The Best of Wireless Gaming and Sound? The Hype is real! | Audeze Maxwell Review

[@Saint_Cuthbert]

THANK YOU for talking about immersion for gaming. I don't play competitive FPS games, and far too often, reviewers who talk about headphones for gaming frequently only focus on that side of gaming.

[@HandledToaster2]

Exactly bro, like not everyone buying a headset is a call of duty sweat!!!

[@glnnstvn2017]

Right with you.. So what's the best headphones for immersive gaming you guys think? Maxwell? Nova pros? Or..?

[@pioneer2330]

I agree. Same thing with monitor reviews.

[@KendrickOrSnake]

⁠@@glnnstvn2017 The nova pros are good but the Maxwell has planar magnetic drivers which are designed amazingly. Razer, hyperX, and steelseries kind of fall in the same bunch because the drivers don’t seem anything special to me. The Maxwell uses planar magnetic drivers which are supposed to be good for separating sounds which with the nova pros, can get a little out of sort. If you get the Maxwell, and decide for some reason you don’t like it, return and get the nova pro or just research something else that has good reviews. Remember, reviews can still be paid and the things they are saying might be the positives (plus marketing) and not the negatives. That’s why high quality channels like OptimumTech (the god of pc and gaming peripherals) and Joshua valour for audio stuff are really good. But keep researching to see if whatever product you choose to get fits you best.

[@CEEEEEEEEENA]

exactly , i play rpg games on my console not fps bulllshit games

[@CJDilag]

I own the PS version of the Maxwell. It's a permanent fixture in my office along with a Stax Spirit S3. Maxwell's great for both calls and music. The mic's noise cancelling is good as my voice is often properly heard when recorded. This is considering I take my calls in an open, more noisy area.

[@skidoo5397]

How would you rate the comfort for long hours of use? I have a big head and big ears so big cups are important to me

[@s_s_j21-psn53]

Are you able to use them on the ps5 ?

[@frederickvidal8191]

does it work with series x

[@RickSeri]

@@skidoo5397 you need definitely the wicked cushion. The ears get warm here too, but not as much.

[@ChristianSlagter]

I have this headphone for a week now and love it. Great build quality, they get a bit hot but I don't find them to heavy. The sound is super for gaming and good for music, but I think I could make it better souding. So thank you for the tips. It's pricey but worth it!

[@carlad2640]

You can buy gel cushions ( which you can put in the freezer), that should take care of the heat

[@JustEric1]

I've switched to streaming many of my favorite shows to my Xbox due to the Maxwell's included Dolby Atmos capabilities. It's a nice added bonus to the gaming and music listening strengths of this headphone.

[@AgoraphobicNews]

What exactly does Dolby Atmos do and can you use it on PC if you have XBOX version?

[@joshdevine8006]

Dude. It’s not often that someone makes a super solid video but THEN recommends other videos to check out that would be your direct competition. Kudos!

[@Vuhhin]

If you guys are considering, these headphones ARE AMAZING, even for the normal listening of music to general gaming

[@s_s_j21-psn53]

How do you get to use them on ps5?

[@Vuhhin]

@@s_s_j21-psn53 you can buy the ps5 version of the headphones. There’s a dongle that comes with it and the range is legit insane. I can walk outside and into my garage and still hear everything on the game clearly

[@Jdb63]

​@@s_s_j21-psn53 3 months late but with the included USB dongle

[@Cobano222]

How is the bass? Mine have like no bass and I was wondering if that’s just me

[@MrPoots12]

Blows my mind that this channel doesn’t have 1M subs… content is always amazing and the production matches the quality of the reviews! Keep up the good work Josh.

[@Axiarus]

It is because most gamers, PC and console, don't care about good audio. I see PC builds on Reddit all the time... spending thousands... with HyperX headsets.

[@martinjesenicnik]

@@Axiarus Id like to see your HD800s have rgb, thank you very much

[@muthaphukinpimp]

Npc comment

[@RealMephres]

​@@martinjesenicnikThere are critical listening headphones with gamer-y looks.

[@shcjosh]

The compositions and color grading of Joshua's videos are just too attracting, every headphone seems so premium in thoes videos!!

[@tressil3607]

I bought a pair of these after watching several reviews and love them. I also purchased the Wicked Cushion pads too.

[@CC-il7dg]

Yup same here!

[@zuhairyahya]

Wicked cushion is a must for this helps with heat alot

[@Sunny_8418]

Does it fall down?

[@An_Enraged_Pig]

Defean ear cushions are better

[@Nemura12]

How is the longevity?I see a lot of bad reviews on Amazon saying it doesn't last long.

[@MyMillennialDadd]

Can confirm these are the best wireless headphones ive owned, ive owned over 15 pairs gaminga and audiophile and these are next level amazing. Currrent main pair of headphones.

[@tedunseth3966]

Mike, Can I use your expertise? I'm not good at this stuff but my research pointed to the Maxwell easily over Nova Pro and stealth pro. I wanted the best high end gaming headset. I just bought the Maxwell PS version for myself(PS5) and the Maxwell Xbox version for my twin bro(XSX). They had ONE of each show up at a Microcenter. I'm lucky. Can you answer a couple of questions? 1. I called Audeze and the support guy said " They should work great out of the box". I'm thinking worse case scenario is I go to the app and make sure to run any updates or mess with EQ settings if I don't like the sound. Right? The Audeze support guy said " Our preferred settings should be awesome. 2. Are these plug and play? If I put the dongle in my USB-C port on PS5 and my bro uses the adapter do we have to pair the headsets? Or will the consoles notice them? Is it easy to pair? We know how to use headsets. He has the MS wireless and I have the 3D pulse. How do you pair the maxwell? Will it show up once the dongle is in and the headset is on? 3. How does my brother set up the Atmos for his. I know he will download it. Will their be a code for his license? How does that work? Any other advice for helping 2 old guys is appreciated brother, Thx

[@c.s127]

What you think better that or dt 990 with good dac

[@MyMillennialDadd]

@@c.s127 these are better. I’d rate them with other $1000 AUD headphones

[@c.s127]

​@@MyMillennialDaddAlright i will have a Look, but i will buy the Maxwell then, looking amazing and i was surprised that all people liked them, Gamer and audiophile.

[@Cobano222]

How is the bass? Mine have like no bass and I was wondering if that’s just me

[@poeleloele]

Own these for a month now. Sound quality, clarity and detail is amazing. Build quality is top notch. Comfort and adjustment is the worst ever of any headphones i own....Ears are cooking after 5 minutes, (never had that with my Arctis Nova Pro), and headphone fell from my head multiple times after moving...

[@MrJensonP]

How’s the sound quality? I like to listen to music while playing sports games. Looking for a great headset that would sounds well and not compromise the bass.

[@jonathansallows836]

I've been using these for a week. The build quality and battery life are fantastic. The audio quality is good for audiophile tracks and pure music (Spotify, KZbin Music, iTunes, etc.). If I'm gaming (and this could be the assumption that developers expect gaming headsets to sound awful), the audio sounds similar to me. I'd have to blast gaming audio to notice a difference in audio quality versus past gaming headsets I've used. Although, the downloadable software has EQ settings - so that could definitely change your experience. Ask yourself if the game you're playing relies heavily on voice queues and footsteps, soundtrack, sound FX, and overall ambiance, and try to boost those aspects for audio impact.

[@chuckitchuckles]

@@GreatWhiteClips Have you tried studio headphones with an amp?

[@Smitty-ug7xw]

@@chuckitchucklesthat’s my setup. Akg 712 pro and soundblaster

[@Youngsta0]

@@chuckitchucklesthat’s what I use for ga,Imgur now, Lyr3 multibit with Audeze LCD-X’s. only thing I’m looking for is something for my ps5

[@wagiqwq]

I mean try the game hollow knight. Literally only bought my Ananda stealth magnets due to their godsent soundtrack

[@birdsoup777]

Owned Maxwell since May. Best Headset I ever used for gaming. I used the Penrose prior to them. They are heavy, well built, can get hot.

[@Jidssy]

How would you compare the Penrose vs Maxwell? I'm considering them both. I'm mostly curious what the Maxwell has over the Penrose

[@shotaota1081]

I have Penrose but my only complaint would be the usb range.. I can’t go very far.

[@Soundoverload]

Have any of you tried wearing them outside? I wonder how the seal is, I know they dont have ANC accept for the Mic

[@abstractwars]

I have the Penrose and it broke but I fixed it my some tape and it’s very usable, but all these things I’m hearing about the maxwell, is is it worth it to UPGRADE to the MAXWELL? I already love the Penrose and feel it has great tight bass and potent highs and clean mids. Please any direct detailed comparison?

[@chee2722]

Good to see a fellow guardian! Keep up the good work mate

[@WyattOShea]

Love my pair :). I upgraded from a sony xm4 (mainly because battery wasn't as good as I wanted it to be but it was also starting to fall apart). The battery life is so insane to me that I never get more than 10% used in any given session (I'm usually wearing them most of the day and still end up with 90-95% by the time I turn them off. Oh also the sound quality increase from the xm4 is very high too and rivals some of my cheaper wired headphones.

[@Amadeus_]

Were you using the Sony XM4 wirelessly on your TV? If so, I can understand why the sound quality would be significantly higher, especially if you were using them for gaming. I do wonder how these headphones sound in comparison to the XM4s as far as music goes. Since I just bought the XM4 for a decent price. I find myself a little underwhelmed that they're not as loud as I was hoping for.

[@WyattOShea]

@@Amadeus_ they were connected to my pc. They are much better sounding in everything including music.

[@zensawa271]

same scenario as me. Im upgrading from xm4s as well. I accidentally stepped on my xm4s 😢😢 .

[@WyattOShea]

Oof rip your headphones lol. I've accidentally sat on mine before (left them on the bed and didn't realise they were still there).@@zensawa271

[@DjghostyMusic]

What the sony xm4s have amazing battery 😂 I don't even charge them for an entire month

[@amarshall621]

Dude- you’re production quality is incredible. Thank you for the effort and passion.

[@nirobiarjento6388]

It is very important that people keep to mind, and, it's this: DO NOT PLUG THESE HEADPHONES INTO AMPLIFIERS! according to what I understood, amplifiers on the headphones do not turn off!!

[@itsprod.472]

What about a dac? That has a low power amp in it

[@Amfibios]

that's right

[@nirobiarjento6388]

@@itsprod.472 I used a portable DAP (Digital Audio Player) and everything was fine.

[@UnrestingSpirit]

So... RCA? That's weird though, why does it have a jack then?

[@billytoriko]

​@@UnrestingSpirit some wireless headphones continue running its EQ even in wired mode...

[@The_Privateer]

I have had these 'phones for about 3 months and have to echo the majority opinion - these things exceed the hype - it's real. Musical sound quality, Gaming sound quality, voice sound quality, General sound quality, immersion, convenience. All of it. The microphone tends toward a warmer sound and tends to compliment my voice timbre. Others have noted how good my mic audio was. Like I said, the mic tends toward the warmer side, but certainly not muddy or muffled. Sure, it isn't "the best" mic quality, but aside from a dedicated 'podcast' or 'broadcast' mic setup - it's perfectly solid. Plosives and sibilance are alleviated with mic placement - just position the mic boom a little off tot he side and you're golden. I don't really use the noise suppression since I'm usually in a mostly quiet environment. The general reviewer's sentiment of these being "one of the very best tuned closed back headphones on the market today" is spot on. My other main 'daily driver' headphones are the Hifiman Arya Stealth and a Burson Playmate 2 DAC/Amp. These Maxwells are close enough in sound quality that most of the time, I just don't care and it just doesn't matter which 'phone I'm listening to. Yes, the Hifiman/Burson combo is 'better' and you can tell a difference (which becomes un-noticable after 10 minutes because of accommodation), but man - if you want something with a built in mic, these Maxwells are the ticket. I just wish they would get their PC app fully functional and sorted. "Waaay too good for the price" perfectly sums up these 'phones - actually even 'way too good for double the price' is probably more accurate.

[@VulcanM61]

After 6 months of testing i found the best audio for gaming and music to be Audeze HQ on immersive + Dolby Atmos on Game preset Detailed.

[@dankaze]

Its an incredible review!, but i want to know how it sounds in comparison with the focal bathys?, i mean i want it anyways, but i would like to know if how would be this comparison 🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@corwingarber]

same!

[@Jamie-666]

I grew up in James Clark Maxwell's house!

[@DeepStone-6]

I hope you cover the new Elite Pulse headphones and earbuds, they are also using Planar tech maybe from Audeze since Sony bought em 🤔

[@doyoulikecrystalgel]

I just bought a Bathys for on-the-go music listening and call-taking where i need ANC. The Maxwell will be my next purchase for my work/gaming rig. I already have an Arya (stealth) - with a stack - as my at-home listening. But the raves ive heard for the Maxwell have REALLY piqued my interest.

[@corwingarber]

did you go for it? how would you compare to the bathys?

[@BrentLeVasseur]

So I recently got a pair due to the hype surrounding this headphone, and I needed one with a microphone for gaming. I was previously using the Hifiman Ananda BT, however I couldn’t get the microphone to work properly in Win 10 due to driver issues. The best things about the Maxwell are 1. It works as advertised - ie. it pairs with windows, it has software to manage the headset in windows for gaming, and its relatively easy to setup and works. That was the key ingredient for me - it had to work. 2. The Battery life was beyond my expectations. It lasts a long time, which is also critical for gaming. 3. Its a relatively comfortable headphone to wear and is well built. Although people talk about its weight, that didn’t bother me, and it has very soft leather or faux leather ear pads. Those are the positives. Now the not so positive - sound quality and sound stage/directionality. Coming from the Hifiman Ananda BT, this headphone is a major letdown in the sound quality, and sound stage department. Its like going from a Bentley GT in terms of sound quality to a Honda Civic. Sure,the Honda works great and gets you from A-B, but it doesn’t have the quality or the power of the Bentley. The frequency response seems relatively flat on the Maxwell, which is good, but the sound stage is tiny and relatively flat and lacks any depth or layering, which is helpful for gaming. Also there seems to be no bass below maybe 40 hertz in the Maxwell, whereas the Hifiman can give you sub bass hits down to 20 hertz. So sound quality wise, and soundstage wise, I was left feeling that this headphone was very overhyped and felt ‘meh’ it works, sort of.

[@Kaiser333333]

Did You buy the Xbox version? That’s the only reason I’m buying it as there are so few good options for Xbox. On pc I use a wired dac/amp combo and I suspect nothing will ever beat a wired setup in terms of sound quality.

[@BrentLeVasseur]

@@Kaiser333333 Yes its the Xbox version, although I don’t own a console. It’s not a bad headphone - its actually very well made. It’s just not in the same ballpark as the Hifiman Ananda BT when it comes to sound quality.

[@ttdrel7220]

@@BrentLeVasseurwell yeah the ananda is double the price ..

[@BrentLeVasseur]

@@ttdrel7220 It also sounds twice as good, which rarely happens in high end audio. Typically you get considerable diminishing returns, like 2X the price gets you a 30-40% improvement, not a 2X improvement in sound quality.

[@mew1534]

I feel the same I own a pair of sennheiser HE 1 and feel that every xbox/pc/playstation gaming headsets especially every recommended are a huge downgrade from my he-1. Even the xm-5's and apple headphones felt bad. I honestly feel every headset should be at he-1 standard or better as I am disappointed in gaming headsets right now that they aren't atleast in the same league.

[@Curry.N]

I was incredibly excited to give this a try, but after using it for a few hours yesterday, my expectations plummeted rapidly. Don't get me wrong, it's not a bad headphone; it's just incomparable to a real planar headphone within a similar price range (like Ananda, for instance). It definitely outperforms WH-1000XM5 or Airpods Pro Max, but that's about it. (strictly from SQ perspective alone)

[@rherbm]

I think that's to be expected considering all the other things inside (DAC, battery, etc). This isn't for an audiophile, this is a perfect product for someone who wants all the convenience and with gamer features and a step up in SQ.

[@glaude4043]

Well obviously you have to make quite a few sacrifices compared to a regular planar for wireless and other convenience features and there is also the fact that it is closed back.

[@Bootrosgali]

So there is some major over hyping of SQ, soundstage, going on , by main review outlets , and it is seriously getting in the way of one of the heaviest traffic branch of online research being people who want to upgrade their closed back Music quality experience from bt Sony,Bose and are looking to spend 600-800 on wired closed backs. Like I've spent months narrowing down to various cans like Audio-Technica WP900 and maybe even Noires and now they are saying , erm, Maxwells are the best closed back period and shit like that..

[@kennyli5838]

After having a pair of GSP670, one of the criterias I look for in wireless headphones is that they have light weights. GSP670 killed me on it's weight, I couldn't wear it for more than an hour. Even though a lot of good reviews on this, the 400ish close to 500 grams sounds like a dealbreaker for me

[@rickgrimes4845]

I also currently own the GSP670 I love the sound but the weight has literally dented my skull XD. I have considered the Maxwell as my next in line headset when these crap out some day but I also think that the weight on the Maxwells might just be a dealbreaker...

[@Youngsta0]

@@rickgrimes4845I daily daily drive my lcd-x 620 grams

[@XxKentokixX]

If the temperature of the pads is a problem, you can buy some Wicked cushions, they weigh twice as much as the built-in pads but are more comfortable, more deeper and hardly distort the audio, And if weight is a problem dont be childish, train your neck like a formula 1 workout :p

[@jaybrodnax]

I have the Audeze Mobius and LOVE it. Sounds fantastic. Haven't heard Maxwell. Curious how they compare

[@stain4657]

Heard it's game changing so I'm assuming it's a lot better

[@shotaota1081]

Great video! Thank you! Would this be an upgrade for the Penrose? Did they fix the range of the usb paired device? The Penrose does not have good range from the dongle.

[@QJHKI]

That mic quality is really good! As oppose the steelseries arctic pro, the mic in that thing is so bad. With the mic in audeze I think we can eliminate the need to purchase mic, boomarm, and that foam thingy for a decent everyday mic.

[@MrKrampyHands]

Audeze makes the best price to performance Planar magnetic cans period imo i use a LCD2 for just about everything with a Mic on a desk boom for gaming half the time as long as no one is around because they hear everything you do and a HD650 the rest of time because they arent as loud fir a open back to everyone else in the room i love these headphones so much especially for listening to music and watching movies best BASS ever with a 1db boost from 10-300hz so good

[@rakshitnasikkar6711]

I'll wait for the next version, hopefully they make the dongle out of metal and smaller. Also reduce the overall weight by some amount 400+ is too heavy for long term use daily.

[@XxKentokixX]

Womp womp

[@cursedmonkey1033]

I've never owned a gaming headset before because I'm put off by having to fiddle with the controls and set everything up. I'd be interested to know if people who've used them found them difficult to set up and operate in that regard. I'm also concerned about the weight. The video did a great job of covering the comfort but there still all that weight pushing down which is going to be a problem unless you have perfect posture while gaming, which I don't. Anyone who had the same concern I'd love to know what you think. Cheers everyone.

[@devontoner]

okay, I'm a fan of both audeze and focal, I own a pair of lcd-x and Elegias. I'm looking for a wireless Headphone to wear roughly 8 hours a day, comfort is king but sound quality and battery life are the second concerns since I mostly listen to music while I work. Is the Maxwell a better performer than the Bathys? I honestly do not care at all about the cost difference between them

[@duaplex1]

Did you ever get an answer or try this out, i'm in the same boat right now. Some reviews say the Bathys are no good for gaming?

[@joeyn.9135]

figures; one of my fave audio reviewers drops this review right when i receive my Maxwell and absolutely being blown away by it! good to hear that you love this headset too. it's my first planar, and compliments my wired headphones nicely.

[@zanychelly]

Gadgetry tech also made an amazing review on the Audeze Maxwell. I have it, it really sounds good. FFXVI, Returnal and GT7 sounds incredible with it.

[@DELLB93]

Do you have 3d audio off or on?

[@zanychelly]

@@DELLB93 I’m have it on. The Maxwell has excellent sound stage and imaging, it is perfect for it.

[@crelliseng]

It was a great headset when I tried it. I ended up returning them because of the weight and heat. I’ve been using the Logitech G Pro X wireless headset for several years now until the band broke last month (my fault not theirs). Was really hoping the Maxwell would be a great upgrade/replacement option. But alas, I might just give wired headphones a chance again…

[@thecrazybossman857]

try googling wickedcushions

[@stain4657]

They got breathable ear cups on their site I think

[@doyoulikecrystalgel]

What kind of games do you play? The HD 6xx/58x could be great wired headphones for you. You do need an amp though. If finances aren’t an issue for you, then go all out and get a stack (DAC/AMP) with the Hifiman Arya. That’s what i use for gaming/music listening on my desktop, and i wouldn’t dare ever go back to another wired headphone (they’re perfect, absolutely perfect). All 3 headphones that are mentioned are open backs, and have very breathable pads/comfortable for hours long. IF you don’t care to get a stack or a standalone amp, then i MUST recommend the Philips SHP9500. You can get them for $50, and you don’t need anything else. They’re FANTASTIC for gaming.

[@crelliseng]

@@doyoulikecrystalgel Mostly just Classic WoW at this point. I ended up just splurging and buying a pair of Focal Celestee and Dac/Amp. I also bought a pair of HD 6xx just to have. They clamp really hard on my head while the Focal fit great. Might end up giving the HD6xx to my son or just keep it as a an alternative to use from time to time.

[@adnantoons]

I was waiting for your review My go to audio guide

[@xAlbo94]

Great video man! Does this thing ever go on sale? And for PC only people, does paying more for the xbox version with Dolby help any? Thanks

[@eco999]

Probably everyone knows this already but you do not unscrew these knobs to adjust the headband! Just pull it out and out and then put in different holes.

[@benJos85]

You don't need to screw the screws out. It's meant to just remove the headband by pulling. I also think it could be dangerous if you are able to screw them a little bit more inside because the headband is just welded to the mounting plate. There are a few cases where this part comes lose, but i don't know if it could be related. Iam super happy with mine. Pretty near to flawless. Btw: great content, i discovered you a few weeks ago and iam now following. Looking forward to see more great content.

[@adnantoons]

I’m amazed how they could do this with wireless

[@alexossan2829]

I'm a little worried about the weight, but this looks like a great all-purpose pair that also tidies up the desk.

[@sherm137]

It's way too heavy.

[@voodoojester8069]

Im returned it because of weight

[@Arcangel2992]

Hunt Showdown is a really good game to test headphones on

[@MastRk]

Patiently awaiting that Arya Organic review 🙏

[@Curry.N]

Oh it's awesome headphone

[@shirakawamaseru]

Thanks God they put LDAC in it. Finally an Audiophile marketed headphone that can at least transmit lossless audio CD quality

[@heribertotejeda2999]

i'm so interested on buying one but how did you get it in that colorrrr, IT LOOKS SO GOOODD!!

[@JvariW]

Our boys a Hunter main.. rejoice

[@vvraithz]

Josh, do you think they will make an open back version of this? I figured the wireless aspect and all other bells and whistles would make an open back back version impossible.

[@rishiprasath]

Regarding the atmospheric feel you were talking about, this is Dolby Atmos at work for real. Plenty of games today support it.

[@andreasels779]

Good to know that there is a decent sounding pair of "Wireless Gaming Headphones" out there. Sadly they seem to suffer from the same issue all Wireless Headsets do: atrocious microphone quality due to a limited frequency range.

[@Pretender_Gamer]

My personal preference is that I`m gaming, so I need closed back headphones to not disturb someone around me and I was looking for and upgrade, now I fink I found it...!

[@moworigraphy]

I am looking at either this or the Focal Clear for pc and console use. I don't plan on using an amp and/or dac, at least for now. Price difference is about nz$300 (us$200) because of a massive sale on focal products here in nz/au. Maxwell @ nz$580, Clear @ nz$900. Is Clear the easy buy? and will the dual sense/monitor/pc jacks be enough to power it?

[@duaplex1]

You are comparing wired to wireless. what is more important to you? If you don't mind the wire, then a wired set will crush these. Personally, I'm going to use my set for VR, so having no wire is more appealing to me.

[@kanegforce3974]

How does this compare performance wise to the Beyerdynamic MMX 300?

[@PHYLOgg]

Been looking for an all-in-one wireless headset to replace my DT1770 Pro's for gaming... This might finally do it for me. I would love if you could possibly get your hands on the Wicked Cushions earpads for these! I'm curious how much they change the audio.

[@WyattOShea]

I didn't notice a difference with my wicked cushions tbh but then again I'm also a guy that can't tell a difference between spotify and tidal quality wise so take that for what you will. edit I meant it didn't change the audio quality perceivably to me not that they make no difference to comfort because they do but be warned they do make an already heavy headphone even heavier lol.

[@NintenPizza]

If the Maxwells sound anything like the Penrose which i owned previously and returned, I'd stick with the DT770(250) with a good amp. The latter sounded noticeably better.

[@lucasomeister2823]

Finally i saw somebody does change headband position with screwdriver. 👏👏👏

[@AlbertoEntertainment]

Are these better than the SteelSeries - Arctis Nova Pro Wireless?

[@Huawei14promax]

Apparently yes, except that Steelseries has better quality control, this one doesn’t. Meaning you may receive a pair of defective ones 😂

[@delx88]

Great review, thanks. But i did not find here detailed info about spatial sound experience. Does this headset support some kind of virtual surround in any Games? Or does surround work only with Atmos supporting games and just in Stereo mode in all others? For example Logitech Pro X has DTS:X virtual surround, and works absolutely with any games, movies as well. There are quite a few games with native Atmos support. Would be great to clarify it. Thanks!

[@zedetach]

Get the wicked cushion pads. They significantly increase the comfort level without distorting the audio.

[@Mordikus_]

Thanks for the great review ! I see you play Destiny2 😁👍 are you satisfied with in the Maxwell in D2 pvp ? I play a lot of trials and I don’t want to make a mistake . Thanks a lot 👍

[@NjakkeFFS]

I am with you - waiting for same model but open back design.. anything to recommend that lean towards those specifications?

[@BroSweets730]

I had to listen to fusion to see what you meant on a bloated midrange base and I have to wonder if we got 2 completely different headphones lol because I didn’t detect any bloating at all it just sounded fuckin amazing 2 me. Didn’t detect any boxing effect, didn’t get sloppy, extremely clean on the contrary almost no reverb. . . Idk driver QC issue? Definitely a warmer leaning headphone but still sounds clean. Btw anyone getting into audio but doesn’t wanna take it to far looking for an all in one end game piece of equipment get these. They sound amazing for both gaming and music.

[@seigiknight7959]

if budget doesnt matter, would you recommend audeze maxwell or sennheiser HD-660S2 for fps gaming ?

[@LongsamaGaming]

You know its weird that i just happen to be researching these this week. I thought this video was older like the others till he mentioned the Oppenheimer soundtrack lol.

[@patrickvandoorn4805]

Excellent review! Got me wondering if I schould replace my meze 99 classics and topping dx3 pro +.

[@tymeworn5988]

How does the staging compare to the Mobius? If you have and love the Mobius, is it worth upgrading?

[@denomfm]

What a great felwinter enjoyer

[@BlueberryRoyalbellFerrari2002]

which is the best between Ananda BT, Focal Bathys, and Audeze Maxwell?

[@Mihke]

Audeze preset pretty much follows the harman curve

[@AleksiJoensuu]

Interesting to hear that about the build quality. In pictures and even video it looks absolutely terrible :D Glad to hear it's better in the hand!

[@Lizini]

I had these Maxwell headset for 1 month before I returned them. Good headset, but the weight was a huge problem for me. It's a comfortable headset, but these made my head hurt (as in fatigue) when having them on for hours by the end. I have the senheiser HD 560s now instead and I'm super happy with it so far.

[@shirakawamaseru]

I didn't know Sennheiser makes a Wireless Version of the HD560

[@MrQwertyzone]

​@@shirakawamaseruno one mention about wireless hd560

[@michaelgeorge5436]

How do you rate the Maxwell vs the 560 in fps games? Which one is better for footsteps and direction?

[@AusOpening]

@@michaelgeorge5436 HD 560s, get it and you’re set for life

[@GoldoMania.]

@@shirakawamaseru yes pluse a Mic, i didn't know that too.

[@_DAVADER_]

If only they made a comfortable head strap. It’s pretty bad compared to many cheaper headphones while everything else is outstanding. A shame really.

[@Nearest_Neighbor]

Did I got this right, there is a specific version for each console? So I'd need to buy both of them? Or is there some kind of dongle?

[@Techgnome21]

I've been on the hunt for a great pair of wireless cans. I've been using the HE4xx as my daily drives. I love them but want something wireless and a bit for versatile. Looks like i found them.

[@JGCUSTOMLEDLIGHTS]

I watched so many reviews about this headphones that I finally bought them two days ago, so I'm patiently waiting for them in the mail, but after watching your review I'm now dying to listen to them.

[@BLANGBLANGable]

How are they?? I’m thinking about buying them, but like any headset, the reviews are so mixed.

[@Fabio-ql5yf]

@@BLANGBLANGableReviews are not mixed at all lol. Everyone loves them.

[@MXF5700]

I have the PC38X for gaming and the Panda for (wireless) music. I would love to reduce my footprint down to one pair that does both well. Would this be a good replacement for those?

[@danterikxx]

Maybe the Hifiman Deva Pro

[@criptocolorlightstech5292]

do these headsets sound better then the audeze Lcd gx with amp and dac while playing call of duty?

[@cstep100]

No but it’s fairly close

[@DavidfromMichigan]

Those are probably twice the cost though.

[@ProBioMech]

I had my AirPods Max connected to my PC’s Bluetooth for gaming which was fine I thought. Until I plugged in my DAC and decently high end IEMs. The quality improvement was insane.

[@oldandslow8994]

What do you mean about plugging into the DAC? You plugged in IEM's to a DAC or the AirPods Max? Don't understand the IEMs part?

[@ProBioMech]

@@oldandslow8994 I plugged my DAC into my PC and then plugged my In Ear Monitors (IEMs) to the DAC and then set the DAC as my audio device. I’m also wondering if the AirPods Max would sound better through a Bluetooth enabled DAC

[@NightmareFactory830]

Going back and forth between this and the blessing 2 DUSK. Might decide to just save up for the edition xs tho

[@Kaepor4]

I own both PS5 and SeriesX. Could I use any versions of these (Xbox or PS) with BOTH consoles? If both versions are compatible with both consoles, which one would you recommend? Thanks

[@modernoverman]

This video sold me and making this purchase.

[@MrSnake9419]

left earcup died on me today after 3 months of owning them and now I have to wait over a month for replacement, they're good but they don't seem to last more than 6 months from what I've seen online.

[@rvs55]

Have this set since launch, and while it sounds good, I've actually not found it to be directionally accurate in games. Sometimes I can't tell which direction footsteps come from. Not sure if it's because of the game itself (Warzone), or the way I EQ'ed it (Immersive). Or maybe it's just me.

[@kenneyt9]

its warzone... hd800S cant even do that with a very good amp

[@Reginald_Harrison]

Warzone audio is notoriously terrible, but maybe you’re having directional issues because these don’t have simulated 5.1 surround like many other headsets? Not sure.

[@kenneyt9]

@@Reginald_Harrison lol no other headphone is as good for staging and imaging. No 5.1 system can do what this does. Its just the footsteps are sometimes Just not there. Bcs the game is crap

[@Reginald_Harrison]

@@kenneyt9 I’m sure these are great but I haven’t tried them yet. Warzone’s audio sucks no matter what headphones/EQ I’m using.

[@kenneyt9]

@@Reginald_Harrison 5.1 is a myth btw :p. So is 7.1 the best headphones are hifi hp. Not gaming headphones with 5.1 and 7.1

[@IronicElm]

does it feel open back like the astros?

[@emayexAU]

PC38x or Audeze Maxwell? Regardless of cost

[@gilvanoa.j506]

So I bought this one today and I wanna know if u can use these with an audio interface with aux? I know it prob works but is it wisely to do so and do I still have all the benefits for overall soundstage in games?

[@daltonhays5156]

I would love if he did a review of the VZR Model One headphones. I've had mine for a few months now and I love them. They are very comfortable and I love them for music and gaming and combined with the Dolby Access app on PC these are so much fun to listen to

[@eugenstefanescu8002]

Hi! I saw a couple of reviews for these headsets, but no tests or comments for Dolby Atmos and how is supported for movies on blu-ray players and multi-media players like Zidoo... It is working good or not?

[@ghost_iswet6754]

Do you think this headphone is beter than steelseries arctis nova pro Wireless?

[@RickSeri]

Must have is the wicked cushion for a little bit cooler ears. My Problem with this Headset is more the driver. I use Voicemeter and when i turn off the Headset it get completely removed in the windows devices, so when i turn it back on i have to reconnect the headset in Voicemeter, which is kinda annoying.

[@LinksRoyal]

Quality is a disagree to me. I dont wear it often but the Hexel connecting the Ear Cup to the headstrap came loose. sounds is definitely great

[@AcerbicProject]

Are there any problems when listening to music from iPhone or MacBook?🙄 I don't play games, I want to buy one just for listening to music.👂

[@a_5yyal]

planning to get one, xbox version or playstation version?

[@holdincourt]

OK, Josh... I see you in DESTINY 2 PVP...

[@xAshie]

Does it matter what one you get if your on pc?

[@euro3er141]

When my Razer BlackShark V2 Pro die, I'll be buying these.

[@glennr1399]

What would they be like compared to astro a50? I'm thinking of upgrading from them and don't know what to buy 😢

[@jaybrodnax]

I bet it sounds great for a closed great due to built-in eq/digital sound processing.

[@dante19890]

How is the dynamics? Struggle area for planars

[@saurabbbhardwaj1930]

Between this n edifier stax, which is better? Purely for streamed music