AirPods Max Ear Cushions Attach Magnetically, Replacement Cushions 'Coming Soon' for $69

[MacRumors]

The ear cushions for AirPods Max attach magnetically and replacement cushions are available on the Apple Store in a variety of colors.

A pair of replacement cushions retails for $69. Apple revealed a first look at the magnetically-attachable ear cushions in its introduction video shared earlier today:

While Apple has not advertised the ability to interchange ear cushions as a customization feature, it seems that users will be able to choose whatever color they like for the replacement cushions.

The replacement ear cushions are available in Silver, Black, Green, Sky Blue, and Red. Curiously, the ear cushions for the Pink AirPods Max are marked as Red cushions, while all of the other cushions match the colors of the AirPods Max exactly.

The item is currently unavailable on the Apple Store, but will likely be released soon.

Article Link: AirPods Max Ear Cushions Attach Magnetically, Replacement Cushions 'Coming Soon' for $69

 

[McDLT]

Attach magnetically??? Wow! Still think they are overpriced, complainers???

 

[contacos]

Thats 1/3 of a IKEA Couch. Nuts

Apple Acts like they Are Hermes when it comes to their accessories

 

[markfc]

It’s fair to say Jony Ive has most certainly left the building. These are ugly as!

 

[nattK]

Thats 1/3 of a IKEA Couch. Nuts

also is That 69$ each side?

$69 per pair

 

[TheYayAreaLiving 🎗️]

Where is Product Red?

 

[matrix07]

Not bad at all. You change the cushion and battery. It will cost you $700 including the headphone and it’s the same price as you buy $350 headphone twice.
For comfort and seal I’ll replace cushion yearly though.

 

[mnsportsgeek]

And it’s bring your own charger and lightning-3.5mm cable.

 

[Andres Cantu]

Nice.

 

[SSD-GUY]

$69?

They could've really attracted all the Millenials/Gen-Z by pricing the actual headphones at $420 too.

 

[McDLT]

And it’s bring your own charger and lightning-3.5mm cable.

Bruh, if you don’t have plenty of those you aren’t ready. You work your way up to these cans. Start at the bottom.

 

[Jaro65]

This is not bad. At least they priced it below $1000.

 

[nattK]

With Apple selling removable cushions, I'm guessing a $350 variant of the AirPods Max is no longer coming? Since rumors originally pointed towards a $350 sport variant with regular mesh cushions and a $500-ish variant with leather cushions. Now Apple can just introduce higher-priced replacement cushions made out of leather instead instead of a new model

 

[b13o0r12e3]

Can I replace my digital crown with a red dot one too? 😆

 

[citysnaps]

Killer idea. These will sell well.

 

[nattK]

Can I replace my digital crown with a red dot one too? 😆

Lol no that's for the AirPods Max 2 with cellular

 

[Jimmy James]

I have some Denons I really like where the ear pads are crumbling. I wish they had this option. But would be unlikely after 12 years anyway.

 

[joiwomcow]

Hoping that other headphone makers (Bose, Sony) follow suite. For my QCs I've needed to replace the cushions every 2 years (I wear them all day while working). Replacing Bose earpads is a faff. Easily replaceable earpads are a huge win.

 

[reyesmac]

Its good that this part is replaceable since they could get dirty over time with no idea how easy they are to clean. But what about the top part? Any part of a product that can easily tear needs to be replaceable. Where is the $150 charging stand for this? Maybe if this takes off they can make a much smaller version for half the price. It would look like the old walkman headphones with the foam ear pieces, but wireless and the price of a stereo system.

 

[dannyyankou]

The fact that they’re so easily replaceable doesn’t give me much confidence in how they’ll hold up over time.

 

[dragoon2745]

Would not surprise me if it comes out that you only get one cushion not a pair for $69.

 

[LeadingHeat]

I think I’ll do one of these, please. Thank you very much!

 

[Polaroid]

The fact that they’re so easily replaceable doesn’t give me much confidence in how they’ll hold up over time.

Loads of other brands have replaceable cups - B&W use magents to replace them too

 

[metalsiren]

wonder if apple care will give you replacements for free?

 

[Drfter]

Did some googling seems like these ear cups use polyester, shame. Once I walked into a high end store and asked if something was polyester, since I am allergic, and they said we don't use any synthetic materials. If we are to believe apple is high end it's a bit disappointing.