“The best sound in gaming just got better”: Audeze’s SLAM-equipped Maxwell 2 headset is set to supercharge your gaming sessionsAudeze has launched the Maxwell 2, the next evolution of its popular wireless gaming headset, featuring better audio quality, improved comfort, and a host of exciting new features.
Designed to refine what already worked, Audeze says every aspect of Maxwell 2 has been engineered to deliver “unmatched audio fidelity, exceptional comfort, and seamless connectivity” across just about every platform you can throw at it.

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One of the headline upgrades is the inclusion of Audeze’s patent-pending SLAM technology, which is said to deliver “heightened spatial immersion and precision along with punchier bass response”.
First introduced in Audeze’s 2024 flagship CRBN2 electrostatic headphones, SLAM works alongside the brand’s massive 90mm planar magnetic drivers that incorporate Audeze’s patented Fluxor magnets and Fazor waveguides. The result is an “expansive 10 Hz to 50 kHz frequency range” that captures everything from the faintest footsteps to the most earth-shattering explosions with near-zero distortion.
Voice comms also get a notable upgrade. Maxwell 2 features an upgraded AI-powered noise-cancelling microphone system, powered by Audeze’s FILTER AI noise removal technology. With twice the bandwidth of the original Maxwell, the removable hypercardioid boom mic keeps voices sounding clear and natural while effectively cutting out background noise so you can always sound your best on chat and on stream. Onboard hardware controls, meanwhile, make adjusting volume levels quick and intuitive.
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Comfort is another major focus this time round. Built for long gaming sessions, Maxwell 2 features a wider, softer suspension strap with added ventilation holes to reduce heat buildup. A redesigned closed-back earpad offers more internal space for a better over-ear fit, while a new magnetic attachment system makes swapping pads quick and fuss-free.
Connectivity wise, Maxwell 2 ships with an ultra-low-latency USB-C wireless dongle for lag-free, high-resolution audio, while Bluetooth 5.3 includes LE Audio and LDAC support for mobile listening and everyday use.
Powering it all is a high-capacity lithium-polymer battery that boasts over 80 hours of wireless playback at 80dBA, with fast charging delivering up to 24 hours of use from just 20 minutes on charge.
Launching alongside Maxwell 2 is an all-new Audeze app that lets you easily customise the headset. The app also supports the original Maxwell and is available for Windows, macOS, iOS and Android.
The Audeze Maxwell 2 for PlayStation will retail for $329, while the Xbox version comes in at $349. Both models also support Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, and Nintendo Switch, and are available now via Audeze and select retailers.

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