Audeze has expanded its acclaimed Maxwell wireless headset series with the launch of the Audeze Maxwell 2 ANC, a gaming-focused model that adds active and adaptive noise cancellation, AI-controlled ANC parameters and the brand’s SLAM acoustic bass technology. The move builds on the global recognition the standard Maxwell 2 has already earned from esports competitors, reviewers and audio professionals, and Audeze positions the Maxwell 2 ANC as the most technologically advanced gaming headset it has ever produced.
Class-leading adaptive noise cancellation
The Audeze Maxwell 2 ANC introduces Audeze’s most advanced quieting system to date. An adaptive hybrid system combines feedforward and feedback noise reduction with low-latency transparency, cutting external distractions while preserving the positional audio accuracy competitive players rely on. According to Audeze, internal benchmarks show class-leading reduction of constant low-frequency noise, significantly outperforming typical consumer ANC headphones during gameplay. Voice-activated commands and an improved transparency mode round out the noise-management toolkit on the Maxwell 2 ANC.
SLAM acoustic technology meets planar magnetic precision
Underneath the noise cancellation upgrade, the Maxwell 2 ANC still relies on Audeze’s patented full planar-magnetic driver system paired with SLAM™ technology for a clearer, deeper bass response. Audeze says the combination delivers pinpoint accuracy, letting players hear every detail with exceptional clarity while keeping the low end controlled. Simultaneous wired and Bluetooth audio is supported, so the headset can stay connected to a console while also handling voice chat from a phone.
Comfort, connectivity and ReSkin styling
Audeze also upgraded the comfort of the Maxwell 2 ANC for longer sessions, and the headset connects seamlessly across PC, console and mobile devices, with support confirmed for Windows, macOS, Android, iOS and Nintendo Switch. A new set of interchangeable, limited-edition ReSkin™ ear cups lets owners change the look of their headset without buying a new pair. Audeze’s engineering, as with the rest of its planar-magnetic headphone lineup, remains designed and built in California.
Pricing and availability
The Audeze Maxwell 2 ANC is available now in two platform-specific versions: the PlayStation model is priced at $429, while the Xbox version costs $449. Both models support Windows, macOS, Android, iOS and Nintendo Switch, and are sold through Audeze.com and select retail partners. For those wanting to compare the ANC model against Audeze’s existing lineup, the brand’s Audeze MM-520 remains available as a wired studio-reference alternative without noise cancellation.
Key specifications
- Adaptive hybrid active noise cancellation with transparency mode and voice-command control
- Patented Audeze planar-magnetic drivers with SLAM™ acoustic bass technology
- AI-controlled ANC parameters and simultaneous wired + Bluetooth audio
- Interchangeable, limited-edition ReSkin™ ear cups
- Platform support: Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation and Xbox
- Maxwell 2 ANC for PlayStation: $429 — Maxwell 2 ANC for Xbox: $449
