AppleCare+ Coverage for AirPods Max Headphones Costs $59

[MacRumors]

Customers who order Apple's newly announced $549 AirPods Max over-ear headphones can add AppleCare+ coverage for $59 when they buy through the Apple store.

Every AirPods Max comes with one year of hardware repair coverage through its limited warranty and up to 90 days of complimentary tech support, but additional ‌AppleCare‌+ coverage gets up to two years of tech support and accidental damage coverage for the over-ear headphones from the purchase date.

AppleCare+ for AirPods Max adds up to two incidents of accidental damage protection every 12 months, each subject to a service fee of $29, plus applicable tax, and includes battery service coverage. In addition, customers get 24/7 priority access to Apple experts via chat or phone.

AirPods Max come with an included Smart Case and Lightning to USB-C Cable, and the headphones are compatible with iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Mac, Apple TV, and Apple Watch.

Article Link: AppleCare+ Coverage for AirPods Max Headphones Costs $59

 

[Krizoitz]

$550 is a lot to spend on headphones IMO, but if you do a lot of stuff related to audio might be worth it.

 

[UltimateSyn]

What happens if the white headband gets dirty? Can it be swapped?

 

[fourthtunz]

I think i'll stick with my industry standard Sennheiser HD 600

 

[Rygaard]

Well that is one thing we got right in Denmark 24 month by law - of hardware repair coverage.
The 730$ price tag in Denmark, perhaps not so right.

Regarding the wire on the picture on the tech spec sheet from appl it says

Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.0

But that would make the pictures REALLY misleading !

Also they have a Compatibility sheet that ONLY have appele products on them - there is no way I would EVER even for 100$ would buy a headset i could not also use with my Samsung TV, or my Workcomputer, or my ...

 

[Star Brood]

Much more interested in the "rtings" reviews than any "support" options

 

[youdontsay]

@Rygaard Same here in France

 

[Maconplasma]

$550 is a lot to spend on headphones IMO, but if you do a lot of stuff related to audio might be worth it.

People spend hundreds more for a good quality pair of cans.

 

[Plutonius]

Over a 10% premium on the price to get coverage ?

Applecare+ is a typical insurance where it is priced to make the provider money.

 

[Maconplasma]

Much more interested in the "rtings" reviews than any "support" options

Most people that care about their money want to know about warranty service before worrying about someone else's opinions, especially when it comes to headphones where "great sound" is subjective for consumer-grade headphones.

 

[Maconplasma]

Over a 10% premium on the price to get coverage ?

Applecare+ is a typical insurance where it is priced to make the provider money.

After reading this post I have to wholeheartedly agree with your forum avatar.

 

[Plutonius]

Well that is one thing we got right in Denmark 24 month by law - of hardware repair coverage.

That coverage is reflected in the cost of the product in Denmark and France (i.e. people are not getting that for free).

 

[mnsportsgeek]

People spend hundreds more for a good quality pair of cans.

Not to listen to 256 aac they don't.

 

[Ghost31]

So far I haven’t heard anything extra special about these that make them worth the price

 

[tedwill]

The biggest challenge during these times is trying them on and comparing to Senheiser, Klipsch Bose, Sony, etc. I'd be curious to see (or in the case, hear) head to head comparisons.

 

[szw-mapple fan]

People spend hundreds more for a good quality pair of cans.

Very true but this might be priced too high for prosumers and too low for hardcore audiophiles.

 

[m.x]

I'm really interested in the longevity of the batteries. I want to have these headphones, but I'm afraid that they are worn down after 2 years - essentially being throw-away-gadgets. Well, only time will tell...

 

[JimmyBanks6]

After reading this post I have to wholeheartedly agree with your forum avatar.

It is insurance, and it is priced to make Apple money. He wasn't wrong.

 

[DCYorke]

Regarding the wire on the picture on the tech spec sheet from appl it says

Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.0

But that would make the pictures REALLY misleading !

The "wire" is not a plug, it's the headband, to connect the two earpieces together.

 

[Star Brood]

Most people that care about their money want to know about warranty service before worrying about someone else's opinions, especially when it comes to headphones where "great sound" is subjective for consumer-grade headphones.

"sound great" and "subjectivity" is exactly what groups like "rtings" exist to combat: developing a standard method of understanding and comparing the sound properties of the devices they review by using electronics rather than opinions.

Also when you say "most people that care about their money" should be translated to "most people who have enough money to buy this in the first place".

The people who would buy the warranty first before there being any credible reviews out to demonstrate exactly what the thing is capable of are the people who have plenty of money to throw around in the first place.

 

[DarthDon]

No AptX @ this Price?

 

[citysnaps]

The biggest challenge during these times is trying them on and comparing to Senheiser, Klipsch Bose, Sony, etc. I'd be curious to see (or in the case, hear) head to head comparisons.

If you're seriously considering these, simply purchase them knowing you can return them within two weeks if you're not satisfied. Also...I believe the time period is extended over the holidays.

 

[Maconplasma]

Very true but this might be priced too high for prosumers and too low for hardcore audiophiles.

So what you're saying is they are priced properly for no one. Come on!

 

[Maconplasma]

It is insurance, and it is priced to make Apple money. He wasn't wrong.

Oh big news! I happen to be an insurance agent. Since when is insurance not meant to be for the insurance company to make money? And I wasn't replying to that post for that reason. Maybe you should go back and re-read what I said in response.

 

[mnsportsgeek]

So what you're saying is they are priced properly for no one. Come on!

Wouldn't be the first time. They had to slash the homepod price pretty quick. And retailers have to slash it even further just to get them out of inventory.