this unit but I DO HATE THE SIDETONE NOISE which Audeze does not adress at all. However, my first unit (early model of Maxwell, PS version) felt defective and I've returned it to the shop. Buy from a reputable shop that accept returns in 14 days with no reason. If you are able to get older firmware (.56 is considered the best I suppose) maybe it would be wise to not upgrade unless you have any problems. Some users reported sound profiles/lower volume they do not like in later updates. Before you update, always check if there is an option to roll that particular update back. Summary: It's much better than any dynamic drivers. It has disadvantages too. Since there is nothing better on the market I keep using my Maxwell despite sidetone noise I absolutely hate. I miss simultaneous audio too. I will leave Mawell in a heartbeat when there is other WIRELESS (important edit) gaming headset with this sound quality and without sidetone noise/with simlutaneous audio. So, you see, they are worth it but not perfect.

I have Maxwell v1 Ultraviolet (Xbox) firmware v1.0.1.56, limiter off It would blow my ears out on PC and even on PS5 it would be too loud on 100%

Sound quality wise, Audeze Maxwell. It's planar, so there is no competition.

If you care about audio quality: Audeze Maxwell

Depends on what you want. I have Audeze Maxwell, it had the best sound possible (90mm planar drivers), decent enough mics on PS, poor additional functions (no simultaneous audio and sadly sidetone has noise), 80 hours capacity battery. Comfort is OK for me for several hours despite the headset is heavy "on the paper". It's also perfect for critical music listening and this cannot be said about any other gaming headset out there. DAC with custom profiles onboard, wireless, Xbox version works with Playstation too. I had Steelseries Wireless Pro and the sound quality was worse (dynamics drivers) than Audeze Maxwell, but it was still better than other headsets on the market. There is no perfect headset out there. Just pick what is the most important thing to you. The more expensive headsets are worth it IMO. But it depends if you are able to not break your stuff and if you can hear the difference (because some people do not really hear the difference since they cannot hear certain frekvencies so well).

Audeze Maxwell is heavy but if it fits there is no discomfort and the weight is nicely distributed. I do not mind them for 8+hours but I can't stand some other headsets for 30 minutes. It's important to realise those are not cans you take out to the gym.

I saved up for these they are quite pricey though https://www.audeze.com/products/maxwell-wireless-gaming-headset?ar_clx=yes&ar_campaign=7847533147&ar_ad=641526883156&ar_adgroup=145597298378&ar_channel=google&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=7847533147&gclid=Cj0KCQjwtMHEBhC-ARIsABua5iS7Z75bJ7ONsIu0g6d0wehnN4DZHxN7MfKFicckiJhQO22Go21w4DcaAka8EALw_wcB

I have 2 versions of the original Maxwell. One is my lunch ps5 version that gets super loud and is my daily driver and the other is an xbox wasabi that came out last year thats way more quite. I also just got the ps5 Maxwell 2's and the sound is super flat and doesn't have any thump. It seems the maxwells have gotten quieter for durability reasons maybe? Im probably going to return the Maxwell 2's bc they just don't have enough thump for me when compared to the launch maxwells, nova elites or astro's a50's.

Yup. As of now the a50’s, original maxwells, and nova elites sound way better

Crazy right? I have launch Maxwell 1s, Astro a50s, nova elites, and now Maxwell 2’s and I can’t believe how bad the Maxwell 2s sound compared to the others. No bass or thump at all. Almost like I’m listening to music or gaming with no subwoofers on. It’s crazy bc the launch maxwells are still the best sounding headsets for music and gaming for me. I’m still hoping there’s a firmware that will fix this and yes ive changed presets and eq’d but doesn’t do much. As of now my go to headsets are Maxwell 1s and nova elites. I play on ps5 only for what it’s worth.

My Maxwell 1s, Astro a50’s and nova elites I can get solid bass out of. The Maxwell 2s sound like a great sound system without a subwoofer right now.

Had to return it because my friends said the mic sounded muffled.

Very good sounding headphones but audeze has shit mic  and build quality. I need something to last for many years if I'm paying this much not 1-2 years tops.

You just need to make sure the noise suppression is on. For some reason with it turned off the mic is barely audible, but with it set to low it works great.

They do sound good and the battery life is good, however they tend to die not long after the battery low warning starts so a bit annoying. They're also on the heavy side and instead of releasing limited editions they should have focused on shedding some grams