Deals: All Colors of Apple's AirPods Max Discounted to $519.99 ($30 Off)

[warpdrive]

Yeah, I too think these should have started around $399 for it to have ANY traction. It's a solution to a problem that hasn't been asked. A very good sounding, extremely high priced, premium feeling non-folding wireless headphone with no off button, and silly case.

Home was praised for its sound quality when it came out. But the pricing started too high, and then was reduced. And then vendors discounted it deeply to $199. And it still didn't sell enough. So that says to me they overengineered it and overpriced it.

This feels exactly the same.

 

[Orson Farris]

$519 for something that doesn't even have an off switch? I'll take 3 plus a couple of Pro Stands.

 

[jazz1]

I really dislike Apple's new pricing model.

Price sky high to get people who aren't price conscious, wait 6 months and then price lower, wait another 6 months and price even lower still...

Add another six months.....discontinued . I really am interested him them, being a headphone freak. But, I've jumped into the Apple pool buying the M1 MacMini, and the 2021 iPP. Both sort of milestones with the M1 chip. But, for these headphones I think I'll wait for second generation. The lossless development makes me want to wait and see if Apple figures out the BT barrier (or an alternative) to getting lossless to their own headphones. Unlikely, I know.

 

[Odaily]

I bought everything Apple but this one is Hi-Res Wireless
Life Q35 - Soundcore $129

 

[MrGimper]

Since the whole lossless debacle, aren’t these virtually obsolete?

 

[Bawstun]

Wait, WHAT? Apple sells $500+ earbuds now? Oh my God.

 

[dba415]

Might buy some if they are $300. I bought them at launch to try it out, it's just not worth it so I returned them.

 

[poematik13]

They don't discount directly.

They offer a 10% student discount that literally anyone can have, your ID isn't verified. And there's also a similar program for Veterans

 

[H.E. Pennypacker]

If you’re buying AirPod max headphones you aren’t concerned about saving $30 because you already frivolously spend.

 

[SFjohn]

Worth. Every. Pennie. These are the best, most comfortable, space saving, easy to use, and incredible sounding wireless headphones I’ve ever used. For those of you that have not bought them, used them often over the corse of at least 2 weeks, you’re all just talking crap out of your collective ass.

 

[Luba]

Add another six months.....discontinued . I really am interested him them, being a headphone freak. But, I've jumped into the Apple pool buying the M1 MacMini, and the 2021 iPP. Both sort of milestones with the M1 chip. But, for these headphones I think I'll wait for second generation. The lossless development makes me want to wait and see if Apple figures out the BT barrier (or an alternative) to getting lossless to their own headphones. Unlikely, I know.

What are some of your favorite headphones? What do you think of the Audio Technica R70x?

 

[scaramoosh]

Until they're like £300 off, no thanks lol.

 

[troublador]

You'd have to be a real jackass to buy these at that price.

I'm happy to be a jackass. I wouldn't be without my Maxes. I love the jealous looks I get from paupers and street urchins.

 

[Sarkany]

Overpriced headphones that can’t play lossless files. What an expensive joke.

 

[Sarkany]

I'm happy to be a jackass. I wouldn't be without my Maxes. I love the jealous looks I get from paupers and street urchins.

“Jealousy” is definitely not the look you’re getting.

 

[jazz1]

Audio Technica R70x

My current headphones are:

Sennheiser HD-650 with custom cables
Jabra 65T
Bowers & Wilkins P9
Bowers & Wilkins P7
Audeze LCD-2
Etymotic (very old in-ear)
Master & Dynamic MW-60 (just gifted to son-in-law)

I do use a Schiit Asgard 3 with DAC card for desktop use with the Sennheiser and Audeze headphones. They sound great with Tidal streaming music service.

The Audio Technica R70x headphones look very nice. I'll have to read reviews of it vs. the Sennheiser HD-650.

 

[Khedron]

Apple HiFi anyone? 🤣

Apple HomePod anyone?

 

[Dbsr87]

These things will end up getting discontinued like the HomePod because no one wants to pay that insane price for them.

I still have not seen a single person who has them here in Canada.

 

[jazz1]

These things will end up getting discontinued like the HomePod because no one wants to pay that insane price for them.

I still have not seen a single person who has them here in Canada.

When they were first shown, I have to admit I was very interested in them. But compared to my current Bowers & Wilkins P7, (and past Bose headphones) I just couldn't justify them for the price when compared to them.

I guess I really need to hear them in person to see if it is worth the $$$$ for me. Has any buyer out there been blown away by their sound? If so compared to what brand headphones?

 

[Trenches]

I hesitate to say that I regret purchasing mine. I never use them, and I get odd headaches from the noise cancelation. I really gotta offload these things, but everyone on OfferUp is like, “will you take $14? No? OK, how about $12?” It’s so obnoxious. Can iOS 15 introduce an electric shock field or a strangulation button? 🔴🥊

 

[turbineseaplane]

I get odd headaches from the noise cancelation

I had the same issue with the APMs -- it's almost like it was "too good" with too much suction or something.

It worked very well at cancelling noise, but at the expense of comfort (for me at least)

 

[jbachandouris]

Wait, WHAT? Apple sells $500+ earbuds now? Oh my God.

I’m hoping you’re kidding. The AirPod Pro Max are over the ear headphones. Constructed mostly of metal instead of plastic but many say they’re overpriced.

 

[Bawstun]

I’m hoping you’re kidding. The AirPod Pro Max are over the ear headphones. Constructed mostly of metal instead of plastic but many say they’re overpriced.

For the record, I absolutely was *not* kidding, and WOW! I’m not even trying to sound … I mean, I don’t even know a word to use here. I’m genuinely flabbergasted, shocked and amazed that we have come to this as a society. After taxes…wow…$549 for headphones! It’s beyond absurd and obscene to me, and that’s not a joke. Just wow.

 

[spencecb]

Since the whole lossless debacle, aren’t these virtually obsolete?

Did you bother to read anything in this thread? lol.

 

[Jimmy Bubbles]

lol no one wants to buy them now that they know Dolby Audio isn’t supported.