Apple's $550 AirPods Max: Unboxing and Impressions
Unboxing and impressions of Apple's $550 AirPods Max: unique design, high-quality materials, comfortable fit, impressive construction, interesting features.
00:00:03 Apple releases AirPods Max, their new over-ear wireless noise-canceling headphones priced at $550. Unboxing shows a minty green color and a unique smart case for travel.
Apple has released a new pair of over-ear wireless noise-canceling headphones called AirPods Max, priced at $550.
The headphones come in a minty green color and are packaged in a large box with a smart case.
The headphones do not fold and come with a USB Type-C to Lightning cable for charging.
00:01:47 First impressions and top five things to know about the new AirPods Max: unique design, high-quality materials, comfortable fit, impressive construction, and interesting features.
🎧 The AirPods Max headphones have a unique design inspired by planar magnetic headphones.
💼 The materials used in the headphones, such as stainless steel frame and aluminum ear cups, contribute to their sturdy build quality.
👂 The overall comfort of the AirPods Max is excellent, with a mesh band at the top and adjustable ear cups.
00:03:31 AirPods Max Unboxing & Impressions: Expensive but well-built headphones with customizable ear pads.
🎧 The AirPods Max are heavy, high-grade headphones with a durable design.
👂 The magnetic ear cups can be easily replaced, allowing for customization and longevity.
💰 Apple sells replacement ear pads for $60 but does not offer customization options.
00:05:16 AirPods Max Unboxing & Impressions: A detailed review of Apple's latest headphones, including the absence of touch controls and the unconventional design of the case.
⚙️ The AirPods Max do not have touch controls but instead use a digital crown for volume and navigation.
📦 The case for the AirPods Max is considered strange and not very practical for traveling with the headphones.
00:07:02 AirPods Max unboxing & impressions: $550?! These headphones come with a unique case that puts them into an ultra low power state when closed. They have smart features like dual chips and nine microphones, perfect for use with Apple products.
🔋 The AirPods Max can be charged via lightning and have a smart case that puts them in ultra low power mode when not in use.
⚡ There is no on-off button on the AirPods Max, instead, they automatically turn off when placed in the case and turn on when taken out.
🎧 Aside from the good sound quality and noise cancellation, the AirPods Max have several smart features like dual H1 chips, nine microphones, and compatibility with iPhones.
00:08:47 A review of the AirPods Max, expensive and lacking clear comparisons. Comparison to Sony's XM4s revealed better features at a lower price.
🎧 The AirPods Max, priced at $550, are difficult to compare to other headphones due to their unique features.
🔇 Sony's XM4s are considered the industry favorite for noise-canceling wireless headphones, offering superior noise cancellation, comfort, and a lower price of $350.
💡 Some users may appreciate comparing the AirPods Max to high-end reference-grade headphones, like the $2,400 Sennheiser headphones, to truly appreciate their capabilities.
00:10:30 An unboxing and impressions video of high-end headphones by Apple, the AirPods Max, priced at $550. The video discusses the sound quality, features, and whether they are worth the price.
The AirPods Max is Apple's entry into the high-end audio file range of headphones.
They sound really good, but the price of $550 is approaching the limits of wireless audio.
The AirPods Max have all of Apple's smart features, but it remains to be seen if they are worth the high price.
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