Why the Audeze Maxwell Gaming Headphones are SO popular! Wireless Gaming Headset

[@nick18223]

I bought these to replace my broken Mobius headset (5 years of near-daily use had its toll). I was expecting a lateral move but was blown away by the upgrade. Better build quality, clarity/staging, comfort, mic quality, and INSANE BATTERY LIFE. I also tried the Arctis Nova Pros and really liked them, but the Maxwells sound way better to my ear. The only drawback is the sidetone can be a little noisy when turned on otherwise, this is the perfect gaming headset.

[@AudioAdvice]

You got it! Yes, that is a great point, thanks for sharing!

[@martybrazill7935]

They certainly look like "grown up" gaming headphones. Audeze makes some of the best headphones on the planet.

[@AudioAdvice]

We agree, thanks!

[@Kanoog]

When I returned to gaming about 3 years ago I picked up the Steel Series 1, now I'm excited for these and here's why. A lot of the times I'm not playing games and using my headphones to watch movies OR a series OR I'm listing to music while gaming. Steel Series are great and all but there is NO bass period and although the sound is clear in games you don't feel that rumble from explosions I have been craving to have. I have done everything from downloading the software and other programs to adjust the Steel Series settings, I just can't no matter what get the sound I want. I feel like these will bring the immersion to the next level AND finally get me to that sound I've been dying to have. I'm also one of those 2000s kids who grew up with The Fast and Furious, I had a incredible sound system trying to deck out my car. I can't wait to get that back but with headphones. I live with my family ofc and I don't want to wake anybody up with external speakers which is why I want incredible headphones. I might have made the jump sooner but Steel Series are great, it's just time to step it up to the next level.

[@AudioAdvice]

Thanks for sharing. We have both models in stock www.audioadvice.com/audeze-maxwell-wireless-gaming-headset

[@bakermiaz]

I got one of these about a week ago. I had gone through SteelSeries, uncomfortable and don't sound very nice. Corsair virtuoso xt, great for simultaneous bluetooth and pc dongle, great mic but they don't sound very nice, clear but harsh in the higher freqs. Razer black shark pro 2, very nice, sounds pretty good, very comfortable my second favorited headset and at a good price. Then I got these Audeze Maxwell, its on a whole new level. I am very into music, I appreciate the excellent sound quality for music and movies, I don't only play games. I wish it had simultaneous bluetooth and dongle but I can live without that,. I love having separate chat mix like the older SteelSeries. The battery lasts for days while using more or less all day. Heavy yeah I know but its so comfortable you forget the weight after a few minutes.

[@AudioAdvice]

Awesome break down, thanks for sharing!

[@Cobano222]

How is the bass? Mine have like no bass and I was wondering if that’s just me. The volume on mine is also pretty low from 1-60 then gets randomly loud from 70-100

[@bakermiaz]

@@Cobano222 Well its tight clean bass but its there. I use a 2bB boost at 64 and 32Hz using the Audeze software. You are not going to get a heavy booming bass.

[@stevelucey7719]

I had a chance to listen to these at Audio Advice Live last year and they sounded excellent!

[@AudioAdvice]

Awesome! Hope to see you again this year!

[@sethfm9773]

Impressive performance and features in a gaming headphone.

[@AudioAdvice]

For sure! Thanks for watching!

[@robjackson606]

Excellent review, my guy!

[@AudioAdvice]

Thanks!!!

[@Bigmacho90]

They are comfortable, they sound really good with music and video games. They feel like a premium headset 100%. My only problem is the sidetone static. It can interfere with the audio in general. I myself like to hear myself while gaming so I don’t talk loud, especially for those late night gaming sessions. They are user friendly. Iv had mine for 4 days now and have gotten use to the functions. I am noticing some quiet crack/pop from the drivers after a while. I do not know if it’s a defect or if it’s the air pressure change while having them on, they have a nice firm fit. I really like them but wonder if I just got a bad set. Tech support is suppose to reach out this week.

[@AudioAdvice]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts. We think you might have a bad set, please let us know the outcome.

[@nickmillerhello]

I just got this headset for live streaming and it seems like people are saying that the sound quality of my normal sm58 microphone that was only around $50 that I got as a gift over 10 years ago sounded better than the microphone on this headset, I am looking for the best Wireless headset to live stream so that people can hear me on KZbin clearly and concisely and so that I can still talk to people if I get up from the Stream

[@AudioAdvice]

A dedicated microphone will work best for that. For party chat, the mic on the headset will be okay.

[@BLACKSYNTH]

Dude crappy Maxwell headset mic is not comparable to an SM58 as cheap as they are many platinum selling albums vocals have used just an SM58, The best wireless headset on the market with the best mic quality is the Beyerdynamic MMX200 and its half the price of these.

[@chrisgargiulo304]

Great description of features!

[@AudioAdvice]

Thanks for watching!

[@dismaltimestamp5995]

I loved them just soooo heavy.

[@AudioAdvice]

Yes, they are heavier than most of the competition. But they were pretty well balanced in our testing.

[@SydneyPeterson-sd7tz]

Great video!

[@AudioAdvice]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@owkelahkalobegitu]

Hi. Thanks for the review. Got one question. I have a Line 6 Helix LT (a guitar multi effects unit), would I be able to use Maxwell with it using the included cable? Would that be safe, because I heard Maxwell has its own amp in it?

[@AudioAdvice]

Sorry we are not familiar with that product. You need a normal headphone out jack.

[@owkelahkalobegitu]

@@AudioAdvice You’re not familiar with Line 6 products? Riiight. Thanks for nothing. FYI I’m thumbing down on your response and video 😉

[@AudioAdvice]

@@owkelahkalobegitu Geez that is kind of harsh. We gave you the advice we need. We are an home technology dealer and are very familiar with the products we carry but we carry nothing in the professional realm.

[@ToniArcadia]

Bought these last year. Great headset ever. 😎

[@AudioAdvice]

Glad you like them!

[@lightningevo5429]

hey, im about to get these shipped in next week, is there anything I should know that isnt on reviews?

[@AudioAdvice]

Nope! If you have any questions feel free to reach out to our team at audioadvice.com!

[@chibbyylol]

Still think an audiophile grade headphone with an external microphone is the way to go but I guess this is decent if one MUST have an all in one.

[@AudioAdvice]

We agree, thanks for watching

[@AdamDrakewolf]

True but a lot of players game from their couch.

[@JohnLim-n7f]

Awesome headset!

[@AudioAdvice]

Agreed!

[@BobbyFiermonti]

Can we talk about how the damn things don’t get loud. There on 100% and can’t imagine anything less.

[@AudioAdvice]

Interesting, do you have a good headphone amp?

[@Zaknaberrnon]

You shouldn't use an amp with these! They are active headphones that have their own dac and amp inside that is always on and powered as long as the headset is on. If you use an amplifier you can damage the headphones, or even hurt yourself if you get blasted with a double amplified signal that will also be distorted. If they sound too quiet, look at your windows sound settings, check the eq, or search around online for possible solutions. Hope you are able to fix it!

[@PeRcH72]

I am really struggling with the following choice....Audeze Maxwell or Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO X Limited Edition with seperate microphone. What would Audio Advice suggest?

[@AudioAdvice]

We are fans of the Audeze.

[@listrahtes]

better quality by far with the Beyerdynamic especially much better build quality. Maxwell myy problem with them is that still they are fragile and Audezes service is just not good. I d say if your first use is as headset with friends in gaming maybe maxwell makes more sens eiwth Athmos. Listening to musix via cable or when I use my DT with a dac at my xbox controller it should sound not very good but it blows away everything else.

[@rbr9657]

I'm looking tp upgrade my Sony wh1000 3 headphones to a better sounding set to stream movies and mostly music from an Nvidia shield on my tv via bluetooth. Would the Maxwell work, or are there better options? I don't have a headhone amp, so they need to play loud and sound complete. No mic needed, and I'll never play games.

[@AudioAdvice]

There are probably better options if you won't use them for gaming. Call or chat with our team at audioadvice.com if you're looking for some suggestions!

[@i3nnb-321]

Is it possible to get the xbox version for the ps5 to get the dolby features and if it yes will it effect ?

[@He_isI]

No. I've read that you can still use the PS version on a PC, but you'll need the Atoms license on that PC to enable the feature. The PS version doesn't have Atoms because Sony has Tempest 3D which is a direct competitor to Dolby.

[@j1mplug]

I cant choose! help me. At this moment i have the arctis pro wireless (2021 model) with the gamedac. This one goes to my sun. I play only Call of duty (footsteps are important) and i only use it on pc. I like wireless but i saw your review about the vzr model one wich i also like i think? With my arctis i like that the batterys are swapable and not screwed or soldered for longevity. I think i would like the combination of a few ones. for example: for footsteps the vzr model one, for comfort and convenience the arctis pro, the sound quality the audeze maxwell, for functionalitys maybe the astro a50x. Witch one would you or professionals in the comments recommend me?

[@AudioAdvice]

Please reach out to our team at www.audioadvice.com to discuss your best choices

[@tchlin]

If I own the dolby atmos license on pc can I usenthe ps5 version and still get atmos with it by choosing dolby atmos for headphone option in the spatial sound section of sound options?

[@AudioAdvice]

Good question, we do not know nor do we have the ability to test it out. If you purchase your Maxwell from Audio Advice we do have a good return policy.

[@Retaliate937]

It works

[@x-ray3431]

Will that dongle work on the Nintendo switch when docked?

[@AudioAdvice]

No, you will need access to the USB -C port for the dongle to work.

[@AnimichileTV]

Or take the bluetooth connection on switch

[@raulvallado6614]

I have a blue yeti mic, should I use this mic or maxwell's mic?

[@AudioAdvice]

That is a better mic. Thanks for watching

[@wahid5812]

I want to buy a headset for gaming and watching movies and series. I don’t care about the price. What matters to me is the quality of the sound and enjoyment. What do you advise me?

[@AudioAdvice]

Maxwell's or if you want even better sound but will be wired, check out the Audeze LCD-GX - www.audioadvice.com/audeze-lcd-gx-open-back-headphones

[@volvvix]

Spunds good but if u have a big head you're gonna have to take the strap off and angle it so i seals correctly

[@AudioAdvice]

Thanks for sharing. Good point.

[@bryanvillamil2430]

Can i use this as remote worker taking calls?

[@AudioAdvice]

You could yes

[@joshuaperez9994]

Can I just use the dongle on the other console, will it work? (I have ps5 and Xbox so I’d like to know if it works)

[@VonDutchNL]

Yes, the Xbox version works both on Xbox and Ps5.. i know because i use my Maxwell's on both (oh and on PC)

[@AudioAdvice]

Good question, we did not test that. But it seems like @vondutchnl was able to get the Xbox one to work for both! Thanks!

[@abhijeetdey]

​@@VonDutchNL did it work with a dongle on xbox mode or PC mode?

[@VonDutchNL]

@@abhijeetdey On Ps5 on PC mode

[@joshuaperez9994]

@@abhijeetdey no it did not, I bought the PS5/pc version and the dongle does not work on Xbox series X

[@hp1799]

Very good video why can’t the voice game chat work on a PlayStation? When is PlayStation’s gonna allow it? That’s one of the reason I like about these headsets.

[@AudioAdvice]

It is a PlayStation limitation, not the headphones. As far as we know, PlayStation won't let any headphones besides their own use that feature which is a bummer. Hopefully they allow it in the future

[@Shad0wfeast]

wait, so you mean to tell me you can’t use these headphones to use voice chat inside video games?

[@hp1799]

@@Shad0wfeast not with the PlayStation

[@AlexBorrero-AA]

As a gamer I am always in the market for better headphones.

[@AudioAdvice]

These will be a great option!

[@hp1799]

I just purchased these headset. They’re very good and they constantly making an update to make them better.

[@BLACKSYNTH]

Marketing, pure and simple. Hard sell at that price, especially considering the paltry mic quality. Much better Option is the Beyerdynamic MMX200 Superb Audio and the well the mic is in a league of it's own compared to these. I prefer wired and have the MMX330's the 3.5 doesn't go in my PC though It goes into a "Rode VLXR+" adapter that steps down 48v to 5v to power it so I can use it with my expensive XLR audio gear for direct monitoring and hardware preamp/EQ/comp. Nothing worse than Windows terrible Mic implementation and soundcards/mobo audio.

[@josesemino8284]

Had 2 of these the right side drivers stopped working after about 5 months on both of them got the astro a50x way better headset and mic

[@AudioAdvice]

Sorry to hear about that. Thanks for sharing.

[@stewydon5404]

I bought them and I’m wondering if they can be used as a wired connection with the cable?

[@AudioAdvice]

Congrats! Yes, you can use the AUX input. They have a lot of features, here is a link to the guide www.audeze.com/pages/maxwell-user-guide

[@nothingtoitbuttodoit]

These headsets produce some serious sound quality and better than my bise qc ultras and hd58xx. They are heavy af though. Makes it hard for long listening sessions or gaming sessions. I have a pretty strong neck but it can get uncomfortable after a while

[@AudioAdvice]

Thanks for sharing

[@C0lbyte]

You can always buy a dolby atmos license later on if you plan to buys the ps5 version.

[@AudioAdvice]

Yes

[@Kojiitu]

does it work for the goxlr ?

[@AudioAdvice]

We have not tested it ourselves but it should work.

[@controverso4149]

Headphones are 100Kg but very confortable during long gaming sessions :) not sponsored for sure.

[@AudioAdvice]

Thank you!

[@abhijeetdey]

Does the xbox version work with ps5?

[@AudioAdvice]

We have not tested ourselves, but Audeze has said that it will work.

[@CaveManCole]

I've been using these daily for gaming and music for about 6 months. No buyers remorse here.

[@AudioAdvice]

Thanks for sharing

[@lanarkorras4411]

Technically speaking, the PlayStation version of the headset does not "use" Tempest. Similar to Dolby it is a feature that is enabled solely on the console itself and gives the illusion of directional sound with each and every stereo headset. Those headsets also don't need to support that feature at all. It's just that Tempest, generally speaking, works best on headsets/-phones with a wide soundstage. (Which is why the Maxwell does very well on PlayStation - both versions, that is.)

[@AKiwiTake]

Them earpads make you sweat, and drip, in around 15-20 minutes. Otherwise? No issues with mine, at all. Recommended with replacement earpads (I'm using Wicked Cushions but lets face it, WC manufacturing quality is total poo poo - they look horridly different sized in the foam etc.

[@AudioAdvice]

Thanks for sharing.

[@mell6386]

Need!

[@AudioAdvice]

We have them!

[@ellison438]

Can this be used on mobile phones?

[@AudioAdvice]

You can connect your phone to them via Bluetooth.

[@ellison438]

@@AudioAdvice how about via 2.4ghz?

[@IAMIAM777]

The best ?? Yes but the weight o man

[@AudioAdvice]

True, these do have some weight to them.

[@qrajr]

where test?

[@AudioAdvice]

It's hard to do a test over KZbin. It'd be best to try to test yourself in person if you can.

[@RipYaHeadOff]

So can I hook them up to a creative soundblaster X3 dac,amp ? I'm guessing not because these have their own dac amp built in ?

[@AudioAdvice]

Yes, that will feed them a better source. Thanks for watching