Audeze Maxwell 2 Incoming

The Audeze Maxwell 2 is a wireless planar magnetic gaming headset built around Audeze’s 8th-generation 90mm drivers and a newly-introduced acoustic system called SLAM™. It follows the original Maxwell with refinements: tighter spatial rendering, more consistent low-frequency control, improved microphone processing, and meaningful comfort updates driven by user feedback. It’s designed for long sessions across gaming, voice, and music, with support for high-resolution playback up to 24-bit/96kHz over both wired and wireless connections.

SLAM™ acoustic management

SLAM™—Spatial Load-Adaptive Module—is a patent-pending acoustic system that manages how air pressure moves around the planar driver. In practical terms, this improves spatial stability and low-frequency definition without relying on heavy DSP shaping. Bass hits with more physical weight, but edges stay controlled, and positional cues remain stable as scenes get busy.

Audeze has already deployed SLAM™ in models like the LCD-S20 and CRBN2, and its inclusion here places the Maxwell 2 closer to Audeze’s higher-end acoustic thinking than typical wireless headsets.

8th-generation 90mm planar drivers

The Maxwell 2 uses Audeze’s latest 90mm planar magnetic drivers with Uniforce™ diaphragms, Fluxor™ magnet arrays, and Fazor™ waveguides. The Uniforce diaphragm varies its trace width to maintain even force across the membrane, reducing distortion during complex passages. Fluxor magnets increase magnetic efficiency, while Fazor elements manage phase alignment so transients arrive more cleanly at the ear.

The result is a driver that stays composed during dense game audio and scales cleanly with higher-resolution sources. Support for up to 24-bit/96kHz playback applies whether you’re connected wirelessly via dongle or running USB-C in digital wired mode.

Wireless architecture and latency control

Wireless stability has been reworked with an updated RF design and an ultra-low latency USB-C dongle. This is aimed at keeping audio timing locked to on-screen action while maintaining a stable connection over extended sessions. For users sensitive to latency drift or dropouts, this is a structural change rather than a tuning tweak.

Bluetooth 5.3 support adds LE Audio and LDAC, expanding compatibility with phones, tablets, and handheld devices. AuraCast support is included for compatible hardware, with broader use cases expected as supporting devices become more common.

Simultaneous connections and signal flexibility

The Maxwell 2 supports simultaneous USB audio and Bluetooth, as well as simultaneous AUX input and Bluetooth. This allows a primary wired or dongle connection to remain active while a secondary Bluetooth device handles calls, chat applications, or background audio. It’s a practical design choice for users who move between platforms or keep multiple devices in play.

Microphone processing and sidetone updates

Audeze has upgraded its FILTER™ A.I. microphone processing with multi-mic support and double the bandwidth of the original Maxwell. Higher bandwidth allows more of the vocal spectrum to pass through before noise reduction is applied, which helps speech sound clearer and less constrained.

Sidetone—mic monitoring fed back into the headphones—has also been reworked. The noise floor is significantly lower, which makes it usable for long sessions without the constant hiss that often leads users to disable the feature entirely.

Comfort and modular design changes

Comfort updates are based directly on community feedback. The suspension strap is wider and ventilated to distribute weight more evenly, and the redesigned earpads increase internal volume to better accommodate different ear shapes.

Earpads now attach magnetically, making replacement quick and tool-free. The earcup covers are also replaceable, with support for alternative materials and limited-edition designs, including 3D-printed options. This modular approach is intended to extend the usable life of the headset rather than lock it into a single configuration.

Software control with the new Audeze app

The rebuilt Audeze app for desktop and mobile centralizes control over EQ, microphone tuning, sidetone, and system behavior. Profiles can be saved and recalled without relying on fixed presets, giving users finer control over how the headset behaves across different applications and devices.

Availability

The Audeze Maxwell 2 is available for pre-order now on Apos Audio, with orders shipping on or before January 30, 2026.