Apple Now Selling Standalone Ear Cushions for AirPods Max

[grjj]

The problem with 3rd party ANYTHING is they tend to be a bit off in terms of color matching to the main product.

Plaid matches everything!

 

[Nickash28]

Leather please

 

[coolfactor]

I'll join the party. Stupid price. Apple is taking this toooooooo far. But it fits right in with the "$49.99" printer and then ink that costs $59.99 for replacement ink cartridges.

Next will be a subscription plan to get new AirPods Max. Just $19.99 per month for the next 3 years!

 

[lordofthereef]

To be honest, they don't seem that badly priced for an Apple product. If a watch strap is worth $50... /shrug

I'd be interested in buying a pair if I finally get a used set of cans at a discount. I will justifying the new cups as not using something that has sat on someone else's ears lol.

 

[FHoff]

For perspective, it’s B&O ... AND they are made of soft lambskin.

I’m aware I own them. Thin soft lamb skin. Point is Apple is not overpricing these.
We can all justify what matters I guess.

 

[Sanlitun]

This is not unreasonable. Have you ever tried to buy replacement pads for your Focal or Sennheiser HD800S?

 

[tonie walker]

I wonder how much apple leather ear cushion cost? $199 a pair 🤔

 

[citysnaps]

This is not unreasonable. Have you ever tried to buy replacement pads for your Focal or Sennheiser HD800S?

$75 for the Sennheisers. Not surprised. Apple's are similarly reasonable.

 

[PC_tech]

I wish Sony would offer official original replacement cushions for my MDR-1As. I paid 20 Euros for cheap knock offs that look and feel like trash. No way Apple is making these for $5.

Apple isn't making them.....

 

[J___o___h___n]

Shockingly expensive. Bad Apple.

 

[amaze1499]

Is this expensive or does Apple make money look cheap?

 

[hoodafoo]

This is not unreasonable. Have you ever tried to buy replacement pads for your Focal or Sennheiser HD800S?

I thought this is for fashion or novelty, do ear pads really wear out and need to be replaced??

 

[citysnaps]

I wonder if people similarly go to BMW forums and have a good whine about M8 replacement parts; say a headlight unit at around $4K? Especially those who will never own an M8.

 

[Pasqualem]

I'll join the party. Stupid price. Apple is taking this toooooooo far. But it fits right in with the "$49.99" printer and then ink that costs $59.99 for replacement ink cartridges.

Next will be a subscription plan to get new AirPods Max. Just $19.99 per month for the next 3 years!

Next? With the Apple Card the AirPods Max are interest free for 6 month ✨ stupid price? yes, but don’t forget to add AppleCare+ for another $59! Love mine

 

[yegon]

They’re overpriced if you’re viewing them as a fashion accessory, to swap in for aesthetic purposes. Silly waste of money in that case.

As quality replacement earpads for quality headphones, to be purchased every 3 or 4 years, the price is fine.

As always with Apple, people on a strict budget need look elsewhere. I don’t moan about the price of Maserati’s, because they’re out of my price range. If Apple stuff is out of your price range, deal with it and look elsewhere 🤷‍♂️

Also - I love my Airpods Max! Sony XM4’s for work (I’m a key worker), APM’s around the house. They are tremendous. Just waiting for a new Apple TV that supports spatial audio - c’mon Apple, my wallet is ready!

 

[ruslan120]

The problem with 3rd party ANYTHING is they tend to be a bit off in terms of color matching to the main product. A bit off in terms of the build quality against the originals and the fit and finish aren't always satisfactory. They tend to have that "knockoff look and feel".

Agreed. I should have clarified that I was referring to variety. Different materials (leather), foldable headband, etc

Fun to review as well

 

[IllinoisCorn]

I cannot justify the cost.

 

[PDavidAlexander]

Airpods max must be the worst product apple has launched for years...The fact that they did not implement a switch-off button or sth causes extreme battery -draining...

I own a pair and I think they are phenomenal. Not a problem that it doesn’t have an off button as the battery drain is negligible. Just mine up after a week and they still had almost a full charge. Like a lot of controversial decisions Apple makes (removing CD drives, headphone jacks, etc.), people will eventually figure out that Apple only does such things after tons of research. Having had these for about a month, I’ve never thought, “Damn. I wish these had an off button.” Its just not necessary.

 

[hoodafoo]

I own a pair and I think they are phenomenal. Not a problem that it doesn’t have an off button as the battery drain is negligible. Just mine up after a week and they still had almost a full charge. Like a lot of controversial decisions Apple makes (removing CD drives, headphone jacks, etc.), people will eventually figure out that Apple only does such things after tons of research. Having had these for about a month, I’ve never thought, “Damn. I wish these had an off button.” Its just not necessary.

What about the sweat issues I keep reading about? That just sounds nasty

 

[artfossil]

To be honest, they don't seem that badly priced for an Apple product. If a watch strap is worth $50... /shrug

I'd be interested in buying a pair if I finally get a used set of cans at a discount. I will justifying the new cups as not using something that has sat on someone else's ears lol.

I just received my Silver APM from Amazon for $447. There have been a number of these Used/Like New or Very Good units available from Amazon--you just have to keep checking. My pair is absolutely pristine.

 

[Manatee]

Can’t wait for the limited edition and seasonal colors! I‘m embarrassed to wear my Air Pods Max with ear cups that don’t match my Apple Watch band and my iPhone case.

 

[MacAir47]

Is $69 for a pair or each?

It looks like you get a pair of replacement cushions.

 

[hoodafoo]

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It looks like you get a pair of replacement cushions.

I dunno, kinda suspicious that only the Left one is pictured..

 

[jdoyle]

They will go well with my $1000 Monitor Stand!

 

[MacAir47]

It does not state it's only just the left or the right cushions for this headset. It does say "one set of ear cushions." I believe you would get a right and a left for one's Airpods Pro Max. If in doubt, reach out to Apple for an answer.