Audeze Announces Limited Edition Maxwell Wasabi Headset

Audeze announced the latest limited edition color of Maxwell, Wasabi. The color is a green take of their gorgeous Ultraviolet variant.

This variant, which is also exclusive for Xbox, features an “iridescent chameleon-like electroplated finish” that immediately evokes thoughts of Master Chief, and the Halo franchise.

The official overview for Audeze Maxwell can be found below, with an expanded version being found in our review.

Audeze Maxwell Overview

Physical

Style: Over-ear (circumaural), closed-back

Transducer Type: Planar Magnetic

Transducer Size: 90 mm

Diaphragm Type: Ultra-Thin UniforceTM

Magnetic Structure: FluxorTM Magnet Array

Magnet Type: Neodymium N50

Phase Management: FazorTM

Earpads: Synthetic Leather / memory foam

Weight: 490g

Microphones

Boom Microphone: Detachable Hypercardioid, Designed by Shure

Beamforming Microphones: Inbuilt 5-mic array for convenience and noise

reduction.

A.I.-Powered Hardware Noise Filter removes unwanted noise

Audio Performance

Frequency response: 10Hz-50kHz

THD: <0.1% (@ 1 kHz, 1mW)

Power

Battery: Lithium-polymer, 1800mAh

Battery Life: 80+ hour wireless playback @ 80dBA

Charging: USB-C, 5v 1.8A max

Charge time: 0-100% in 2.5hr, 0-25% in 20min (with 1.8A charger)

Connectivity

Ultra Low Latency Wireless: When used with included USB-C

dongleBluetooth: 5.3, supports multipoint, LE Audio, LC3, LC3plus, LDAC,

AAC, SBC

Wired USB: USB-C, PC connection supports dual USB audio endpoints with

inbuilt game-chat mix

Wired: 3.5mm TRRS active analog

Connectivity

Nintendo Switch

Xbox edition: XBox Series X, XBox Series S, Windows 10/11, macOS, Android,

iOS, Nintendo Switch

Playstation edition: Playstation 5, Windows 10/11, macOS, Android, iOS,

Those interested can purchase Audeze Maxwell for $329 from Audeze direct. Please note, supplies are limited, and Audeze has confirmed there will only be one production run.

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