Apple AirPods Max

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Headphones (Over / On Ear)

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Sentiment score57% positive
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Last updated: May 19, 2026

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2 months ago

I had virtually everything else in the Apple ecosystem. I really like my AirPod Pro 2s, but my ears hurt sometimes. Maxes were a cool new toy. I mostly use them for gaming or just sitting on the couch watching/listening in comfort to block out overstimulation.

Reddit Icon25StarGeneralZap
5 months ago

I love my B&O PX8 units. They don’t hold a candle to  as far as seamless integration and transfer from device to device, no Spatial Audio or head tracking, but the tonal quality is better

Reddit Icon2h8is2nv
about 2 months ago

I use AirPod max with my vision.

Reddit Icon4paul
2 months ago

o HELL YA!! I've had the my original APM since Day 1 when they first went up for pre-order, still use them daily, absolutely no issues and I can't WAIT to buy this one! Man I'm excited.

Reddit Iconaamurusko79
2 months ago

I see I am not the only one whose pair has the fabric mesh gone bad. they work fine, but the way it now rests against my scalp is just painful.

2 months ago

Get a silicone protector for it. that was good enough hack for the mesh too. They come in many colors and if you match the device's color, it doesn't even look that bad. Naturally you shouldn't need a $5 silicone protector from aliexpress to fix a glaring flaw in a headset that costs more than apple's most low cost laptop.

2 months ago

I wish they had fixed the headband. the fabric mesh in mine has softened enough for the metal part to rest against my scalp.

Reddit IconAbroadPractical8936
6 months ago

Sony XM4 to 6, Apple AirPod Max type C can do it. There are more model can do it.

Reddit Iconachanaikia
2 months ago

Have they fixed the durability issues? As a day 1 AirPods Max owner, I can't imagine owning these without AppleCare+.

2 months ago

Same here. Anyone who buys these without AppleCare+ is a fool. They're disposable.

Reddit IconAgreeablePudding9925
6 months ago

Same as you OP. Bought them, had great plans, but find myself using the APP2 mostly.

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