I would be interested in your take on the Wicked Cushions replacement pads for the Maxwell. I got them and they are way more comfortable/cooler, and to me they sound the same.
Try the Edifier Stax S3. Have been using both the Maxwell and Stax for quite some time but when it comes to vibrancy and clarity, soundstage as well, the Stax slightly outshine the Maxwell. They also use the same/similar drivers, so it might be the material choice that makes the difference, getting closer to open backs. And another plus is the low weight. The main disadvantage is the microphone.
yeah I saw that headphone it looked quite interesting since they use audeze drivers. I imagine it to sound very close to the maxwell. Personally I was more interested in maxwell because I am a gamer so the wireless dongle and low latency was more of what I was looking for
I got the Stax 3, they sound great, comfort is an issue for me but for TV cans, I mean they cannot be beat. I paid $300 AUD which is around 192 USD. 80 hr battery time? I mean there is NOTHING on the market for this $. I also picked up a pair of Hifiman Edition XX Planar and updated my HPA to a SMSL HO100 which I got today and wasn't wowed by it. Then when I was A and Bing, I realized how bad my other HPA was, a Caiman Gatorized Burson. I am using my Motu828ES as a DAC so no need for an external DAC, I never realized how bloated my bass was on the Caiman, both cost the same and now all my mixes I fear may sound a little bass shy on how I mixed. Now I originally wanted the M100s but I think the ear shape of the XX may appeal to me better. My HD6XX feel a little constrictive, I hate anything touching my ears. My Phillips XR2 are worse for this even though they have deep shells. I am hearing things with this new amp that I have been missing on my old one, had it not been for my Edifier S3s, I would never have gone down this route and may get the M100s when they're finally released.
@@xdarshan so build quality over sound quality? The creaks are nothing, if you're moving your head around all the time, you won't be wanting to wear either can. Maxwells are over priced for the asking. I got my S3 for around 185 USD
Hi, how would you compare the Bathys with the Maxwell, and MM-100 when it comes to overall sound quality, Soundstage, and imaging? I was planning on buying the MM-100, or Maxwell, but I saw a store online where they sell the Bathys cheaper than other stores selling the Bathys.
never tried audeze sine it was discontinued, but i imagine quite different since it was old audeze tech versus there newer tunings + digital EQ on maxwell
Hi there, I got the maxwell and although I like the sound quality, i was the expecting the soundstage to be a lot in front of me. Is this only possible on an open back headphone? Should I get the HSev2 with a nice amp? Any recommendations?
if your looking for soundstage than open back headphones definitely have more like the audeze mm-100. I have a comparison of he6sev2 vs audeze mm-100 video coming out in an hour if that helps you decide.
Ey Ryan, are you able to check out the fiio ft3? I’m really enjoying that headphone compared to maxwell. It’s a 60mm dd. Pretty close to harmon out of the box. I’m not really a competitive gamer though, just prefer a warmer sound and dynamic bass. Maxwell has the benefit of being wireless though, gotta use a btr7 to get wireless from my ft3, but it runs off of it just fine.
@@ryanhostudio thanks. What about Maxwell vs Ananda Nano vs Fiio FT5? I don’t really need the wireless/gaming features as I use the Inzone H9 for that. I just want the best planar under $500 for listening to mostly bass heavy genres. I don’t need a strong bass boost but at least want good presence, texture, and extension.
Should i buy these for audiophile on the go? Yes , walks. Etc..?. Or for example. Would i get better soundstage tecnhincalities getting a wired headphone. For example. Is the Azurys with a dongle going to sound better?
The maxwells don't have plastic, the plasticy feeling parts are aluminum. Much lighter than the other metal to save on weight. As far as I've seen, they have no plastic on them besides the button and mic on/off switch. Edit: *look at comments for updates*
hate to break it you to but if you scroll down to FAQ they specifically say cups are made with glass infused nylon….aka plastic. The yokes are aluminum and has a steel headband www.audeze.com/products/maxwell-wireless-gaming-headset
@@ryanhostudio Then I was lied to by the guy who had their pair break, and have Audeze send them a new one detailing how they along with the inner part where the screws are, are welded aluminum after calling it out as plastic. I could've misconstrued two different reviews together though, since I've seen every english speaking/subtitled video on them out. All information is good to have, so thank you for pointing this out regardless. Mine arrive Thursday :)
One note on the headband, 5 points of adjustment but yeah great review I like that you said the open backs have better bass. I’m mulling it over about buying mm-100’s.
@@abstractwars wireless dongle most convenient with wired usb giving you best sound quality being wired and lossless. if your using aux mode connected to a xbox controller or something like that it’s not gonna be ideal but works
@@ryanhostudio I just got the maxwell and compared to the Penrose is quite low volume on mac with all connection types. On ps5 the audio is much louder like I would expect. Only way I can get the loudness back up on other devices is to set all eq bands at +12.is this ok? would it kill the drivers or anything?
you can use regular 3.5mm cables i don’t have the vmoda boom pro though. If i had to guess, the mic should work with the mm-100 unique wiring. I did a cable video if you want to check that out
I had horrible popping with my Maxwell and couldn't figure it out. I tried it in BT and that had zero popping so I figured it has to be related to the USB dongle so I did a couple things. I used the USB extender cord that it came with I think it's just a USB 2.0/3.0 connector, and also shut off other devices in the device manager that could have been causing the popping issue.
H6Pro: Does it have surround emulation and your opinion is based when this feature is on (directional sound)? I have the Epos GSP 670, which has this feature, that‘s why i‘m also asking. I also used an AKG K872 at an Epos GSX-1000 and i liked this much more while playing games - it was like hearing to loudspeakers, like there is no headphone on my head. A pity it is too small for my head. The AKG K550 had much more flexibility in size.
@@ryanhostudio Maybe i try again today the K872 without headband. But i‘m looking for Maxwell or MM-100. I tried the MM-100 at High End event in Munich/Germany: I liked it even more as the other more pricier Audeze and even more as the Sennheisers 800 models. Now i don‘t know how the Maxwell is. I checked the weight and both are similar - the Maxwell only 20g heavier. And for some people the weight of 490g of the Maxwell is too heavy, while the 100 is 475g. At the MM-100 i thought „wow they are good“ - and i want to change back to wired instead wireless connection. But i‘m also a gamer: Maybe i do a Mic-mod or so. I guess its because voices are louder at the MM-100 (?) and i sometimes have problems to understand people in games and rL.
Listened to both at CanJam SoCal, liked both, Maxwell puts too much pressure on top of my head after about 15 mins., MM 100 better value compared to the MM 500.
I could only try MM-100, MM-500 and the Sennheisers 800 models. I liked the MM-100 the most, though i forget to ask if it was EQed at the High End event in munich. I don‘t know if MM-100 or Maxwell..hm. I‘m planning to use again wired in the future (currently Epos GSP 670).
@@mew1534 Maxwell are great. They're about where I'd tell people to stop chasing the dragon. However, for people that want to chase the dragon, there are dozens of options better than the Maxwell. Granted, all of those options are significantly more expensive.
Honestly, I've compared maxwells to sennheisers 4-5k headsets even their 50k set up and maxwell blows everything under 50k through the water. @@Arccanos
Hi there, i want to buy headphone for all rounder, which one you would choose between audeze maxwell and epos h3 pro hybrid? In my country, epos h3 pro hybrid got 50% discount this month, what do you think about price to performance?
I would be interested in your take on the Wicked Cushions replacement pads for the Maxwell. I got them and they are way more comfortable/cooler, and to me they sound the same.
Try the Edifier Stax S3. Have been using both the Maxwell and Stax for quite some time but when it comes to vibrancy and clarity, soundstage as well, the Stax slightly outshine the Maxwell. They also use the same/similar drivers, so it might be the material choice that makes the difference, getting closer to open backs. And another plus is the low weight. The main disadvantage is the microphone.
yeah I saw that headphone it looked quite interesting since they use audeze drivers. I imagine it to sound very close to the maxwell.
Personally I was more interested in maxwell because I am a gamer so the wireless dongle and low latency was more of what I was looking for
I got the Stax 3, they sound great, comfort is an issue for me but for TV cans, I mean they cannot be beat.
I paid $300 AUD which is around 192 USD. 80 hr battery time? I mean there is NOTHING on the market for this $.
I also picked up a pair of Hifiman Edition XX Planar and updated my HPA to a SMSL HO100 which I got today and wasn't wowed by it.
Then when I was A and Bing, I realized how bad my other HPA was, a Caiman Gatorized Burson.
I am using my Motu828ES as a DAC so no need for an external DAC,
I never realized how bloated my bass was on the Caiman, both cost the same and now all my mixes I fear may sound a little bass shy on how I mixed.
Now I originally wanted the M100s but I think the ear shape of the XX may appeal to me better. My HD6XX feel a little constrictive, I hate anything touching my ears.
My Phillips XR2 are worse for this even though they have deep shells.
I am hearing things with this new amp that I have been missing on my old one, had it not been for my Edifier S3s, I would never have gone down this route and may get the M100s when they're finally released.
@@xdarshan so build quality over sound quality?
The creaks are nothing, if you're moving your head around all the time, you won't be wanting to wear either can.
Maxwells are over priced for the asking. I got my S3 for around 185 USD
@@DankePlacesooo how you edifier doing? I think they already broken😢. Build quality there is really pretty bad, so the safety of planers is bad.
Hi, how would you compare the Bathys with the Maxwell, and MM-100 when it comes to overall sound quality, Soundstage, and imaging? I was planning on buying the MM-100, or Maxwell, but I saw a store online where they sell the Bathys cheaper than other stores selling the Bathys.
not sure i might be able to demo it next week at canjam. Last time i saw bathys at a shop i was too lazy to figure out how to pair it with my phone
I’m still rocking the Audeze Sine. I wonder how much of a step up these two would be?
never tried audeze sine it was discontinued, but i imagine quite different since it was old audeze tech versus there newer tunings + digital EQ on maxwell
You connected the Maswell to a DAC/Amplifier?
It creates distortions, since the maxwell already have a DAC and amplifier built in.
well if you connect maxwell 3.5mm to a controller or switch, it’s a dac and amplifier too, so your creating distortion…food for thought
@@ryanhostudio Power is not enough to distort anything
Hi there,
I got the maxwell and although I like the sound quality, i was the expecting the soundstage to be a lot in front of me. Is this only possible on an open back headphone? Should I get the HSev2 with a nice amp? Any recommendations?
if your looking for soundstage than open back headphones definitely have more like the audeze mm-100. I have a comparison of he6sev2 vs audeze mm-100 video coming out in an hour if that helps you decide.
Ey Ryan, are you able to check out the fiio ft3? I’m really enjoying that headphone compared to maxwell. It’s a 60mm dd. Pretty close to harmon out of the box. I’m not really a competitive gamer though, just prefer a warmer sound and dynamic bass. Maxwell has the benefit of being wireless though, gotta use a btr7 to get wireless from my ft3, but it runs off of it just fine.
i wish but I dont think my channel is big enough yet for fiio to send me a review unit :[
Sounds like you got two great headphones already!
How do the maxwells compare to the Dan Clark Drop Aeon closed x?
just get the maxwells, the aeon series is old and will be eventually replaced by dan newer meta material tunings that are way superior
@@ryanhostudio thanks. What about Maxwell vs Ananda Nano vs Fiio FT5? I don’t really need the wireless/gaming features as I use the Inzone H9 for that. I just want the best planar under $500 for listening to mostly bass heavy genres. I don’t need a strong bass boost but at least want good presence, texture, and extension.
Should i buy these for audiophile on the go? Yes , walks. Etc..?.
Or for example. Would i get better soundstage tecnhincalities getting a wired headphone. For example. Is the Azurys with a dongle going to sound better?
Hi.
Have you already tested the Beyerdynamic MMX 300 against the Audeze Maxwell in terms of wired sound quality?
nope i have never tried the mmx
The maxwells don't have plastic, the plasticy feeling parts are aluminum. Much lighter than the other metal to save on weight. As far as I've seen, they have no plastic on them besides the button and mic on/off switch.
Edit: *look at comments for updates*
hate to break it you to but if you scroll down to FAQ they specifically say cups are made with glass infused nylon….aka plastic. The yokes are aluminum and has a steel headband
www.audeze.com/products/maxwell-wireless-gaming-headset
@@ryanhostudio Then I was lied to by the guy who had their pair break, and have Audeze send them a new one detailing how they along with the inner part where the screws are, are welded aluminum after calling it out as plastic. I could've misconstrued two different reviews together though, since I've seen every english speaking/subtitled video on them out. All information is good to have, so thank you for pointing this out regardless.
Mine arrive Thursday :)
One note on the headband, 5 points of adjustment but yeah great review I like that you said the open backs have better bass. I’m mulling it over about buying mm-100’s.
MM-100 or HD 660S2 for the same price?
i think i actually like the 660s2 more
Can the Penrose or maxwell be connected to an amp in the aux mode? And would there be any reason I would want to do that over the wireless dongle?
@@abstractwars wireless dongle most convenient with wired usb giving you best sound quality being wired and lossless. if your using aux mode connected to a xbox controller or something like that it’s not gonna be ideal but works
@@ryanhostudio I just got the maxwell and compared to the Penrose is quite low volume on mac with all connection types. On ps5 the audio is much louder like I would expect. Only way I can get the loudness back up on other devices is to set all eq bands at +12.is this ok? would it kill the drivers or anything?
Hi! How are the mm100 VS Sundara please in terms of sound quality and sound stage please? Thanks!
@@jd5787 hi i did post a video comparing the two
@@ryanhostudio cool thanks. I will check it out!
Can you use regular 3,5mm jack cables with MM-100, like Vmoda Boom Pro?
you can use regular 3.5mm cables i don’t have the vmoda boom pro though. If i had to guess, the mic should work with the mm-100 unique wiring. I did a cable video if you want to check that out
I had horrible popping with my Maxwell and couldn't figure it out. I tried it in BT and that had zero popping so I figured it has to be related to the USB dongle so I did a couple things. I used the USB extender cord that it came with I think it's just a USB 2.0/3.0 connector, and also shut off other devices in the device manager that could have been causing the popping issue.
You need to lower the side tone setting to 0. That’s what I did
great video so far 😊 the mm100 is definitely interesting
It really is!
I'm trying to decide between the lcd-x, mm-500, and mm-100.
mm-500 than mm-100, i severely dislike the lcd-x the treble too sharp, midrange isn’t even as good as mm-500 and it’s actually a neck breaker weight
I canceled my mm-100 preorder and bought the LCD 2 Rosewoods...
@carlhil2 I was wondering about those, too. How different are they from the lcd-2c?
@@corneliusmaye5789 They didn't ship yet. I just. like the wood. I will lace them with Morphit first to see what sound I can get out of them...
@@ryanhostudioX has sharp treble? Wow, never would've thought honestly 😄
H6Pro: Does it have surround emulation and your opinion is based when this feature is on (directional sound)?
I have the Epos GSP 670, which has this feature, that‘s why i‘m also asking.
I also used an AKG K872 at an Epos GSX-1000 and i liked this much more while playing games - it was like hearing to loudspeakers, like there is no headphone on my head. A pity it is too small for my head. The AKG K550 had much more flexibility in size.
h6pro does not have surround sound emulation. My opinion is based on no software
@@ryanhostudio Maybe i try again today the K872 without headband. But i‘m looking for Maxwell or MM-100. I tried the MM-100 at High End event in Munich/Germany: I liked it even more as the other more pricier Audeze and even more as the Sennheisers 800 models. Now i don‘t know how the Maxwell is. I checked the weight and both are similar - the Maxwell only 20g heavier. And for some people the weight of 490g of the Maxwell is too heavy, while the 100 is 475g.
At the MM-100 i thought „wow they are good“ - and i want to change back to wired instead wireless connection. But i‘m also a gamer: Maybe i do a Mic-mod or so.
I guess its because voices are louder at the MM-100 (?) and i sometimes have problems to understand people in games and rL.
Maxwells are ELITE. Especially when you download an EQ like peace
they are very good! They do have there own EQ built in but yeah not as fine tune as you can do in peace
Are these the same drivers? I see the headband is the same.
audeze states they are closer to the mm-500 driver design (which makes sense because there open back headphones)
How do they compare to hd 650 or dt 770 are they a step up or not ?
easily a step up from the hd650, i actually havent gotten a chance to demo the dt 770 yet
@@ryanhostudio that's good news I m waiting forward to see their graph somewhere before purchasing them.. thanks 👍
For sure a step up from the 770s. You might be used to the sound signature of those though so give it some time.
@@Hijynx87 have you bought them ?Here they re not available yet
have you heard Audeze lcd3?
yep its not as upper midrange focus like the mm-100
audeze Maxwell 8 dais used 7 hour nice love ❤❤❤
for the price of the maxwells it's unbelievable
i agree it’s so good!
Don't buy maxwell past the warranty, there's no way to fix it, you have to throw it away
I ordered thg mm-100s I hope they sound great for gaming.
Listened to both at CanJam SoCal, liked both, Maxwell puts too much pressure on top of my head after about 15 mins., MM 100 better value compared to the MM 500.
yeah the mm-100 is a good value. I listened to lcd-5 mm-500 and mm-100 side by side too
I could only try MM-100, MM-500 and the Sennheisers 800 models. I liked the MM-100 the most, though i forget to ask if it was EQed at the High End event in munich. I don‘t know if MM-100 or Maxwell..hm. I‘m planning to use again wired in the future (currently Epos GSP 670).
Audeze Maxwell Wireless In comparison, they are the best, there is no hearing aid that compares.the best in the world in headphones
Eh, they are pretty great closed backs until you get to the aeon closed x. Definitely the best wireless, maybe not as convenient as others though.
They're the best gaming cans. Not even close to the best outside of that. Probably not in the top 50.
@@Arccanosactually I’ve compared them to senheiser 4-5k headsets and Maxwell crushes any audiophile headphones to date
@@mew1534 Maxwell are great. They're about where I'd tell people to stop chasing the dragon. However, for people that want to chase the dragon, there are dozens of options better than the Maxwell. Granted, all of those options are significantly more expensive.
Honestly, I've compared maxwells to sennheisers 4-5k headsets even their 50k set up and maxwell blows everything under 50k through the water.
@@Arccanos
Hi there,
i want to buy headphone for all rounder, which one you would choose between audeze maxwell and epos h3 pro hybrid?
In my country, epos h3 pro hybrid got 50% discount this month, what do you think about price to performance?
id still skip and go audeze maxwell