Yep. An emptier walletIf you've got a slew of Apple products, the Max will give you an experience the Sonys can't.
I like the look of the Sony more. The AirPod Max are so basic looking. Like a base model character before you add any features.
To each their own. $400+ for headphones is too bananas for me!
How is the relative comfort between the two?
Sony could be a billion times better in sound, your die-hard Apple fans would still pay more for less.
No mention of the headphone jack that the Sonys have and that the Apples courageously refuse to include?
Say you want to listen to your PS4, PS5, or Xbox with your headphones. Can you do that with both of these?
Absolutely. There are excellent ANC headphones under $100, like Anker Soundcore Life Q30 or Monoprice BT-600ANC. Those models can even be found for $50 or less on eBay.To each their own. $400+ for headphones is too bananas for me!
Is this still an issue on the XM4 and XM5? Because I have XM3s and that feature is a complete joke. The limitation isn't just because it's a non-Apple device. Bluetooth devices should be able to switch easily. I use AirPods with non Apple devices and you can easily switch around without having to disable Bluetooth like on devices to get your XM3 to switch.I once had the XM3 - and the bluetooth switching was a pain in the ass.
That would be akin to all the smart phones generally looking like each other. There’s only so much these manufacturers can do in terms of separating hardware aspects to distinguish them from over the other brand/competition.It looks like it was partly inspired by the Bose 700 - the case, the non foldability, some modern design motifs that are 700-ish, etc.
Is this still an issue on the XM4 and XM5? Because I have XM3s and that feature is a complete joke. The limitation isn't just because it's a non-Apple device. Bluetooth devices should be able to switch easily. I use AirPods with non Apple devices and you can easily switch around without having to disable Bluetooth like on devices to get your XM3 to switch.
It's almost as bad as a 2022 phone lacking multi-touch or copy paste or multitasking. Some basic stuff.
Sir may I introduce you to my Susvara?To each their own. $400+ for headphones is too bananas for me!
This is absolutely not a true statementAbsolutely. There are excellent ANC headphones under $100, like Anker Soundcore Life Q30 or Monoprice BT-600ANC. Those models can even be found for $50 or less on eBay.
And also, the "bra"?!! I like my headphones to have an on/off button. Started a three here (if this is allowed?)Any idea what the size of the ear cups are on the Sony’s? The XM4’s where a little small for my ears. The AirPods max fit a little better.
The AirPods Max weren't too heavy, they squeeze my head too hard (probably because of the weight though). Painful and I could hear my own pulse.Same. Initially I found them uncomfy, but once I put the band further back on the top of my head they suddenly became comfy.
The AirPods Max weren't too heavy, they squeeze my head too hard (probably because of the weight though). Painful and I could hear my own pulse.
AirPods Max audio quality is great, but their form/materials need a rework.
A little question: When you connect the XM5's to Apple TV or an iPhone/Ipad/MBP2021 - does Spatial Audio (surround 5.1 "simulation") work like on the APM (Netflix, Apple TV+...)? I would like to switch and this feature is important to me. The APM are too heavy and not comfy for my head (too much clamp force)...