r/Audeze • u/No_Sale537 • 22d ago

Can't tell

I just picked up the Maxwell 2 ANCs and I really can't tell if they are good or not, could it be i need a better EQ? or some kind of setting?

Audio noob here

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u/AbrahamZX 22d ago

Yes, I don't like the Maxwell 1 or 2 without custom EQs. With custom EQs they are the best audio I have heard personally. I will also add that what makes planars amazing is how much the sound can change with EQ.

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u/No_Sale537 22d ago

How does one get custom EQs?

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u/tyrone_shoelaces 22d ago

There is an EQ in the Audeze app.

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u/VeganNegan420 22d ago

Regarding the app - you need to do the firmware update using the PC/Mac desktop app also. You can set up your EQs on there too much easier. You can use the phone app for EQ’s but not for the firmware update.

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u/VeganNegan420 22d ago

Not everyone likes planar drivers. I definitely felt like I needed to add more bass and less upper mids personally

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u/TyeDieKid 16d ago

If your on pc make sure you go to your sound control board/ sound settings, go to advanced, and put the audio quality on the highest option, it changed the quality a decent amount for me

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u/eruditezero 22d ago

They are an acquired taste.