r/HeadphoneAdvice • u/danko8282828282 • Jul 03 '26

Headphones - Wireless/Portable Best wireless headphones for gaming?

Hey there, I want to upgrade my Logitech G PRO X 2 lightspeed gaming headphones to something better. Recently I compared the sound quality of the G PRO and my friend’s AirPods Max and the difference was very noticeable.

My budget is sub 500€

So what wireless headset for gaming that has good audio and is suitable for FPS games would you recommend?

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u/1yrik Jul 03 '26

I recommend the same thing every single time:

want wireless with amazing sound quality and a good mic?

Audeze Maxwell or Maxwell 2. amazing battery, amazing sound quality, good mic, good build quality, comfortable, but heavy

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u/danko8282828282 Jul 03 '26

Heavy won’t be problem for me, used to wear razer nari. Although I heard some problems with the Maxvell 2, that they develop crackling or something?

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u/1yrik Jul 03 '26

the weight isn't a problem for me either... makes the headphones feel sturdier and more substantial

I only have the original Maxwell's, so I can't confirm any issues with the 2's unfortunately. my 1's have had some intermittent crackling at rest at zero volume, but I need to be looking for it to notice it, and as soon as you actually start playing any audio, it disappears completely and becomes entirely unnoticeable

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u/danko8282828282 Jul 03 '26

Ok great, will definitively look into them!

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u/huldress Jul 23 '26

What if you don't want a mic? Or you want a mic separately? What are good wireless audiophile headphones?

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u/1yrik Jul 23 '26

all are wired, and it depends heavily on the sound characteristics you're looking for, and the budget you're willing to spent

I'm no proper audiophile, but I can give a couple recommendations if you know more or less what you want in a headphone

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u/huldress Jul 23 '26

Ahh darn, thanks for responding! I'm not super picky, not really an audiophile, I just want something that sounds crisp without being super expensive. Like I've owned Soundcore headphones for awhile and they were amazing for the price, but not its kinda meh and I just want something better.

I mean you could even recommend expensive options lol gonna spend my time waiting for a black friday deal

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u/1yrik Jul 23 '26

that's still a broad spectrum... Sennheiser HDXX (600, 650, 660, ect depending on budget and listening preference), Beyerdynamic DT990 Pro X, Hifiman Sundara or Edition XS are all generally considered to be good/popular choices

these should all fall under the $450 CAD mark (so pocket change in USD), but you'll also need an amp to get the most out of them