Audeze - Maxwell (PlayStation Version)
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"battery lasts me forever, I charge it once a week and I game every day."
"16 days battery life on my fenix. ... The other aspect I really appreciate about my fenix is the battery life. 16 days or so. With everything I have to change these days (laptops, mice, keyboards, headphones, watches, phones), I appreciate not having to worry about it too often."
"Oh, and the battery lasts days even when exercising a lot (weeks without excercise)."
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"I have the ear shape where in-ear headphones always make a loud bumping sound when I'm moving, so AirPods 4 give the benefits of noise cancelling and great sound without the in-ear effect. ... AirPods 3 always fell out my left ear but they dialed in the size perfect for the 4's, they sit perfect and I've never had it fall out or shake loose doing sprints and a full marathon."
"Took them on a 2hr walk with my dog today and had no issues. First IEMs I can actually wear laying on my side in bed."
"after 80+ miles on our last trip, I was the only one without foot problems of any kind."
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"The noise-reduction on these is really remarkable, both as a listener, but especially for the other person on a phone call. I can finally walk along the beach, with wind blowing in from the ocean, and people can hear and understand me clearly! That is what set me on a quest to find new earbuds, and Huawei freebuds pro 3 deliver! ... I can ride my bike in wind and traffic noise, listening to music or podcasts, and then answer a phone call without missing a beat, and the other person can hear me clearly. ... If you are looking for an earbud that will let you ride your bike on the boardwark, with ocean wind and people and traffic, and take calls effortlessly, where people can hear you clearly without having to stop or find shelter or hold your phone closer...the Huawei freebuds pro 3 are the way to go. ... So, yes. I am still happy with them, and they are awesome at being able to have a coherent conversation even while walking along a windy, noisy beach."
"A very nice phone quality with the best ANC phone call noise block ever seen in the world."
"I wanted really good call quality because I take a lot of calls when I'm on a call in central City, and they have been amazing. ... I take a call in a cafe full of people and crying kids and the other person can't hear a thing"
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"Noble fokus rex5 best sounding change my mind. ... Five drivers per ear bud game changing for sure ... Yes, you're so right. They are by far number one. ... There may be a few airbuds that get better battery a little bit, better ANC but right now my two cents worth, there's nothing on a planet that sounds better than these. ... I have all the heavy hitters. The techniques 80/100 Sony 4 and 5 sennheisers 3 and 4 and the Devialet gemini II. ... Ronontech on YouTube did a review on the Aviot a few days ago. I belive he liked the Nobels better. ... Also on YouTube, check out Flossie Carter review on the Nobles, he went absolutely nuts. Best sounding wireless earbuds he has ever heard."
"As for gaming I'd probably rank them 1. A50 ... As for music I'd rank them 1. A50 ... And for movies I would rank them 1. A50."
"these fifth generation A50s sound better than anything I’ve ever used. ... New DAC, new Graphene drivers, really nice sounding."
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"The build quality is also outstanding. ... Both the earbuds themselves and the case are made with brushed aluminum. ... The most premium feeling earbud I've ever owned."
"The nuna feels the sturdiest, highest end, and the thing doesn’t budge."
"i agree the build quality is perfect"
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"bad connection with pc vía USB (im not making the de mic work)"
"I had many times where sonar audio devices flat out wouldn’t work properly and required a restart or reinstall to fix, and I got tired of it."
"The one problem I have with them is when they go into a standby mode and come out of it, the mic stops working, both on Bluetooth and with the dongle. ... So like if I'm in a Discord chat and I mute for 20 minutes and come back, I have to put the buds back in the case and take them out for the mic to work again."
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"I've been experiencing connection problems, particularly with the left earbud, which just disconnects out of nowhere and needs to be plugged into the case for around 10 seconds to reconnect, or just fails to connect outright."
"It also randomly turns anc mode off and on by itself. ... IT JUST HAPPENED RIGHT NOW THEY TURNED OFF AND ON BY THEMSELVES 😭😭😭 these shit suck they turned off and on 5 times these shits are ass don’t get em total waste of money"
"Disappointed even after returning the first one and buying the second one the sound cutting problem still exists"
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"a year after the left side (mic side) broke with the plastic. ... Super glued it which saved it for a few months before breaking again same spot. ... Other side also has a crack forming. ... they really need to switch to metal for above the earphone partts that connects upwards. That plastic bends when putting it over your head and if it's big, it'll put strain on that plastic and eventually crack like mine did. You have to be gentle with it like I did but that still doesn't stop the cracks over time"
"the mic not being recognized as functional when everything checks out systematically, weird stuff. ... Today my mic completely won't connect to anything, I BT'd it to my phone, won't register that it's on, used it on my PC, nothing. ... Went to a help page and did all the backdoor stuff with permissions, no change (everything was already correct) just more frustration. ... Too much money to forgive."
"the software not recognizing the headset using it's dongle ... I started facing issues with it that seem to be a common occurrence with the headset. ... I find fixes all the time for it! Such as switching USB ports when its not recognized which works but I expect a $300 headset with such praise not to need that kind of attention, for the steep cost (again just a gamer, not an audiophile) I'd expect my purchase to function with minimal intervention. ... I found that the usb shifting thing really isn't uncommon for the headset and that's just not okay with me for the cost."
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"shit surround sound so hearing footsteps/shots directions is not happening."
"made the Aria sound like a muffled boomy mess too"
"The Moondrop Aria is great for music, but it can't image for shit."
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"The fit just doesn't feel right ... its heavy after an hour of use so who cares about battery life ... may as well get some over ears for comfort."
"They were heavy as shit and super uncomfortable. ... I struggle to even put my Maxwells back on."
"Putting the Wicked cushions on also makes them more wide which causes the headband to be more spread out. ... I tried every position for the headband, including split positions, and it was always uncomfortable."
Alternative_Park9385 1.0If you want a sleek wireless: audeze Maxwell (get the ps5/pc version since the Xbox version has dolby atmos aka more expensive snake oil) If you want a wired sturdy pair with longevity due to many replacement parts available: mmx300/mmx330 If you want the Absolut best sound I'd get a proper audiophile pair of headphones. However keep in mind that this means spending extra money on a dac/Amp. The mmx300 will definitely also greatly benefit of a dac/Amp. Cheers
Chr0n013 1.0Have you thought about the audeze Maxwell?
There are Two versions thought. Be Sure to get the one for PlayStation and Mac if you want to Play on such - for pc and Xbox there is another Version cause of the atmos licenses
Best Gaming headset ive ever owned and Even better than many Studio Headsets ive had
ConfidenceComplex669 1.0I use them daily for gaming since release date, don't remember exactly - 2 years or so. Earpads are still like new! Believe it or not, I'm frankly impressed. Because pads on Penrose deteriorated in half a year. Maxwell's are a big step forward.
Demi182 1.0Ive had mine since they were released with zero issues and I use them daily for gaming. Absolutely phenomenal piece of equipment.
doncabesa 1.0At $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.
G-O-A-M 1.0Agreed, it is a great wireless headphone, I just released a review for the maxwell actually with also a soundtest, if someone is interested to give it a listen -> [here ](https://youtu.be/xe3YKUn-AFE) Just one thing I wasn't the biggest fan of is actually the microphone, but I guess it gets the job done :)
GreywolfinCZ 1.0Sound quality wise, Audeze Maxwell. It's planar, so there is no competition.
If you care about audio quality: Audeze Maxwell
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.
Ill-Basket4769 1.0https://preview.redd.it/kyoo1ahmweff1.jpeg?width=3072&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=c9e41a695877340da92184532cf9494ef674edc5 Maxwell is absolutely beast for a gaming headset. Coming from an audiophile point of view.
Is crazy this still compares to the Maxwell which is just a gaming headset. Makes the Maxwell so good for the money..just unfortunately the weight is heavy for it. But the built should be miles better than the Sens.
KangerooDance 1.0The build quality of these are really bad, and I mean really really bad. Return them and get the Audeze Maxwell for PS5 instead. Literally the best wireless gaming headsets on the market.
LongDongSilvir 1.0Audeze are generally heavy, but the weight is distributed extremely well. I'm very prone to hot spots on the top of my head, but these and my LCD-XCs have never given me any pain. You'd never assume the LCD-XCs weigh 650+ grams when they're actually on your head. I also think the clamp force on Audeze closed backs is perfect. Other than the microphone being offensively bad and the drivers being a bit fragile; it's a 10/10 "gaming" headset to me.
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