I'm not sure about the beyerdynamic MMX 200, but I have the beyerdynamic MMX 100 and the microphone randomly began cutting out after about 6 months (just a warning for those looking at these) The sound quality is wonderful tho :)
I've had problems with the removable mic stop working. And they don't have the mic for sale anywhere if you want to replace it. Definitely not worth it
My biggest personal disappointment was the lack of an inline chat/game mixer (except for maybe the last headset...I couldnt tell). This is a requirement for any headset I own. With how inconsistent teammate's mic volumes can be, this feature is by far my favorite. It's annoying having to change it in game every couple matches to get the mix I want.
The sound augmentation on the MMX is something I tend to look for as a gaming mom. Especially when the kiddos aren't in the same room with me. Allows me to hear what's going on with them but still able to enjoy some me time as well.
@@maxchopin409that’s crazy everyone that heard me talk thru the Logitech wireless headset said it sounded great. The biggest down fall was game audio it was horrible
Great reviews! I was finding several review videos and I love the way you laid it all out and did the mic tests. I just clicked subscribe because of the great video. Also, that dudes beard is ON POINT!
Great video Frank! So happy to see you bring on GadgetTryTech! One of my best friends for 30+ years. Super smart and one of the best in the space! Looking forward to more collabs! 🔥
Maxwell owner here. the drawback? It is a risky headset. Its driver is very sensitive that has a relatively higher chance to break if you messed up some "pressure" on the earcups. The foil can wrinkle and it most likely would affect the audio. Mine had some wrinkle and stopped working on 1 side after 3 months, replaced with warranty. The new one does not have any wrinkle at start.. but now has very small ones. I can hear some crackling sound (with or without audios playing in the headset) when moving my head. Hopefully it does not break like my first one. Some says that one of the cause of the wrinkle is when the earcup is pressed in your head, creating changes in pressure. or even when removing the headset using one hand which causes some pressure on the other side. something like that. Another one, is that for gaming, footsteps or sound stage is not the best. it is great, but not on top unlike other gaming headsets. Sound quality is the best though
That's precisely why I replaced the Maxwells with the Turtle Beach and the only thing I miss is the battery life. I can't handle such ridiculously fragile premium headphones. The idea is to enjoy them and not live worried.
exactly the same thing happened to me. Left driver started to break after a couple months normal use.Same thing happened then with the replaced one. I'm also just getting the Turtle Beach stealth pro now.
I will either for the Beyerdynamic or the Audeze they are the better manufacturer and have the better sound stage also if you can have a separate mic you its better to get some Beyerdynamic DT 900 Pro x
I picked up the Skullcandy SLYR Pro’s and I’m super impressed. Not seen many people review, but they have an on-board EQ that can be used for console; not sure if other headsets do this!
How come Astro's never get rec anymore, by far have been my personal favorite. Astro A50's specifically. Went through Razer, Corsair, Turtle beach (lol), and ended up at Astro's. Everything sounds cheap when compared.
I love my Virtuoso Pros. The sound is great and definitely has that extra bass which I like. My only complaints are I wish the padding on the ear cups was more comfortable (hoping for aftermarket options) and if they were more over ear than on ear. Also the braided cable can make noise with friction. Other than that I love everything about them.
Buy a set of wicked cushions. They step your headset to a level you'd never expect. I remember my first pair of wicked cushions i bought. Unbelievably comfortable, noise cancelling, gives better bass tones. They are impressive
I’ve tried half of these, and Logitech X 2 pro wireless has been my personal favorite. Largely for comfort, looks, and sound quality. Wish mic was better but I only use for discord so all good.
@@Jaie55 IMO they are. I know they aren't reviewed as well. But I've owned a lot of headsets and for gaming headsets, I still prefer logitech for overall use. I don't stream or youtube so the mic quality doesn't really matter a whole lot. no one evevr complains about it so it's the thing I care least about. The SQ of the logitech is significantly better than something like the blackshark V2 imo.
Ksc75 beats the shit out of the g pro x in sound quality, I'd recommend giving them a try tbh considering how cheap they are. I'd also recommend not listening to randomfrankp, audio enthusiasts and just general peripheral enthusiasts such as myself avoid his channel like a plague because he's just some guy who doesn't know shit giving opinions on stuff he knows nothing about misleading people in the process hence why I'm here in his comments
swapped from 2023 blackshark v2 pro to hyperx cloud 3 wireless, and I must say the hyperx cloud 3's are being slept on very comfortable and audio/mic is so nice
Cloud 3's are slept on by complete idiots like RandomFrankP because they've never heard good audio and shill razer cuz they get paid a fat bag of cash. Cloud 2's and cloud 3's are one of the VERY FEW actually good gaming headsets and imo should be 2nd behind the maxwells.
@vxtwist6325 I would say they are equally comfortable, both have great mics but razer slightly edges out, cloud 3 has less bass, but not absent! Cloud 3 has 120hr battery and razer 70hrs. Cloud has no Bluetooth, razer Bluetooth is not simultaneous so it's not that great. When it comes to connecting, the cloud 3 connection is insane out of the 7 wireless headsets iv tried, it's instant even if you reboot your PC. Clouds have the best side tone iv ever heard, if you are into hearing yourself speak. Also cloud 3 is like 120$ right now from 165$ so it just depends what you want.
I can't wait to try the Maxwell, I can only imagine how phenomenal they are because I'm using the Penrose right now and let me tell you they are the best headphones I've ever had/heard. The sound, oh my God, you have to listen to them because word can't express how fantastic they are.
@@javviii Sorry may but I haven't bought the Maxwell yet, they are still sold out here, at least the Xbox version which is the one I want since I can use it on my Playstation 5 as well. Google the best gaming headset of 2023 and you'll notice that it is in number 1 in almost every list I've watched. It's is the gaming headset to best in 2023.
@@M8YonXBL Although I'm not the original commenter I did just get them in today and I'll give you my first thoughts on them. I will first say that I am not a gamer. I don't play games and I didn't buy the Maxwells because I wanted a gaming headset, I bought them because they're planar magnetics, were 100 USD cheaper than the Edifiers, and were bluetooth (although I could've gotten the MM100s which were also planar magnetics but they're not bluetooth so I decided not to). And Jesus Christ these are really some of the best headphones in the world right now. I thought I'd be at least a little disappointed because I knew I definitely overhyped myself but even after doing that I still found them to have exceeded my expectations on what a headphone could sound like. They are crystal clear audio-wise and have some of the greatest sound-staging and imaging I've ever seen. I had decided to compare them with all of my other headphones which includes things like a beater pair of turtle beaches, Sony XM4s, and even a beater Beyerdynamic. The only way I can describe the result was that it was like seeing Hulk Hogan curbstomp a 5 year old girl. It was just ridiculous how good these things sounded. In fact, the only thing I found that offered any kind of fair comparison to the Maxwells were my Vinyl-Record set up which includes a 600 USD monitor, 400 USD amp, and 500 USD player. The fact that the only thing that beat the Maxwells in my household was a 1500 USD audio set up should be a testament to the sheer quality that these things provide. The only, ONLY, thing that I dislike about these is how annoying they can be to deal with sometimes. They'll have a tendency to create audio artifacts when out of your ear and will also sometimes just stop playing audio if you connect multiple bluetooth devices to them which is really easy to do so. But as long as you use the wireless dongle thingy or you double check your devices to make sure that they aren't connected to them no problems will be found. If you're thinking of buying these I strongly advise you do so. These are probably one of the easiest and cheapest way to get into proper audiophile grade stuff without overly breaking the bank
20:30 If this is the BlackShark mic then that is crazy cuz I honestly couldn't even tell you switched from your designated microphone to a headset one. I have heard that the audio is kind of mediocre on it though, especially when it compares to SteelSeries and Maxwell what would you guys say this headset compares to it in that department?
I like it but I'd trade most of the battery life for weight savings. It's really not an inconvenience to plug it in, as long as it can last a whole session. I just don't see the need for days and days of avoiding plugging in a cable vs constantly having it weigh down on you while wearing it.
@@chillpengeru I don't really notice the weight lol but I do wear them upwards of 12 hours a day most days and sometimes much more so battery life I needed for me. Plus the good thing about insane battery life is once the battery starts to not hold a charge as long as you might want it to you might not even notice if the battery life gets cut in half as it would still last you over a day before needing a recharge.
@@rainmakerhd6959 They're decent but my kiwi Orchestra lite iems crush them in that Regard. They're good gaming headphones but there are iems and other headphones out there that are far superior ( according to reviews anyway) for pinpointing enemies. Check out Fresh Reviews if you want to know what the best at all budgets are that he's currently tested 😊.
I love my Blackshark Pro V2s (2020 still). But, DO NOT get them if the adjustable sliders loosening is a turn-away for you. They're SOLID in the beginning, but man, the two pairs I've had have loosened in only a few months of consistent use. I'm kind to them as well, so I think it's just bound to happen with every pair.
@@aukwiyou get that noise when u turn the volume up, so i set the volume at 50 and increase and decrease volume on my computer and i dont have any issues
I’m looking for a headset with good surround sound and footstep enhancement for a competitive advantage in games like rust/tarkov. Could someone help me find one?
Hi can u tell me your synapse settings for it as im struggling to find decent settings for it. As i play rainbow six siege so i gotta hear footsteps lol
I have the blackshark v2 pros 2023 and the only thing that gets me is the actual mic mute button and the fact there is no tone or light to let me know that my mic is muted. If they fix that the headset is perfect.
I have literally tried all of the headsets mentioned in this video except the Maxwell and the beyerdynamics and found myself ALWAYS going back to ol’ faithful my Virtuoso XT and I only play on console.
Already got the basilisk mouse (best rated gaming mouses in alot fo reviews) has the razer huntsman v2 thing on my wishlist for chirstmas. Then i have this headset left which i’ll by on my own. And my razer collection is complete (sorta)
Do not waste your money on the Maxwells. Sure they sound good, but they rarely work. The range is horrible and even while sitting right next to the dongle they FREQUENTLY disconnect and reconnect. I owned and used them as my daily drivers for 6mo before putting them to the side as $300+ (Xbox version) paperweights. I contacted support several times over this issue and they were never able to solve the problem. I tried them on several different PC's, laptops, desktops, and my Pixel Pro 7 and all had the same issue. I'm not sure the reviewers are using them long enough for the issues to rear it's head. I went back to my Arctis Nova Pro Wireless and have never been happier. Not sure why they aren't on the list. PS...everyone I talked to on my discord like the sound of the Arctis mic over the Maxwells.
BSV2 Pro look amazing, nice touch for Synapse. I was wondering if you had any problems recently with the update, the razer subreddit is full of posts saying it messed up the audio after updating.
@@aukwi prob cuz they suck along with basically everything else razer has with audio XD, likely due to them cheaping out on some internals (not unusual for razer) as I remember some cheapo KZ iems had similar issues on systems with some on board audio solutions and on cheap sound boards.
i have the razer kraken ultimate headset and after the update my headset is completely screwed. My audio comes and goes. For some games it’ll say “No sound driver” and for others if i switch in and out of tabs the headset just breaks and takes away my audio. Reinstalling razer, my pc, and troubleshooting don’t do anything. I’m bummed bc the headset was pretty pricey at the time i bought it. The mic quality used to be good as well and now it sucks. I don’t recommend purchasing razer headsets… atleast now. Razer won’t address the issue and they keep blaming their buyers by saying it’s our pcs problem and saying “make sure it’s set as your audio device.” They are 0 help and investing in any razer product is a waste of money.
I would get the Maxwells but the fact that that the mic is not as good as my Blackshark v2 wireless (2022). It also doesn’t have simultaneous Bluetooth and wireless like other options. If it had those things, they’d be my match made in heaven 😍
@@nazarethproductions7095 Absolutely, im still tempted on buying them just for the sound still. And as for the mic it honestly does the job pretty well compared to other headset mics with a similar price in the market so I wouldn’t really mind.
I have the maxwell audeze ultraviolet. Amazing headset. Batteries last a really long time, to have dolby atmos so perfect. Zeos refered me to this headset.
I do agree, Black shark v2 is amazing. BUT.... ive gone through 2 of these because the plastic piece that holds the ear cup to the headband breaks and is very prone to break. Not sure why but it happened twice and is pretty well known. Edit: this is in the span of a year
I will say on the audeze maxwell as soon as i “upgraded” my friends all were asking why my mic sounded so bad. (Compared to a $100 arctis nova 3 headset) The mic in my opinion is definitely a weak spot, but the quality from my experience is very good.
Cannot recommend the Corsair HS80 AT ALL. Awful ear cushion quality that rips off after 3-4 months. Does not come with extra ear cups or anything. At that pricepoint, a big ripoff. Has a good mic but nothing to trade physical quality over.
I don't know if you already decided but in my opinion it is hard to compare them. One is gaming related, another music with dedicated mic, closed vs open back, EQ vs no EQ, and so on. Depends what you want to do with the headphones mainly. If music is the answer, LCD is the way to go, maybe even better to choose other headphones. If your main goal is gaming, you have tons of great products.
I think when I shift to a stand alone this number 1 might be a nice option. Your Spot on with the Number 2. If anyone comes across reviews that Rate the Cloud 3 higher then the V2 2023. Run. I own both. They are not even in the same class. you will lose out in every category. If V2 2023 did not exist then i would place the Clod 3 in number 2 or 3 maybe. Headset sound is underwhelming mic is good. As the V2 changed the game on Mics. so without that game changer mic is good. They are comfortable but not Razor Blackshark comfortable. They also suffer from the Pleather cups. Which in long use causes the ear sweat. I regret buying the Cloud 3 and not replacing my V2 2023 with another set. That i broke.
I have the Xbox wireless headset. It’s great, but the only complaint I have is that the battery life seems to dwindle overtime. When I first got it I would charge it once a week. Now I charge it daily
@@bl1nkfps933 Nova Pro, the simultaneous connectivity via bluetooth and wifi and never ending battery was a selling point to me. I’ve exchanged that to better audio quality as for me this headset is being used for CS2 and work, also the audio quality is not that bad. I have Sennheiser Momentum True wireless 2 which has superb audio quality for music and Novas are not so far behind. But Sennheiser nether good for gaming nether for long team calls.
whatever you do, don’t buy razer. the headset isn’t bad. Decently comfortable, doesn’t sound awful either. the issue is Razer’s awful software(synapse) that causes you more time trying to figure out how to get your headset to work properly than you actually being able to use it regularly.
The thing is not only hit out if ball part fir audiofile it beats my sony xm4 headphones (xm5 sounds no different then xm4) it beat my gaming headset aswell steel series nova wireless pro more sound quality and the battery is also more then advertised on top of that i have aroubd 50-55 hours used so far and and it has 50% battery life left i shoukd hit 95 hours of battery life its gettinf more battery then it says on the package sound is insanely impressive i wear them 24/7 daily use and when i sleep cause i love my rain sounds to help me sleep not a time i dont use them. I was beyond impressed
Which headset would eliminate my computer's loud humming noise without "active noise cancellation", but rather just passive noise cancelling (through a good seal on earcups)? I want best passive noise cancelling headphones cuz I play on a gaming laptop.... so you know... I don't care about it being wireless.
I have the hyperx cloud alpha wireless and it's one of the best sounding headsets I've used. I'm a stickler for good sound though so I've been looking for a more premium wireless option and I think I'm gonna go with the maxwell. I'd have it already if it went on sale at all during black Friday but it seems like audeze is having supply issues since the maxwell is on backorder until January.
@that1godares669 they're about a year old but still hold up very well. Using them right now actually. Haven't charged them in about a month and they've never had anything wrong with them other than some hitches with the sound rarely because they are wireless. I highly recommend them especially at their price
My Sennheiser game one or s it zero??? (I forget which its the closed style) while good and has served me well I'm sick of the wires tangling up and also the foam ear cups have deteriorated making it uncomfortable to use during long sessions. The mic is brilliant though, on par with the razer i would say so might try to salvage it.
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That mic test was amazing... great choice.
That mic comparison at the end was absolutely amazing 😂
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Razer mic is just another level
its insane turtle beach managed to allow us to not only hear the sounds of the footsteps but also **see** their **footprints**
wdym?
I'm not sure about the beyerdynamic MMX 200, but I have the beyerdynamic MMX 100 and the microphone randomly began cutting out after about 6 months (just a warning for those looking at these)
The sound quality is wonderful tho :)
I've had problems with the removable mic stop working. And they don't have the mic for sale anywhere if you want to replace it. Definitely not worth it
My audio jack went out now i need to order a new one i wish it wasnt so fragile i really enjoy the audio from this
AMAZING review video! So happy to see GadgetTryTech on the channel! Keep up the great work guys!
Wow didn't expect to see you here! What a pleasant surprise:D
Getting my note pad ready for when my A50s die on me
Theyll never. My A40s are six years old lol
My A50 also freeze every few months. Fixed by update firmware or reset headphone.
@@RedcubeX24 my first pair died within a few months, Astro sent me a second pair for free and I've had those for a few years.
Mine have a audio interference due to I live in a apartment and makes my audio to crack and cut out
But looking into some headset that would go nice with a amp and a dac
My biggest personal disappointment was the lack of an inline chat/game mixer (except for maybe the last headset...I couldnt tell). This is a requirement for any headset I own. With how inconsistent teammate's mic volumes can be, this feature is by far my favorite. It's annoying having to change it in game every couple matches to get the mix I want.
For the maxwell it's worth it regardless of the little things
The sound augmentation on the MMX is something I tend to look for as a gaming mom. Especially when the kiddos aren't in the same room with me. Allows me to hear what's going on with them but still able to enjoy some me time as well.
The Razer Blackshark mic is the best I have ever heard on a headset, hands down. Truly incredible.
Logitech g pro x is better than everything mic quality wise but sound quality is bad
With blue mic
completely opposite if we are talking about wireless. G pro x have one of the worst mics in wireless headsets
LOL WHAT HAHAHAHAHAHA
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@@maxchopin409that’s crazy everyone that heard me talk thru the Logitech wireless headset said it sounded great. The biggest down fall was game audio it was horrible
Great reviews! I was finding several review videos and I love the way you laid it all out and did the mic tests. I just clicked subscribe because of the great video. Also, that dudes beard is ON POINT!
Great video Frank! So happy to see you bring on GadgetTryTech! One of my best friends for 30+ years. Super smart and one of the best in the space! Looking forward to more collabs! 🔥
Maxwell owner here. the drawback? It is a risky headset. Its driver is very sensitive that has a relatively higher chance to break if you messed up some "pressure" on the earcups. The foil can wrinkle and it most likely would affect the audio. Mine had some wrinkle and stopped working on 1 side after 3 months, replaced with warranty. The new one does not have any wrinkle at start.. but now has very small ones. I can hear some crackling sound (with or without audios playing in the headset) when moving my head. Hopefully it does not break like my first one. Some says that one of the cause of the wrinkle is when the earcup is pressed in your head, creating changes in pressure. or even when removing the headset using one hand which causes some pressure on the other side. something like that.
Another one, is that for gaming, footsteps or sound stage is not the best. it is great, but not on top unlike other gaming headsets.
Sound quality is the best though
That's precisely why I replaced the Maxwells with the Turtle Beach and the only thing I miss is the battery life. I can't handle such ridiculously fragile premium headphones. The idea is to enjoy them and not live worried.
ive been having similar issues with my maxwells, i wonder who else is having similar issues. hmmm.
@@hyprjay same issue here mine one just broke (no sound on right cup) last week, going to try the Beyerdynamic MX200 now
exactly the same thing happened to me. Left driver started to break after a couple months normal use.Same thing happened then with the replaced one. I'm also just getting the Turtle Beach stealth pro now.
I will either for the Beyerdynamic or the Audeze they are the better manufacturer and have the better sound stage also if you can have a separate mic you its better to get some Beyerdynamic DT 900 Pro x
Friends don't let friends get their ears r4p3d by using DT900s. Please, dear Lord get better headphones.
I picked up the Skullcandy SLYR Pro’s and I’m super impressed. Not seen many people review, but they have an on-board EQ that can be used for console; not sure if other headsets do this!
Fyi loads of other gaming headsets have that function except for steelseries arctis nova pro
How come Astro's never get rec anymore, by far have been my personal favorite. Astro A50's specifically. Went through Razer, Corsair, Turtle beach (lol), and ended up at Astro's. Everything sounds cheap when compared.
Really needed this for the weekend giving its black Friday season
I love my Virtuoso Pros. The sound is great and definitely has that extra bass which I like. My only complaints are I wish the padding on the ear cups was more comfortable (hoping for aftermarket options) and if they were more over ear than on ear. Also the braided cable can make noise with friction. Other than that I love everything about them.
I want some but the $309 AUD price tag sucks ass
Buy a set of wicked cushions. They step your headset to a level you'd never expect. I remember my first pair of wicked cushions i bought. Unbelievably comfortable, noise cancelling, gives better bass tones. They are impressive
@@valkoinen2210 damn that'd turn me off from buying them as well.
@@zEr0ic3Gaming I checked their website and I don't see any for this model in particular. Hopefully they do drop them soon.
@@Broba_Fett hopefully my guy, they would 100% fix the issue you have
The Maxwell is just too good! I don't even use my Klipsch home theater setup as often cuz I've always got the Maxwells on 😂
I’ve tried half of these, and Logitech X 2 pro wireless has been my personal favorite. Largely for comfort, looks, and sound quality. Wish mic was better but I only use for discord so all good.
You mean the Pro x 2? those are better than corsairs?
@@Jaie55 IMO they are. I know they aren't reviewed as well. But I've owned a lot of headsets and for gaming headsets, I still prefer logitech for overall use. I don't stream or youtube so the mic quality doesn't really matter a whole lot. no one evevr complains about it so it's the thing I care least about. The SQ of the logitech is significantly better than something like the blackshark V2 imo.
@@Smi77y1 damn bro, I'm thinking of buying it and this helped me
Headphones are definitely very person-specific but I don't think you'll be dissapointed.@@Jaie55
@@Jaie55 the mic rather crap tbh .. im not shitting it u dont have out of the box exp. the HS80 are much better
great list . I recently got logitech g pro x for $80 too and been satisfied so far. best for casual gamer like me
Ksc75 beats the shit out of the g pro x in sound quality, I'd recommend giving them a try tbh considering how cheap they are. I'd also recommend not listening to randomfrankp, audio enthusiasts and just general peripheral enthusiasts such as myself avoid his channel like a plague because he's just some guy who doesn't know shit giving opinions on stuff he knows nothing about misleading people in the process hence why I'm here in his comments
Casual 👆🏼😹
swapped from 2023 blackshark v2 pro to hyperx cloud 3 wireless, and I must say the hyperx cloud 3's are being slept on very comfortable and audio/mic is so nice
Agreed.
Cloud 3's are slept on by complete idiots like RandomFrankP because they've never heard good audio and shill razer cuz they get paid a fat bag of cash. Cloud 2's and cloud 3's are one of the VERY FEW actually good gaming headsets and imo should be 2nd behind the maxwells.
Are they better than the 2023 BSv2
@vxtwist6325 I would say they are equally comfortable, both have great mics but razer slightly edges out, cloud 3 has less bass, but not absent! Cloud 3 has 120hr battery and razer 70hrs. Cloud has no Bluetooth, razer Bluetooth is not simultaneous so it's not that great. When it comes to connecting, the cloud 3 connection is insane out of the 7 wireless headsets iv tried, it's instant even if you reboot your PC. Clouds have the best side tone iv ever heard, if you are into hearing yourself speak. Also cloud 3 is like 120$ right now from 165$ so it just depends what you want.
What made you swap?
Love the video, just in time for when I'm looking for a new headset. Probably gonna pick me up that corsair virtuoso pro headphones.
I can't wait to try the Maxwell, I can only imagine how phenomenal they are because I'm using the Penrose right now and let me tell you they are the best headphones I've ever had/heard. The sound, oh my God, you have to listen to them because word can't express how fantastic they are.
Can I get an update?
@@javviii Sorry may but I haven't bought the Maxwell yet, they are still sold out here, at least the Xbox version which is the one I want since I can use it on my Playstation 5 as well.
Google the best gaming headset of 2023 and you'll notice that it is in number 1 in almost every list I've watched. It's is the gaming headset to best in 2023.
Yeah update us bro its xmas and i assume you got em today aha
@@M8YonXBL Although I'm not the original commenter I did just get them in today and I'll give you my first thoughts on them.
I will first say that I am not a gamer. I don't play games and I didn't buy the Maxwells because I wanted a gaming headset, I bought them because they're planar magnetics, were 100 USD cheaper than the Edifiers, and were bluetooth (although I could've gotten the MM100s which were also planar magnetics but they're not bluetooth so I decided not to).
And Jesus Christ these are really some of the best headphones in the world right now. I thought I'd be at least a little disappointed because I knew I definitely overhyped myself but even after doing that I still found them to have exceeded my expectations on what a headphone could sound like. They are crystal clear audio-wise and have some of the greatest sound-staging and imaging I've ever seen.
I had decided to compare them with all of my other headphones which includes things like a beater pair of turtle beaches, Sony XM4s, and even a beater Beyerdynamic. The only way I can describe the result was that it was like seeing Hulk Hogan curbstomp a 5 year old girl. It was just ridiculous how good these things sounded. In fact, the only thing I found that offered any kind of fair comparison to the Maxwells were my Vinyl-Record set up which includes a 600 USD monitor, 400 USD amp, and 500 USD player. The fact that the only thing that beat the Maxwells in my household was a 1500 USD audio set up should be a testament to the sheer quality that these things provide.
The only, ONLY, thing that I dislike about these is how annoying they can be to deal with sometimes. They'll have a tendency to create audio artifacts when out of your ear and will also sometimes just stop playing audio if you connect multiple bluetooth devices to them which is really easy to do so. But as long as you use the wireless dongle thingy or you double check your devices to make sure that they aren't connected to them no problems will be found.
If you're thinking of buying these I strongly advise you do so. These are probably one of the easiest and cheapest way to get into proper audiophile grade stuff without overly breaking the bank
@omarfish8940 you need to return them and get another pair sounds like they got damaged in shipping
20:30 If this is the BlackShark mic then that is crazy cuz I honestly couldn't even tell you switched from your designated microphone to a headset one. I have heard that the audio is kind of mediocre on it though, especially when it compares to SteelSeries and Maxwell what would you guys say this headset compares to it in that department?
Love my Maxwell too :3. The great sound quality paired with insane battery life is awesome to have.
I like it but I'd trade most of the battery life for weight savings. It's really not an inconvenience to plug it in, as long as it can last a whole session. I just don't see the need for days and days of avoiding plugging in a cable vs constantly having it weigh down on you while wearing it.
@@chillpengeru I don't really notice the weight lol but I do wear them upwards of 12 hours a day most days and sometimes much more so battery life I needed for me. Plus the good thing about insane battery life is once the battery starts to not hold a charge as long as you might want it to you might not even notice if the battery life gets cut in half as it would still last you over a day before needing a recharge.
How is it for hearing enemy footsteps and stuff?
@@rainmakerhd6959 They're decent but my kiwi Orchestra lite iems crush them in that Regard. They're good gaming headphones but there are iems and other headphones out there that are far superior ( according to reviews anyway) for pinpointing enemies. Check out Fresh Reviews if you want to know what the best at all budgets are that he's currently tested 😊.
I'm defiantly picking this up, I've had Steel Series for so long, I just need a upgrade
Im so glad to be an Audeze dealer in Canada, we sell a CRAP TON of Maxwell!
More like top 5 sponsored headphones of 2023
Lol the 1 place is actually true. This is the best "Gaming" headphones I ever heard.
frank doesn't take criticism lightly
Razer headphone on number 2 is crazy 😂
What’s so bad about Razer? I was planning to get their kraken v3 pros as I saw them on sale for £150, are they bad or something?
@@azaanmaqbool2282 yea stay away from razer, their mice is fine but other than that stay away
The maxwells absolutely don’t sound better than the focal bathys for music. Lol good one.
I love my Blackshark Pro V2s (2020 still). But, DO NOT get them if the adjustable sliders loosening is a turn-away for you. They're SOLID in the beginning, but man, the two pairs I've had have loosened in only a few months of consistent use. I'm kind to them as well, so I think it's just bound to happen with every pair.
alot of people on reddit were complaining about a static sound issue when no sound is playing do you get it too?
@@aukwiyou get that noise when u turn the volume up, so i set the volume at 50 and increase and decrease volume on my computer and i dont have any issues
@@vaizyvj3345 Yea but thats the old version, the new 2023 version controls the windows volume not the headphones, they are at 100% all the time
Would you recommend for a console player
@@orbss5783 If the box says it works for your console, yes, but again. Beware of the loose sliders.
I’m looking for a headset with good surround sound and footstep enhancement for a competitive advantage in games like rust/tarkov. Could someone help me find one?
Thanks a stack for this one buddy! Really appreciate it.
So Maxwell v2 with increased mic quality to match or surpass the Blackshark then would just about be perfect in the current market eh?
all 3 sound great on desktop, but sounds still far from score-able
No Logitech G Pro X 2 review? Playstation doesn't have or require a proprietary wireless audio. You're thinking of Xbox.
Great video mate, I appreciate you guys that make videos like this.
My only issue is the BlackSharks is the lack of mic monitoring when using it on console. I wish there was a way around this because they sound amazing
Hi can u tell me your synapse settings for it as im struggling to find decent settings for it. As i play rainbow six siege so i gotta hear footsteps lol
Love the video. Especially the cameo from my guy Joe!
Wish they still sold the Turtle Beach Elite 800x. Still got my 8 year old pair barely hanging on and held together with duct tape. 😮💨
That Razer mic is next level
Thanks man, just bought my Razer Blackshark V2 Pro today cuz of this review!
Do you like them?
@@Tantuhard I do, but my audio is flipped in Warzone for some reason and I think it's related to the setup in Synapse.
Bro you had me jamming with Just a Friend at 7 in the morning!! Great video man keep it up!
I have the blackshark v2 pros 2023 and the only thing that gets me is the actual mic mute button and the fact there is no tone or light to let me know that my mic is muted. If they fix that the headset is perfect.
Much respect for FrankyP. Been solid for years and no drama or selling out.
Excellent tutorial friend thanks for the input
Love gadgetrytech channel
Great breakdown, this will help me a lot !
I just replaced my $150 wireless headset with a $50 IEM. The sound quality is absolutely insane. Much much better, it’s not even a competition
What is iem?
An in-ear monitor. Look them up.
I got the Truthear Zero Red
@@King-_Of-_Mars In ear monitors, basically earphones
I have literally tried all of the headsets mentioned in this video except the Maxwell and the beyerdynamics and found myself ALWAYS going back to ol’ faithful my Virtuoso XT and I only play on console.
All headsets in this video apart from cloud 3's and the maxwells suck ass XD
You get a like just for the Biz Markie sound test.
Already got the basilisk mouse (best rated gaming mouses in alot fo reviews) has the razer huntsman v2 thing on my wishlist for chirstmas. Then i have this headset left which i’ll by on my own. And my razer collection is complete (sorta)
I'm using Orbit S, love it so much, above the mic, Virtuso Pro and Blackshark V2 Pro very good, and I fancy on the blackshark mic.
I just can't bring myself to spend over $200 on a gaming headset. Can we get a video of best headsets under $150
Awesome Frank! Thanks!
Do not waste your money on the Maxwells. Sure they sound good, but they rarely work. The range is horrible and even while sitting right next to the dongle they FREQUENTLY disconnect and reconnect. I owned and used them as my daily drivers for 6mo before putting them to the side as $300+ (Xbox version) paperweights. I contacted support several times over this issue and they were never able to solve the problem. I tried them on several different PC's, laptops, desktops, and my Pixel Pro 7 and all had the same issue. I'm not sure the reviewers are using them long enough for the issues to rear it's head. I went back to my Arctis Nova Pro Wireless and have never been happier. Not sure why they aren't on the list. PS...everyone I talked to on my discord like the sound of the Arctis mic over the Maxwells.
The black sharks mic really is impressive
Definitely grabbing the Blackshark V2 Pro
BSV2 Pro look amazing, nice touch for Synapse. I was wondering if you had any problems recently with the update, the razer subreddit is full of posts saying it messed up the audio after updating.
All Razer headsets are just fucking trash lol
wondering too, people on reddit are complaining about a static sound issue when no sound is playing
@@aukwi prob cuz they suck along with basically everything else razer has with audio XD, likely due to them cheaping out on some internals (not unusual for razer) as I remember some cheapo KZ iems had similar issues on systems with some on board audio solutions and on cheap sound boards.
i have the razer kraken ultimate headset and after the update my headset is completely screwed. My audio comes and goes. For some games it’ll say “No sound driver” and for others if i switch in and out of tabs the headset just breaks and takes away my audio. Reinstalling razer, my pc, and troubleshooting don’t do anything. I’m bummed bc the headset was pretty pricey at the time i bought it. The mic quality used to be good as well and now it sucks. I don’t recommend purchasing razer headsets… atleast now. Razer won’t address the issue and they keep blaming their buyers by saying it’s our pcs problem and saying “make sure it’s set as your audio device.” They are 0 help and investing in any razer product is a waste of money.
If that razer design is swiveling earcups they are a win for me
Nice video im ordering the audeze maxwell right now!
Curious to know tho why the steelseries nova pro are not even in the top 5?
My current headset is a turtle beach 70x and when I put the mic up to mute it people still hear me so this is a great help thanks
Cooler Master MH751/752 clears all (except the Maxwell)
ive sadly had nothing but issues with the hs80 max, but the normal ones are perfect
I would get the Maxwells but the fact that that the mic is not as good as my Blackshark v2 wireless (2022).
It also doesn’t have simultaneous Bluetooth and wireless like other options. If it had those things, they’d be my match made in heaven 😍
You don’t buy Maxwell for these features, you buy strictly for sound. The mic is pretty good but for sure not as clear as blackshark 2023
@@nazarethproductions7095 Absolutely, im still tempted on buying them just for the sound still. And as for the mic it honestly does the job pretty well compared to other headset mics with a similar price in the market so I wouldn’t really mind.
Masterful video bro!!!
Amazing video Man!
THANK YOU FRANK ‼️‼️
my razer blackshark v2 pro just broke after 3 months. I loved everything about it, it really is good. BUT, buildquality is horrible.
I have the maxwell audeze ultraviolet. Amazing headset. Batteries last a really long time, to have dolby atmos so perfect. Zeos refered me to this headset.
zeos is based
@@joesmoe4778 definitely. I am just trying not to have my basement like his. So many goodies
I do agree, Black shark v2 is amazing. BUT.... ive gone through 2 of these because the plastic piece that holds the ear cup to the headband breaks and is very prone to break. Not sure why but it happened twice and is pretty well known.
Edit: this is in the span of a year
Awesome video, btw I thought you will be changing your name?
Nice review. Can you use the hyperx cloud 3 while charging via cable?
I will say on the audeze maxwell as soon as i “upgraded” my friends all were asking why my mic sounded so bad. (Compared to a $100 arctis nova 3 headset)
The mic in my opinion is definitely a weak spot, but the quality from my experience is very good.
But of course as you can hear at the end the quality isn’t bad. But if what you value mic quality you might prefer another option.
Can you plug the Blackshark mic into the Maxwell? xD that mic is GOAT
Its bot the mic its lacking bandwith
Please do the sound tests like these from now on 😂
the hs80's are very good when EQd with Dolby
no nova 7 ?
Didnt have to even watch this, saw audeze maxwels was in the lineup and already knew it would be number one.
Are any of these good for console?
Yeah
Cannot recommend the Corsair HS80 AT ALL. Awful ear cushion quality that rips off after 3-4 months. Does not come with extra ear cups or anything. At that pricepoint, a big ripoff. Has a good mic but nothing to trade physical quality over.
Excelente colaboración 🎉
how do you feel about audio technica headphones ath-M60x or ath-M50
Thanks for your video. One question, Maxwell or the LCD-GX. Please help
I don't know if you already decided but in my opinion it is hard to compare them. One is gaming related, another music with dedicated mic, closed vs open back, EQ vs no EQ, and so on. Depends what you want to do with the headphones mainly. If music is the answer, LCD is the way to go, maybe even better to choose other headphones. If your main goal is gaming, you have tons of great products.
I think when I shift to a stand alone this number 1 might be a nice option. Your Spot on with the Number 2. If anyone comes across reviews that Rate the Cloud 3 higher then the V2 2023. Run. I own both. They are not even in the same class. you will lose out in every category. If V2 2023 did not exist then i would place the Clod 3 in number 2 or 3 maybe. Headset sound is underwhelming mic is good. As the V2 changed the game on Mics. so without that game changer mic is good. They are comfortable but not Razor Blackshark comfortable. They also suffer from the Pleather cups. Which in long use causes the ear sweat. I regret buying the Cloud 3 and not replacing my V2 2023 with another set. That i broke.
I have the Xbox wireless headset. It’s great, but the only complaint I have is that the battery life seems to dwindle overtime. When I first got it I would charge it once a week. Now I charge it daily
Audezee Maxwell or Arctis Nova Pro?
I will use those a lot, for CS2 gaming and my daily office work for video calls.
Which one did you end up getting? I'm stuck on those 2 too
@@bl1nkfps933 Nova Pro, the simultaneous connectivity via bluetooth and wifi and never ending battery was a selling point to me. I’ve exchanged that to better audio quality as for me this headset is being used for CS2 and work, also the audio quality is not that bad. I have Sennheiser Momentum True wireless 2 which has superb audio quality for music and Novas are not so far behind. But Sennheiser nether good for gaming nether for long team calls.
whatever you do, don’t buy razer. the headset isn’t bad. Decently comfortable, doesn’t sound awful either. the issue is Razer’s awful software(synapse) that causes you more time trying to figure out how to get your headset to work properly than you actually being able to use it regularly.
The thing is not only hit out if ball part fir audiofile it beats my sony xm4 headphones (xm5 sounds no different then xm4) it beat my gaming headset aswell steel series nova wireless pro more sound quality and the battery is also more then advertised on top of that i have aroubd 50-55 hours used so far and and it has 50% battery life left i shoukd hit 95 hours of battery life its gettinf more battery then it says on the package sound is insanely impressive i wear them 24/7 daily use and when i sleep cause i love my rain sounds to help me sleep not a time i dont use them. I was beyond impressed
Which headset would eliminate my computer's loud humming noise without "active noise cancellation", but rather just passive noise cancelling (through a good seal on earcups)?
I want best passive noise cancelling headphones cuz I play on a gaming laptop.... so you know... I don't care about it being wireless.
I have the hyperx cloud alpha wireless and it's one of the best sounding headsets I've used. I'm a stickler for good sound though so I've been looking for a more premium wireless option and I think I'm gonna go with the maxwell. I'd have it already if it went on sale at all during black Friday but it seems like audeze is having supply issues since the maxwell is on backorder until January.
Are the cloud alphas worth it? I have the A50 an it took a shit on me an definitely done paying that much for headset
@that1godares669 they're about a year old but still hold up very well. Using them right now actually. Haven't charged them in about a month and they've never had anything wrong with them other than some hitches with the sound rarely because they are wireless. I highly recommend them especially at their price
@@that1godares669nah don't buy cloud alphas they're pretty bad
For mic quality you can fix it with software making it more nuts
How did you solve the issue with Corsair Virtuoso pro being only stereo not surround sound?
Is the Hyber cloud 3 wireless ones just as good ?
Are there any gaming headphones (without a mic ofc), maybe even wireless?
the HyperX Cloud III mic sounded a little bit flat but very nice
which do you recommend for the steam deck?
My Sennheiser game one or s it zero??? (I forget which its the closed style) while good and has served me well I'm sick of the wires tangling up and also the foam ear cups have deteriorated making it uncomfortable to use during long sessions. The mic is brilliant though, on par with the razer i would say so might try to salvage it.
Id like to see more open bqck gaming headsets in the future
My Turtle Beach Recon 500 Mic Is Bugging Now Had To See What Headsets People Recommendeding 😂
What do you recommend for wired headsets
The Corsair virtuoso pro is wired