@Matt - did you use the OpenAL DLL from the original maxmod download or did you use the installer?
http://redi.me.uk/downloads/openalweax.rar
the DLL that comes with MaxMod has issues. remove it, and install the above. hopefully that will resolve your issue (it did me).
http://redi.me.uk/downloads/openalweax.rar
the DLL that comes with MaxMod has issues. remove it, and install the above. hopefully that will resolve your issue (it did me).