Over-Ear
Audeze Maxwell 2
88Outstanding
$330
Full review dataAudeze Maxwell 2 vs Harmonicdyne Eris: which should you buy?
On aggregated review scores the Audeze Maxwell 2 comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 88. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.
Our pick: Audeze Maxwell 2 - Outstanding overall at around $329.
Over-Ear
Harmonicdyne Eris
60Average
$250
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
Audeze Maxwell 2 leads on 5 of 6 measures.
- Audeze Maxwell 2
- Harmonicdyne Eris
HearWiki score
88
60
Sound
9.5
6.8
Battery
9.5
-
Calls
9.0
-
Value
7.5
5.5
Price (USD)
$330
$250
Specifications
Maxwell 2Eris
- Type
- Over-Ear
- Over-Ear
- Price (USD)
- $330
- $250
- HearWiki score
- 88
- 60
- Released
- 2026
- 2024
- Availability
- Sold new
- Discontinued
- Driver
- 90 mm planar magnetic
- 50 mm dynamic
- Driver type
- planar
- dynamic
- Driver size
- 90 mm
- 50 mm
- Drivers per side
- 1
- 1
- Frequency response
- 10 Hz - 50 kHz
- 10 Hz - 70 kHz
- Sound signature
- -
- bass-heavy
- Impedance
- -
- 32 Ω
- Sensitivity
- -
- 118 dB/mW
- Sensitivity (dB/Vrms)
- -
- 118
- Bluetooth
- 5.3
- -
- Codecs
- SBC, AAC, LC3, LC3plus, LDAC
- -
- Multipoint pairing
- Yes
- -
- Battery life
- 80 h
- -
- Battery life (ANC on)
- 35 h
- -
- Full charge time
- 120 min
- -
- Active noise cancelling
- Yes
- -
- ANC type
- adaptive
- -
- Transparency mode
- Yes
- -
- Companion app
- Yes
- -
- Custom EQ
- Yes
- -
- Wear detection
- No
- -
- Controls
- buttons
- -
- Weight
- 560 g
- 320 g
- Detachable cable
- -
- Yes
- USB-C
- Yes
- -
- Connector
- -
- 3.5 mm
- Balanced connection
- -
- Yes
- Microphones
- 2
- -
- Call noise reduction
- Yes
- -
- Call NR technology
- AI ENC
- -
What reviewers said
Audeze Maxwell 2
No summary yet - we haven't aggregated enough reviews.
Harmonicdyne Eris
The Harmonicdyne Eris is a wired over-ear headphone that leans heavily into a bass-forward sound signature, making it a strong pick for listeners who prioritize low-end impact over neutral accuracy. With a 50 mm dynamic driver and 32-ohm impedance, it's easy to drive from most sources, while its 320 g frame and plush fit aim for long-session comfort. The wide soundstage and low distortion add to its appeal for bass enthusiasts seeking technical performance at a moderate price point.
- Pro:Punchy, powerful bass response that dominates the tuning
- Pro:Very easy to drive thanks to low impedance and high sensitivity
- Pro:Lightweight and comfortable for extended listening periods
- Con:Strong bass emphasis can muddy midrange detail
- Con:Treble can come across as spicy or sharp to some ears
- Con:Tonal balance is far from neutral, limiting genre versatility
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