Audeze Maxwell 2 ANC Review Roundup: $429 Planar Headset Finally Gets Noise Cancelling
Audeze has released the Maxwell 2 ANC, a high-end gaming headset that integrates active noise cancellation with planar magnetic drivers. While reviewers praise the audio quality, they note that the $429 price point positions it as a premium product for enthusiasts.
Why it matters
The release marks a technical milestone for Audeze, as it is the first full-range planar headset to successfully incorporate active noise cancellation.
Audeze has closed the biggest gap in its gaming headset line-up with the Maxwell 2 ANC, a $429 PlayStation /PC model (rising to $449 for the Xbox version) that finally brings active noise cancellation to the brand’s planar magnetic sound. The Maxwell 2 ANC starts at $429, supports PlayStation, Xbox, Windows, macOS, Android, iPhone, and Nintendo Switch, and is available now. Early reviews agree the listening experience is excellent, but several also flag that the asking price puts it firmly in enthusiast territory.
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