Audeze’s flagship gaming headphones now have adaptive noise cancelling for ultimate focus

When you’re deep in a game of Fortnite, an enemy – often dressed as Olivia Rodrigo, Chappell Roan, or Sabrina Carpenter – can appear out of nowhere to end your killstreak.

Such mishaps can occur when you’re distracted by real-world noise, so these new gaming headphones from Audeze – complete with adaptive noise cancelling – will ensure no celebrity popstar and sneak up and kill you.

In addition to the top-tier audio quality for which Audeze is known, thanks to its patented Audeze planar magnetic driver technology, the Audeze Maxwell 2 ANC now has adaptive noise cancelling. It is the most effective quieting system Audeze has ever developed.

By using both feedforward and feedback noise reduction combined with low-latency transparency, the headphones can clear out a huge amount of external noise. At the same time, audio positioning within the stereo field remains precise, which is essential for knowing where the next threat is coming from.

Beyond this new feature, the Maxwell 2 ANC has exceptional functionality. The ANC parameters have AI capability to adapt to the exact specifications in any environment. There are also voice commands and wired or Bluetooth audio available to keep your hands on the controller and your eyes on the game no matter where you are in the room.

Like the previous Maxwell 2, the Maxwell 2 ANC is compatible with the Audeze App. With this add-on, users can go even further towards designing their ideal audio experience with a multiband EQ (pro tip: some extra high frequencies will make those footsteps stand out a bit more). It also adds that extra layer of convenience to control different options on mobile devices.

Audeze Maxwell 2 ANC is available now for purchase, priced at $429 for PlayStation and $449 for XBOX.

For more information, head to Audeze.

Harry Levin is a freelance journalist with credits in SPIN, Billboard, MusicTech, Grammy.com, Los Angeles Magazine, and more. His musical journey began 20 years ago with a Led Zeppelin CD. He played jazz trombone through college, produced large-scale electronic music events, and now spends his professional time writing and editing.