Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Audeze released some new firmware for the Maxwell 2 that addressed several concerns from reviewers and customers. The performance improvements of the latest firmware, v1.0.2.53_A, were enough where I felt a video was necessary. In the simplest sense, the latest firmware fixed an EQ bug for some that had it, improved mic performance, and improved the sound quality.
There are of course a couple more lingering things to go, with some people having sidetone or hiss issues, but this is a substantial improvement in my overall experience. There is a new mic test as well to show you improvements (at the 53 second mark)!
*Waitlist Links for the Maxwell 2 pads coming soon!*
FreeZe Pad (sport fabric with gel and memory foam) - wickedcushions.com/pages/audeze-maxwell-2-earpad-waitlist
StealthZ Pad (Velour with memory foam) - wickedcushions.com/pages/audeze-maxwell-2-stealthz-earpad-waitlist
My Original Review: youtu.be/aR7QQMcDeyU
*Maxwell 2 Purchase Links:*
Purchase link (non-affiliate):
US - audeze.com/products/maxwell-2-wireless-gaming-headset
UK - audeze.co.uk/products/maxwell-2?variant=55995890172283
APOS Affiliate - https://apos.audio/products/audeze-maxwell-2-wireless-gaming-headset?sca_ref=1915795.HszCmmyneH
New Audeze App (not HQ) - audeze.com/pages/audezeapp
Save 10% off anything at dekoniaudio.com! Coupon Code: GADGETRYTECH10
Save 10% off anything at capraaudio.com/?ref=GADGETRYTECH Coupon Code: gadgetry
Save 15% off anything at Wicked Cushions! - wickedcushions.com/pages/gadgetrytech
My Headphone/Headset Measurement Database: gadgetrytech.squig.link/headsets
My IEM Measurement Database: gadgetrytech.squig.link
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Audeze released some new firmware for the Maxwell 2 that addressed several concerns from reviewers and customers. The performance improvements of the latest firmware, v1.0.2.53_A, were enough where I felt a video was necessary. In the simplest sense, the latest firmware fixed an EQ bug for some that had it, improved mic performance, and improved the sound quality.
There are of course a couple more lingering things to go, with some people having sidetone or hiss issues, but this is a substantial improvement in my overall experience. There is a new mic test as well to show you improvements (at the 53 second mark)!
*Waitlist Links for the Maxwell 2 pads coming soon!*
FreeZe Pad (sport fabric with gel and memory foam) - wickedcushions.com/pages/audeze-maxwell-2-earpad-waitlist
StealthZ Pad (Velour with memory foam) - wickedcushions.com/pages/audeze-maxwell-2-stealthz-earpad-waitlist
My Original Review: youtu.be/aR7QQMcDeyU
*Maxwell 2 Purchase Links:*
Purchase link (non-affiliate):
US - audeze.com/products/maxwell-2-wireless-gaming-headset
UK - audeze.co.uk/products/maxwell-2?variant=55995890172283
APOS Affiliate - https://apos.audio/products/audeze-maxwell-2-wireless-gaming-headset?sca_ref=1915795.HszCmmyneH
New Audeze App (not HQ) - audeze.com/pages/audezeapp
Save 10% off anything at dekoniaudio.com! Coupon Code: GADGETRYTECH10
Save 10% off anything at capraaudio.com/?ref=GADGETRYTECH Coupon Code: gadgetry
Save 15% off anything at Wicked Cushions! - wickedcushions.com/pages/gadgetrytech
My Headphone/Headset Measurement Database: gadgetrytech.squig.link/headsets
My IEM Measurement Database: gadgetrytech.squig.link
Join us on Discord: discord.gg/cHX6wpq2tQ
Follow me on X! https://x.com/GadgetryTechJoe
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Patreon Support: patreon.com/GadgetryTech
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Amazon Referral (costs you nothing but supports channel!) - amzn.to/4lEsKfA
Want us to review something? Contact us!
Joe@GadgetryTech.com
