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Re: AirPods Max 2

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Post by hackingonempty »

bombcar wrote: post #141
ex-aws-dude wrote: post #114

I don't understand how a pair of headphones can be $549 meanwhile the Macbook Neo is $599 The pricing on these always seemed a bit crazy to me, like the value is way off compared to other Apple products

Sennheiser HD 800 S is $1700 and has been around for years. Or the Meze Elite Tungsten at $4,000 - if Apple can get 80/90% of the way there at $549, they'd be a steal for the right customer .

Just buy the good ol' HD-600, or some sealed cans, or whatever fits your head the best and use an eq profile from AutoEq.

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Post by pwatsonwailes »

StefanKarpinski wrote: post #145

Wild. I have been eagerly awaiting this refresh, but this doesn't address either of the main issues with the original AirPods Max: 1. Still just as heavy. The AirPods Max sound quite good, but they are very heavy, to the point of being fairly uncomfortable after listening for any longer amount of time. This release as the exact same weight as the originals (13.6 oz). 2. Still no off button/position. They stay partial…

1. They have steel weights in them to make them that heavy so they feel more premium.

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Post by squidsoup »

dawnerd wrote: post #87
46493168 wrote: post #76

Earlier quoted context omitted.

>I really don't understand how these are $549. H2 chip enables smart audio switching when paired with Apple account + other Apple products. This is a feature that many people find valuable.

But not 549 valuable. You get that on their much cheaper airpods. Also doesn't need h2 for that, even their older ones did it.

Not everyone likes in-ear headphones, so if you want something that works seamlessly across multiple devices, its the only option.

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Post by ActorNightly »

ex-aws-dude wrote: post #114

I don't understand how a pair of headphones can be $549 meanwhile the Macbook Neo is $599 The pricing on these always seemed a bit crazy to me, like the value is way off compared to other Apple products

You do, you just don't want to admit it because you think it may make you look ridiculous, but your intuition is correct - Apple sells tech jewelry.

Every single one of their products is overpriced to appear premium.

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Post by Dangeranger »

darknavi wrote: post #96
dc_ist wrote: post #86

I owned a pair of the first gen AirPods Max. After a couple of months of usage, I began noticing a rattling inside the right earcup. I had never dropped them or exposed them to any sort of physical damage that could knock something loose. The rattling would happen every time I tilted my head in any direction. I had taken them to Apple Genius support in store 3 different times and 2 of those times the onsite tech agre…

All three pairs of AirPod Pros I've owned have had rattling issues that would reproduce when I physically moved/tilted my head. It's really annoying.

Yes, my AirPod Pros do this too, and I've found that the issue is due to a problem with the external microphones which are involved in active noise cancelling. In order to fix the problem I had to disable ANC, and use them like a pair of basic wireless headphones, which has been quite disappointing. I've found that basically any instance of dropping the headphones on a solid floor, even while in the case, will result in this rattling sound occurring.

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Post by neild »

46493168 wrote: post #85
unreal6 wrote: post #83

Earlier quoted context omitted.

curious: why would this help?

"...the thin wires carrying power can crack over time, specifically after hundreds or thousands of swivels of the earcups (since they turn 90 degrees to fit flat into their case). That microscopic crack can cause issues with the connection. By freezing the AirPods, the cold can cause the lining around the wires to contract, temporarily bringing the cracked sections together." https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/airpods-…

Sounds ridiculous, but worked on mine! So far, the fix has stuck, too.

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Post by 46493168 »

dewey wrote: post #21

The first thing I checked was if there's a better case. At this point I'm assuming it's a marketing move to have people just carry them openly on their neck at all times.

Waterfield makes a better case, it even has magnets that do what the smart case does

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Post by mikestew »

pwatsonwailes wrote: post #242
StefanKarpinski wrote: post #145

Wild. I have been eagerly awaiting this refresh, but this doesn't address either of the main issues with the original AirPods Max: 1. Still just as heavy. The AirPods Max sound quite good, but they are very heavy, to the point of being fairly uncomfortable after listening for any longer amount of time. This release as the exact same weight as the originals (13.6 oz). 2. Still no off button/position. They stay partial…

1. They have steel weights in them to make them that heavy so they feel more premium.

You’re thinking of Beats. And you’re still wrong because the Beats were knock-offs.

https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47403183

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Post by 0x457 »

interludead wrote: post #207
StefanKarpinski wrote: post #145

Wild. I have been eagerly awaiting this refresh, but this doesn't address either of the main issues with the original AirPods Max: 1. Still just as heavy. The AirPods Max sound quite good, but they are very heavy, to the point of being fairly uncomfortable after listening for any longer amount of time. This release as the exact same weight as the originals (13.6 oz). 2. Still no off button/position. They stay partial…

Apple clearly optimized for the "always ready" experience, but it does feel awkward that the intended workflow involves putting them in the case

Putting it in or out of the case is not that big of deal (for me). However, once you take them out of the case you need to put that case somewhere, and you can't use headphone stand that was just holding them. So now I need a space for them when I don't use them and when I do use them, and it can't be the same space (in my scenario).

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Post by bayindirh »

Paria_Stark wrote: post #227
momoschili wrote: post #124

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Different target markets. Audiophiles and wealth exhibitionists are much more willing to pay the large amount

Doubt audiophiles are really the target for the AirPods Max.

As a (sane) audiophile, I happily use Apple devices for enjoyable listening. Their headphones have amazing clarity and soundstage for their size. If you keep in mind that AirPods are calibrated to your ears with your iPhone's FaceID camera, they provide nice, tailored sound.

I also have nice, but not over the top equipment. Yes, some of them sound nicer and more detailed (you can't compare large, 100W/channel bookshelf speakers with headphones, can you?), but for getting 95% of what they provide without any effort is pretty worth it.

Last, but not the least, Apple used Wolfson DACs in their iPods for most of their lifetime. Their replacement DACs are not worse than the Wolfsons, but probably even better.

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