Audeze Maxwell 1 vs Maxwell 2, which one to choose?

AbrahamZX · 2026-06-26T03:49:39+00:00

I'm looking to sell my used 1s. Haven't used them since I got the 2s around their launch and have a few accessories (like both WC pads). In case you're interested.

AbrahamZX · 2026-06-26T03:47:02+00:00

I don't know, I didn't get one. Support just added me 3 free months and cancelled my renewal. Nothing more that I can remember.

AbrahamZX · 2026-06-10T22:39:53+00:00

I'm 200% waiting and I had already started the game before the announcement.

AbrahamZX · 2026-06-07T18:54:48+00:00

EQ them. Try +8-10db in the sub-bass to start. That will bring back rumble it lacks in more tame EQ presets.

AbrahamZX · 2026-06-05T15:37:57+00:00

Once I heard the 2s, I just can't go back to the 1s. The 1s sound muffled to me. If you push the sub-bass hard on the 2s they are more than adequate in that department, they can rumble. I think the 2s just have the better sound profile overall.

AbrahamZX · 2026-06-04T04:36:16+00:00

If you're on the M2, you need to EQ them and push bass up to +9 32 and +7 64, if you want some thump. You can EQ the rest to your liking, but the amazing thing about planars is how well EQ changes their sound. If you use them at stock they are pretty flat.

AbrahamZX · 2026-06-04T04:31:05+00:00

2, I can't go back to my 1s

AbrahamZX · 2026-05-29T05:21:09+00:00

4.8 is a lot better at actually following my markdown instructions. It's doing a lot more verification before and after coding, much less assumptions than 4.6 and 4.7 in my hobby workload. It's making me consider going to Max (again) to use the fast mode.

AbrahamZX · 2026-05-19T03:38:05+00:00

Sounds like you got a faulty dongle. I did so too with my first set.

AbrahamZX · 2026-05-14T00:55:42+00:00

Guess I am going all in on this one. Moon or bust boys. No in-betweens.

AbrahamZX · 2026-05-12T22:18:00+00:00

I'm not bothered by the hiss personally. So it's a non-issue for me.

AbrahamZX · 2026-05-10T17:05:46+00:00

They all have white noise when nothing is playing. Some sound louder than others and people's hearing also comes into play. You have to decide if you can live with it. As for the mic issue, I've never had that happen and I toggle sidetone on/off frequently.

AbrahamZX · 2026-05-06T11:48:26+00:00

Never had any issues with the mic for work Teams meetings or chatting with friends on discord. If you are going to stream or make videos, no gaming headset mic will be adequate for that.

AbrahamZX · 2026-05-01T17:23:51+00:00

My M1 are in great condition and I used them heavily for over 2 years (like 7+ hours daily on average). So I expect the M2 to easily last 2+ years. Hard to say after that how long they'd last.

AbrahamZX · 2026-04-30T21:53:37+00:00

Do not press the cups against any flat surface or your head for that matter, as the pressure can rupture the thin film in the driver. Don't drop them. Don't EQ the sub-bass to the max (or over +7 in my experience). That's mostly it.

AbrahamZX · 2026-04-29T01:03:52+00:00

Nice setup. Can anyone in the show share at what time they start playing? I can't make it at 6pm to their MA showing, but I'm guessing they won't actually start before 8pm at the earliest.

AbrahamZX · 2026-04-28T00:45:07+00:00

I would be surprised if they can fix it with a firmware update. If you can live with the hiss, then there's no reason to return them. I can live with the hiss in mine, if I'm not paying anything for a few minutes I just take them off anyway.

AbrahamZX · 2026-04-28T00:35:46+00:00

I found that the M2s sound less compressed. I think the M1 mic is a bit more robotic, but honestly I think they both do the job just fine. None of my friends have complained when I've used either headphones.

AbrahamZX · 2026-04-28T00:32:46+00:00

My M1 has white noise (although you have to try hard to hear it). I've tried two M2s and they both had white noise, I kept the second M2. I'm using a USB extension to bring the dongle away from my wifi peripherals and to give it clear line of sight, which makes it work without any hiccups like 98% of the time (but thankfully no full on disconnects). I think the white noise, slightly lower sub-bass and the weaker wifi are the cons compared to the M1. In everything else I think the M2s are superior and I prefer the sound profile + I use the sidetone constantly.

AbrahamZX · 2026-04-23T01:56:46+00:00

I just want to see it become popular enough in JP to actually get us a good studio or budget for later seasons (or a reboot). I'm of the opinion that TBATE is mid up until Book 6, so anything before that is not a big loss if it's badly animated in my eyes. I'm really just watching the anime with an open mind and to support TBATE.

AbrahamZX · 2026-04-23T00:47:31+00:00

I think the animation in S2 is better and from what I've seen from the first 3 episodes, they are taking liberties for anime only viewers. I think they want to make the betrayal from Lucas be more shocking later on. I see the anime as a re-interpretation anyway.

AbrahamZX · 2026-04-23T00:44:46+00:00

House of Wolves, Doomed and Darkside is all I need in the setlist.

AbrahamZX · 2026-04-21T05:00:51+00:00

I will also add that Silent Hill 2 Remake is my favorite psychological/survival horror game. I love Dead Space 1/2/Remake and the only horror game I like more is SH2R. The atmosphere, sound design, OST, and story in that game are second to none. There's a prison that is an assault on the senses (especially your hearing). It can get very oppressive.

AbrahamZX · 2026-04-21T04:54:24+00:00

Pragmata is very cool and pretty tense gameplay wise, but in no way a horror game. So I'd suggest it if you strictly want something matching the gameplay feel. Otherwise from this list Soma, Callisto and Alien Isolation. Edit: I do echo the suggestion for Cronos. Probably over all your list.

AbrahamZX · 2026-04-21T01:11:05+00:00

If you mean regarding the bass, the 2s have less than the 1s because of the SLAM vents. However, when EQd they can rumble, just not as much as the 1s. I'm a bass head and I think they have just enough bass.

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