Audeze

Audeze Maxwell 2 ANC Wireless Headphones

$429
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Audeze Maxwell 2 ANC Wireless Headphones by Audeze are black and silver over-ear wireless gaming headphones with a padded headband, visible ear cushions, and control buttons on the ear cups, featuring active noise cancellation, shown against a white background.
  • Audeze Maxwell 2 ANC Wireless Headphones by Audeze are black and silver over-ear wireless gaming headphones with a padded headband, visible ear cushions, and control buttons on the ear cups, featuring active noise cancellation, shown against a white background.
  • The Audeze Maxwell 2 ANC Wireless Headphones by Audeze are matte black, over-ear wireless gaming headphones featuring cushioned ear pads, an adjustable headband, built-in controls, and active noise cancellation, displayed on a white background.
  • A pair of Audeze Maxwell 2 ANC Wireless Headphones by Audeze in black and silver, featuring a built-in microphone, rest on a white PlayStation 5 console against a black background illuminated by glowing blue lights from the console.
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  • A pair of Audeze Maxwell 2 ANC Wireless Headphones by Audeze in black and silver rests on a stand behind a computer keyboard, set against a red backlit background.
  • The Audeze Maxwell 2 ANC Wireless Headphones from Audeze, featuring a built-in microphone, rest on a stand placed on a dark desk next to a laptop and a desktop PC illuminated with vibrant LED lighting in a sleek modern setup.
  • A striking gaming setup features a monitor, mechanical keyboard, mouse, and the Audeze Maxwell 2 ANC Wireless Headphones by Audeze displayed on a stand—all highlighted alongside a desktop PC aglow with purple lighting, set atop a dark desk in a blue-lit room. This immersive environment is ideal for hours of uninterrupted gameplay, elevated by the active noise cancellation of the Audeze Maxwell 2 that keeps distractions at bay.
  • An Audeze Maxwell 2 ANC Wireless Headphones by Audeze, featuring a built-in microphone, rests on a mechanical keyboard. In the background, a handheld gaming console and part of another gaming console are visible, all bathed in purple and blue lighting.
  • The Audeze Maxwell 2 ANC Wireless Headphones by Audeze are black and silver over-ear wireless gaming headphones, featuring cushioned ear pads, an adjustable headband, and an attached microphone with a foam cover. They come equipped with active noise cancellation technology and are displayed on a white background.
  • The Audeze Maxwell 2 ANC Wireless Headphones by Audeze are wireless planar magnetic gaming headphones with black cushioned ear pads, an attached microphone, adjustable headband, and metallic accents. They feature active noise cancellation and are shown on a white background.
  • Overhead view of a single black Audeze Maxwell 2 ANC Wireless Headphone featuring a grey headband, with the circular ear cup and subtle Audeze logo on the side—crafted as a wireless gaming headset for uninterrupted, high-fidelity audio.
  • The Audeze Maxwell 2 ANC Wireless Headphones by Audeze are black and silver over-ear wireless gaming headphones with a padded headband and an attached microphone featuring a foam windscreen, displayed on a white background.
  • The Audeze Maxwell 2 ANC Wireless Headphones by Audeze are black over-ear wireless headphones featuring a padded headband, an attached boom microphone, and silver accents, displayed against a white background.
  • A pair of black over-ear headphones shown from above, featuring a circular pattern of holes on one ear cup and a wide, padded headband labeled Audeze—these stylish Audeze Maxwell 2 ANC Wireless Headphones are designed as planar magnetic gaming headsets for immersive, high-fidelity sound.
  • The Audeze Maxwell 2 ANC Wireless Headphones by Audeze are displayed on a white background, accompanied by a detachable microphone, USB adapter, 3.5mm audio cable, USB-C charging cable, and a foam mic cover. These headphones feature active noise cancellation for an immersive listening experience.
  • The Audeze Maxwell 2 ANC Wireless Headphones by Audeze, shown in black with an over-ear design and a perforated headband, are displayed on a white surface alongside a USB-C cable, 3.5mm audio cable, and USB wireless dongle.
  • Audeze Maxwell 2 ANC Wireless Headphones by Audeze are black and silver over-ear wireless gaming headphones with a padded headband, visible ear cushions, and control buttons on the ear cups, featuring active noise cancellation, shown against a white background.
  • The Audeze Maxwell 2 ANC Wireless Headphones by Audeze are matte black, over-ear wireless gaming headphones featuring cushioned ear pads, an adjustable headband, built-in controls, and active noise cancellation, displayed on a white background.
  • A pair of Audeze Maxwell 2 ANC Wireless Headphones by Audeze in black and silver, featuring a built-in microphone, rest on a white PlayStation 5 console against a black background illuminated by glowing blue lights from the console.
  • The Audeze Maxwell 2 ANC Wireless Headphones by Audeze, featuring a built-in microphone, rest on a stand atop a desk alongside a keyboard, controller, monitor, and a brightly lit gaming PC in the background. The scene is bathed in blue and orange lighting.
  • A pair of Audeze Maxwell 2 ANC Wireless Headphones by Audeze in black and silver rests on a stand behind a computer keyboard, set against a red backlit background.
  • The Audeze Maxwell 2 ANC Wireless Headphones from Audeze, featuring a built-in microphone, rest on a stand placed on a dark desk next to a laptop and a desktop PC illuminated with vibrant LED lighting in a sleek modern setup.
  • A striking gaming setup features a monitor, mechanical keyboard, mouse, and the Audeze Maxwell 2 ANC Wireless Headphones by Audeze displayed on a stand—all highlighted alongside a desktop PC aglow with purple lighting, set atop a dark desk in a blue-lit room. This immersive environment is ideal for hours of uninterrupted gameplay, elevated by the active noise cancellation of the Audeze Maxwell 2 that keeps distractions at bay.
  • An Audeze Maxwell 2 ANC Wireless Headphones by Audeze, featuring a built-in microphone, rests on a mechanical keyboard. In the background, a handheld gaming console and part of another gaming console are visible, all bathed in purple and blue lighting.
  • The Audeze Maxwell 2 ANC Wireless Headphones by Audeze are black and silver over-ear wireless gaming headphones, featuring cushioned ear pads, an adjustable headband, and an attached microphone with a foam cover. They come equipped with active noise cancellation technology and are displayed on a white background.
  • The Audeze Maxwell 2 ANC Wireless Headphones by Audeze are wireless planar magnetic gaming headphones with black cushioned ear pads, an attached microphone, adjustable headband, and metallic accents. They feature active noise cancellation and are shown on a white background.
  • Overhead view of a single black Audeze Maxwell 2 ANC Wireless Headphone featuring a grey headband, with the circular ear cup and subtle Audeze logo on the side—crafted as a wireless gaming headset for uninterrupted, high-fidelity audio.
  • The Audeze Maxwell 2 ANC Wireless Headphones by Audeze are black and silver over-ear wireless gaming headphones with a padded headband and an attached microphone featuring a foam windscreen, displayed on a white background.
  • The Audeze Maxwell 2 ANC Wireless Headphones by Audeze are black over-ear wireless headphones featuring a padded headband, an attached boom microphone, and silver accents, displayed against a white background.
  • A pair of black over-ear headphones shown from above, featuring a circular pattern of holes on one ear cup and a wide, padded headband labeled Audeze—these stylish Audeze Maxwell 2 ANC Wireless Headphones are designed as planar magnetic gaming headsets for immersive, high-fidelity sound.
  • The Audeze Maxwell 2 ANC Wireless Headphones by Audeze are displayed on a white background, accompanied by a detachable microphone, USB adapter, 3.5mm audio cable, USB-C charging cable, and a foam mic cover. These headphones feature active noise cancellation for an immersive listening experience.
  • The Audeze Maxwell 2 ANC Wireless Headphones by Audeze, shown in black with an over-ear design and a perforated headband, are displayed on a white surface alongside a USB-C cable, 3.5mm audio cable, and USB wireless dongle.
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Audeze

Audeze Maxwell 2 ANC Wireless Headphones

Audeze Maxwell 2 ANC Wireless Headphones

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Cup style
Open-back headphone designs are often higher-performance but have poor noise isolation and leak sound. Closed-back designs provide better noise isolation and leak less sound.

Closed-Back

Wearing style
Over-ear headphones sit over your ear and surround your ear with a ring of padding. On-ear headphones are padded but rest on top of your ear. In-ear monitors are worn inside your ear canal.

Over-ear

Driver type
Speakers and headphones use a device called a 'driver' to create sound. Different types of drivers have different strengths and weaknesses, but can all produce great sound. Common varieties include dynamic, planar magnetic, and electrostatic.

Planar Magnetic

Connectivity
Connectivity refers to the method in which the headphones connect to the audio source. Headphones can be either wired or wireless.

Wireless, Wired

Portability
DACs and amplifiers can either be carried around or meant for static desktop use

Portable

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Description

The Audeze Maxwell 2 ANC brings serious noise cancellation to the planar magnetic gaming headset that set a new standard for wireless sound. Its 90mm drivers deliver the detail, bass extension, and positional accuracy that made the Maxwell platform so widely respected, while a new aviation-grade ANC system cuts through the distractions of shared rooms, travel, tournaments, and busy workspaces.

Available in separate PlayStation and Xbox versions, Maxwell 2 ANC is built for high-level gaming, spatial audio production, music, and everyday listening. Ultra-low-latency wireless audio reaches up to 24-bit/96kHz, an upgraded head-tracking system supports compatible immersive applications, and Audeze’s FILTER AI microphone processing keeps voice communication clear when the environment around you is not.

90mm Planar Drivers with Dedicated Balanced Amplification

Maxwell 2 ANC uses Audeze’s 90mm planar magnetic drivers, which are substantially larger than the dynamic drivers found in most gaming headsets. Their broad diaphragm surface moves with even force, preserving fine detail and separation through dense soundtracks, rapid effects, dialogue, and music.

Audeze’s Fluxor magnet array, Uniforce diaphragm, Fazor phase management, and SLAM acoustic system work together to improve control across the full frequency range. Bass reaches deep and lands with real physical weight, while footsteps, reloads, environmental cues, and voices remain distinct within the mix.

Two dedicated 1.4W amplifiers operate in balanced mode, providing the power and headroom needed for both high-output gaming and quieter low-level detail. The result is a presentation with strong dynamics, clean bass, and the spatial precision expected from Audeze’s planar headphones.

Up to 35dB of Active Noise Cancellation

Maxwell 2 ANC is Audeze’s first headset with active noise cancellation and the first full-range planar magnetic headset built around an ANC system. Audeze rates it for up to 35dB of background-noise reduction, helping suppress room noise, HVAC systems, travel noise, nearby conversations, and the general distractions of competitive gaming environments.

The acoustic tuning was developed to remain consistent when ANC is switched on or off. That means bass balance, vocal placement, treble detail, and positional cues do not shift dramatically when changing listening modes. Transparency Mode is also available when you need to hear someone nearby or stay aware of your surroundings.

Self-Calibrating Head Tracking and Spatial Audio

An integrated head-tracking system adds motion-aware spatial audio without requiring external cameras or tracking hardware. Automatic calibration helps the headset establish and maintain a stable forward position, making setup quicker and improving reliability during longer sessions.

Supported applications include Embody Immerse Gaming Hive for personalized spatial audio across PC games and the Dolby Atmos Renderer for professional immersive-audio production. Maxwell 2 ANC also supports Dolby Atmos and Tempest 3D according to the connected platform and selected headset version.

Clearer Voice Communication with FILTER AI

The detachable hypercardioid boom microphone uses both physical noise control and Audeze’s high-bandwidth FILTER AI processing. Background noise can be reduced directly from the headset, helping your voice remain intelligible around keyboards, fans, room noise, and other distractions.

An internal microphone also supports chat when the boom microphone is removed. This gives Maxwell 2 ANC more flexibility for phone calls, casual voice communication, travel, and everyday listening.

Wireless, Bluetooth, USB, and Analog Connectivity

The included USB-C dongle provides ultra-low-latency wireless audio for gaming, with high-resolution playback up to 24-bit/96kHz. USB-C can also be used for wired digital audio, including dual-audio endpoints and game-chat mixing on supported platforms.

Bluetooth 5.3 supports LDAC, AAC, SBC, LC3, and LC3plus, along with Bluetooth LE Audio, Auracast, and multipoint connectivity. A 3.5mm TRRS connection is included for analog sources and devices where wireless or USB audio is not available.

PlayStation and Xbox Versions

The PlayStation and Xbox versions share the same drivers, active noise cancellation, head tracking, microphone system, wireless performance, comfort design, and core sound quality. The correct version depends primarily on the console you plan to use.

The PlayStation version provides native low-latency wireless support for PlayStation consoles and supports Tempest 3D audio. The Xbox version provides native Xbox wireless compatibility, Xbox game-chat mixing, and includes a Dolby Access license for Dolby Atmos on Xbox and Windows.

Both versions are compatible with Windows and macOS computers, Nintendo Switch 2, iOS, and Android through the appropriate wireless, Bluetooth, USB-C, or analog connection. Both versions can use Dolby Atmos through the Dolby Access app on Windows, although only the Xbox version includes the license.

Comfort for Long Gaming Sessions

A wide, ventilated suspension strap distributes the headset’s 560g weight across a larger area of the head. Aluminum yokes provide a rigid, durable structure, while the redesigned memory foam earpads offer additional internal room and create the seal needed for effective noise cancellation.

The earpads attach magnetically for easy removal and replacement. Magnetic exterior side plates can also be swapped for optional Audeze ReSkin designs, giving the headset a customizable appearance without changing the main earcup structure.

Audeze App Control

The redesigned Audeze app is available for Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android. It provides quick access to headset settings, EQ, microphone processing, ANC, Transparency Mode, and other controls through a cleaner interface designed around everyday use.

Physical earcup controls remain available for volume, game-chat balance, media playback, microphone functions, and frequently used listening settings, allowing most adjustments to be made without leaving the game.

Key Features

  • Professional closed-back wireless gaming headset
  • Available in PlayStation and Xbox versions
  • 90mm planar magnetic drivers
  • Uniforce diaphragm technology
  • Fluxor magnet array with N50 neodymium magnets
  • Fazor phase-management system
  • SLAM acoustic management for deeper, more controlled bass
  • Dual dedicated 1.4W amplifiers operating in balanced mode
  • Hybrid active noise cancellation rated for up to 35dB of reduction
  • Consistent frequency response with ANC on or off
  • Transparency Mode for environmental awareness
  • Integrated head tracking with automatic calibration
  • Support for Embody Immerse Gaming Hive
  • Support for professional Dolby Atmos Renderer workflows
  • Dolby Atmos and Tempest 3D spatial audio support
  • Detachable hypercardioid boom microphone
  • High-bandwidth FILTER AI noise removal
  • Internal microphone for chat without the boom mic
  • Ultra-low-latency USB-C wireless audio
  • High-resolution playback up to 24-bit/96kHz
  • Bluetooth 5.3
  • LDAC, AAC, SBC, LC3, and LC3plus codec support
  • Bluetooth LE Audio and Auracast support
  • Bluetooth multipoint connectivity
  • USB-C digital audio with dual-audio endpoints
  • 3.5mm TRRS analog connectivity
  • Wide ventilated suspension head strap
  • Magnetically attached memory foam earpads
  • Aluminum yokes
  • Replaceable magnetic side plates compatible with Audeze ReSkin designs
  • Audeze app support for Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android
  • USB-C fast charging

Compatibility

Windows PC / Mac Ultra-low-latency wireless, USB-C digital audio, 3.5mm analog audio, Dolby Atmos, game-chat mix, and Audeze app support
Xbox Native compatibility with the Xbox version, including ultra-low-latency wireless, 3.5mm analog audio, Dolby Atmos, and game-chat mix
PlayStation Native compatibility with the PlayStation version, including ultra-low-latency wireless, USB-C digital audio, 3.5mm analog audio, and Tempest 3D
Nintendo Switch 2 Ultra-low-latency wireless, Bluetooth audio, USB-C digital audio, and 3.5mm analog audio
iOS Ultra-low-latency wireless, Bluetooth audio, USB-C digital audio, 3.5mm analog audio, and Audeze app support
Android Ultra-low-latency wireless, Bluetooth audio, USB-C digital audio, 3.5mm analog audio, and Audeze app support

Lightning-equipped iOS devices require an MFi-certified Camera Connection Kit adapter for USB audio. No adapter is required for USB-C devices.

Technical Specs

Product Type Professional wireless gaming headset
Available Versions PlayStation and Xbox
Style Over-ear, circumaural, closed-back
Transducer Type Planar magnetic
Transducer Size 90mm
Diaphragm Uniforce
Magnetic Structure Fluxor magnet array
Magnet Type Neodymium N50
Phase Management Fazor
Acoustic Management SLAM
Amplification Dual dedicated 1.4W balanced amplifiers
Frequency Response 10Hz–50kHz
Maximum SPL >115dB
Total Harmonic Distortion <0.1% at 100dB
Active Noise Cancellation Up to 35dB with Transparency Mode
Spatial Audio Dolby Atmos and Tempest 3D
Head Tracking Integrated with automatic calibration in supported applications
Boom Microphone Detachable hypercardioid microphone with pop filter
Microphone Processing Physical noise reduction and FILTER AI noise removal
Internal Microphone Supported for chat
Low-Latency Wireless USB-C wireless dongle
Maximum Wireless Resolution Up to 24-bit/96kHz
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.3
Bluetooth Codecs LDAC, AAC, SBC, LC3, and LC3plus
Additional Bluetooth Features Auracast, LE Audio, and multipoint
Wired Digital Connection USB-C with dual-audio endpoints and game-chat mix
Wired Analog Connection 3.5mm TRRS active connection
Battery Type 1800mAh lithium-polymer
Battery Life with ANC On Up to 40 hours
Battery Life with ANC Off Up to 35 hours
Battery Test Conditions Bluetooth continuous playback with pink noise at 80dBA
Fast Charging Approximately 25% charge in 20 minutes
Full Charge Time Approximately 2 hours
Charging Input USB-C, 5V / 1.8A maximum
Weight 560g

What’s in the Box

  • Audeze Maxwell 2 ANC headset in the selected PlayStation or Xbox version
  • Detachable boom microphone with pop filter
  • USB-C wireless dongle
  • 1.5m USB-C to USB-C cable
  • 0.3m USB-C to USB-A adapter cable
  • 1.2m 3.5mm TRRS analog cable

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