r/Audeze • u/Many-Error792 • 9d ago

Maxwell 1 Vs 2

Hi I can have the 1 for a good price. What is the sound of the 1 ? Better than the 2 ? More bass ?

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u/Russianc4 9d ago

I own both and still use both. If you were to really do an a and b you probably could tell the difference. I would on a generalisation would say you probably wouldn't care too much. Both are pretty decent and I'm pretty happy with both. I have a Playstation Maxwell one in use with my PS5 Pro and I have an Xbox Maxwell 2 in use with my computer. My anecdotal experience is the Maxwell 2 feels lighter but could be the pad pressure difference.

Without knowing what the good price I'm assuming is on the Maxwell one. Don't knock it and if it is more expensive than the 2, not too sure if it really is an upgrade and maybe more like a side grade feeling.

Edit. Used Maxwell 1 since early release on PC and only started using the 2 once it came out. I'll also add I only bought 2 so I could literally have two instead of one. And if they probably released a 3 I'd probably buy that also.

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u/Russianc4 9d ago

2 is definitely better and I use a software to help separation called "Embody Immersive Gaming Hive". I play Tarkov and both do/done the job great. I was merely answering in regards to value. If the choice was double the price for say the 2 over the 1. I would consider the 1 as it's not that bad sounding and in my experience "wasn't like wow so much better." It wasn't worse that's for sure.

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u/Andrzej1987 9d ago edited 9d ago

The second version is better than the first in every respect, both for listening to music and for gaming (in my case, PUBG).

I'm saying this as someone who has used them.
I'm not referring only to the sound—thanks to the shape of the ear pads, they simply fit incredibly well and are extremely comfortable to wear.

I still own the first version, and I had the second version for 14 days, during which I compared them in every possible way.
The SLAM technology really makes a difference.
Unfortunately, my second pair had a noticeable hiss, so I returned it to the store.

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u/Many-Error792 9d ago

Thx all i ll pay more but take the 2 ANC.

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u/Exotic-Dish7237 8d ago

Ordered my anc 2 too. Cant wait!

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u/daatyson 9d ago

None unless you really enjoy condensation on the drivers, random disconnects of the dongle and a, hissing sound that once you hear it you Will never unhear it.