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The video provides an in-depth review of the Maxwell gaming headset from Odyssey, emphasizing its high-end audio quality and multiple functionalities. The presenter shares personal experiences using the headset for gaming and editing over five years, noting its competitive performance within its price range. Despite its superior sound quality, driven by planar magnetic drivers, and features like dual microphones with AI noise cancellation, the headset has drawbacks such as awkward button placement, peeling headband padding, and less intuitive Bluetooth prioritization. Comfort improvements over previous models like the Mobius and Penrose are highlighted, with mentions of removable and upgradable headband and earpads. Usability features, like easy EQ profile switching and the inclusion of a volume limiter, are appreciated. The headset’s ability to handle simultaneous wireless connections, high volume capacity, and firmware updates for customization round off the review. Despite minor usability issues, the presenter is positive about the headset's place in their regular use and anticipates future improvements in wireless audio technology.
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In this segment of the video, the presenter discusses their experience with the Maxwell gaming headset from Odyssey, a highly requested item over the past five years. They have been using the headset for both gaming and editing, noting that it competes with high-end headphones in its price range. Key criticisms include the peeling of the headband padding, lack of size extensions on the swivel joints, and a challenging user experience due to awkward button placements. The headset has dual microphones that offer good sound quality but have an echo issue for the receiver. Additionally, the headset handles simultaneous connections with Bluetooth and 2.4 GHz, but it prioritizes Bluetooth over the dongle, which the reviewer finds counterintuitive.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses the limitations and capabilities of the Maxwell headset, particularly its inability to deliver simultaneous playback with Bluetooth 5.3 and 2.4 GHz. They describe the classic vending machine case, which has been upgraded to support larger GPUs, Micro ATX motherboards, and features like fine dust filters and an LCD panel. They then praise the audio quality of the Maxwell headset, highlighting its planar magnetic drivers, incredible resolution, tight bass, excellent imaging, and spacious sound stages. The speaker finds the Maxwell especially impressive during the opening sequence of “Phantom Liberty” and describes the audio performance in games like “Cyberpunk” and “CS2” as outstanding. Despite its weight, the Maxwell is favored for its superior audio quality, though the speaker also retains the SteelSeries headset for its convenience features.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses the clamping force and comfort of the Maxwell headset compared to previous models like the Mobius and Penrose, highlighting its balance and reduced clamping force. The headset is praised for allowing one-ear listening and having an easily accessible microphone mute switch. It features two microphones with adjustable AI noise cancellation modes, making it versatile for different noise environments. The headband and earpads are removable, with recommendations for upgrading to thicker, cooling pads from Wicked Cushions. The speaker notes the impressive power output of the Maxwell headset and suggests that partnering with gaming brands to include such high-quality pads as standard would be beneficial.
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In this part of the video, the speaker reviews the features and usability of a gaming headset. Key points discussed include its high volume capacity and the importance of enabling a volume limiter to prevent excessive loudness. The ease of switching EQ profiles is appreciated, along with sound notifications for power and connectivity statuses. The speaker suggests laying the headset flat for easier power-on visibility and commends recent firmware updates that allow EQ customization. They advise storing the USB dongle in the ear cup when traveling to avoid damage. The headset is praised for its versatility in gaming, movies, and Bluetooth functionality, though it has some usability issues with button placements. The speaker is optimistic about future improvements in wireless audio technology and concludes that despite some minor drawbacks, the headset will be part of their regular use. Links for more information are provided in the video description.