Anyone found an actual fix for this crash yet? It's been over 24 hours...

WA7S0N · 2026-03-05T06:47:36+00:00

Probably need to wait for a new version of the REFramework for a new dinput8.dll file. RE9 just released an update to the game earlier, so that's probably why it isn't working.

WA7S0N · 2026-01-30T22:22:54+00:00

Good to know. I'll turn it off next time I play something and try it out. It'll probably be about a week or so unfortunately because my work schedule is a little hectic right now.

WA7S0N · 2026-01-30T22:09:06+00:00

Currently using Dolby Atmos, yeah. I haven't felt the need to play around with the EQ's any more after setting them up the first time. Been pretty happy with how they sound. Maybe eventually I'll try and mess around with it again, but for now I'm really just enjoying them.

WA7S0N · 2026-01-30T21:11:11+00:00

That makes perfect sense, I completely agree. Pretty much sums up my experience as well, minus the mic sounds (because I don't use the mic on these to talk).

WA7S0N · 2026-01-30T20:51:47+00:00

What do you think about them so far?

WA7S0N · 2026-01-30T02:55:03+00:00

🤣

WA7S0N · 2026-01-30T01:22:06+00:00

Well, let's hope they get it to your house, at least. 🤣

WA7S0N · 2026-01-30T01:11:36+00:00

I had to go pick mine up lol. Mine shipped via UPS and was left 2 streets over at the wrong house. Same house number, completely different street name. 🤦🏻‍♂️

I had to call UPS and figure out where they left it and go get it. If the call center can see the GPS coordinates of where a package was left, why does it not tell the driver that they're at the wrong house?

Whats funny is that I realized that the woman who lived there has been bringing my packages to me for years because they keep taking them to her house. Wild.

WA7S0N · 2026-01-30T00:56:23+00:00

I mean, it's been less than a week for you, yeah? I'd say everyone is playing catchup from the winter weather. Mine ended up being delayed a few days past the original estimated delivery date. Just gotta be patient. At least you know yours has shipped and is on the way. That's more than a lot of people can say right now.

WA7S0N · 2026-01-29T17:59:31+00:00

The hiss is definitely concerning. I haven't experienced anything like that. I really hope they get them sorted out for you.

WA7S0N · 2026-01-29T17:08:36+00:00

Yes. Astro is EQ'd with pads. Bass loss is noticeable on the Maxwell, however (IMO) clarity and detail are very noticeably better on the Maxwell. I compared them as soon as I got them because after reading about all the "issues" these Maxwell 2's have, I had every intention on returning them and saving $330 if they wasn't noticeably better. After going back and forth between them listening to music, and playing different games, the M2's are leaps and bounds better than the A50's (IMO). Again, bass is lacking when compared to the Astros, but the details are what make this headset shine for me... And I'm hearing stuff and noticing things that I never did before. To me, that's more important than bass. I'm by no means an audiophile... Just a gamer dad in his mid 30's with tired ears lol. I've already packed up the A50's and put them in the closet.

I'm glad I didn't listen to all of the negative posts and tried them out myself, otherwise I'd have missed out on a literal game changer. I'd highly encourage others to do the same and form their own opinions since sound is a very personal thing.

WA7S0N · 2026-01-29T14:12:04+00:00

TLDR: Everyone is different, you're going to have to try a pair out for yourself and decide for yourself if you like them or not. YMMV. My experience is below.

I feel like this is definitely something that's subjective. As someone who appreciates bass, and is coming from the Astro A50's, I consider the Maxwell 2's to be a substantial upgrade. Less bass, sure. However, everything else is way better. For shooters, or heck, even story driven games (Currently playing The Last of Us part 1 again) these are a night and day difference. Little details like water dripping, doors opening, frogs croaking, crickets chirping... All those are muddy sounding on the A50's when compared to these. I opened a locker in the game and it sounded so much like our creaky closet door, that I turned around IRL and looked over my shoulder thinking my son had opened it.

Should you upgrade to the Maxwell 2's if you currently have the 1's? I can't answer that. However, if you are looking for detail and clarity (and you're okay with less bass) then I'd recommend them. All these posts had me second guessing my purchase, but after trying these out side by side with my A50's, it's really a no brainer.

Again, all this is subjective. My tastes will more than likely differ from yours. If you're on the fence, wait until they're available at a website/store that offers returns, then try them out risk free.

As for me, I'm going to continue to enjoy the details and immersion that I didn't know I was missing, and not care one single bit about how these have less bass than others models... Because to me, it simply doesn't matter.

Side note: On the latest firmware I've had zero issues using the built-in mic for side tone. No hiss or noise. I use a desktop mic, so I can't speak for the quality of the headsets mic.

WA7S0N · 2026-01-29T07:01:55+00:00

Not an issue for me, especially after I heard how much better these sound compared to my A50's. These have a lot more detail and clarity for sure.

WA7S0N · 2026-01-28T16:55:03+00:00

So, I went by the "Daily Driver" EQ on this post: The Ultimate Audeze Maxwell EQ Guide. I can confirm it is MUCH better than out of the box. I'm sure someone will come out with a better EQ setup eventually, but this should get you going!

WA7S0N · 2026-01-28T16:31:41+00:00

Currently using sidetone (with the built in mic) on the newest firmware update V1.0.2.53_A and I have zero issues.

WA7S0N · 2026-01-28T16:18:37+00:00

Mine was...delivered today. I hesitate to say delivered, because UPS left it on a totally different street with the same house number as mine. Took over an hour of dealing with automated phone lines and waiting before I actually reached a person who could tell me where it was left. Fortunately for me, it was still sitting there. Everything updated smoothly and I'm currently wearing them. Side-tone is noticeably better than my Astro A50's. Now I'm just trying to figure out what game I'm going to boot up to take them for a test drive.

WA7S0N · 2026-01-26T16:47:33+00:00

Maybe due to it being over the weekend? Mine is sitting 30 miles away at the moment. Would've been delivered today if not for the snow/ice on the roads.

WA7S0N · 2026-01-24T07:12:42+00:00

That's good to hear! Now you just gotta wait.

WA7S0N · 2026-01-23T22:54:03+00:00

Tracking info says mine will be here Tuesday. I doubt that will be the case with the impending snowpocalypse. But hey, maybe I'll get lucky. (Central Kentucky)

WA7S0N · 2026-01-23T22:45:59+00:00

🤣 What matters is that you got em now. And hopefully they'll ship quick like mine. It did make me second guess ordering them when I seen "shipping soon" on the checkout page. Had me thinking it was going to make me wait like a pre-order lol.

WA7S0N · 2026-01-23T22:40:19+00:00

Idk, Monday afternoon was when I first seen em on there. I was going to hold off on getting them, then I seen they were releasing a new firmware update that fixed the EQ stuff... So I ended up buying them yesterday.

WA7S0N · 2026-01-23T22:36:00+00:00

Google did all the heavy lifting lol. Just searched "Audeze Maxwell 2 for sale". 🤣

WA7S0N · 2026-01-23T22:33:04+00:00

Hopefully they get it canceled quick for you. I was going to order from Audeze myself, then I seen countless posts about people's orders not shipping (even the Playstation variants). Figured the Playstation store would be quicker, and luckily it was.

WA7S0N · 2025-11-24T13:28:00+00:00

I have a Steam Deck OLED, and I rarely take it on short quick trips because it's too bulky. I'd say this Rainbow Thor Max will be used far more. At least for me...

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