OneOdio Studio Max 2 review: low-latency wireless DJ headphones that impress (aff)

The idea of proper wireless DJ headphones still feels slightly strange. For years, wireless audio and professional monitoring simply didn’t belong in the same sentence. Latency was too high, sound quality suffered and reliability was questionable at best. But the OneOdio Studio Max 2 is clearly trying to challenge that idea, and after spending some time with them, it’s hard not to come away impressed by the sheer ambition of the thing.

At first glance, the Studio Max 2 looks exactly how you’d want a pair of DJ headphones to look. They’re chunky and unapologetically studio-inspired, with large cushioned earcups and a folding design. The styling leans heavily into the professional creator market, but thankfully they don’t feel cheap or flimsy in the way some budget audio gear can.

The real headline feature here is the ultra-low latency wireless system. OneOdio claims the Studio Max 2 can achieve just 9ms latency using its included M2 transmitter, which is an enormous deal for DJs, streamers and musicians who rely on accurate real-time monitoring.

That alone makes the OneOdio Studio Max 2 feel different from most wireless headphones on the market, but their flexibility is another major strength. The headphones support four different connection methods including Bluetooth 6.0, the dedicated low-latency transmitter, 3.5mm wired mode and 6.35mm studio connections. That means they can comfortably move between gaming sessions, DJ decks, laptops, music production and everyday listening without needing adapters or awkward workarounds.

Battery life is also remarkable. OneOdio claims up to 120 hours of playback from the headphones themselves, alongside around 50 hours from the wireless transmitter. Even allowing for real-world conditions knocking those numbers down slightly, it still puts the Studio Max 2 among the longest-lasting wireless headphones in this category.

Sound quality is where things become a little more subjective. These are not ultra-flat analytical studio monitors designed purely for mastering work. Instead, the tuning leans towards energy and excitement.

Bass is deep, punchy, and powerful, making electronic music, gaming and modern pop tracks sound lively and engaging. The upgraded 400kbps wireless bitrate over the previous generation also helps improve clarity and detail retention noticeably.

But there are still limitations. While the highs are nice and clean, they still lack some of the refinement and separation you’d get from genuinely premium audiophile headphones.

Likewise, the mids can sometimes feel slightly recessed during more detailed listening sessions.

Still, it feels unfair to judge the OneOdio Studio Max 2 purely against expensive studio reference headphones because they're really not very expensive. Not compared to the properly high-end kit.

At £179.99 they're up against more middle-of-the-road professional headphones, and they bring the added appeal of versatility. They’re attempting to combine gaming performance, DJ usability, wireless freedom, creator-friendly features and everyday convenience into one package without completely emptying your bank account.

The included app support also helps the experience feel more polished than expected and, while you can't ignore the mainstream competition from the likes of Sony and Audio-Technica, those rivals also don’t offer the same combination of ultra-low latency wireless performance, huge battery life and multi-mode flexibility.

If you want to check out the OneOdio Studio Max 2 for yourself, they’re available now on Amazon.

And that’s what makes the Studio Max 2 interesting. Because it's the target market that will get far more value from them than hardcore audiophiles ever will.