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Apple Announces AirPods Max Over-Ear Headphones With Noise Cancellation, Priced at $549
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Now it makes sense why Apple dropped 'Plus' for the iPhones and went with 'Max' instead.
So what are they charged with, USB-C or Lightning? And what does the L stand for in the mesh inside cups? 'LIGHTNING'?
So what are they charged with, USB-C or Lightning? And what does the L stand for in the mesh inside cups? 'LIGHTNING'?
$549?!? What are they smoking over at Apple Park.
that green.
$225 per headphone. $550 for both a left headphone and a right headphone. Apple+ connector band free with purchase of both left and right headphones.
550? Wow.....I could have a PS5, Xbox series x, almost an iPhone mini or Mac mini for that price. Has Apple gone mad?
Charge by Lightning Port, USB-C or Mag-Safe or is it a use-once-throw-away-buy-another-set kinda offer?
But Max is a stupid name. And Apple really doesn’t know how to read a room. Who’s gonna spend $550 on headphones in 2020? Unless you’re able to pay for these in installments like the iPhone?
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Sort of like the pricing of the first HomePod but more extreme.
People who really like good headphones (or are "audiophiles") will already have their own niche brand and pay more for that.
But for people who don't care as much, this is too expensive. You can almost buy a Mac for this much. Heck, you could buy four wheels from Apple and have enough left over for AirPods Pro.
People who really like good headphones (or are "audiophiles") will already have their own niche brand and pay more for that.
But for people who don't care as much, this is too expensive. You can almost buy a Mac for this much. Heck, you could buy four wheels from Apple and have enough left over for AirPods Pro.
If u can’t afford them why are you looking at them? It must drive you crazy
I was expect $399 at most. I mean I have AKG 701's that cost over $239 that I've had for 9 years now and have excellent sound quality.
I guess I'll get the Sony 1000MX4.
I guess I'll get the Sony 1000MX4.
I’ll wait for the Pro Max models for $999
wow ... definitely not a stocking stuffer ...my QC35s are thankfully still gong strong ...
That'll be coming mid to late next year. Same **** as all their other Hifi offerings. Remeber the **** Apple HiFi or even the more recent Homepod that barely anyone bought. All heavily discounted, especially before discontinuation (HiFi). This will be similar.
Remember when these renders couldn't possibly be what Apple was going to release?
It has a Lightning to USB-C cable in the box.
It’s worth $550 because it includes a Digital Crown
AirPods Pro 250 so why are these another 300 apple have become so greedy if it was priced at like 350 everyone would buy them
well it all depends on how they sound to people for audio. I have "expensive" headphone that I have to plug into a device which I enjoy listening to music with, but now less over time because of the connection mode. sure these new AirPods headphones look sexy but it is all about the sound and wearing comfort with a headphone. as to price, a lot of people will do the HomePod thing to them, Siri sucks on them or the price for them is too high compared to standard AirPods. only real listening reviews, tech specs. and time will tell how this shakes out. I would consider buying them if reviews say they sound really good, but I really don't know how much I would use them to push me into actually buying them.
I’ve been a radio air personality for over 30 years and headphones are lifeline. NO WAY would I spend that money on headphones. Get yourself a great pair of Bose or Sony Headphones for half the price and double the quality.
Glad I didn’t wait and bought the Sony XM4s when they came out as, at a good guess, the Apple ones will be £200 more expensive in the UK.
I wonder how good the noise cancellation is relative to the Bose/Sony/Sennheisers top of the line models? Unless it is significantly better the price is way out of line for how I use headphones; which is for NC when on a plane. Comfort is important as well, because after 6+ hours my Bose 700's get uncomfortable.
Now for audiophiles, assuming their performance is comparable to the better ones, the priuce is not out of line.
Now for audiophiles, assuming their performance is comparable to the better ones, the priuce is not out of line.
That case looks quite stupid. Oh well. At least Apple is licensing the H1 chip to competitors and I can shop around. Lololololol