The best cans in the business are back but all is not well.

The Audeze Maxwell 2 is a technically brilliant headset, making it ideal for competitive shooters and immersive single-player games. That said, its hefty weight, fiddly adjustment system, and cramped ...

Audeze’s Maxwell 2 raises the bar for gaming headsets, featuring SLAM technology with improved sound, comfort, and a new control app. The Gaming Beast never sleeps—it just gets louder, more demanding, ...

Audeze's custom planar drivers make a clear difference on the Maxwell 2, but the high-end gaming headset isn't without issues.

Audeze has just announced the launch of the Maxwell 2 gaming headset at CES 2026, promising an “inside-and-out upgrade” that will set the bar for console and PC gaming audio going forward. As the ...

The Audeze Maxwell ranks as one of the best gaming headsets on the market, and now its successor has arrived amongst the CES chaos. The Maxwell 2 replaces the first version and comes in at a slightly ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Technology journalist specializing in audio, computing and Apple Macs. Californian headphone brand Audeze has upped its game by ...