Amazon Discounts USB-C AirPods Max to $449.99

[johnparjr]

Just bought a pair at the $449 price but also had $250 in Best Buy reward Cert so my cost was $200 with 12 months to pay it off

 

[richpjr]

Old. Overpriced. Badly needs complete update.

Yep. There are much better headphones for that money.

 

[Ren1818]

Apple Care has entered the chat lol

Not sure what you mean, but essentially don’t buy these headphones, definitely not worth the price knowing they break after about a year

 

[yoak]

I got mine lightning version really cheap like 280 dollars. They have worked flawlessly for a number of years, EXCEPT that stupid mesh that lost all elasticity and is not replaceable. It beggars belief

 

[Edd70]

I got mine lightning version really cheap like 280 dollars. They have worked flawlessly for a number of years, EXCEPT that stupid mesh that lost all elasticity and is not replaceable. It beggars belief

There are replacements on Amazon but not the same mesh. More of a rubbery type, but I’ll try that if the mesh on mine gives out.

 

[Donkey Man]

Real hi-fi headphones are a different market segment entirely. Provide examples of what you refer to.

Basically everything here is better than Apple's thing - and a lot of it is cheaper, too:

Headphones – Audiophile, Electrostatic, Planar & IEM | HeadAmp

Shop high-end headphones at HeadAmp — authorized dealer for open-back, closed-back, electrostatic & wireless. Expert advice included. Free shipping available.

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[MacGizmo]

I have a really old mini-USB connection pair of Beats Studio (over the ear) headphones that work really well. When the material around the ear cans began deteriorating I was able to find some really nice replacements on Amazon that have lasted quite a long time now. They cost nearly half as much as the AirPods Max, and I don't have to deal with that stupid charging case.

 

[deevey]

Basically everything here is better than Apple's thing - and a lot of it is cheaper, too:

Headphones – Audiophile, Electrostatic, Planar & IEM | HeadAmp

Shop high-end headphones at HeadAmp — authorized dealer for open-back, closed-back, electrostatic & wireless. Expert advice included. Free shipping available.

www.headamp.com

Yes because they aren’t wireless, are inconvenient for many due to many factors including that a lot of those headphones need an amp to sound their best, and they don’t feature ANC or phone integration.

As I said, different market segment. You may as well compare a Ride-on Lawnmower to a Porsche just because they both have four wheels.

 

[turbineseaplane]

I just sold my AirPods Max this week after several enjoyable years.

I just wasn't using them much anymore and I figured I'd get some money off the table.

The one thing I really wished were different is the weight.

The band up top supported it pretty well, and it was reasonably comfortable, but the weight did occasionally bother me as they'd have a tendency to shift if I ever moved my head up/down beyond a certain point and it was a nuisance.