# Audeze HQ

> Audeze HQ companion app for Audeze Penrose and Maxwell headsets

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.audeze.penrose](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.audeze.penrose)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.audeze.penrose`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Audeze
- **Category:** ENTERTAINMENT
- **Downloads:** 73,142
- **Rating:** 2.80 / 5 (338 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.0.119
- **Last updated:** 2025-07-21
- **First published:** 2020-12-29
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 21 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-06
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.audeze.penrose)
- **Website:** [https://www.audeze.com/](https://www.audeze.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.audeze.com/policies/privacy-policy](https://www.audeze.com/policies/privacy-policy)

## Description

The Audeze HQ app is a dedicated companion for Audeze Penrose and Maxwell wireless headsets, bringing comprehensive control and customization options to your audio experience. With Bluetooth connectivity, the app ensures that all your personalized settings — including EQ adjustments and feature toggles — stay with your headphones until you decide to change them.

Featuring a 10-band equalizer, Audeze HQ lets you fine-tune your sound with custom EQ curves that can be saved as presets. Control features like side-tone toggling and, when connected to supported devices like Xbox, adjust the game/chat audio mix for the perfect balance. For Maxwell users, additional controls include voice prompt levels and an expanded selection of EQ presets (six predefined plus four user-defined). Note that this app does not support the Audeze Cipher Cable or Mobius headset models.

## Rankings

- #253,783 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.hardware.usb.host`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT`
- `android.permission.BLUETOOTH_SCAN`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_DATA_SYNC`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.audeze.penrose.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`

## Review summary

Users appreciate that Audeze HQ app controls volume and equalizer settings for Audeze headphones and allows some customizations. However, many report app instability and frequent crashes, especially with Bluetooth connectivity. Volume control is problematic, including buggy limiter and difficulty mixing audio sources independently. The app's interface is outdated and sometimes settings do not apply. Additionally, users express frustration over scarce updates and reduced support, which hinders overall usability, despite the quality of the headphones themselves.

### Pros

- Allows control of volume and frequencies of Audeze headphones, particularly the Penrose model.
- Provides some customization options such as equalizer presets and Bluetooth/wireless audio mixing.
- Responsive support from Audeze with some updates addressing issues.
- Enables simultaneous use of phone calls via Bluetooth while listening to other audio sources.
- App works decently with intended headsets once connected.

### Cons

- Frequent crashes and app instability, requiring hard resets or causing functionality loss.
- Bluetooth connectivity issues, with the app often not recognizing or connecting properly to devices.
- Volume control problems, including volume limiter malfunctions and inability to independently control Bluetooth and wireless volumes.
- Outdated or buggy user interface, with settings sometimes not applying and removal of useful features like battery percentage.
- Lack of support and updates, resulting in persistent bugs and dissatisfaction with software maintenance.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.audeze.penrose)