Apple Announces AirPods Max Over-Ear Headphones With Noise Cancellation, Priced at $549

[mackinmike]

Imagining someone running up behind you and snagging it off your head.. Will prob happen in 3...2....1

 

[Zerlina]

"Audible range" would probably refer to the 20-20,000 Hz that's perceivable by the human ear, not higher bitrates or sample rates. Given that Apple Music and the iTunes Store don't offer any higher bitrates, it's unlikely that these are compatible with them. As far as I know, the H1 only supports the AAC codec and even aptX is capped at a 48 KHz bitrate. Bluetooth has limitations as far as "hi-res" audio goes.

No mention of a new H2 chip huh?

 

[macrumors3000]

You will see them in First class.

 

[Zerlina]

I hope Apple plans on upgrading Apple Music to Tidal levels of quality as their current AAC codec already kills the highs vs. Tidal.

OMG Yes!!!!

 

[LFC2020]

$780 in Canada + tax = $881. Same price as an iPad Air here. A ha ha ha ha ha ha!

What are they smoking. I want some. 😂

$881 pffft is that all, how about $899 over here in Australia. 😂

 

[esdunbar]

LMAO who is going to pay $549 for a pair of headphones?

I would have for sure. I was pumped for this. The case and the lightning charging turned me off.

 

[Rogifan]

Exactly right. Anyone who has any experience with the audiophile world knows this price is about right for feature-heavy consumer-grade wireless headphones. They're not for me (give me audiophile-grade wired headphones with no noise-canceling) but there's nothing wrong with the price given what they are.

I should edit to say my first impression was wondering what Apple was smoking. But the more I think about it, it all depends on sound quality. Yes Apple products are more expensive but not crazy overpriced. If these headphones really weren’t any better than Sony’s $279 wireless Apple wouldn’t be charging $550, they’d be charging maybe $350. What I don’t understand is why Apple wouldn’t have had reviews ready at launch. The price would be easier to swallow if there were positive reviews talking about amazing sound quality.

 

[johnhackworth]

...and how much for the wheels?

 

[MyRomeo]

At least as it pertains to iPhones, Aptx, AptxHD and LDAC are not possible due to hardware limitations.

Actually LDAC could be implemented through a software update.

 

[justperry]

Most Users complain about the price tag, while I agree with them it's not my biggest turn-off....

...It's Fugly, by far the ugliest product Apple created in a long while.

 

[mackinmike]

Why no Apple logos? Seems odd.

Would have bumped the price to $600.. They didn't want to scare you more with that pricetag.

 

[GenesisST]

Would have liked, but too expensive when my current headphones are still very decent.

Plus I haven't seen a way to wire them in. I need that to play on my e-drum.

 

[justperry]

Now, if I needed solid headphones I would choose B&W, cheaper too.

 

[Boardiesboi]

AUD$899 is very expensive and at the upper end of most over ear headphones.

I’m sure they sound good but will they be AUD$400-500 better than Bose or Sony? Need to see reviews before dropping that kind of money on a set of headphones.

That sky blue looks sexy af though.

 

[johnhackworth]

A few random thoughts:

1. These will be a theft magnet - you’d need to be careful where you wore these in public
2 £550 puts them way above their competitors in terms of price - the folks who currently spend that kind of money on headphones are audiophiles - and these won’t be audiophile headphones.
3. Apple marketing must have determined that a significant number of people who don’t currently spend that kind of money on headphones will be willing to do so on there.

 

[anson42]

LMAO who is going to pay $549 for a pair of headphones?

Have you not seen the headphone market in general? I definitely DON'T recommend you visit head-fi.org. You might not like it

 

[anthony13]

Why no Apple logos? Seems odd.

costs extra.

 

[whatjones911]

So you can't do wired listening on a iPhone but can on basically any other branded phone with a USB-C port!?! 🤣

 

[marmiteturkey]

Exactly right. Anyone who has any experience with the audiophile world knows this price is about right for feature-heavy consumer-grade wireless headphones. They're not for me (give me audiophile-grade wired headphones with no noise-canceling) but there's nothing wrong with the price given what they are.

While I have no opinion yet on the AirPod Max, most of the other headphones in the bracket you describe (which I would assume includes XM4, PX7 etc) are substantially cheaper - closer to £350 compared to £550.

 

[BriSpe]

LOL at that price and missing basic functions like touch pads that every other less expensive headphones have. Pathetic.
That Digital Crown looks ugly af on them. They should know better. Ive must have helped them with this abomination

 

[blodyholy]

I'm sure they sound great! Unfortunately, Apple priced me out of their market long ago.


Sad, really. I did enjoy having the latest-and-greatest innovative tech from Apple when I was able to afford it.

 

[dotnet]

At that price, it better sounds like sex.

Sure. Would you like me to recommend some tracks?

 

[MacModMachine]

LOL at that price and missing basic functions like touch pads that every other less expensive headphones have. Pathetic.
That Digital Crown looks ugly af on them. They should know better. Ive must have helped them with this abomination

i know , i cant wait to receive mine. glad your excited as i am!

 

[certen]

Well they do throw in FREE engraving 😂

Then you lose their return policy, because it is ‘customised’.

so you need to be absolutely sure about them

 

[macrumors3000]

There should be a luxury model with LED-lit Apple Logos on both sides. I’m sure people will buy it at $999