AirPods Max Review: An Audiophile's Perspective

[@robinrai4973]

Dang son, seriously impressed at how you made a 30 minute video feel like a ten minute one

[@marcusrauch4223]

I agree. I was like „what? 30 minutes?“ and then like „oh“

[@hunterherobrine5209]

Dam thought it was ten minutes and your comment made me notice

[@jacob4405]

WTF, I just realised I wasted (not really) 30 minutes of my life. I actually thought 12 minutes had passed!

[@KicksandEDC]

Wow, spot on! I had no clue I just watched a 30 minute video. I need to bring this guy to work with me during my 8 hour shift.

[@azureactivedirectory]

ikr it’s actually amazing

[@JesseDriftwood]

I wish that the included lightning - usbc cable could be used to plug into your MacBook or iPad for audio.

[@ConnorCrosby]

Unfortunately that cable will not work for listening to audio. You can only use a lightning to 3.5mm

[@JesseDriftwood]

@@ConnorCrosby hence the wishing

[@ConnorCrosby]

@@JesseDriftwood ah I misread that. My bad

[@constancies]

It’s a good thing none of the MacBooks have ditched the headphone port.... uhh, yet.

[@KaizenOz]

I agree, would be awesome to send some lossless / high res audio to them.

[@Stuntman707]

“Ditch the stupid case and don’t worry about it” - Snazzy 2020

[@titou4982]

But then, each time you move, APM exits low power mode ...

[@sandi260]

Ditch the stupid terrible ending music Quinn. Who thought that was a good idea? Fire them.

[@lightsoutproductioncompany1883]

This is the best review (and I have listened to several) regarding the Air Pods Max. It's certainly pleasant to hear someone, not only produce an effective review, but do so with extensive technological knowledge and experience. Great job!

[@danielcarlish8265]

They sound amazing. But I had mine for 12 days when the condensation issue under the ear cups caused a electrical short which killed them. This condensation would build up even after the shortest period of listening. It seemed to be compounded by the metal exterior and transitioning between warm inside environments and cold outside environments. It’s a fatal flaw with the design and the fact that the drivers aren’t water proof only compounds this issue.

[@DroidLocks6971]

My Personal Airpods Max Experience I Bought The Airpods Max - Great ANC - After Hours Of Back And Forth Testing Against My Sony 1000X M3s Using My Z Fold 3 & My IPhone 13 Playing Music And Even More Movies We Came To The Overwhelming & Very Surprising Conclusion The The XM3s Sounded More Present And Impactful Than The Airpods Max Even When The XM3s Were At A Lower Volume Than The Airpods Max - I Really Did Not Expext This At All Especially With The Airpods Max Costing $550.00 ‐ - With The Spacial Audio On The Max Sounded Even Better But Still My Sony WH 1000X M3s Were More Impactful And Present - The Airpods Max Did Sound Good But In Comparison To My XM3 Over Ears The Max Are Lacking - - I Returned The Airpods Max

[@Eleventhearlofmars]

@@DroidLocks6971 you’re about the only person I’ve heard say that. Everyone has different listening experiences though . I personally love Bowers and Wilkins old P7s and think they sound much better than what B&W released afterwards but not many people would likely agree with me ha. Edit: re the original poster about condensation, I experience this issue and now I clean the AirPods after every use and do notice some condensation just from indoor use, I don’t think I’ll use these outside especially in cold weather or any weather extremes, I’ll use other headphones outside.

[@dinervc9582]

@@DroidLocks6971 either lying or ur family has broken ears.😂

[@justindesrosiers3145]

@@DroidLocks6971 I hope they’re more impactful, they’re muddy as shit

[@Z_3D]

@@DroidLocks6971 dang those are the ones I’m looking to replace!

[@zollotech]

Great review and always appreciate your input when it comes to audio.

[@AvocadoAtrocity]

Thank, Aaron. ಥ‿ಥ

[@cheese9812]

where is your review? interested in your thoughts on the apm

[@urbanistgod]

The sound signature of the Bose QC35ii is much better. It’s well balanced and the vocals are clear. The vocals of the AirPods Max are recessed and muddy. I’ve done a side by side comparison and I’m returning the AirPods.

[@menukasamarakkody9034]

@@urbanistgod Clearly you don't have one.

[@urbanistgod]

@@menukasamarakkody9034 Oh yeah how? No one is saying that the APM sound clear. People only praise the soundstage and separation of notes. You don’t know about what you’re talking about. The audiophile in the video said the same thing.

[@dannywinget]

Been waiting for this one

[@micahestlin1524]

Bean Waiting

[@sheminn460]

Check iPhonedo’s review out. You can experience AirPods Max’s sound. (Not simulation, mic record)

[@Yourtaer]

Yeah... I have the Sony (beats the Bose in NC). Tested best noice cancelling headphone. Now this. Switching from iPhone to iPad to Macbook... is one of the extra's. Just the price. I've been waiting for this... to drop. Maybe later this year.

[@elpepito957]

Never has there been a piece of content so anticipated ! Finally ! Let's all help quinn afford that fridge !

[@snazzy]

😂

[@CarlosIvanFocus]

That's the only reason I'm watching this.

[@asduhaisjdjasd]

@@snazzy please try the skullcandy crusher evo :D

[@asduhaisjdjasd]

@Ron Bali yes that's why I asked him to review it 🙃

[@futureshock7425]

Let’s not

[@thatdudecancook]

I just got a pair and I’m no expert but they sound pretty amazing I just wish they would go a little louder but I’m also a drummer so my ears aren’t as sensitive as most.

[@alielzabidi1009]

For me, they’re a little too loud at max volume. It’s dangerous to listen at max volume (occurring to Apple) but I have sensitive ears so yeah lol I love them tho

[@Martin-wx8gd]

@@alielzabidi1009 It is definitely dangerous to listen to any headphones on max volume more than maybe half an hour. If you do this for long period of time you can get hearing loss.

[@laithisr]

You probably have hearing damage and will develop tinnitus and hearing issues later in life

[@jeffguillen2503]

Just add rosemary salt

[@NonsensicalSpudz]

@@alielzabidi1009 welll not according to apple, its based on actual health advice

[@gamingtech3736]

Netflix: Are you still watching? Someones daughter: 2:49

[@goincrazyv2391]

Lmao im happy I wasn’t the only one

[@FloridaFX]

LMAO this needs to be pinned

[@Jackofafewtrades]

Jesuschrist

[@DarnellMckenzieDr3stunna]

Lmfaooooo

[@HackxBox]

🤣

[@valentinmoeller]

I waited for this one and was not disappointed. Great work!

[@1997mo1]

Moin Valentin!

[@PixelSheep]

So trifft sich die Technikszene 😄🎄☃️

[@TonyStark-mp6zv]

Please speak English, Danke!

[@joerobinnettebiden4723]

Du hier ?

[@Solidstate]

Thanks for choosing my thumbnail! This honestly means so much to me. 🙌🙌

[@snazzy]

Thanks for making such a great one!!

[@neekster28]

Wait. There was a thumbnail contest? I don't do social media, so that could be it.

[@adityaarun23]

@@neekster28 yep, on twitter

[@rupusaireddy1972]

@@snazzy u deserve a lot more subscribers❤️

[@DDHDTV]

@@neekster28 he does the thumbnail contest for a lot of good videos on Twitter

[@grsamael]

Finally someone talking about the Codecs Apple uses! Great job all in all.

[@TheHoofSmith]

I have always had an issue with AAC, it hurts to listen too it. I will always choose an AC3 codec for TV/Movies compared to AAC. I can't buy anything from Apple as it comes in AAC format. I have never experienced true HiFi listening but when creative released their audigy 2 years ago I realised more data was always better.

[@JordanBach]

You are everything anyone could ever want in an informative KZbinr.

[@kylenakamura4353]

THANK YOU for comparing the AirPods Max to Bowers & Wilkins! Every other KZbinr acts like those headphones don’t even exist.

[@kylenakamura4353]

@@CoachDitka for what it’s worth, you can find some decent reviews of B&W P7 Wireless, which are the PX7’s predecessor. They don’t have ANC, but the sound quality is the best of all $500 and under headphones. I expect the PX7 would provide a similarly amazing experience.

[@DirkDeadeye_]

Hmm, those look like they might be a good compromise I like the maxes the price is high but pales in comparison to good headphones by far. And the removable cups is great. That’s an underrated feature and not terrible expensive. Just too heavy for me and not a fan of the footprint, I can’t fit em in my bag without worrying about damaging them. Ima check these out.

[@kylenakamura4353]

@@DirkDeadeye_ P7 wireless are quite heavy as well, since they’re made of steel and thick leather + memory foam. But they fold very compactly so I can fit them in most backpacks safely.

[@M00NM0NEY]

Ijustine - OMG APPLE IS SO COOL! MKBHD - I hate the case... Linus - I overpaid a scalper to get my AirPods Max Snazzy Labs - A thorough review of the AirPods Max

[@FloricaFlorin]

And Faruk (iPhonedo) also did a great video.

[@mynamerobbie5100]

Now we wait for z reviews

iPhonedo - Let me show you

[@yashptel]

The headphone show review was also excellent

[@williamweatherall8333]

@@mynamerobbie5100 his are really delayed unfortunately. He wanted the blue ones so they were backordered.

[@furiousbane]

Every review should include a repairability and longevity comment. I think you you are one of the few reviewer that actually think about every day normal people rather then people that change all of their device each year.

[@andreasulrich3631]

Battery service fee is missing from the review imho.

[@ThisIsTechToday]

Fantastic review, dude! So dang good and comprehensive.

[@DroidLocks6971]

My Personal Airpods Max Experience I Bought The Airpods Max - Great ANC - After Hours Of Back And Forth Testing Against My Sony 1000X M3s Using My Z Fold 3 & My IPhone 13 Playing Music And Even More Movies We Came To The Overwhelming & Very Surprising Conclusion The The XM3s Sounded More Present And Impactful Than The Airpods Max Even When The XM3s Were At A Lower Volume Than The Airpods Max - I Really Did Not Expext This At All Especially With The Airpods Max Costing $550.00 ‐ - With The Spacial Audio On The Max Sounded Even Better But Still My Sony WH 1000X M3s Were More Impactful And Present - The Airpods Max Did Sound Good But In Comparison To My XM3 Over Ears The Max Are Lacking - - I Returned The Airpods Max

[@nhatdanglab]

Snazzy lab: unhealthy amount of headphones Dank pods:

[@ZeroDrizzy]

I wish his maxs didnt die

[@CorredorDigital_]

dank pods has a STINKY amount of headphones

[@ssholeLicker]

None of them rival Zeos

[@p3chv0gel22]

@@CorredorDigital_ and an even Stinkier amount of nuggets

[@JUDE_WK]

z reviews, joshua v., dms, THS, etc

[@jaseyettridge4254]

I’ve had them 2 days, I also own a set of the xm4. The max set are just better all round. From build to the sound, they’re just better. And listening to movies with spatial audio really is something else. The one downside is that price, but they’re incredibly well made, and if you listen to plenty of music on the go, or watch movies on your tablet or phone, I think you can justify paying for them.

[@Ronnieleec]

I wish the folded and traveled better/USB C.

[@jakeblack5712]

I totally agree

[@DerekRussell]

"I don't like to call myself an audiophile." Owns Stax

[@laundrysauce234]

Honestly lmao

[@adesignersperspective]

i mean, an actual audiophile would never be caught dead using bluetooth anything to listen to music. the fidelity of bluetooth is and will always be absolute shit compared to a proper audio cable.

[@TimSheehan]

@@adesignersperspective Found the audiophile who doesn't understand codecs and location of DACs

[@adesignersperspective]

@@TimSheehan found the internet user who doesn't understand the fundamental differences between wired and wireless signal/data transfer.

[@floozytchi]

​@@adesignersperspective "Bluetooth will always be shit compared to a proper audio cable"; this is ridiculous and you should know that wireless audio quality will change in the near future, LDAC is the beginning of the end for cables

[@SBruv]

Thank you for being literally the only reviewer to actually test wired performance!

[@benwong1111]

Max tech test wired connection too. Any compare the performance to Sony WH1000XM4 too

[@SBruv]

@@benwong1111 Barely. And those guys really don't know jack about audio - I doubt they'd appreciate the difference between wired and wireless.

[@muzaqqiralibaig]

Yeah I thought there was no wired option because everyone was complaining that they can't edit on Airpod Max but Clearly they can.

[@Dreadpirateflappy]

late reply, but I saw one reviewer even recently with his long term review say one negative about these was that you can't use them wired at all... :/

[@BananaFarm626]

As a fellow audiophile, thank you for this review, when i first heard the news and the lack of info apple came out with I too jumped on the hate train, but you changed my mind, so thanks

[@-z13]

Do you like them a year later? Would you go back and buy them again?

[@westhier]

@@-z13 I'm about to purchase ones, so I'm also looking for references 👀

[@SimonT54]

@@westhier Hello. Same! Any updates?

[@Robert-iu2ou]

@@SimonT54 I’m not an audiophile but the sound quality is certainly premium, and the anc and transparent feel seriously luxurious. I do prep work in a kitchen and sometimes get to listen to podcasts, and going from paused in transparency to listening in noise cancelation, feels like walking into a movie, as the background noise fades away nearly completely.

[@sdutt1990]

Bought the AirPods Max recently (2022) due to very good discounts. Seen many reviews and this is the best one, hands down. I am a mid level audiophile. I have not seen this level of influence software can have on a pair of headphones. (Thanks for pointing out the settings in the Accessibility section - now I can hear the extensions).

[@andrewhargreaves1095]

I did the same. $100 off on Amazon so finally grabbed a pair. I love them so much once I adjusted the accessability settings and found a good EQ with Apple Music. On my mac it was easier with SoundSource to tune everything. Most comfortable over ear headphones I've had. Finally can wear them for hours at a time.

[@sam-wtf]

@@andrewhargreaves1095did you get apple care with them on amazon? idk if i should get it on amazon for less or pay more to get the engraving on apple

[@13revengex]

As a Carpenter I’ve been dying for some over the ear noise cancelling. The AirPods Pro were over and above expectations but I miss those drivers. Very very intrigued! My last can phones were jbl synchros s400+bt and I loved them. Touch control, long battery, cable option, great sound for a steal. This price point is staggering but for my circumstances I believe it could be there.

[@Prateek0046]

This is the best review of Airpods Max by far. Not just the cans were reviewed, the details on codecs, conversions and wired mode is amazing, provided that people are able to follow that.

[@phillipcholewa3476]

The reason why you still can hear the tire on the concrete is simple. You just don’t only hear it with you ears. Your whole body is getting the little swings and make you your own box for sounds 😉

[@eggnorman]

I'd almost agree with this, and it's quite possible that this is a big contributor, but knowing how Apple handles ANC on AirPods Pro I know that it hates sounds like that. It doesn't just have sharp sounds playing in my ears - the music distorts and contorts beyond all recognition as the ANC tries its best to compensate for the noise, but it can't do it. AirPods Max have way better mics and dual chips, but I'd still expect a similar effect. On car journeys, I always have ANC off for the Pros.

[@mnico239]

I just did a road-trip from the Netherlands to Germany wearing the Max, ANC was great without any glitches.

[@excessorizeme]

In for that fire jacket though. 🔥

[@retr00000]

yea but where do you get that jacket though?

[@karis7539]

@@retr00000 target

[@snazzy]

Bape Reflector

[@nediache_r1203]

You should do a edc holographic 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@pacioli]

I was interested until i saw Bape.

[@robertphillips4155]

I appreciated your comments about AAC. People get hung up on specs and what’s new and don’t always consider whether or not it really affects them.

[@elyaslizares4668]

my wife got me a pair for Christmas as soon as they launched. I've used them ever since. I can say these are the best headphones I've ever owned. the anc at times can be bothersome for long periods with any audio. Other than that, 10/10

[@joep7586]

@@aDistantLight Well, you can… but you’re swapping better ANC in exchange for an almost objectively worse pair of sounding headphones.

[@mracer8]

Congratulations on the first pair of headphones you own.

[@hy7968]

The AirPods max is horribly overpriced tho. It’s sound quality is outclassed by closed back studio monitors that cost less than $200 like the AKG K371. I don’t understand why anyone would buy these. Maybe the AirPods max can be travelling headphones as they have anc and transparency mode but they’re just so huge, bulky and heavy. I would rather get the Sony wh-1000xm4 and use them with some eq.

[@joep7586]

@@hy7968 As a previous owner, Sony WH-1000XM4 with EQ isn't getting close to Airpods Max. Also, you're saying for $200 less you could get AKG K371, so its clear you're stuck in this 'sound quality or die' mindset. The AKG will sound better. sure. But they're wired, they have no ANC, no transparency mode and they're unbelievably less convenient for people on air travel or walking to/from work, or just casual use. Airpods aren't popular for their sound quality (even though it's pretty decent), they're popular for their convenience.

[@hy7968]

@@joep7586 lol for convenience I would rather have a wired iem.

[@fraserembrey5676]

This is a great video, the editing is excellent and I trust Quinn's opinion. Many people take themselves too seriously when it comes to audio or don't really review it properly imo (i.e. just compare to the Sony headphones). This review feels beautifully balanced.

[@respect386]

This was an extremely impressive overview. Great job Snazzy!!

[@bernardobento5943]

My thoughts exactly! Incredible

[@denisruskin348]

The best review on KZbin so far, so spot on and full of needed details.

[@HeadsetAdvisor]

I've seen these reviewed on many other channels and am looking forward to doing one as well. Something I haven't seen covered yet which I'd like to touch on is how well these headphones work for business applications. When headsets don't have a USB dongle we've seen many models fail to perform up to our customers standards for their Zoom, Ringcentral, etc. applications. I hope this model performs well in our tests as it looks promising. Thank you for your fantastic review!

[@shawng4886]

Learned some things! Awesome review, dude! Your “muddy” comment about the XM4’s is exactly why I returned my AirPods Max(seemed to lack bass at the time), got the XM4’s, listened to them outta the box(TERRIBLE) and tweaked the settings, and went right back into Best Buy and compared them directly to the AirPods Max for nearly an hour lol… I’m crazy, I know… but I wasn’t leaving until I had the best pair of headphones for my money! In my comparison, at higher volume, the XM4’s had obvious distortion and sounded muddy while the Max did NOT! Even at the highest volume the Max were crystal clear! I also realized that the Max bass very much depends on the track you’re listening to. It felt like I was hearing the music as the artist intended on the Max. Some songs literally made me feel as if I was in the studio! I walked out with the Max and I’m good with my purchase! Outstanding headphones! I also got them for $445 because I got my returned ones back and they were technically “open box” lmao…

[@iamr8262]

2:49 had me dying, but on a real note, amazing review, truly one from an audiophile's perspective.

[@FunFactsAboutTech]

This makes pretty much every other Airpods max review feel amateurish

[@raupenimmersatt6906]

DankPods review is also worth to see.

[@Raymondey]

DMS review too is worth that, even more detailed description of sound signature

[@beautifulbeaner]

Dankpods says they are good they are good every thing else don’t matter

[@k.-flynn]

Zeos: "That's... why I'm here."

[@comedyjar4522]

*laughs in iPhonedo*

[@170makes]

When MKBHD talked about audio quality I immediately thought about Snazzy Q.

[@MsToshi1990]

yeah that guy has no idea what he talks about with anything (not Quinn).

[@Platonic_fish]

He owns a HD820. That says it all.

[@yihan4835]

He thought M50X is a pair of good headphones, what do you expect...

[@sternkrieger1950]

@@yihan4835 Still not as bad as UrAvgConsumer who said the Sony XB950BT are his favorite headphones. That thing sounds like straight up Beats trash.

[@trimonmusic]

@@sternkrieger1950 It's personal preference. If you enjoy blown up bass and aren't fussed about getting a true-to-studio sound replication, they're were a good value pair of bluetooth headphones. I own both the XB950BTs and the XB950N1s, and while I have far superior headphones I will often grab the N1s on the way out the door because they're just so much fun.

[@MatharuCH]

0:10 *sees left arm* IS THAT A HUH-DUH SIX HUNGEOS BY OL' MATE SENN?

[@alexanderm8476]

I bet he doesn't own a one grit though

[@DirkDeadeye_]

3 weeks ago this would’ve been a woosh.

[@LyricsVillage]

whatta nugget

[@maltepalt8242]

Sorry to be a buzzkill but those are the sennheiser hd650

[@invi8160]

Hehe

[@whatupshawn]

Gotta say, I thoroughly enjoyed this review. Mostly because it was so much more than a product review. Kudos for packing in a heck lot of knowledge into a comprehensive format.

[@bazza2540]

I appreciate the high level of editing effort you have put in to this video. This is TV grade 👍

[@jackyharuhiko]

This is THE review for AirPods Max. Much more pleased after watching it than the hollow MKBHD video which even has wrong info.

[@AlJey007]

it isn’t wrong. As usual, the truth is somewhere in the middle. Try putting them in a backpack without that stupid case on and they will be waking up every time you move

[@nishant54]

@@AlJey007 it is way wrong and fan like you can't defend that

[@TKDdans]

The low power mode was incorrect. It doesn’t take 2 hours to enter; it takes 5 minutes.

[@nishant54]

@@TKDdans not incorrect he thought that it was only his opinion

[@Dummyc0m]

@@nishant54 His opinion that the headphones turn off after 2 hours?

[@ShadowLinkxMaster]

11:46 I demand a SnazzyLabs cement highway mixtape.

[@simioneitor1975]

Watching this video should not feel so therapeutic and soothing, it’s so enjoyable to listen to this guy

[@TheSH1N1GAM1]

The transparency mode makes them worth it. Never been so impressed with a headphone feature before in my life. These also work for phone calls for me, unlike Bose QC and Sony WH-1000. That combo makes it worth the price for me. When I ordered them I assumed I had a good chance of returning them. Now I can’t imagine not having them with me all the time.

[@chhabramohit]

This is hands down the best review on KZbin.

[@hikotee]

This was a college lecture titled as a 'review'. Great watch. Loved it! edit: +1 for the Tron:Legacy vinyl

[@joshuasterling2144]

Tron: Legacy=Yes

[@beefbossfromwiisports]

Still ridiculously underrated. 10mil KZbinr right here

[@james-p]

I must be the only one who likes the case. Two reasons: First, I don't have to push the cans all the way up to fit them in the case - so I don't have to re-adjust them to my head every time I take them out. They're right where I left them. Second, I loop them over the handle of my carry-on and then put the case on, so they hang there instead of taking up room inside the bag. And they are still protected from bumps, not hanging there naked as other headphones would be. I much prefer the Apple "diaper" case over the zip-up box of my Bose headphones. But that's just me.

[@rmis32]

I had headphones that I thought were pretty good. Trying out the AirPods Max out of curiosity, I fell in love with them. I received my purchase today. After several hours of music listening, I'm very happy that I got them.

[@TLufty]

Best review by a long mile! Quite a few reviews have added “Audiophile” in the title without featuring any audiophile detailed content in the review. Thank you for this🙏🏻

[@ProperlyCulturedClips]

Saying this as an owner of XM4s, I feel that the XM4s are 80% good enough for me, and that the massive price premium is not worth it.

[@MegaSteamfreak]

Same. But because Sony is known for making good firmware updates let's hope that we get an adjustment or also DSP options.

[@airsoftluke17]

You must be smoking bro they are the best. Airpods max are shitty

[@KK879-t5x]

@@airsoftluke17 XM4 feels like a cheap plastic toy with boomy sound compared to the Airpods Max.

[@helixlacoste6945]

@@KK879-t5x Some of us like to run and workout with our headphones... Try to do that with those rocks you call headphones.. Been doing it for years with Sony's and the plastic make them light enough.

[@Sinononon]

@@KK879-t5x This overpriced piece of crap is nothing compared to the XM4. Lighter and amazing drivers for a cheaper price.

[@JayLang7]

I was waiting for THIS EXACT review! from mr snazzy !

[@randomperson7445]

Is the condensation issue a reason to avoid these?

[@phatanhduyle7259]

Funnily enough, a lot of people don't talk about how at 500$, you can get an xm4 for portable wireless listening and a good set of $200$ wired headphones for home studio and listening and beat all of the bluetooth headphones out there (hd6xx, hd58x, he5xx/4xx, akg 361, shp9600 etc.)

[@davhab7448]

Thank you for comparing them to the B&W. Everyone else has only been looking at the Sonys. Thumbs up!

[@mortenthorpe]

Yes, a much better comparison for actual audio... why people buy headphones for features rather than audio quality is beyond me. And on the audio side... I disagree that the px7 are boring... I do have one complaint about them; they are not neutral enough, as compared to the original PX

[@JWJC2425]

The BEST review. I love how well you articulate the sound signature. 10/10

[@welldead8756]

Ready for this review man ! Stoked for it ! I was just waiting for an audiophiles review and you did it !

[@okrigerx]

A question: for an iPhone user, if I can buy the AirPods max for 412 usd and the Sonys for 280 - a 132 $ difference what would you buy?

[@kazilife8059]

Your Ad wasn't even an Ad, it was literally part of the video and the most relevant ad and timing I have ever seen. I just loved that.

[@kazilife8059]

I was referring to the iFixit ad. :3

[@dfgdfg_]

Apple: "looks like your head shape is incorrect, buy iHead surgery"

[@solessdialtone2514]

lol

[@StarLightFilmProductions]

So basically become a air head

[@gearsNtools]

lol drill bits included

[@jacobspang21]

This is the most thorough and thoughtful review of these headphones yet. Thank you!!!

[@GaryJahman]

The amount of information in this review is just...MINDBLOWING

[@alfredolevyachar3331]

If they where the same price, which would you get B&O H95 or AirPods Max?

[@BrandonMilner]

This is the single best review I've ever heard of this product. And thank you for mentioning latency. It makes these unsuitable for studio work...possibly even wired.

[@FDothat]

a friend lent me a pair and i tried to record and produce with them... not impossible, but you get better headphones e.g. by beyerdynamic or shure for a fraction of the cost. of course, those ones are purpose-built. but as long as we pay the same price when we use dedicated headphones for each usecase and get a better experience out of them, this product will not make any sense to me.

[@aslye]

Cool I can buy them now.

[@SajidMahmood-rl5ih]

But can you really? Is it even in stock anywhere? (Don't blast me, I don't live in the U.S)

[@3katsime]

@@SajidMahmood-rl5ih nope, backordered 14 weeks

[@corruptbytes]

@@SajidMahmood-rl5ih you can find them in stores *maybe*

[@SGM805]

February 17th ish

[@sidebox]

@@SajidMahmood-rl5ih I’m gonna go with no. They come into stock every day in stores in the tiniest trickle here in the US. In NYC they are in stock for a couple of minutes out of each day. I can’t imagine any stock is getting through internationally.

[@JemaKnight]

Apple really has mastered the art of somehow positioning itself against products that cost less than half as much, and somehow magically managing to come off as the better product.

[@IUAlum82]

Well that’s the wrong analogy. A BMW 5 series is twice as expensive as a Toyota Corolla…and it IS the better car. Price typically has a better indicator of quality - you’re talking about ‘value proposition’ wherein if your utility is merely to be able to listen to music with headphones, you don’t need best in class audio - you need a better value. Apple doesn’t compete with Bose or Sony in that sense, Apple makes products to work with its ecosystem better than another vendor can, and as such, prices themselves above competitors because…well because they just integrate and work better. If you want luxury buy Apple or that BMW 5 series, if you want value, buy the Corolla and someone else’s headphones.

[@prod.kidmizu]

⁠@@IUAlum82This is a bad comparison because BMW can be unreliable, and apple products are usually overpriced for what you get. Actually the AirPod max might be the first Apple product that’s better than its competition even if they should be $100 less.

[@joe_scotto]

I think this video put it perfectly that for what they are they are REALLY GOOD / the best but when compared to higher end headphones they fall short in SQ.

[@DemonGolota]

The think is not that they are the best, they are better than the competición, but cost double the price. So as a consumer, do you prefer a better sound and noice canceling or get something almost as good but half the price... And I don’t mention the price in other regions, in Spain they cost almost 3 times more...

[@birdseyeviewkuwait5605]

Finally bought them this week after months of trying to justify the cost, spent the day ‘tubing’ it around London before jumping on a 7 hour flight home! Best thing I’ve bought in years, wouldn’t class myself as an ‘audiophile’ but music has always been my life, almost all genres, can’t get through a day without at least 50% of it spend listening to tunes old and new. The sound quality is incredible (for my needs) and the noise cancellation on underground and planes just blew me away. As I type my wife is in the next room ‘cackling’ away on the phone with a friend- did I mention the noise cancelling is incredible? 😉

[@Dogen]

Great job!

[@Reveiller]

Woah, didn't expect to find Dogen in the comments haha

[@Giranii]

@@Reveiller neither did I. Nice seeing him here tho

[@WisteriaBerlitz]

@Dogen would you buy one?

[@Dogen]

@@WisteriaBerlitz probably not, I already have a nice pair of IEMs, and I’m not a fan of lightning. Maybe if they release a new version with USB c that’s a bit cheaper!

[@Joaza998]

Ey Dogan, you getting this for some more Japanese ASMR?

[@Dada228822]

Bought them, love em. But they are not for everyone. They are for me though, and I am delighted.

[@beautifulbeaner]

How is the noise canceling?

[@MzTravelingUSA]

I'm one of those that find discomfort if they clamp too tight. How are they with that?

[@BooredAtWork]

Excellent Video as always bro.

[@l4k3]

Dude the video is 35 min old and you commented 30 min ago. Jack off with the likehunt

[@db4a]

Significantly better than yours especially your outrageous conclusion that the Sony XM4 was better. Ridiculous! Snazzy’s conclusions were reasonable and fair. His review is among the best that I’ve seen especially coming from an audiophile. This man knows his stuff.

[@walex19]

@@db4a well said, this dude always has a bias against Apple.

[@forgivemanmokgomola5618]

@@walex19 Well said I thought I was the only one noticing it, even his review on M1 MacBooks was ridiculous

[@Swhite2020]

@@db4a but he is not the only person who says the m4 are better, there are many reviewers picking the Sony's... I'm actually surprised that he said the airpods max have the best AMC. Other reviewers actually let you hear the active noise cancellation in the video unlike him... I'm not big on his channel but if he is in apple bias person I'm not going to agree and say this is a very biased evaluation

[@toby2636]

Finally! The only AirPods Max review that anyone cares about.

[@_parkphoto]

Best video on AirPods Max. I really appreciate hearing all the very details of how the cable works, how the audio signature is, and charts and everything. Legitimately helpful

[@callumhiggs2277]

Im really glad they’re bassy :)

[@YermakTheTrainEngineer]

I would never gonna buy these headphones and still i was waiting for you review

[@keco185]

How do these compare to the sound quality of the drop + thx pandas

[@EmmaKAlexandra]

I got my pair & I’m really happy with them. I’m not super experienced with audio gear and I’m deep into the Apple ecosystem (developer). Love the integration & they sound great to me.

[@yourremarkablyaveragepal781]

That's what matters imho

[@mikldude9376]

@@yourremarkablyaveragepal781 i think there is more to it than that mate .

[@k-doggy1762]

@@mikldude9376 not really. If it works and sounds well for the target consumer and they are willing to pay the asking price, what exactly is there more to it?

[@kode54]

Chiming in three years later to notice that I left this video unfinished from the last time I tuned in, so I started over. Just got a used pair of blue AirPods Max for like $255 plus tax from someone on eBay who I don’t care to bother about why they were selling them. I’m loving them very much. Excellent condition, despite having to rename them on pairing, and not having the original box, the setup was a breeze though. I also have a pair of Sony WH-1000XM4s, and unlike these, they were purchased new. Within a year or two, the hinge on the right ear cup snapped in half, and now they’re held together with a huge mess of duct tape and some bent wire coathanger I formed into a support frame. Not the best vote of confidence, and not the first time I’ve had plastic Sony cans break after a while, regardless of price.

[@rachelhutchison5961]

Can't you use a usb-c to lightning cable connecting to a macbook? wouldn't that sound better than converting a digital signal to analogue and then back again?

[@deathsyth8888]

I can't wait for the DankPods review. _(Aussie noises intensifies)_

[@ephraimchrisocloo818]

Your reviews are always the best and fun to watch. I always learn something before the video ends.

[@dangelo2728]

These just don't seem to know what they want to be: a traveler's delight or an audiophile's go to, and they don't do a particularly good job at either. I have no doubt that they sound great, but the way that they are packaged, it just doesn't seem realistic to be able to use these without hitting irritating hassles on a frequent basis. Not overly in love with my XM4s sound signature, but I love the fit, battery life, USB-C, etc. Price isn't too much of a deterrent for me, it just makes it easier to say pass. I think even for $400, I'd turn them down. Great review btw Quinn. Cool to see the cameo from the Miss

[@sidebox]

Once you try them you’ll realize you were wrong.

[@thebuddercweeper]

£550 is just a bit too much for me to spend on headphones, even Apple ones. I’m really hoping they either release a cheaper model with the same key features but technically reduced specs or just reduce the price a bit. I think I’d be comfortable spending £350 on them and could stretch to £400

[@thymen515]

Just look online at other shops. You could buy them for 429.

[@thebuddercweeper]

@@thymen515 I don’t think I’ve seen them new for less than £450

[@dignifiedinfluences5030]

@@thebuddercweeper you can occasionally find them on discount brand new below £400 from trusted retailers. However beware of repackaged “brand new sealed” ones on eBay as I had the unfortunate experience of opening the seal and finding a worn set of dodgy AirPods Max. Luckily I had videoed myself opening the package as I had a gut feeling it were dodgy.

[@Vidgmchtr]

I bought AirPods Max to replace my aging Beats Solo 2 wireless headphones. They're really comfy, but my one gripe with them is that I wear glasses, and if I want that comfiness I have to take my glasses off and put them back on at a slightly odd angle. I had to do these with the Beats too, but since those had smaller cups, my glasses weren't at an odd angle. Despite that, they sound very nice, and the ANC works pretty well to keep out the whirring of my refrigerator and air conditioner when I'm wearing them. I also have the cord to make them wired, but I mostly use that to connect to devices that don't support bluetooth audio, such as my Nintendo Switch. When watching a movie on my iPhone one day, I *DID* notice the whole "headphones treat iPhone as sound source" function the headphones did. I turned away for a moment to wash my dishes, slowly realizing I was hearing the sound more in one ear than the other. I turned the other way when I noticed this and heard more sound from the other ear. I was rather amused that the headphones were capable of doing that.

[@tatujohnny]

In my opinion this is one of the best reviews on youtube. The review I was waiting for. Thank you.

[@NosralTserrof]

The real question is....where did you get that jacket?

[@kvn777]

Haha wondering the same

[@Chronos5618]

I watch so that Mr Nelson can afford his fancy fridge. Doing my part to support some of the best tech videos on the KZbins.

[@bao.bunny_]

It’s been a few years, how are these treating you? Do use them as regularly as you do others?

[@tpf4292]

my biggest problem is also the clapping force of those cups, it's so tight that I had to return the headphone

[@jaggerzoltan]

The best and most detailed review I saw so far from this product.

[@lampree]

2:50 snazzy’s audition tape

[@ThatMartianArt]

sold out for 3 months says nothing when you don't know the amount of stock they had in the first place.

[@floozytchi]

Except it does, because they clearly set their own margins and have greatly exceeded them, meaning demand is much greater than Apple themselves expected which is the only thing that matters

[@ThatMartianArt]

@@floozytchi how come? This is a pretty common marketing strategy. This creates hype for the product. Free articles about how their new product is sold out. Scarcity creates exclusivity. Something apple wants their products to radiate. When GUCCI has extra stock they destroy it to make their product look more exclusive. Also it’s corona times and all electronic products have trouble with manufacturing enough stock.

[@dyrichard]

@@ThatMartianArt It wouldn’t make business sense to not meet projected demand. Apple, for the most part is very conservative with their estimates though and anyone who orders now would likely get theirs a month earlier than what is quoted on the website. I’m guessing being conservative also works in their favor as you perceive it as a marketing strategy.

[@thatwaver8309]

@@ThatMartianArt apple doesn't need to do that shit

[@taraemsavana6729]

@@ThatMartianArt Man, Gucci destroyed their stock because they will produce a new collections every season instead of restock the old one while electronic device are here to stay for over a years, they need to restock it anyway.

[@Z_3D]

Finally got them on sale and listened to Dust in the Wind by Kansas and it’s not even a song I really like, haven’t heard it in years and it came up on a Spotify playlist, shit made me cry. It’s as if the voices and instruments have a whole new life.

[@Godsigma7]

Stumbled across this video. Your set up is incredible.

[@Ramingo1983]

Great review, and i've seen it all! ;) BTW, thanks for the "chapters", it is an underrated feature.

[@SHENRAR]

I have been waiting for someone who cares and knows something about audio to talk about these things. I think you nailed with the "they are in no-mans-land".

[@abf9112]

What about dank pods he reviews audio

[@SHENRAR]

@@abf9112 I'm not familiar with their job, that's the only reason. I'll look into it.

[@nabeeln2717]

Finally after days of teasing you are here ✌🏻

[@abdelhassouneh7205]

In-depth and shows you know a lot about what your talking about with showing off. Excellent job.

[@remymartin15]

Watching for a second time because AirPod max are on sale for $399 same price as Sony XM5’s and $50 more then XM4’s. Seeing if I should open & listen or return. I don’t really use headphones because I don’t go out much. AirPod pros for grocery shopping and listen to music in my car so not sure if I should keep them.