Sony - Maxwell Wireless Gaming Headset

sennheiser hd560s and an mpm1000u with a seperate mic stand the absolute best? audeze maxwell with budget options being the sennheiser pc37x and the pc38x

If you can find them for a good price the audeze maxwell i would 100% recommend. Honestly ive used most of the high end gaming headsets and there sound and EQ just have so many issues. Ill also add the build quality tend to break or Fall apart in the same areas. But I'd probably go with arctis 7 line for consoles as the arctis nova pros just arent worth the price.

I personally just got the Audeze Maxwell, which are essentially a hybrid between gaming and audiophile. They're closed backs, but they still sound great. I agree that it's important to take a step away from these overpriced "gaming" headsets that are really just garbage. My previous headset was the Arctis Pro Wireless, which was inferior in every regard, and it was *still* more expensive than the Maxwell's. Really goes to show how poisonous gaming branding is.

I've had mine for about 3 months now, I bought a new strap because the stock one was giving me a headache. I still have issue with them feeling like they are clamping too hard on my head and glasses tho. I have one of the really flexible meshy plastic comfort straps and have one side set to the middle, one side set to the top any looser and it feels like its gonna fall off my head, any tighter and it feels like a vice clamp. That's literally my only complaint. The sound is phenomenal. No issue with speakers, hardware/software or anything buggy on that. If they didn't weigh so much they'd be perfect. But I put on my old Razr Blackshark V2 pros, adjusted the equalizer and in comparison it sounds like actual crap. If I could get this comfort thing under control they'd be absolutely perfect. Sometimes I wish I could exchange them for something lighter but then I want the same kind of sound too. So I guess I'll put up with it until I find a solution.

I cycle between two pairs of headphones while gaming, depending on my mood and I use either; Audeze Maxwell or Epos H6 Pro Open + Epos Gsx 300. I'd give you the following recommendations: Audeze Maxwell if you want closed back and wireless, Epos H6 Pro Open if you want open back and wired.

I've had my Maxwells for a year now. No problems whatsoever, amazing sound quality! My only complaint is the headband, but you get used to it. They're also on the heavier side. However, the sound quality really makes up for everything.

Shocked that nobody has mentioned the Audeze Maxwell. Given your use case and budget they would seem to be a top 3 choice. I've owned a pair for quite a while and they are honestly amazing at both content consumption and also gaming. They come with a mic built in and you don't need a separate DAC/AMP. The Sennheiser 560S and PX38X are also great options.

Audeze Maxwells. Easy decision. It's better than everything on your list by a mile An audiophiles entry level gaming headphones

I owned a pair of Audeze Maxwell and they were the best gaming headset I ever used by a long shot. Unfortunatly tho they use planar magnetic drivers that are very fragile. No matter how I handled them the right driver still broke. Got a replacement pretty easily but unfortunatly almost exactly a year later the second pair had the exact same issue. The Maxwell cost me ~400€ when I bpught them and even tho I would have gotten another replacement I was not willing to get it replaced every year until warrenty expired. For the almost the same money I bought DT 900 X Pro and DT 700 X Pro (names might be different).

Audeze Maxwell will solve all your problems. Need to EQ them though to make them sound amazing for techno

Well since you don't need a DAC/Amp for the Maxwell you would save money indirectly

I've had mine for about a week or so now. Headset weight really hasn't bothered me - apart from adjusting where it sits on my head occasionally. I do very long sessions every day. I upgrades from Corsair hs80 max. Audio quality on the maxwells is the best I've experienced in a wireless headset. Especially good for music and games with a good soundscape like arc raiders. Can't speak on the microphone as I don't need it. I don't love the button binding for going next/previous music tracks but it's not too bad and I will adjust with time. No regrets on the purchase.

The Maxwell is compared to the Nova Pro a huge up in terms of sound quality. I would call the Maxwell an anomaly in the (wireless) gaming headphone space. Audeze is a hi-fi headphone company where sound comes first, which is apparent in the Maxwell.

Honestly dude for me they have been great!! They sound better than practically any closed back I've ever heard even before eq, I only have to charge them like once every two months, I have them hooked up to my tv and phone also and can just pop the mic off and use them as amazing music and movie headphones. Another thing I like is that they have really good sidetone which is a preference thing but I need it or i yell constantly haha. I also have the sennheiser pc38x and the maxwells poop all over them especially in detail and sub bass if you eq the bass up. I even added a shoulder strap pad from a little gym bag I had and now they are crazy comfortable too haha. Here's a picture [maxwells with shoulder strap pad](https://i.imgur.com/zGPI7rS.jpeg)

It's not wild or uninformed. Truthear hexa might sound better than most gaming headsets but that's not difficult to do and are still trash compared to something like an audeze maxwell. You simply don't understand what the term audiophile means if you think $100 can buy you anything on the level in a gaming headset.

The Maxwell is a big upgrade on the Nova Pros, you can also remove the boom mic if desired. I have some high end wired close back headphones and the Maxwells compete quite closely with them.

You're going to get a lot mentions for the Audeze Maxwell. I was in your shoes and did TONS of research. Maxwells could do it all. I would say really good in most aspects but not "great." First and foremost, they're heavy, no way around it. Sounds crazy but after playing for a while with them on your head, your neck will develop abs. I didn't run into this but they're by all accounts very fragile. They have multipoint which is nice but not simultaneous. Like if you're connected to usb on your PC and bluetooth. The usb sound will be cut off if you get a phone call. So it's not true multipoint in a sense. I sold mine and I'm currently looking again. I have a pair of Fiio JT1 which are actually really good. Lightweight, wired and to me, better for gaming for sure. I'm also looking at IEMs. Stay away from traditional "gaming" headsets. Everything i've seen seems like the Beyerdynamic DT770s/DT990s are the best bang for your buck. They're under $200, wired and no integrated mic but everyone says the sound is amazing. Also, what are you connecting to? PC, console, phone?

Who cares about stock EQ? I don't get this. Maxwells come tuned for gaming but using the app takes 2mins to adjust to your liking and then you can toggle for music (which is incredible sounding on them imo)

Audeze Maxwell for audio quality. I'm not sure about the mic quality, because I don't use it, but it does have a built in microphone & a detachable one as well.

Maxwell is my favorite by far

Maxwell has excellent sound isolation but not ANC.

There amazing, you do need to EQ though

Checked pretty much everything there is on the internet, but most posts are too old now. What I need the most is it to be wireless and preferably have Game/Chat mix. I'm planning to use in only for my PC (for PS5 I have been using Astro A50 gen 4 for 5 years, they are still fine, but I want something new and better + I'm tired to take them from my PC to PS5 every time, so I need one dedicated headset only for my PC). So, out of all headsets here are my picks: - Logitech G Pro X 2 (not sure about the sound, tried them, Cloud 3s sounds better IMO) - Hyper X Cloud 3s (no game/chat mix and 3,5mm unfortunately) - Astor A50X (there is no A50 gen 5 in my country and + I don't want to have 2 almost the same headsets LOL) - Razer BlackShark v3 pro (not a fan of Razer overall, but noise canceling sounds amazing) - Arctis Nova Pro Wireless (heard that it has connection and cracking sound, same as I have on Arctis 7 back in a day) I also had Audeze Maxwell and sold them, unbearably HEAVY, but sounded the best out of all BY FAR. If you have any other recommendations, please, feel free to share. For now I like Cloud 3s the most, probably. But lack of Game/Chat mix and 3,5 jack is what holds me back. I also have HD6xx and I love them, but I hate wires when playing.

These are probably the best if you're dead set on closed back headphones and want the inbuilt mic. Still would recommend open-backed if possible though. I have both the Audeze Maxwell and Hifiman Edition XS.

I have a TON of headphones - AirPods Max, AirPods Por 3s, Senn HBD630, had focal BathysMG, Sony XMs and more. The maxwells are my best headphones for music. You can eq them to be absolutely stunning. They are also amazing for gaming. Flip to footsteps EQ and you are good to go. LOVE them. They are big and a bit heavy as they are planars but epic. I got the Apos X Capra strap which made a huge difference on comfort and it's cheap. Ear pads are awesome

Well, I've only played a few of the exact same games on both platforms, so a direct comparison is a bit difficult, but, if there was a difference, it was imperceptible or negligible. I had even paid for the Dolby Atmos before the Maxwell's, and I didn't really experience anything noteworthy then either. I suspect that much like PS5's Tempest Engine 3D audio, the efficacy is highly dependent on developer implementation or use.

Agree with comments suggesting planar headphones. I bought the Audeze Maxwells for gaming and they opened my eyes to extreme sound quality. Detail is stunning when EQ'd properly. I just listen to music with them and enjoy. Maxwells are an incredible deal imo and in your budget. I own other very good headphones - sen hd600, Sony XM, AirPods Max etc. Audeze Maxwells smoke them all - another level.

Sennheiser Momentum 4 is the best sounding in that range these days if you're using them out and about. If you're using them at home, Audeze Maxwell if you can take their weight.

Same here. They are amazing

"Mic on the Maxwell is bad too" - I don't own them anymore (for other reasons), but the mic was amazing on the Maxwell. And the sound quality stayed the same when the mic was in use. These seem to be a very far cry from that if reviews are to be believed.

Listen to this OP. I have three pairs. Safe to say I'm a fan.

Audezee Maxwell or the Fiio FT1. And as nice as the Sennheiser 620 is, I really feel like the Audezee and Fiio are the best you can get for under $300. Maybe the new Meze Audio 99 Classics, they are supposed to rival the Audezee for best closed back under $300 but I haven't heard them yet. The Maxwell's only issue is weight. They are on the heavy side. I still think they are very comfortable, but if weight is an issue, go with the 99 Classics or the FT1. After that you'd want to save up for the new Sennheiser HDB 630. Feel free to ask any questions about any others, I was on a long running search for 'best closed backs' so I've listened to a ton!

Sound quality is great. Weight is a little on the heavy side but with an after market head strap it's ok. Battery life is great. Dongle connection to PC is spotty sometimes but not terrible. My main issue with them and the ultimate reason I returned is they don't get very loud. For that reason I went a different direction. If your ok with it not getting decently loud I think it's the best headset for the price.

I just picked up audeze Maxwell last night, and so far, first impressions, they're incredible. Coming from steel series Nova 7s, they're far more comfortable, heavier, but feel nicer on my head.

I mean, it's not that big of a deal, but it's still something that exists, they won't just randomly explode.