Thanks for the info. I'm not really complaining. I only really notice it at the menu when it's quiet, in game barely ever hear it. Don't want to start trying returns, feels too wasteful. Must be just how it is then.
So both the Playstation & Xbox versions have a February production run planned, but Audeze hasn't given any indication when those units will actually be in stock and ready to ship?
In case anyone is confused about production, we will provide some mention of estimates on the US website product page, as show on the screenshot above.
Until we receive shipments and process ALL units to ship, we cannot narrow down the timeframe further.
If you just want a PC only Maxwell, note that you can get the PS Maxwell and buy the Dolby Access license separately from the Microsoft Store. The only reason you NEED an Xbox Maxwell is if you own an Xbox.
If anyone is on Android, the newest Audeze HQ on the Play Store has firmware updates has been added back, and you can even plug in the dongle via type C to an Android device and update the dongle there. When updating firmware, as always, makes sure you update BOTH the headset and dongle.
Note: Headset still must be paired through BT for headset update. Only the dongle updates through the type C port.
Also, EQ changes are now possible without the need to have an audio file playing back on Android.
Due to Apple MFI certifications, firmware updates are not possible on IOS.
B&H has a used one for $250
Are there any headset firmware updates in the works/pending release?
In case anyone is confused about production, we will provide some mention of estimates on the US website product page, as show on the screenshot above.
Until we receive shipments and process ALL units to ship, we cannot narrow down the timeframe further.
If you just want a PC only Maxwell, note that you can get the PS Maxwell and buy the Dolby Access license separately from the Microsoft Store. The only reason you NEED an Xbox Maxwell is if you own an Xbox.
If anyone is on Android, the newest Audeze HQ on the Play Store has firmware updates has been added back, and you can even plug in the dongle via type C to an Android device and update the dongle there. When updating firmware, as always, makes sure you update BOTH the headset and dongle.
Note: Headset still must be paired through BT for headset update. Only the dongle updates through the type C port.
Also, EQ changes are now possible without the need to have an audio file playing back on Android.
Due to Apple MFI certifications, firmware updates are not possible on IOS.
Yes, we are still working on firmware releases. We'll have more to say once it's closer to release.
Would you be able to comment whether a fix to the current sidetone issue will be addressed in the next or future update?
I am finding this absolutely mystifying. I have come from the Mobius, and purchased the Audeze Maxwell gaming headset (yes thats the name of the product in the title of this thread - gaming headset) last year, and have just received a replacement pair (after a 3 month wait for them to be in stock) as the almighty crackling sound with sidetone enabled in the first pair clearly seemed like an issue with that headset. The replacement suffers from the exact same issue, and Audeze seem to be pretending that this is a normal level of crackling noise to be expected with the feature?? Well why was there no crackling with the (always enabled) sidetone on the Mobius or Penrose?
What're your use conditions when experiencing the crackling? I'm on my 2nd pair but neither of mine had/have this issue. With sidetone on I hear a faint static sound when sidetone volume is high but nothing unexpected for a device that uses microphones to relay sound after filtering out ambiant noises.
