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Audeze Maxwell Wireless Headset vs Sony MDR-MV1

Reddit prefers Sony MDR-MV1 — higher sentiment (72% vs 58% positive).

Audeze Maxwell Wireless Headset
#1 in Gaming Headsets

Audeze

Audeze Maxwell Wireless Headset

$299.00

58

Pros

  • +great sound
  • +great for music
  • +good sound
  • +no issues

Cons

  • −heavy
  • −no ANC
  • −uncomfortable
  • −bulky
“I have had Maxwell since launch and stock earpads and headband are still like brand new. Connection is also solid and I don't get mic dropouts.”
r/Audeze
Full reviewAmazon · $299.00
Sony MDR-MV1
#6 in Gaming HeadsetsReddit favorite

Sony

Sony MDR-MV1

$418.00

72

Pros

  • +good for gaming
  • +more bass
  • +underrated
  • +amazing

Cons

  • −Not a substantial upgrade (over r70x for mixing)
  • −quite a bit more treble energy
  • −can’t hear footsteps clearly in gaming
  • −vertical positioning unclear in gaming
“The MV1 is a slept on headphone, the bass is fun and the midrange is genuinely great.”
r/headphones
Full reviewAmazon · $418.00
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