I dont like over Ear Headphones, thats whats keeps me from not buying the Max. I prefer to have Small discrete AirPods Pro that i can put in my pockets. SO i use AirPods Pro 2.Gen
You are spot on with your airplane comment. I’ve used a ton of headphones while traveling and I haven’t found anything that matches the noise isolation that these do.
@@surfersunknown Why should he say something bad if there is no reason to do so? Whether you like it or not, Airpods max are the best pair of headphones till now. If you don't like to buy apple products not because they'r bad, just cause you think people are "sheep" than that's your problem. Also Brandon criticized apple a lot of times, ur just clearly ignorant and being salty for no reason.
The absolute must have accessory for these: not a case, but a silicone cover for the headband! There is no downside to the look and feel of the APM, but you do protect the most vulnerable part of the design from aging poorly. Its a must have.
@@taylorspeed3334 mine have never scratched but theyre only ever on my head or on my desk. But yeah theres some silicone covers that come with both the cups and the headband part. Or you could buy them separately.
Here’s my wishlist: - Lossless support. - Longer battery life. - Additonal ear cup options (like leather). - Improved mic quality. - Bluetooth 5.3. -Adaptive transparency. - Possibly a way to store them more compactly. - Improved mesh headband longevity and long term comfort. - Real power control - not necessarily a new button, maybe just a long press?. (I like to store them on a stand at my desk) -Maybe slightly lighter if possible.
Mine took a dump after 2 years and they charged me $400 to repair them. 6 months later the same issue happened and they refused to stand behind their repairs and basically told me to F off.
Day one AirPods Max user here, not regretting it at all! They are still as you say absolutely perfect, I just wish I didn't take them in white since the ear cups can look dirty after a while. But thankfully you can just pop them out and clean them easily. I am still a fan
I'm an Android user so i cant speak for the Apple experience. But i can say that the Airpods Max are the best headphones, if you have an iPhone It's at par with offerings like the Sony 1000XM5s or the premium ones from Bose But Sony and Bose are built with general usage consumption in mind (meaning if somebody uses a Sony or a Bose headphone on Android or IOS, they'll have a similar usage experience on both) Airpods Max can be used to its full potential if you're using an iPhone (you can use it on Android too since at the end of the day, its a bluetooth device but it compromises on features that make Airpods Max unique just because it was not made for Android usage in the first place) These are my two cents on the Airpods Max, I hope this makes sense
Brandon, this vidoe pushed me to pull the trigger. I have my regular pro2 all the time and I’ve been craving some over ears with the apple magic that my Pros Have. Can’t wait to have some good headphones to listen to at home.
I just bought some 4 days ago. So far, excellent. I am enjoying them much more than my AirPods Pro. I got a really nice deal on Prime day so I went for it. Zero regrets.
I have both and I absolutely love the AirPods max, they are the best headphones when you're at home. The AirPods pro on the other hand are the best when outside
Can’t use any aftermarket ear cushions. Pairing with any device can be a hassle if you unlock your iphone while using them. They prefer the iphone. The right and left side clink together when you take them out of the case. They are heavy as hell for gym use. As much as I love them. Xm4 xm5 are a better choice. Oh yeah. And not being able to turn them off. They are always on. How many times i have charged them. Not used them for a few days and came back to a low battery. This is the worst for me.
Some restrictions have nothing to do with the chip. This includes, for example, personalized volume. This feature is not performed by the AirPods themselves, but is made possible by the machine of learning on the paired device. Conversation awareness is also a feature that should work. The microphones of the AirPods always listen anyway in order to be able to respond to Siri requests. They also recognize when speaking and do not read messages out loud while talking.
@@joerobinnettebiden4723 Beginning with adaptive NC and conversation awareness, higher processing power and/or efficiency might be needed, in my humble opinion, to switch from ANC to transparency and lower all other volumes except for voices. I don't think it's that these features wouldn't be possible at all. Rather, they might not work well enough. They could either consume too much power or function in a way that users wouldn't actually benefit from. There's also the possibility that poorly working features could negatively affect other well-functioning ones. Since Apple prefers on-device processing, not too many tasks are handled by the linked device, which is why more efficient Bluetooth standards or the best possible neural engine (with significant differences across generations) are important.
MY REVIEW: Quality: These are the best headphones ever. The sound is amazing, and the music quality is top-notch. I enjoy listening to everything on these babies. I feel sad for people who can't afford them or haven't had the chance to try them. I definitely feel sorry for those who might waste money on fake ones or other headphones like Bose or Sony. Battery Life: They can last for days. I don't use them 24/7, but I do use them for a couple of hours each day, and they can last up to 3 days until I need to charge them again. Durability: When I was about to purchase them, I spent a lot of time watching reviews on how long they last and if they damage easily. I came to the conclusion of buying a hard case, transparent covers for the earcups, and a silicone cover for the headband just in case. I regret buying the hard case because I definitely do not use it. It's just so bulky and big, a lot to carry. I prefer the bra cover; it's so simple and fits well in my bag. Workout: I have been very afraid to work out with them. I fear that sweat might damage them, especially since they are not IP rated. I hear a lot of people saying they work out with theirs, but I'm not taking the risk. 😂😭 I spent too much to risk it. Even when I'm feeling hot or in a place with a high temperature, I would take them off. Sometimes I actually feel like they make me feel hot. Phone calls & Video calls: They sound very good. The person on the other end can hear me clearly without any complaints. Traveling: I haven't yet tried them on a plane, but on public transport such as a bus, they are amazing. So, no doubt, they will be the same on a plane. Noise cancellation & Transparency: When I first got them, they were amazing. The ANC blew my mind. I had never tried NC before, and wearing the APM was my first time experiencing ANC. Oh boy, I did not believe my ears. The transparency is also top-notch. But recently, after various firmware updates, the ANC has degraded. It's just not as strong as it was on the first day. Nowadays, I can turn on ANC in my classroom, and I would still get to hear my classmates talking out loud (only when I turn on music is when I won't hear them). Literally, a person may sit next to me and talk to me, and I would have ANC on, but I can still hear them. I don't know if it's just me overreacting; is anybody else facing this issue? I really can't say they're damaged because once I play music, then I won't hear anything else. But if I don't play music and have ANC on, I can still hear noise. Comfortability: They are very comfortable. I even fall asleep with them on. I have never tried the high-end headphones from Beats, Sony, or Bose, but these APMs are so comfortable. THEY ARE NOT HEAVY, trust me. People would complain they are heavy, and yes, they do weigh a lot when you hold them in your arms. But once they're on your head, you'll forget if they're even heavy (I believe this is thanks to the headband). I wear mine for about 5 hours, I think, then my ears feel too hot, and I have to take them off for some air. Price: Are they worth it? Absolutely. Best headphone investment I ever made. I think I'm good for life. $549 was a lot, but I don't regret a penny.
I think the reasons for not getting one are quite clear - cold aluminium cups + humid warm ear canal = condensation issues that will eventually kill all APMs. Most people I know who own one have had theirs die after 2 years. Planned obsolescence? - connector issues on right ear cup - fragile & flexed mesh band after long term use, no longer supports weight after it is loose = too heavy - ear cups that knock each other when you wear them around your neck - design that doesn’t let you fold the cups both ways, you can’t rest them on your collarbone without rotating them the wrong way - if you forget the bra case = constantly draining & recharging, = poor long term battery health - lightning connector - sound leaks a lot - silicone rubber eventually becomes stained and shiny/sticky
I thought Apple rolled out an update that made the APMs go into low power mode (the same one the bracase gives) if unused for a period of time outside the case
I'm generally done with over the ear headphones,beacuse when you want to take them you must have a bag with you while with TWL headphones you just put them in you're pocket and that's it..
I loved my AirPods Max, best sound, best ANC, and best transparency by far. But I think they have a serious design flaw, just a year after I got mine whenever I touched the right earcup it died and the headset disconnected and restarted, and looking online A LOT of people have had this issue and it seems to be caused by the design of the connector between the earcup and the headband
Same here! Mine started acting before the one year mark and Apple said they basically replaced almost everything - I got it back and it worked for 3 months then the same issue came back. by then I was so comfortable with AirPod pro that I never use these anymore.
When I bought my first pair of AirPods Max back in January 2022 (at 17 😁), they were amazing and I loved everything about them. I bought it from Amazon. However in August 2022, I experienced technical issues such as water damage, and no audio sound when connected, and random disconnections. From August 2022 to January 2023 I sent Apple my AirPods to fix. They claim to fix it, but each month the water damage was persistent and wouldn’t go away after Apple fixed it. So it made me sad to slowly give up fixing my AirPods; later in August 2023 , I saved up and I went to buy a new pair from Apple and it’s been great ever since. I hope Apple releases a new model with the new H chip and USB- C and 30 or 40 hour battery life. Great video as always Brandon and voice too!
Not pulling the trigger on the APM due to 1)lightning port, 2) so many problems people report, and 3) stupid case that I cant get over. Really hoping to see if APM2 going to come out soon. I'm decided that APM are better for me (being 100% in the apple ecosystem) than the Bose or Sony offerings. I recently picked up the B&W Px7 S2e and B&O H95 to scratch the itch, but I think APM2 will be an instabuy for me (with apple care, of course).
I just got a 2nd hand pair on Friday after two years of speculating if they’d be worth it. I’ve had a proper home cinema setup w’ a projector and a full 5.1 sound that was no slouch. Since then I had to get rid of the sound system first and replace it with a Sony MDR-HW700D and later the projector w” a 65” OLED. For whatever reason I never got the Sony”s working properly with the AppleTV and even before, as good as the sound was, it used to have a ever so short complete soind cut off every ten minutes or so… I went in on the Max hoping for a full, rich, engaging and convincing movie experience… And boy did they deliver! First watched Twisters and second night 6 Underground (not realising it was a Michael Bay flick with a boombastic soundtrack). It didnt skip a beat and the Atmos soundtracks just sucked me in to both films. And they we LOUD, both films and the Max delivering the action. They are worth every penny for me and I donl”t think I will regret getting them few months later when the Max2 roll out, unless the movie sound has evolved in some drastic way…
I’m sure they’re not bad, but they are not worth $900 (Australian dollars in this post). When Bose’s last gen QC45’s still have better ANC, are more portable, and more lightweight. And cost $390 these days. AirPods Max are still being sold at full price.
headphones really shouldn't go out of date.. meaning that while updates and added features are nice, they should at the very least be operable as headphones as long as they work.. I hope that's the case with these.
I would wait for the second generation but if you really need them go for it because their a solid pair of over ear headphones. I only say wait because there is only a matter of time before they can release a new pair as there are lots of rumors going around right now that they might release them at wwdc or the september iPhone event.
Recommending buyiing these secondhand without any buyer protection is insane and reckless. Especially given all of the. quality control issues that have been extremely commonly complained about and reported on.
@@fourtraxer The water condensation issue resulted in at least one class action lawsuit. I love them when they work, but I’ve never had a pair of headphones die on me the way that these did. I separated the headband from the earcups, which you are allowed to do without voiding any warranties, and the corrosion was shocking.
Im on my 2nd pair . My 1st pair i had since day one stopped connecting and charging. I use mine everyday for at least 9hours a day while working . I love them more than any other headphones even at the price point being so high
@@calvinjr6020 i have the same problem with my original pair i got on release . So what i did was clean the charger port and also use a sim card ejection tool to take the band off the earphone pair and clean inside the hole and the connector where the band is . I do that once every week and they started to work . But i use my 2nd pair more
I think the airpods max is one of the best products ive bought, no regretrs after 3 years, the sound quality is just so good, the hardware quality is superior , I cant live without them, the only thing I regret is getting the silver one because it stains a little but not too bad
I have had my air pods for two years now and i absolutely love them. my favourite thing about them is how comfortable they are. after wearing other headphone brands, like beats for example, my head would start to hurt after a few hours (the head band part). i wear my airpods to the gym and occasionally fallen asleep with them on because of how comfortable they are. transparency mode is also CRAZY, it doesn't even feel like i have headphones on i can hear everything around me so clearly.
I have to charge mine daily... and they were opened like a year ago. Charging "every 3 days" makes me extremely skeptical of your perspective and opinions.
i absolutely love my airpods max! i cannot wait for apple to update it with usb-c, h2/3 chip, and better microphones. the only thing i hate about my airpods max's are the headband mesh being loose overtime, i wish apple sells replacement for the headband as well.
I absolutely love mine. They feel great and sound amazing. But I’ve had a weird issue with mine ever since I got them. The slightest bump or movement on my head, and they make a little pop sound and disconnect then turn back on in transparency mode. I sent them in to be checked and repaired and got them back about a week later. They said they found nothing, and I never had an issue again. Until about a month later when the same issue returned. I still don’t know what the problem is.
@@raginOKCTHUNDER I saw a review on Amazon of a woman having a similar issue, she claimed that Apple support instructed her how to do a proper reset and that worked, it might help you
No water resistance and on/off switch is a dealbreaker for me. I have some boses qc 35 II, that costs a fraction of the price, and yet have aged multiple times better than what the air pods max can do. I want to replace them and started looking into these, but the sheer amount of comment from people owning them, straight up saying going with these is a downgrade from what I currently have is.. frightening. Most people complains about water damage or the headphone just starting disconnecting from time to time. Clearly not worth the price for such an unfinished product. Also is it me or are you trying to sell the product ? Absolutely no bad comment, even saying they are "near perfect". You are the only review of this headphone that do not talk about any of the many problems this product have, and it frightens me, considering the amount of views this video have.
One thing I will say is if you have APMs, definitely try out using them wired as they do sound noticeably better and are good up to around 24/48 quality. Theres a lot of misconceptions regarding APM wired mode, but trust me just try it out. Yeah you need 40 dollars worth of apple's official cables, but if you already bought APM you might as well. 😂
@@TravelerVolkriin thats fine if you dont like wires. just know theres a huge difference between bluetooth quality and wired quality. and in a fewyears, apple will offer that higher quality in wireless form so you dont have to bother with wires.
Yea so nobody’s not gonna mention that my AirPods max stopped working after12-10 months i’m on my second pair after having connection issues buttons not working and popping noise when the detection is turned on when I’m on phone calls it disconnects and reconnect or disconnect entirely and I have to manually click on the AirPods to connect them back
@@dimglow i think ur gonna wait a LOT for that, since its been a WHOLE 4 years since airpods max 1 and the only upgrade we got was usb c and new colors🤣 so i doubt they are gonna upgrade them to H2 any time soon
You mentioned that they work with Siri and Hey Siri. I have the lastest model that I bought a few days ago and it only works with Hey Siri. Can you please let us know how to change this setting?
Idk about you but I absolutely HATE it when my AirPods switch to my phone when I’m on my computer just because I got a notification from the weather app 💀
If you go to Bluetooth settings for the AirPods, you can change the “connect to this iPhone” setting from “automatically” to “when last connected to this iPhone”. Now, it only switches between devices when I choose for that to be the case
I bought a usb-c pair and I love them. I like the case too. Alot of reviews are loud noise but this is the best review I have seen on youtube 👍. Subscribed.
Are these good at all for mixing music? My buddy has a new pair he’ll sell me for 250 but I’m hesitant because they’ve been out for 4 years they’ll make a new pair with the M2 chip in them and I’d rather just wait a few months and pay $450 for the newest ones. I am thinking of getting into mixing music again now that I have time and a new focusrite interface. I may honestly wait til I build up my guitar collection again
1. No, they're not at all for mixing music. they can be good for quick and convenient connection on the go, but they're made to sound pleasing to general listeners, which includes boosted basses and highs. Music mixing should only be done with flat, balanced headphones that go for much cheaper than the Max's. You should also never mix audio with Bluetooth wireless connectivity because of the lag. 2. The M2 chip doesn't go in their headphones, the H chips do. 3. They're $550 new at retail, not $450.
No lol. I guess they’re no worse than any wireless cans if you want to do a test for how the mix sounds across different devices, but actually doing the raw mix on ANY wireless audio device is such a joke that you should feel embarrassed for asking about it. It’s like asking if you can put diesel in an LPG car to make it sound louder.
I got my AirPods Max about 6 months after they were released, and I don’t use them every day, but I do use them multiple times per week. I love their ease of use, due to being always on and immediately connecting, and I completely agree about their case design. Traveling with them is by far the simplest for over-ear headphones, and I also have had no worries about damaging them. I enjoy watching TV shows and movies with them; however, I turn elsewhere for listening to music. I think vocals could be better, and the bass is far too weak for my taste. I have Bose QC Ultras for music and I love the way they sound. But I don’t use them as much because the case is more of a hassle, they take longer to connect, and toggling between ANC/immersion requires me to hold down a button for like 3 seconds. They’re less convenient, but I still love those headphones. I also have had no problems ever with battery life on the APM. And again, I turn to these by far the most for over-ear use due to pure convenience. Super easy to stow in their case, always on and ready to connect, and very quick to change volume or toggle between hearing modes. I really couldn’t think of a better design.
Have you ever had this issue Ive had with both my paris of airpod maxes? They just stop detecting my head and they wont play after about a year, and I have to keep resetting them for them to work
@@joerobinnettebiden4723 It doesn’t for me. When I connected them to my phone for the first time after updating to iOS 17, there was a notification that said “Say ‘Hey Siri’ when using AirPods Max” or something like that. It’s only for the pros 2 with the H2 chip
Brandon I agree with EVERYTHING that you’re saying. I haven’t had ANY of those issues either. No ripping, sweating, etc I have quite a few headphones from Bose, to Skull Candy, Sony and others. Surprisingly the AirPods Max are more comfortable that the lighter plastic lighter ones that I mentioned. The ONLY drawback for me is that the lightning connection takes so long to charge my AirPods Max’s. You can’t just charge for 20 minutes and expect to get a big increase. That’s the only thing that sucks. Lastly, I think the original Apple case looks like a person that has on sunglasses, NOT a “Bra.” 🤷🏽♂️ Oh…and I think the new AirPods Max’s are going to have the exact same design but they’re going to be a little lighter with a Titanium construction, USB-C, a better chipset, and more microphones and of course with ALL the features of the AirPods Pro 2
I use them all the time to with the Apple TV to watch movies late at night.. They are still worth getting, even with the rumors of a new model coming later this year. Thanks for sharing.
Just picked a pair up for $200 locally and got Explore the Simulations usb c adapter case for my maxes total a cost of around 250, which I am beyond happy with.
Had them 2years and absolutely love them. Sometimes if I wear them for a long time my ears do sweat but no real moisture. Replsaced the Cups at Christmas because they were getting a bit nasty. Both issues are minor things.
My personal experience has been a complete nightmare. I bought them day one. Condensation Gate was real for me. I went through 4 of these headsets within a 3 month period. Various issues happened. I won't bore you with the details, but I ultimately demanded a full refund and never looked back. What I did not like about them was the obvious condensation that would build behind the cups. Water does not go well with electronics. I assume that caused all the technical issues. Another problem I had was after about a week or two, the ear cups, because of all the condensate and sweat, started to smell. I'd have to throw them in the wash. Maybe I have "hot ears"? After going throw 4 of them, I cannot recommend these to anyone. For the record, I have had countless other headphones, some expensive, some not... and none of them gave me the headaches these did. The features are great... out the box for about a week or two.
i have a pair and i love them but i almost never wear them bc it presses against my head so hard that after like 40 mins of use my head starting hurting
Alas, the idea that any headband will fit all heads is just wrong, especially when it comes to clamping force. Every single headphone ever made will only fits some people, but not all. My wife has a head on the smaller size, and finding the right headphones for her takes serious time.
i purchased the air pods max used because of this video . ive had the Sony XM4 , Sony XM5 , bose QC 2 , bose 700 , Bose QC 45 , Bose QC ultra and they all sound very good to me. even the latest Beats much improved but in my opinion the sound quality was better on the Air pods max . not the most comfortable for long listening but not horrible , and being an apple eco system guy i made the switch back to max ! The build quality and look is also a lot more premium to me as well .
im not positive, i haven’t bought them (yet!), but i assume it’d be like the normal airpods: the battery percentage will be shown on the device that the airpods are connected to, the settings app most likely. but again, that’s just an assumption 😊
I’ve had several earbuds but I bought my first full size headphones a few months ago, I got the Beats Studio Pro on sale for 180. After initially using them for hours at a time they now get used much more sparingly, overhead headphones are just not something I have much use for. On the other hand my earbuds are waterproof and small enough to be carried in my pocket case and all
I agree with you on all of it. I love my max's and I use them mostly with a Windows PC for gaming and content consumption. I'm actually using them right now that way. The main reason I got them is for the transparency and ANC modes. Spatial audio is really good with my iPhone 15PM too. Best headphones I've ever had, only thing I would change is the lightning connector. The meme-worthy bra case does a really good job when traveling, fits in my carry-on backpack easily. I use the windows MagicPods app so the audio seamlessly switches between my PC and the Maxes when I take them on and off. Shows Battery percentage too. They work amazingly well in almost all situations except the gym. They tend to slide off during bench press and running on the treadmill. I use Powerbeats Pros for that. Good video, been subscribed for years.
I’m really thinking of buying the AirPods Max for at home use and I’d remain using my AirPods Pro outside. Is there a big difference between the H1 and H2 chips that the gen 2 max might have? Because if not I would just buy the first gen now.
I think the big difference that the Gen 2 APM will have is USB C, conversation awareness, personalised volume and adaptive noise control that the Airpods Pro(2nd gen) have thanks to the H2 chip. And gen. 2 will obviously get upgraded with H2/H3 so those will be the only new features. I think the sound quality will be the same, so if these features are not a big deal to you i would recommend you get Gen 1 now
I bought my AirPods Max last year, and I loved them from the very first day I used them; they blew my mind. However, they started updating their firmware automatically, which I really hate. Now, the noise cancellation doesn't seem as strong or amazing as it was on the first day. When I first got them, the AirPods Max would block every, and I mean EVERY other noise. But nowadays, I still hear noises going on around me, like when I'm in my classroom and have ANC on, but I still hear other students talking(unless I play music) Is it just me whose facing this? am i just overreacting? because im pretty sure Noise cancellation is suppose to block all other sounds, especially conversations near you, but for some reason i can hear almost every word of a conversation near me And for some reason i dont see the mute call option on my airpods max settings😳i never even knew this feature existed until i watched this video
I just bought the AirPod max. I hate lightning but hey they were like 120 bucks cheaper than the new ones which are exactly the same except for the colors and port. I have used the AirPod max before and the sound is so good!
most of the time i ear classical music with Airpods Max... so i think that noise canceling is not so strong... some issues battery life... but in general for me they are used essencially for travel...so i think they are pretty good
Thanks for pointing out the longevity of the phones existence, and that it might make sense to look for deals on EBay or similar. Many overlook that option, and being one that defaults to just buying things brand new, I forget this option is even available! I have a Marantz sound system and wanted a matching Marantz CD player. The one I wanted retails for about $800.00, so just for fun, I checked EBay. Found it for $150 and I swear it couldn’t have been used more than once or twice. Great video and thanks!
These headphones have a high failure rate. My fiance has one that are useless and won't connect. Mine needed to be repaired twice now. And one time without warranty and I paid $350. Don't get these if you don't want to be frustrated by this. And it's great but I hate how Apple still does not address this for its users who pay half a grand for this.
Condensation is real, day 1 user here also and they got broken from condensation, they replaced both sides and now it is ok (it was still under warranty), but I use them rarelly since the repair from 2022. I think it from climate, in my area/city there is a lot of humidity and also you get low/high temparature differences often. Still I love them even if I use them like 1-2h and I always check for condensation after. Cheers!
I bought those after being veryyy reluctant on spending so much money on headphones. Best purchase I've ever did! These are not heavy, have the best noise cancellation and I love how "smart" these are: can simply switch between my Mac, iPhone and iPad in a beat. I also love the look and even the case. Battery could last a little longer, but it's not bad.
I would like you said yourself there are rumors going around about the second gen but that might not even be true. It’s already July we are seven months into the year and there’s still no official announcement so that only leaves six more months to possibly just announce them they might not even be out by the end of the year. I was also waiting for the second generation to release but as the months went on I realized I might be out of luck and just chose to get the first generation.
@@taylorspeed3334 oh cool man . Well I actually went with the Sonos Ace . I did try the Max but after a while it star to hurt my head as I’m bold lol. But the Sonos for me is awesome.
hey Brandon, thank you for the review, I greatly enjoyed it. I was about to buy the AirPodsMax after watching it, but in the end, I didn't and I thought I would ask your thoughts on some of the features my current MX -1000M4, (which I use to WFH) has like connecting to 2 devices at the same time - I think for a device that is £200+ more expensive the AirPods Max should have, right? but my question for you is, how does having automatic swap. between devices works for you, does it work as well as Apple claims? I have tried this feature with the AirPods Pro and it was so bad I disabled it completely I work from home and use the MX-1000M4 for music, video conferences and calls they work great, but since these are 3YO I am thinking of upgrading to AirPods Max...but I am on the fence ... I made my peace with having a lighting cable for charging but the two device thing has put me off. any thoughts would be appreciated.
Hi Brandon, I’m perfectly in line with what you said since I bought them, I have three, I’ve never gone back, Bose, Sennheiser, Sony, they are the absolute nothing, compared to this masterpiece of technology and engineering, they have no equal, and after 4 years they are unattainable by any other brand, I am really impressed by this unique product, then with Apple TV 4 k I am the top of the top. Hi Max from Italy .
Had my AirPods Max for over 3 years and they did finally die on me. Had to get a replacement pair. Love wearing them daily and when traveling. They are excellent for that!
Many bluetooth earbuds & headphones nowadays from budget to flagships are awesome & the sound quality is amazing especially those with hi-res lossless & spatial audio & dolby atmos.. I have the airpods pro 2 & It is perfect for music @ gym while doing workout, youtube & movies.. But when I want a serious immersive music listening, I only use my Ibasso dc elite dongle dac amp or the chord mojo 2 with Sennheiser ie200 or hd600.. Using lossless music with a flagship dac amps & flagship iems or headphones is the best music listening experience a human being can achieve.. No bluetooth earbuds & headphones can match the wired hi-res lossless audiophile system set up..
Any potential buyers need to understand AP Max charge a $150 premium for build quality, transparency and ANC. If these are not your top 3 priorities in that order, then the APM is not for you and I would recommend other products.
I just got my first set of these 2 days ago on eBay for $350. They were brand new still wrapped. Because of that, they’re on an old firmware (8 updates back) and I’m having trouble getting them updated since you can’t force an update and have to wait for it to happen automatically. As they are now, they sound awful. Nearly no bass, they’re very tinny. The transparency mode is garbage too, especially compared to my AirPods Pro earbuds. I really hope they update soon so I can hear how they’re supposed to be now. Fingers crossed! Thanks for the video, Brandon!
@ They are fake, yes. No I did not get my money back. By the time I sent them to Apple to see if they could be updated and they sent them back confirming they were modified, I was beyond the eBay return guarantee. Oh well.
Do you have the AirPods Max, or are you fine with regular AirPods?
I got my AirPods Max last year and I love them. I don’t use my regular AirPods much anymore
I use fake airpods pro lmao
I have the AirPods Max and the AirPods Pro 2 but I like the Max much better.
I dont like over Ear Headphones, thats whats keeps me from not buying the Max. I prefer to have Small discrete AirPods Pro that i can put in my pockets. SO i use AirPods Pro 2.Gen
I got mine 2021. I rarely use them anymore because I don't video conference as much. I agree it's a good audio quality.
You are spot on with your airplane comment. I’ve used a ton of headphones while traveling and I haven’t found anything that matches the noise isolation that these do.
exactly! I used to always bring 2 pairs of headphones when I first got the APM but ended up selling every other pair I owned since none compared
The anc and transparency on APM is insane. I dont get how ppl claim Airpods Pro 2 come anywhere close. I have both.
My airpods pro 2 has better noise cancellation on an airplane than my max.
Calling a headphone misunderstood is really funny
It is funny. Just read the comments on this video and it proves how misunderstood they still are.
Leave it to Apple to make controversial headphones 😂
It's true tho. Theres so many things about this product that to this day are misunderstood.
@@BrandonButchdamn😂
what can u expect from apple sheep if he says anything bad about apple its done for his career which is understandable tbh lol
@@surfersunknown Why should he say something bad if there is no reason to do so? Whether you like it or not, Airpods max are the best pair of headphones till now. If you don't like to buy apple products not because they'r bad, just cause you think people are "sheep" than that's your problem. Also Brandon criticized apple a lot of times, ur just clearly ignorant and being salty for no reason.
The absolute must have accessory for these: not a case, but a silicone cover for the headband! There is no downside to the look and feel of the APM, but you do protect the most vulnerable part of the design from aging poorly. Its a must have.
Can you also find silicone ear cups for the outside of the metal part of the AirPods ? I’m so worried about them scratching
@@taylorspeed3334 mine have never scratched but theyre only ever on my head or on my desk. But yeah theres some silicone covers that come with both the cups and the headband part. Or you could buy them separately.
@@RiqMoran okay thank you
Here’s my wishlist:
- Lossless support.
- Longer battery life.
- Additonal ear cup options (like leather).
- Improved mic quality.
- Bluetooth 5.3.
-Adaptive transparency.
- Possibly a way to store them more compactly.
- Improved mesh headband longevity and long term comfort.
- Real power control - not necessarily a new button, maybe just a long press?. (I like to store them on a stand at my desk)
-Maybe slightly lighter if possible.
leather earcups would close the cup too much, so it gets wet inside.
Mine took a dump after 2 years and they charged me $400 to repair them. 6 months later the same issue happened and they refused to stand behind their repairs and basically told me to F off.
Same experience. Literally 25 months after I bought them.
Sorry if this is a silly question but do they have AppleCare+ for the Max like they do for Airpods/Pro?
@@tapetwo7115depends where you live I guess. Two years tops?
Did u have apple care
Day one AirPods Max user here, not regretting it at all! They are still as you say absolutely perfect, I just wish I didn't take them in white since the ear cups can look dirty after a while. But thankfully you can just pop them out and clean them easily. I am still a fan
I'm an Android user so i cant speak for the Apple experience. But i can say that the Airpods Max are the best headphones, if you have an iPhone
It's at par with offerings like the Sony 1000XM5s or the premium ones from Bose
But Sony and Bose are built with general usage consumption in mind (meaning if somebody uses a Sony or a Bose headphone on Android or IOS, they'll have a similar usage experience on both)
Airpods Max can be used to its full potential if you're using an iPhone (you can use it on Android too since at the end of the day, its a bluetooth device but it compromises on features that make Airpods Max unique just because it was not made for Android usage in the first place)
These are my two cents on the Airpods Max, I hope this makes sense
Brandon, this vidoe pushed me to pull the trigger. I have my regular pro2 all the time and I’ve been craving some over ears with the apple magic that my Pros Have. Can’t wait to have some good headphones to listen to at home.
How are they working for you?
@@Skyy0409 im really happy with them.
I just bought some 4 days ago. So far, excellent. I am enjoying them much more than my AirPods Pro. I got a really nice deal on Prime day so I went for it. Zero regrets.
@@MGN68yea I got some too on prime day I’ll be selling them when the new pros come out this year but I’ll use em to try em out
I have both and I absolutely love the AirPods max, they are the best headphones when you're at home. The AirPods pro on the other hand are the best when outside
Can’t use any aftermarket ear cushions. Pairing with any device can be a hassle if you unlock your iphone while using them. They prefer the iphone. The right and left side clink together when you take them out of the case. They are heavy as hell for gym use. As much as I love them. Xm4 xm5 are a better choice. Oh yeah. And not being able to turn them off. They are always on. How many times i have charged them. Not used them for a few days and came back to a low battery. This is the worst for me.
Some restrictions have nothing to do with the chip. This includes, for example, personalized volume. This feature is not performed by the AirPods themselves, but is made possible by the machine of learning on the paired device. Conversation awareness is also a feature that should work. The microphones of the AirPods always listen anyway in order to be able to respond to Siri requests. They also recognize when speaking and do not read messages out loud while talking.
48.000 calculations per second (H2) vs 200 (H1) is quite a difference that explains why the feature set is not the same.
@@ForceUser-vj7db which features do you mean exactly and how does the sample rate make a difference?
@@joerobinnettebiden4723 Beginning with adaptive NC and conversation awareness, higher processing power and/or efficiency might be needed, in my humble opinion, to switch from ANC to transparency and lower all other volumes except for voices. I don't think it's that these features wouldn't be possible at all. Rather, they might not work well enough. They could either consume too much power or function in a way that users wouldn't actually benefit from. There's also the possibility that poorly working features could negatively affect other well-functioning ones. Since Apple prefers on-device processing, not too many tasks are handled by the linked device, which is why more efficient Bluetooth standards or the best possible neural engine (with significant differences across generations) are important.
MY REVIEW:
Quality: These are the best headphones ever. The sound is amazing, and the music quality is top-notch. I enjoy listening to everything on these babies. I feel sad for people who can't afford them or haven't had the chance to try them. I definitely feel sorry for those who might waste money on fake ones or other headphones like Bose or Sony.
Battery Life: They can last for days. I don't use them 24/7, but I do use them for a couple of hours each day, and they can last up to 3 days until I need to charge them again.
Durability: When I was about to purchase them, I spent a lot of time watching reviews on how long they last and if they damage easily. I came to the conclusion of buying a hard case, transparent covers for the earcups, and a silicone cover for the headband just in case. I regret buying the hard case because I definitely do not use it. It's just so bulky and big, a lot to carry. I prefer the bra cover; it's so simple and fits well in my bag.
Workout: I have been very afraid to work out with them. I fear that sweat might damage them, especially since they are not IP rated. I hear a lot of people saying they work out with theirs, but I'm not taking the risk. 😂😭 I spent too much to risk it. Even when I'm feeling hot or in a place with a high temperature, I would take them off. Sometimes I actually feel like they make me feel hot.
Phone calls & Video calls: They sound very good. The person on the other end can hear me clearly without any complaints.
Traveling: I haven't yet tried them on a plane, but on public transport such as a bus, they are amazing. So, no doubt, they will be the same on a plane.
Noise cancellation & Transparency: When I first got them, they were amazing. The ANC blew my mind. I had never tried NC before, and wearing the APM was my first time experiencing ANC. Oh boy, I did not believe my ears. The transparency is also top-notch. But recently, after various firmware updates, the ANC has degraded. It's just not as strong as it was on the first day. Nowadays, I can turn on ANC in my classroom, and I would still get to hear my classmates talking out loud (only when I turn on music is when I won't hear them). Literally, a person may sit next to me and talk to me, and I would have ANC on, but I can still hear them. I don't know if it's just me overreacting; is anybody else facing this issue? I really can't say they're damaged because once I play music, then I won't hear anything else. But if I don't play music and have ANC on, I can still hear noise.
Comfortability: They are very comfortable. I even fall asleep with them on. I have never tried the high-end headphones from Beats, Sony, or Bose, but these APMs are so comfortable. THEY ARE NOT HEAVY, trust me. People would complain they are heavy, and yes, they do weigh a lot when you hold them in your arms. But once they're on your head, you'll forget if they're even heavy (I believe this is thanks to the headband). I wear mine for about 5 hours, I think, then my ears feel too hot, and I have to take them off for some air.
Price: Are they worth it? Absolutely. Best headphone investment I ever made. I think I'm good for life. $549 was a lot, but I don't regret a penny.
Are they loud
Sorry but the AirPod Max are the poor man’s Focal Bathys 😂
You say at the start you don’t know how anyone could buy Bose or Sony headphones and then say you’ve never tried Bose nor Sony???
I think the reasons for not getting one are quite clear
- cold aluminium cups + humid warm ear canal = condensation issues that will eventually kill all APMs. Most people I know who own one have had theirs die after 2 years. Planned obsolescence?
- connector issues on right ear cup
- fragile & flexed mesh band after long term use, no longer supports weight after it is loose = too heavy
- ear cups that knock each other when you wear them around your neck
- design that doesn’t let you fold the cups both ways, you can’t rest them on your collarbone without rotating them the wrong way
- if you forget the bra case = constantly draining & recharging, = poor long term battery health
- lightning connector
- sound leaks a lot
- silicone rubber eventually becomes stained and shiny/sticky
I’ve had mine since September 2022. Have never had any issues with them other than ear fatigue. And that’s because I wear glasses.
I thought Apple rolled out an update that made the APMs go into low power mode (the same one the bracase gives) if unused for a period of time outside the case
@@yabawkwarddont listen to him, his a hater, cant you see his a sony fan boy. I leave my airpods outside the cover and they last 2-3 days
I'm generally done with over the ear headphones,beacuse when you want to take them you must have a bag with you
while with TWL headphones you just put them in you're pocket and that's it..
I don’t know about you but I have a well designed headphone carrying stand available at all times. It’s called a neck
I loved my AirPods Max, best sound, best ANC, and best transparency by far. But I think they have a serious design flaw, just a year after I got mine whenever I touched the right earcup it died and the headset disconnected and restarted, and looking online A LOT of people have had this issue and it seems to be caused by the design of the connector between the earcup and the headband
Wow, interesting 🤨. Thankfully I haven’t had that happen but hopefully it gets adjusted for gen 2
Same exact issue I had. Drives me nuts!
Same here! Mine started acting before the one year mark and Apple said they basically replaced almost everything - I got it back and it worked for 3 months then the same issue came back. by then I was so comfortable with AirPod pro that I never use these anymore.
Yeah, mine does the same thing.
Never ani problem I love my set
I can’t use my daily headphones as workout headphones. Is that a hot take?
It’s a good take
Maybe have different ear cups for both tasks?
I think I subbed to you around 20k. Look at you now. Thanks for all the informative video’s. 👏💪
When I bought my first pair of AirPods Max back in January 2022 (at 17 😁), they were amazing and I loved everything about them. I bought it from Amazon. However in August 2022, I experienced technical issues such as water damage, and no audio sound when connected, and random disconnections. From August 2022 to January 2023 I sent Apple my AirPods to fix. They claim to fix it, but each month the water damage was persistent and wouldn’t go away after Apple fixed it. So it made me sad to slowly give up fixing my AirPods; later in August 2023 , I saved up and I went to buy a new pair from Apple and it’s been great ever since. I hope Apple releases a new model with the new H chip and USB- C and 30 or 40 hour battery life. Great video as always Brandon and voice too!
Not pulling the trigger on the APM due to 1)lightning port, 2) so many problems people report, and 3) stupid case that I cant get over. Really hoping to see if APM2 going to come out soon. I'm decided that APM are better for me (being 100% in the apple ecosystem) than the Bose or Sony offerings. I recently picked up the B&W Px7 S2e and B&O H95 to scratch the itch, but I think APM2 will be an instabuy for me (with apple care, of course).
I just got a 2nd hand pair on Friday after two years of speculating if they’d be worth it. I’ve had a proper home cinema setup w’ a projector and a full 5.1 sound that was no slouch. Since then I had to get rid of the sound system first and replace it with a Sony MDR-HW700D and later the projector w” a 65” OLED.
For whatever reason I never got the Sony”s working properly with the AppleTV and even before, as good as the sound was, it used to have a ever so short complete soind cut off every ten minutes or so…
I went in on the Max hoping for a full, rich, engaging and convincing movie experience…
And boy did they deliver! First watched Twisters and second night 6 Underground (not realising it was a Michael Bay flick with a boombastic soundtrack). It didnt skip a beat and the Atmos soundtracks just sucked me in to both films. And they we LOUD, both films and the Max delivering the action.
They are worth every penny for me and I donl”t think I will regret getting them few months later when the Max2 roll out, unless the movie sound has evolved in some drastic way…
Love them for the gym, however, how do you clean the mesh? Might have to buy new ones?
@@ndeeankasilicone covers! amazon sells them, they also cover the headband
@ndeeanka
Please get silicone covers. Theyre like 20 bucks
@@FallingandRelaxing i hate the silicone covers on the mesh, they ruin the look to the airpods, it doesnt look sleek
@@ndeeanka its for only when u need to gym
Looking forward to the second generation
Do you expect it to come out this year?
They said it is gonna be December of this year
@@Sukuna_564 Nice. Thank you so much
Me too!
@@TheBlackburn1998fingers crossed
I’m sure they’re not bad, but they are not worth $900 (Australian dollars in this post). When Bose’s last gen QC45’s still have better ANC, are more portable, and more lightweight. And cost $390 these days. AirPods Max are still being sold at full price.
mine stop working for no reason after years…
connected to the phone but no music is playing…
apple cannot offer anything and says just buy a new one.
Same here, 3 years.
Never heard of that happening before. Weird!
Try detaching the individual ear-cups and clean the connector. That did the trick for me for a few months but they eventually just stopped working.
@@BrandonButch Go to the comment section of any newer video on these, it’s extremely common
@@xdarshan That worked at first, not now lol
I completely agree. I’ve have mine for about 3 years. I love them even now than when I first bought them
headphones really shouldn't go out of date.. meaning that while updates and added features are nice, they should at the very least be operable as headphones as long as they work.. I hope that's the case with these.
Great and smart review. Congrats. I’m getting mine after this
what do you think, get these or wait for the second gen? been really contemplating this
I would wait for the second generation but if you really need them go for it because their a solid pair of over ear headphones. I only say wait because there is only a matter of time before they can release a new pair as there are lots of rumors going around right now that they might release them at wwdc or the september iPhone event.
I answer this question in the video!
Recommending buyiing these secondhand without any buyer protection is insane and reckless. Especially given all of the. quality control issues that have been extremely commonly complained about and reported on.
these are JUNK, buying used just makes a person inherit the potential problems..
@@fourtraxer The water condensation issue resulted in at least one class action lawsuit.
I love them when they work, but I’ve never had a pair of headphones die on me the way that these did.
I separated the headband from the earcups, which you are allowed to do without voiding any warranties, and the corrosion was shocking.
Im on my 2nd pair . My 1st pair i had since day one stopped connecting and charging.
I use mine everyday for at least 9hours a day while working . I love them more than any other headphones even at the price point being so high
Mine seems to have done the same I had mine since they first dropped but seems like they won’t charge an won’t connect! Smh
@@calvinjr6020 i have the same problem with my original pair i got on release . So what i did was clean the charger port and also use a sim card ejection tool to take the band off the earphone pair and clean inside the hole and the connector where the band is . I do that once every week and they started to work . But i use my 2nd pair more
@@SlowDRV thanks ima try that
I think the airpods max is one of the best products ive bought, no regretrs after 3 years, the sound quality is just so good, the hardware quality is superior , I cant live without them, the only thing I regret is getting the silver one because it stains a little but not too bad
I ordered my pair on day one and they still look like new. All the complaints were never a problem for mine. I really like them.
I have had my air pods for two years now and i absolutely love them. my favourite thing about them is how comfortable they are. after wearing other headphone brands, like beats for example, my head would start to hurt after a few hours (the head band part). i wear my airpods to the gym and occasionally fallen asleep with them on because of how comfortable they are. transparency mode is also CRAZY, it doesn't even feel like i have headphones on i can hear everything around me so clearly.
great video! so would you say the noise cancellation is stronger on AirPods Max than AirPods Pro 2?
The Airpods pro 2 have the better ANC.
Does anyone know what color AirPods Max he has in the video?
I have to charge mine daily... and they were opened like a year ago.
Charging "every 3 days" makes me extremely skeptical of your perspective and opinions.
i absolutely love my airpods max! i cannot wait for apple to update it with usb-c, h2/3 chip, and better microphones. the only thing i hate about my airpods max's are the headband mesh being loose overtime, i wish apple sells replacement for the headband as well.
Same! I never had an issue with my mesh headband - did you do anything unique that caused that or did it just happen over time?
I heard from another reviewer that they do replace the headband if you have AppleCare.
Would you recommend these for a truck driver?
you need to hear the traffic while driving bruh
@@reconreconreconfr what type of time bruh on 😂😂
@@reconreconrecontransparency mode
yes
Bought mine at launch & they stopped working months ago, seems to be a pretty common issue
No the max 2 didn’t get better
I absolutely love mine. They feel great and sound amazing. But I’ve had a weird issue with mine ever since I got them. The slightest bump or movement on my head, and they make a little pop sound and disconnect then turn back on in transparency mode. I sent them in to be checked and repaired and got them back about a week later. They said they found nothing, and I never had an issue again. Until about a month later when the same issue returned. I still don’t know what the problem is.
Reset them
@@javierferrr doesn’t work. Tried that several times
@@raginOKCTHUNDER I saw a review on Amazon of a woman having a similar issue, she claimed that Apple support instructed her how to do a proper reset and that worked, it might help you
i’m going to buy my first airpods max today please suggest me should i go for it ?
yes
No water resistance and on/off switch is a dealbreaker for me. I have some boses qc 35 II, that costs a fraction of the price, and yet have aged multiple times better than what the air pods max can do.
I want to replace them and started looking into these, but the sheer amount of comment from people owning them, straight up saying going with these is a downgrade from what I currently have is.. frightening.
Most people complains about water damage or the headphone just starting disconnecting from time to time. Clearly not worth the price for such an unfinished product.
Also is it me or are you trying to sell the product ? Absolutely no bad comment, even saying they are "near perfect".
You are the only review of this headphone that do not talk about any of the many problems this product have, and it frightens me, considering the amount of views this video have.
One thing I will say is if you have APMs, definitely try out using them wired as they do sound noticeably better and are good up to around 24/48 quality. Theres a lot of misconceptions regarding APM wired mode, but trust me just try it out. Yeah you need 40 dollars worth of apple's official cables, but if you already bought APM you might as well. 😂
I’ll pass. Wires fray and short out over time. I’ll never get the obsession with cords for like a 10% increase in sound quality.
@@TravelerVolkriin thats fine if you dont like wires. just know theres a huge difference between bluetooth quality and wired quality. and in a fewyears, apple will offer that higher quality in wireless form so you dont have to bother with wires.
Yea so nobody’s not gonna mention that my AirPods max stopped working after12-10 months i’m on my second pair after having connection issues buttons not working and popping noise when the detection is turned on when I’m on phone calls it disconnects and reconnect or disconnect entirely and I have to manually click on the AirPods to connect them back
You’re right - nobody’s not gonna mention that
I had the same issue
me too...suddenly not paring ...but it also mysteriously works at time
@@rajendrabiswasexactly what I’m experiencing too
@BrandonButch - What say you now that the headphones have USB-C. should we wait for the next gen?
I'll wait for a proper upgrade with H2 chip
@@dimglow i think ur gonna wait a LOT for that, since its been a WHOLE 4 years since airpods max 1 and the only upgrade we got was usb c and new colors🤣 so i doubt they are gonna upgrade them to H2 any time soon
You mentioned that they work with Siri and Hey Siri. I have the lastest model that I bought a few days ago and it only works with Hey Siri. Can you please let us know how to change this setting?
Idk about you but I absolutely HATE it when my AirPods switch to my phone when I’m on my computer just because I got a notification from the weather app 💀
Yes so annoying when doing school work and then I scroll Facebook and it switches
If you go to Bluetooth settings for the AirPods, you can change the “connect to this iPhone” setting from “automatically” to “when last connected to this iPhone”. Now, it only switches between devices when I choose for that to be the case
why would you have notifications on for the weather app? dont be an npc and modify your phone settings....
Would you recommend these for someone with nerve pain in their neck and shoulders?
Probably not, they are pretty heavy headphones
I bought a usb-c pair and I love them. I like the case too. Alot of reviews are loud noise but this is the best review I have seen on youtube 👍. Subscribed.
Are these good at all for mixing music? My buddy has a new pair he’ll sell me for 250 but I’m hesitant because they’ve been out for 4 years they’ll make a new pair with the M2 chip in them and I’d rather just wait a few months and pay $450 for the newest ones. I am thinking of getting into mixing music again now that I have time and a new focusrite interface. I may honestly wait til I build up my guitar collection again
1. No, they're not at all for mixing music. they can be good for quick and convenient connection on the go, but they're made to sound pleasing to general listeners, which includes boosted basses and highs. Music mixing should only be done with flat, balanced headphones that go for much cheaper than the Max's. You should also never mix audio with Bluetooth wireless connectivity because of the lag.
2. The M2 chip doesn't go in their headphones, the H chips do.
3. They're $550 new at retail, not $450.
No lol. I guess they’re no worse than any wireless cans if you want to do a test for how the mix sounds across different devices, but actually doing the raw mix on ANY wireless audio device is such a joke that you should feel embarrassed for asking about it. It’s like asking if you can put diesel in an LPG car to make it sound louder.
I got my AirPods Max about 6 months after they were released, and I don’t use them every day, but I do use them multiple times per week. I love their ease of use, due to being always on and immediately connecting, and I completely agree about their case design. Traveling with them is by far the simplest for over-ear headphones, and I also have had no worries about damaging them.
I enjoy watching TV shows and movies with them; however, I turn elsewhere for listening to music. I think vocals could be better, and the bass is far too weak for my taste. I have Bose QC Ultras for music and I love the way they sound. But I don’t use them as much because the case is more of a hassle, they take longer to connect, and toggling between ANC/immersion requires me to hold down a button for like 3 seconds. They’re less convenient, but I still love those headphones.
I also have had no problems ever with battery life on the APM. And again, I turn to these by far the most for over-ear use due to pure convenience. Super easy to stow in their case, always on and ready to connect, and very quick to change volume or toggle between hearing modes. I really couldn’t think of a better design.
Currently listening to this video with some maxes on. I got them in September.
You like them?
@@Green_bellyI got them for a friend of mine and she LOVES them. The compliments she gets on them from others is a nice touch too. 😅
@@Green_belly I do enjoy them. The only thing is the condensation. Get apple care.
Have you ever had this issue Ive had with both my paris of airpod maxes? They just stop detecting my head and they wont play after about a year, and I have to keep resetting them for them to work
4:28 I don’t think that actually works on APM, just pros 2
That’s what I thought. Unless we’re missing a setting somewhere… 🤔
@@VeryBlackMirrorSince iOS17, it works with the AirPods 3, AirPods Max and the AirPods Pro 1/2 Gen.
@@joerobinnettebiden4723 Weird. I have iOS 17.4.1 and AirPods Max won’t respond to “Siri” just “Hey Siri”.
@@joerobinnettebiden4723 It doesn’t for me. When I connected them to my phone for the first time after updating to iOS 17, there was a notification that said “Say ‘Hey Siri’ when using AirPods Max” or something like that. It’s only for the pros 2 with the H2 chip
Brandon I agree with EVERYTHING that you’re saying. I haven’t had ANY of those issues either. No ripping, sweating, etc I have quite a few headphones from Bose, to Skull Candy, Sony and others. Surprisingly the AirPods Max are more comfortable that the lighter plastic lighter ones that I mentioned. The ONLY drawback for me is that the lightning connection takes so long to charge my AirPods Max’s. You can’t just charge for 20 minutes and expect to get a big increase. That’s the only thing that sucks. Lastly, I think the original Apple case looks like a person that has on sunglasses, NOT a “Bra.” 🤷🏽♂️
Oh…and I think the new AirPods Max’s are going to have the exact same design but they’re going to be a little lighter with a Titanium construction, USB-C, a better chipset, and more microphones and of course with ALL the features of the AirPods Pro 2
I use them all the time to with the Apple TV to watch movies late at night.. They are still worth getting, even with the rumors of a new model coming later this year. Thanks for sharing.
Any comment about using them in the car while driving? Will you miss any important sounds - sirens, horns, etc?
Just picked a pair up for $200 locally and got Explore the Simulations usb c adapter case for my maxes total a cost of around 250, which I am beyond happy with.
Had them 2years and absolutely love them. Sometimes if I wear them for a long time my ears do sweat but no real moisture. Replsaced the Cups at Christmas because they were getting a bit nasty. Both issues are minor things.
My personal experience has been a complete nightmare. I bought them day one. Condensation Gate was real for me. I went through 4 of these headsets within a 3 month period. Various issues happened. I won't bore you with the details, but I ultimately demanded a full refund and never looked back. What I did not like about them was the obvious condensation that would build behind the cups. Water does not go well with electronics. I assume that caused all the technical issues. Another problem I had was after about a week or two, the ear cups, because of all the condensate and sweat, started to smell. I'd have to throw them in the wash. Maybe I have "hot ears"? After going throw 4 of them, I cannot recommend these to anyone. For the record, I have had countless other headphones, some expensive, some not... and none of them gave me the headaches these did. The features are great... out the box for about a week or two.
Is it worth me buying it today or do I wait for new ones
Ordered mine on Prime day! Ended up paying around 350$ so a great deal for me! Can't wait for them to arrive!!!
i have a pair and i love them but i almost never wear them bc it presses against my head so hard that after like 40 mins of use my head starting hurting
you can try separating the ears so the band is 180 degrees and hold it like that for 30 sec - 1 min and it won’t be so tight
Jerry rig lite
Alas, the idea that any headband will fit all heads is just wrong, especially when it comes to clamping force. Every single headphone ever made will only fits some people, but not all. My wife has a head on the smaller size, and finding the right headphones for her takes serious time.
i purchased the air pods max used because of this video . ive had the Sony XM4 , Sony XM5 , bose QC 2 , bose 700 , Bose QC 45 , Bose QC ultra and they all sound very good to me. even the latest Beats much improved but in my opinion the sound quality was better on the Air pods max . not the most comfortable for long listening but not horrible , and being an apple eco system guy i made the switch back to max ! The build quality and look is also a lot more premium to me as well .
Does it have a feature now where it will tell you how many battery is left? Or how am I able to know battery percentge?
im not positive, i haven’t bought them (yet!), but i assume it’d be like the normal airpods: the battery percentage will be shown on the device that the airpods are connected to, the settings app most likely. but again, that’s just an assumption 😊
I love mine, one of the biggest complaint I have is the volume being low. The case has never been an issue for me and I travel often.
I’ve had several earbuds but I bought my first full size headphones a few months ago, I got the Beats Studio Pro on sale for 180. After initially using them for hours at a time they now get used much more sparingly, overhead headphones are just not something I have much use for. On the other hand my earbuds are waterproof and small enough to be carried in my pocket case and all
you didnt mention the horrible condensation if you wear it for more than a couple of hours. and that WILL destroy the headphones in time.
I agree with you on all of it. I love my max's and I use them mostly with a Windows PC for gaming and content consumption. I'm actually using them right now that way. The main reason I got them is for the transparency and ANC modes. Spatial audio is really good with my iPhone 15PM too. Best headphones I've ever had, only thing I would change is the lightning connector. The meme-worthy bra case does a really good job when traveling, fits in my carry-on backpack easily. I use the windows MagicPods app so the audio seamlessly switches between my PC and the Maxes when I take them on and off. Shows Battery percentage too. They work amazingly well in almost all situations except the gym. They tend to slide off during bench press and running on the treadmill. I use Powerbeats Pros for that. Good video, been subscribed for years.
How long can you wear them for before they get uncomfortable?
I’m really thinking of buying the AirPods Max for at home use and I’d remain using my AirPods Pro outside. Is there a big difference between the H1 and H2 chips that the gen 2 max might have? Because if not I would just buy the first gen now.
I think the big difference that the Gen 2 APM will have is USB C, conversation awareness, personalised volume and adaptive noise control that the Airpods Pro(2nd gen) have thanks to the H2 chip. And gen. 2 will obviously get upgraded with H2/H3 so those will be the only new features. I think the sound quality will be the same, so if these features are not a big deal to you i would recommend you get Gen 1 now
how do you clean the earcup mesh Brandon😭?
I bought my AirPods Max last year, and I loved them from the very first day I used them; they blew my mind. However, they started updating their firmware automatically, which I really hate. Now, the noise cancellation doesn't seem as strong or amazing as it was on the first day. When I first got them, the AirPods Max would block every, and I mean EVERY other noise. But nowadays, I still hear noises going on around me, like when I'm in my classroom and have ANC on, but I still hear other students talking(unless I play music) Is it just me whose facing this? am i just overreacting? because im pretty sure Noise cancellation is suppose to block all other sounds, especially conversations near you, but for some reason i can hear almost every word of a conversation near me
And for some reason i dont see the mute call option on my airpods max settings😳i never even knew this feature existed until i watched this video
I just bought the AirPod max. I hate lightning but hey they were like 120 bucks cheaper than the new ones which are exactly the same except for the colors and port. I have used the AirPod max before and the sound is so good!
I bought mine day one and use them daily and have traveled with them. I have no wear and tear issues. They have held up great!
most of the time i ear classical music with Airpods Max...
so i think that noise canceling is not so strong...
some issues battery life...
but in general for me they are used essencially for travel...so i think they are pretty good
Yeah, a lot of these guys just blare trash pop and hip hop music. You don’t even need ANC for that to block out noise.
@@sigiligus it´s help a little bit..but no so strong...
Great review! I was thinking getting a brand headphones, the price was my main concern. Maybe I can get used ones or refurbished and safe some money.
i dont trust refurbished or second hand devices. But if you have money, get them brand new, you wont regret
Thanks for pointing out the longevity of the phones existence, and that it might make sense to look for deals on EBay or similar. Many overlook that option, and being one that defaults to just buying things brand new, I forget this option is even available! I have a Marantz sound system and wanted a matching Marantz CD player. The one I wanted retails for about $800.00, so just for fun, I checked EBay. Found it for $150 and I swear it couldn’t have been used more than once or twice. Great video and thanks!
These headphones have a high failure rate. My fiance has one that are useless and won't connect. Mine needed to be repaired twice now. And one time without warranty and I paid $350. Don't get these if you don't want to be frustrated by this. And it's great but I hate how Apple still does not address this for its users who pay half a grand for this.
Condensation is real, day 1 user here also and they got broken from condensation, they replaced both sides and now it is ok (it was still under warranty), but I use them rarelly since the repair from 2022. I think it from climate, in my area/city there is a lot of humidity and also you get low/high temparature differences often. Still I love them even if I use them like 1-2h and I always check for condensation after. Cheers!
Same here day 1 user no issues just wish the mesh stood firm but I got a accessory for that other then that no issue at all
I bought those after being veryyy reluctant on spending so much money on headphones. Best purchase I've ever did! These are not heavy, have the best noise cancellation and I love how "smart" these are: can simply switch between my Mac, iPhone and iPad in a beat. I also love the look and even the case. Battery could last a little longer, but it's not bad.
Excellent review
I wonder? Should i pull the trigger? Rumors are the second gen are coming this year.
I would like you said yourself there are rumors going around about the second gen but that might not even be true. It’s already July we are seven months into the year and there’s still no official announcement so that only leaves six more months to possibly just announce them they might not even be out by the end of the year. I was also waiting for the second generation to release but as the months went on I realized I might be out of luck and just chose to get the first generation.
@@taylorspeed3334 oh cool man . Well I actually went with the Sonos Ace . I did try the Max but after a while it star to hurt my head as I’m bold lol. But the Sonos for me is awesome.
@@andresate6314 yeah I guess I was a little bit late finding this video 😂 regardless I’m glad you found the right pair of headphones for you :)
Is it wireless
Yes
I have the Airpods Max as well. Sure they don't have a lot of options but I just want to listen to music and don't need all those options.
Would get a case for the mesh headband, helps keep it in tact longer
hey Brandon, thank you for the review, I greatly enjoyed it. I was about to buy the AirPodsMax after watching it, but in the end, I didn't and I thought I would ask your thoughts on some of the features my current MX -1000M4, (which I use to WFH) has like connecting to 2 devices at the same time - I think for a device that is £200+ more expensive the AirPods Max should have, right? but my question for you is, how does having automatic swap. between devices works for you, does it work as well as Apple claims?
I have tried this feature with the AirPods Pro and it was so bad I disabled it completely
I work from home and use the MX-1000M4 for music, video conferences and calls they work great, but since these are 3YO I am thinking of upgrading to AirPods Max...but I am on the fence ... I made my peace with having a lighting cable for charging but the two device thing has put me off. any thoughts would be appreciated.
I had the Max for about 6 months and had to sell them because they were tight against my ears. I stretched them and it still didn’t help.
Great video I just bought a used one under warranty for 300 Mint green I love mine.
Hi Brandon, I’m perfectly in line with what you said since I bought them, I have three, I’ve never gone back, Bose, Sennheiser, Sony, they are the absolute nothing, compared to this masterpiece of technology and engineering, they have no equal, and after 4 years they are unattainable by any other brand, I am really impressed by this unique product, then with Apple TV 4 k I am the top of the top. Hi Max from Italy .
Do you have information on how much radiation they may emit?
I have my for 4 years The only thing i hate is the compression strength. considering i have a big head.
The mesh hands bands are replaceable unlike most brands.
Had my AirPods Max for over 3 years and they did finally die on me. Had to get a replacement pair. Love wearing them daily and when traveling. They are excellent for that!
Do you get a dent in your head when you wear them for extended periods of time?
Many bluetooth earbuds & headphones nowadays from budget to flagships are awesome & the sound quality is amazing especially those with hi-res lossless & spatial audio & dolby atmos.. I have the airpods pro 2 & It is perfect for music @ gym while doing workout, youtube & movies.. But when I want a serious immersive music listening, I only use my Ibasso dc elite dongle dac amp or the chord mojo 2 with Sennheiser ie200 or hd600.. Using lossless music with a flagship dac amps & flagship iems or headphones is the best music listening experience a human being can achieve.. No bluetooth earbuds & headphones can match the wired hi-res lossless audiophile system set up..
Any potential buyers need to understand AP Max charge a $150 premium for build quality, transparency and ANC. If these are not your top 3 priorities in that order, then the APM is not for you and I would recommend other products.
I just got my first set of these 2 days ago on eBay for $350. They were brand new still wrapped. Because of that, they’re on an old firmware (8 updates back) and I’m having trouble getting them updated since you can’t force an update and have to wait for it to happen automatically. As they are now, they sound awful. Nearly no bass, they’re very tinny. The transparency mode is garbage too, especially compared to my AirPods Pro earbuds. I really hope they update soon so I can hear how they’re supposed to be now. Fingers crossed! Thanks for the video, Brandon!
Theyre prolly fake 💀
They’re fake. Did you get your money back?
@ They are fake, yes. No I did not get my money back. By the time I sent them to Apple to see if they could be updated and they sent them back confirming they were modified, I was beyond the eBay return guarantee. Oh well.