Audeze - Maxwell Over-the-Ear Wireless Gaming Headset for Xbox One, Xbox X|S, PC - Floral
Audeze - Maxwell Over-the-Ear Wireless Gaming Headset for Xbox One, Xbox X|S, PC - Floral
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Specifications
- Connection TypeWireless, WiredWireless ConnectivityBluetooth, Radio Frequency (RF - 2.4 Ghz/Low Latency)True WirelessYesBuilt-In MicrophoneYesMicrophone FeaturesDetachableHeadphone FitOver-the-Ear
- Key Specs
- Connection Type: Wireless, Wired
- Wireless Connectivity: Bluetooth, Radio Frequency (RF - 2.4 Ghz/Low Latency) (The manner in which a device sends data to another device over a short distance without the use of wires or cables.)
- True Wireless: true (These headphones not only lack wires between the device and headphones, they also lack wires between the headphones themselves. (true wireless is really only possible with in-ear headphones))
- Built-In Microphone: true
- Microphone Features: Detachable
- Headphone Fit: Over-the-Ear
- Adjustable Headband: true
- Compatible Platform(s): Xbox One, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series X, Windows
- General
- Brand: Audeze
- Model Number: 207-MX_1117-01
- Product Name: Maxwell Over-the-Ear Wireless Gaming Headset for Xbox One, Xbox X|S, PC (Floral)
- Color: Floral
- Audio
- Sound Isolating: true
- Minimum Frequency Response: 10 hertz (Describes the maximum range of frequencies or musical tones a product can reproduce, from very low tones to very high treble tones. The minimum frequency or musical tone the speaker can reproduce. High treble tones have higher frequencies while low tones and deep bass have lower frequencies.)
- Maximum Frequency Response: 50 kilohertz (Describes the maximum range of frequencies or musical tones a product can reproduce, from very low tones to very high treble tones. The maximum frequency or musical tone the speaker can reproduce. High treble tones have higher frequencies while low tones and deep bass have lower frequencies.)
- Connectivity
- Connection Type: Wireless, Wired
- Wireless Connectivity: Bluetooth, Radio Frequency (RF - 2.4 Ghz/Low Latency) (The manner in which a device sends data to another device over a short distance without the use of wires or cables.)
- True Wireless: true (These headphones not only lack wires between the device and headphones, they also lack wires between the headphones themselves. (true wireless is really only possible with in-ear headphones))
- Bluetooth Version: 5.3 (The Bluetooth specification formalized by the Bluetooth Special Interest Group. All versions of the Bluetooth standard are backwards compatible with previous versions.)
- Connector Size: 1/8 in. (3.5mm)
- Features
- Built-In Microphone: true
- Microphone Features: Detachable
- Design
- Headphone Fit: Over-the-Ear
- Style: Gaming
- Adjustable Headband: true
- Power
- Rechargeable: true
- Charging Interface(s): USB-C (The connection for transmitting power to charge the device.)
- Compatibility
- Compatible Platform(s): Xbox One, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series X, Windows
- Dimensions
- Product Height: 6 inches (The out of box height of the item. Height is measured as the vertical distance from the bottom of the item to the top as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Width: 11 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Length: 10 inches (The out of box length of the item. Length is measured as the longest dimension of the item.)
- Product Weight: 3 pounds (The out of box weight of the item.)
- Warranty
- Warranty - Parts: 1 year
- Warranty - Labor: None
- Other
- UPC: 819343015608
After years of relentless innovation building the world's best wireless gaming headset, Audeze presents Maxwell, designed from the ground up for serious gamers. Sound quality, wireless performance, and battery life are all pushed to new extremes, along with the latest spatial audio features and multi-platform compatibility.
- Battery life: 80+ hours of low-latency wireless gameplay gives you a day of gaming with just a 20 minute charge.
- 90mm Planar drivers: Audeze’s unsurpassed 90mm Planar Drivers deliver low bass performance and dynamics.
- A.I. noise filtering technology: FILTER Noise Reduction Technology provides crystal-clear communication.
- Ultra low latency wireless connection: Play confidently with reliable stability and 3X the range versus standard 2.4GH wireless.
- Durability: Built on an all-new premium chassis including aluminum yokes and a spring steel headband for durability.
- Play in comfort: Play all day and night with deluxe contoured ear-pads and replaceable suspension strap.
Whats Included
- Maxell headset
- Detachable microphone
- USB-C wireless dongle
- USB-C to USB-C cable
- USB-C to USB-A adapter cable
- 3.5mm TRRS analog cable
- Quickstart guide and warranty card
Product Manuals
A: If your VR set doesn't have a USB and no Bluetooth or headphone jack it will not work. But if it has any of those it will work.
Q: Does this headset also work on ps5/pro and/ or nintendo switch?
A: It works for the ps5 (any version) if you get the dedicated version for the ps5. NOW Ofor the switch, will have to try but my guess would be no.
Q: Hello, just wondering if these have side tone/mic monitoring? Thanks in advance!
A: Yes, the Audeze Maxwell supports sidetone/mic monitoring, but only when used wirelessly with its USB dongle or Bluetooth. Sidetone does not work in wired 3.5 mm mode, since that bypasses the headset’s internal processing.
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| Pros for Audeze - Maxwell Over-the-Ear Wireless Gaming Headset for Xbox One, Xbox X|S, PC - Floral | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Sound Quality, Comfort, Battery Life | There were no pros for this product— | There were no pros for this product— | Sound Quality, Comfort, Battery Life, Connectivity, RGB Lighting |
| Cons for Audeze - Maxwell Over-the-Ear Wireless Gaming Headset for Xbox One, Xbox X|S, PC - Floral | |||
| Weight | There were no cons for this product— | There were no cons for this product— | Heat Dissipation |
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Customers are saying
Customers love the Maxwell Over-the-Ear Wireless Gaming Headset for its fantastic sound quality and comfortable design. The long battery life, with over 80 hours of playtime per charge, is also a well-received feature. However, some customers have noted the headset's weight as a potential drawback.
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- Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great headphones, a couple of quirks.
First thing is the packaging. These things are PACKED in there. I’d say there is a near-zero chance they are damaged from shipping as it’s got foam on every side and nothing can move freely in the box (see picture). Second is setup. Simple enough to plug and play, but if you’re buying this set over the PS5 version it’ll be because this has embedded Dolby Atmos. I’m on PC, so for Windows all I had to do was download Dolby Access on the Windows Store. IMPORTANTLY, on Windows 10 at least, right click the volume button on the lower right corner of the desktop and click “Spatial Audio” then click Dolby Atmos. The included instructions are simple (see picture, good) but can also be a bit vague (bad). Two wheels on the side, one is for overall headphone volume, the other is the ratio between “game” volume and “chat” volume. In my case I could turn either my game volume down to hear my friends on Discord, or turn Discord down to hear my game. Neat feature, kinda confusing with no initial explanation. Build quality is very nice with seemingly high quality materials. This makes it a good bit heavier than my previous headphones, however. Ear cups out of (pleather?) make a great seal that is soft, which helps with immersion, but the great build quality pushes in on my ears quite a bit. There isn’t any standoff room between the ear cups and the base of the headphone, so I found my admittedly large ears getting smushed against the side, which is a bit uncomfortable. The head strap is again high quality, but adjusting it makes you use a screwdriver (see picture). This is of course better than it being fixed in place, so I’m not complaining much, but food for thought for gen 2. The only real sore spot I have with the headphones is the detachable mic. It could be just the pair I got, but I’ve been told both in game and Discord that I sound like I’m underwater and that it sounds worse than the G430s I got quite a few years ago. I downloaded the Audra’s HQ app, updated firmware, nothing helped. Also, the mic monitoring “Sidetone” absolutely MESSED up the sound, so would not recommend turning that on. Overall, a very solid pair of headphones, especially for wireless ones! The only spot that has uncharacteristically low quality is the microphone, which apparently sounds terrible. Because they are $300 dollars, I’ll probably swap them for some other high end set unless Best Buy doesn’t sell anything worth buying. For someone who’s just watching videos or listening to music, it’s worth the money! If you need to use the mic, not so much!
This review is from Audeze - Maxwell Over-the-Ear Wireless Gaming Headset for Xbox One, Xbox X|S, PC - Black
Hinty Posted
- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best closed back headphone under $1k.
Just for context these are some of the earphones/headphones and audio gear I own: Hifiman 400i 2020 Dunu Talos Tinhifi P1 Letshouer S12 Ibasso DX-160 Shanling M3X I used to be a gamer but strictly audio these days. I have listened to other expensive headphones both wireless and wired from Focal, Audeze, HIfiman, Sennheiser, Beyerdynamic and for the price, features and especially sound quality these are the best imho for both wired/wireless for music listening. A few cons would be the weight and the movement on the head (moves around too easily), I replaced the pads with Defean Silky pads and the headband with Wicked Cushions which improves the comfort (weight distribution and heat) and lastly these have been hard to find the past year but worth the wait.
This review is from Audeze - Maxwell Over-the-Ear Wireless Gaming Headset for Xbox One, Xbox X|S, PC - Violet
Aramaki Posted
- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Worth every penny.
Best sounding headset by a mile, nothing has come close. Heavy, but worth it. Suggest getting 3rd party band and cushions. Xbox version works fine on the PS5, so just get that one.
This review is from Audeze - Maxwell Over-the-Ear Wireless Gaming Headset for Xbox One, Xbox X|S, PC - Black
Clay Posted
