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Audeze Maxwell Wireless Headset vs Hifiman Edition XS Headphones

Reddit prefers Hifiman Edition XS Headphones โ€” higher sentiment (100% vs 59% positive).

Audeze Maxwell Wireless Headset
#4 in Gaming Headsets

Audeze

Audeze Maxwell Wireless Headset

$299.00

59

Pros

  • +great sound
  • +no issues
  • +great for music
  • +long battery life

Cons

  • โˆ’heavy
  • โˆ’uncomfortable
  • โˆ’weight
  • โˆ’fragile
โ€œIt always was all in for sound quality and as such itโ€™s exactly what you need. Got a soundbar and a Maxwell 2 , this is just too different to even compare. None is better than the other itโ€™s just a diโ€
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Hifiman Edition XS Headphones
#2 in Gaming HeadsetsReddit favorite

Hifiman

Hifiman Edition XS Headphones

$209.00

100

Pros

  • +Instantly loved
  • +Good user experience
  • +Very open sound
  • +Bigger soundstage

Cons

  • โˆ’Mid range is recessed
  • โˆ’Voices sound more in the background (compared to m1)
โ€œIf you are chasing the dragon though and want to see whatโ€™s next, the hifiman edition xs is what I would recommend. Itโ€™s very different and has different strengths over the m1. It is very open so sounโ€