Audeze releases new wireless gaming headset

Audeze, the leading audio technology brand and pioneer of high-end gaming audio products, today announces Maxwell, a new ultra-low-latency wireless PC & console gaming headset with class-leading 80+ hours of battery life. Two versions of Maxwell will be available: Maxwell for Xbox & PC is officially licensed by Microsoft and includes the first auto-activating Dolby Atmos license, while Maxwell for PlayStation & PC supports Tempest 3D Audio. Maxwell is the latest release from Audeze in a line of purpose-built gaming.

The specifications for the Audeze Maxwell

Physical

Style: Over-ear (circumaural), closed-back

Transducer Type: Planar Magnetic

Transducer Size: 90 mm

Diaphragm Type: Ultra-Thin Uniforce™ 

Magnetic Structure: Fluxor™ Magnet Array

Magnet Type: Neodymium N50

Phase Management: Fazor™

Earpads: Synthetic Leather / memory foam

Weight: 490g

Microphones

Boom Microphone: Detachable Hypercardioid, Designed by Shure

Beamforming Microphones: Inbuilt 5-mic array for convenience and noise reduction.

A.I.-Powered Hardware Noise Filter removes unwanted noise

Audio Performance

Frequency response: 10Hz-50kHz

THD: <0.1% (@ 1 kHz, 1mW)

Power

Battery: Lithium-polymer, 1800mAh

Battery Life: 80+ hour wireless playback @ 80dBA

Charging: USB-C, 5v 1.8A max

Charge time: 0-100% in 2.5hr, 0-25% in 20min (with 1.8A charger)

The headset will be able to connect to any console platform and of course PC/Mobile devices.

Maxwell delivers studio-quality sound and lifelike, powerful dynamics with Audeze’s latest planar magnetic drivers. These made-in-California, 90mm planar magnetic drivers have 3X more surface area than competitor’s drivers for incredible sonic detail, authority, and impact. Maxwell’s chassis, featuring a spring-steel headband with an adjustable suspension strap is built for greater comfort over long gaming sessions. The earcups feature a reinforced dual-chamber design for class-leading passive noise isolation.

The price of this headset is $299.99 and is available now on the official Audeze website.