Audeze today announced the release of their latest gaming headset, Maxwell 2. This is an inside-and-out upgrade of the original Maxwell, which received global recognition from media, gamers, and audio industry professionals. Every aspect of Maxwell 2 has been engineered to provide unmatched audio fidelity, exceptional comfort, and seamless connectivity across all platforms. Serious competitors and immersion-seeking enthusiasts alike will find much to praise in this latest evolution of a vaunted gaming audio classic.
The cornerstone of Maxwell 2’s audio improvements is Audeze’s patent-pending SLAM™ technology, which produces heightened spatial immersion and precision along with punchier bass response. First introduced in 2024’s flagship CRBN2 electrostatic headphone, this new technology joins Audeze’s advanced 90mm planar magnetic drivers with patented Fluxor™ magnets and Fazor™ waveguides to deliver an expansive 10 Hz to 50 kHz frequency range that clearly articulates every detail from the faintest footsteps to the most earth-shattering explosions with near-zero distortion.
Maxwell 2 is designed for extended hours of comfortable gameplay. The upgraded suspension strap is wide and supple, with ventilation holes to ensure long-term comfort. A new earpad design offers increased space to the over-ear closed-back fit to accommodate fatigue-free listening for a wider range of users. The new magnetic attachment system makes earpad replacement quick and easy.
Communication is key in competitive gaming, and the Maxwell 2 delivers with its cutting-edge, AI-powered noise canceling microphone system. Featuring the newly upgraded FILTER™ AI noise removal with twice the bandwidth, the removable hypercardioid boom microphone eliminates unwanted background noise, ensuring crystal-clear voice communication with your teammates. Convenient hardware volume control puts command of your audio right at your fingertips.
Maxwell 2 is engineered for seamless connectivity and extended gameplay. Connect wirelessly with the included ultra-low latency USB-C dongle for lag-free gaming, or utilize the latest Bluetooth 5.3 technology including LE Audio and LDAC for versatile connectivity with mobile devices. The high-capacity lithium-polymer battery provides over 80 hours of continuous wireless use (at 80dBA), and the USB-C fast charging ensures you’re never sidelined for long.
An all-new Audeze app debuts with Maxwell 2, with sleek, modern design, lightning-quick responsiveness, and improved user experience and customization management. The new Audeze app also supports the original Maxwell, and is available on Windows and MacOS, as well as the iOS and Android app stores.
Key Features for Gamers:
- Pinpoint accuracy allows users to hear every detail with exceptional clarity, giving you a competitive edge.
- Immersive soundscape allows users to feel more connected to in-game environments than ever before.
- Crystal-Clear communication ensures you and your teammates don’t miss a detail during those mission critical moments.
- Upgraded comfort means users can play longer and harder without fatigue.
- Versatile connectivity allows users to connect seamlessly to their PC, console, and mobile devices.
Maxwell 2 for Playstation will retail for $329 and the Xbox version will retail for $349. Both versions also support Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, and Nintendo Switch. Maxwell 2 is available now at Audeze.com and select retail partners.
ABOUT AUDEZE
Audeze LLC is the California-based high-end audio manufacturer delivering the most accurate sound reproduction available today. Audeze products, engineered with the latest innovations in materials science and technology, are built with precision craftsmanship. Audeze’s commitment to research, development, and uncompromised audio is reflected in every facet of their leading-edge products. This has earned Audeze the distinction of being the world’s best reviewed headphone brand.
Audeze is proudly owned and operated in the USA, designed and engineered in California.
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