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Bowers & Wilkins' Px8 S2 has ruined all other headphones for me

With the Px8 S2, Bowers & Wilkins crafted what is possibly the best pair of headphones that I've used. They don't excel in all areas, but for what I need, they're ideal.

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CanJam NY 2026: My 5 headphone highlights

The audio event saw some ambitious headphone launches.

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The Audeze Maxwell 2 is still an incredibly impressive audiophile gaming headset, but it could have done more | Review

The Audeze Maxwell 2 fixes one of my biggest complaints with the original and still pulls off its high-end audiophile sound quality.

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The Audeze Maxwell 2 just ruined every other gaming headset for me — here’s why

The Maxwell is back, with minor updates to the already fantastic sound and a particularly lovely microphone. Audiophiles and streamers, look no further.

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Audeze Maxwell 2 review

The best cans in the business are back for round two, but this time, in a slightly worse package.

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There's no debate — Audeze's Maxwell 2 is the best-sounding gaming headset

Audeze's custom planar drivers make a clear difference on the Maxwell 2, but the high-end gaming headset isn't without issues.

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Audeze's high-end planar magnetic headphones are designed to deliver a "powerful, lifelike bass response"

The LCD-5s see the return of Audeze's 'SLAM' tech

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Audeze is upgrading its legendary LCD headphones range with its new SLAM tech for silky bass — these promise 'mastering-grade precision', with a price to match

Audeze makes its highly acclaimed planars even more desirable

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Audeze’s elite gaming headset now packs a bigger planar punch

Audeze's new wireless planar headset is Hi-Res and low lag

Audeze launches Maxwell 2 headset, with better spatial immersion and bass — plus, of course, improved AI noise-canceling mic tech

Audeze launched its new Maxwell 2 planar magnetic gaming headset at CES 2026, with improved audio and mic technology, and swappable side plates.

Tom’s Hardware

Audeze slams out the new planar magnetic Maxwell 2 headset with 16 improvements over the original and still-brilliant design

Plus there's now a proper app. As in one that doesn't look like it was thrown out on a wet weekend back in 2003.

PC Gamer

CES 2026: Audeze Maxwell 2 is a planar headset like no other — it has unbelievable sound quality, Bluetooth 5.3 LE with LDAC, and even AuraCast

Audeze knows how to make great headsets, and with the Maxwell 2, it is taking things to a whole new level.

Android Central

Audeze announces the Maxwell 2 gaming headset, an overhaul of its predecessor, that is targeted firmly at audiophile gamers — and you can buy it now

The Audeze Maxwell 2 has just been announced by the premium audio brand, and we've got the key details on its upgrades and enhancements right here.

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These new $350 gaming headphones use spatial tech from a $5,000 model

SLAM tech and 80-hour battery meet pro-grade drivers.

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These headphones look like they're from a designer's steampunk fantasy

The hi-fi manufacturer combines British craftsmanship with advanced nano-diaphragm technology in latest offering.

Android Central

I'm convinced — Fiio FT7 is the flagship killer of planar headsets due to its incredible sound and class-leading comfort

Fiio's FT7 is the brand's best over-ear headset yet, and one of the best options under $1,000 right now.

TechRadar

I really hope the new PlayStation wireless speakers' special planar magnetic drivers come to music-focused portable speakers – that could be something special

High-end driver tech makes the leap from premium headphones to your gaming setup

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Forget gaming headsets, the best audiophile headphones for gaming are where it’s at if you want the best audio – here are 5 of our favorites

Embrace the finer things in gaming audio by trading in your headset for one of these 5 audiophile headphones

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Audeze LCD-S20 Closed-back review

Planar magnetic drivers with epic sound isolation.

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Active noise cancellation is the latest trend for gaming headsets: here's how a different design philosophy could do much better than half-baked ANC

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PC Gamer

Audeze MM-100 headphone review

Boutique, slightly temperamental, wonderful.

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Audeze just released a floral limited edition of one of my favorite gaming headsets

The Audeze Maxwell gaming headset has had a springtime refresh with a limited edition Flora design.

PC Gamer

Xbox and Audeze have teamed up to give our favourite wireless gaming headset for audiophiles a gorgeous floral trim and I am in love with this unusual take on gamer chic

I want these beautiful notes of springtime all over my head and face while I brutally rip through demons, while also having the best quality audio piped into my ears wirelessly.

Android Central

Fiio's K17 is the obvious upgrade to the K9 Pro

The K17 combines a stunning retro design with all the features you need in a high-end DAC.

Audeze’s new planar headphones promise studio-quality sound without a sky-high price

The new LCD-S20 closed-back headphones are Audeze's most affordable premium planar headphones yet.

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