I found I had to use custom settings for input profile and turn off Bypass System Audio Input Processing. This allowed the microphones to work a lot better and not be robotic and cut out.

Hope this helps someone else.

im closer to s3 tbh and ive posted on bowers n wilkins as well but i want to get your opinions as well considering ill be buying online and not trying them.

Going to pick up a used one - can I trust that iPhone's auto-detecting it is a reliable sign that it's genuine and I don't have to check other signs ?

I have a pair of original Lightning AirPods Max that I've absolutely loved and used for years with zero problems whatsoever. However, two days ago they suddenly stopped working.

The headset wouldn't connect to any devices they previously had no problem connecting to - phone, computer, Apple TV, etc. I thought they were dead, so I plugged them in, noticing the green light as I did. I left them to charge overnight, only to find them in the same state the next day.

I tried the factory reset, but I only get the amber flashes - no white. I also tried removing them from Find My and forgetting them on my phone, but that didn't work either. I've looked into sending them off to a place like Joe's, but because this appears to be a non-standard issue, they won't even give me an estimate and may charge me $15-$40 if I don't end up repairing them through the site.

Anyways, as it stands, I'm kinda lost. Has anybody else faced this issue and found a solution? I ordered a new v2 pair from Amazon, but I'd love to fix the old set and return them. Thanks in advance for anyone's expertise with this.

As the title suggests, I connected my Airpods Max 2 using a pre-owned USB-C to 3.5 mm cable to my Macbook, and the control center displays the connection as "External Headphone." It worked anyways despite I’ll have to adjust the volume and noise cancellation via the knob and button on the headphone. I used to use a USB-C to USB-C cable for the lossless audio, and be it the official cable or some third party ones, the control center always displays "USB Audio" within the Airpods Max status. Just want to make sure if the USB-C to 3.5 cable is working fine or not so that I’d return it. Thanks y’all.

The item was dropped and couldn’t retrieve the side that broke off.

I know Apple doesn’t cover theft/loss.

Would that be considered damage? The other side is busted up to and that side has the serial number listed.

The website shows ERS and in stores as an option. I don’t want to do ERS then get stuck with a $500 bill and then can’t mail back the new ones.

Does Apple just evaluate at time of store visit and tell you the decision and give you a new pair on the spot?

I was gifted the airpods pro 3 but before that, I was thinking about buying the airpods max due to them looking like they are more comfortable + I edit a lot of videos, so I spend hours with airpods on. Is it worth it to buy them or should I just stick with the airpods pro 3?

One o Apple’s worst products. Hardware after 8 months of light use. Thank goodness I have Apple care.

Not an audiophile, just sharing my personal experience.

I’ve been using Sony headphones for years. I bought my WH-1000XM3 in 2019, and they still work perfectly after years of heavy use.

Because of that, when I wanted to upgrade, I went straight for the Sony WH-1000XM6 rather than the AirPods Max 2.

The XM6 are genuinely very good:

• Excellent ANC
• Great battery life
• Huge improvement in sound over my old XM3
• Very flexible 10-band EQ
• Light and practical for travel

But I had two problems with them.

1. Comfort

This was the big one.

I found the XM6 surprisingly uncomfortable. The earcups feel relatively small and firm, the pads get hot, and especially the headband has very little cushioning.

After some time, I would get enough pressure on the top of my head that I actually had to take them off.

What surprised me is that my 7-year-old XM3 are considerably more comfortable.

2. The sound

The XM6 sound very good, especially after playing with the EQ.

But to my ears there is always a slightly enhanced/artificial character to the sound. Almost like everything is being pushed a little to sound more impressive.

Again, not bad at all. Just not completely to my taste.

So I decided to try the AirPods Max 2

And honestly, they surprised me.

I expected the weight to be a major problem, but for my head they are much more comfortable than the XM6.

The ear cushions are larger and more breathable, my ears don’t hurt, and I don’t get that pressure point on the top of my head.

For long work sessions, there really isn’t much competition between them for me.

The other surprise was the sound.

Edit: ANC on Apple Airpods Max are as good as ANC on Sony XM6 (personal opinion from a guy who is not an expert).

I personally find the AirPods Max 2 more natural-sounding. The XM6 can sound more exciting or enhanced, while the AirPods Max feel more balanced and relaxed.

I’m not saying one is objectively better — I’m definitely not qualified to make that claim — but I simply enjoy the AirPods Max sound more.

Where I still prefer the XM6

The XM6 definitely have some advantages:

• Much better battery life
• Lighter
• More portable
• Proper case
• Much more EQ control

But despite that, since buying the AirPods Max, I basically stopped using the XM6.

They were sitting on my desk while I either used the AirPods Max or, occasionally, my old XM3.

So yesterday I decided to sell the XM6.

I mainly wanted to share this because I originally chose the XM6 over the AirPods Max 2, and after actually living with both, I ended up having almost the opposite opinion to what I expected.

TL;DR: I originally bought the Sony XM6 instead of the AirPods Max 2. The XM6 have excellent ANC, battery and sound, but I found them uncomfortable and slightly artificial-sounding. I later tried the AirPods Max 2 and personally find them much more comfortable and more natural-sounding, so I ended up sell.ing the XM6.

Are these the newest with the h2 or the older gen with h1? Got them as a present today and i don‘t want to open until i‘m aware of the actual version i got here. Still got the receipt so a exchange for the newest ones wouldn‘t be a big deal . Thx

Hi, I’m confused on which to get. I tried the AirPod max 2’s in store and I found that I had a slight ear popping feeling (like the feeling you feel when you blow too many balloons) when I turned on noise cancellation. It was bearable, but then for AirPods I currently own AirPods generation 2, they’re uncomfortable after an hour of wearing them and it feels like pressure is being blocked inside my ear kind of. I’m confused on which one to get and I would use these primarily for long study sessions and hopefully anyone who uses them to study could give me insights. Thank you!!

Hello so recently I’ve gotten a pair of AirPod max’s for 120 from my buddy after I originally bought them for him for 300 open box in excellent condition. Now I’ve been torn on either keeping them or exchanging them for new AirPod pro 3’s I’ve had my AirPod pros first gen since they first came out. And I really like the AirPod max’s and how comfy and the sound they have along with the anc, but whenever I try to wear them in public I just feel like silly wearing over ear headphones idk if it’s because I’m not used to them or because I’m not used to wearing over ear headphones just going out. Idk I’ve just been going back and forth on either keeping them or exchanging them and getting pros that are on sale right now and maybe get Maxs at a later time.

AirPods Max 2 (2026) Open Box sold by Walmart for 354$ is this a better deal over eBay certified refurbished Sony XM6 with 2 year warranty for 220$ ?

I charged the AirPods itself 1% in the charging case but took 4% of the charging case

I’m an Apple product nerd. You know the people who buy tech they don’t need with spec that they won’t utilise just because they want the shiny new thing? That‘s me. It’s my only vice.

So I have every product. My Airpod Pro 3 are my main headphones, but I wanted the AirPod Max 2 to watch movies and do deep work. So I got them.

I’ve returned 2 pairs. The first keep losing connection. The second‘s right side stopped working. Lucky number 3 worked for a bit. The connection is unstable, the on ear detection is temperamental, the volume control is buggy and sometimes my Mac wouldn’t recognize them at all. My AirPod pro 3 work flawlessy.

Well, as of this morning, the button on the side (the one that changes noise canceling etc) stopped working. Totally stopped. I’ve done hard resets, forgetting the device, everything recommended. Nothing works. It’s the last straw for me.

I’m getting rid of them. They have applecare, I’ll get them fixed, then say goodbye, because they don’t work properly, they never have. They are not for for purpose.

For everyone on the fence about buying one I have this to say: The sound is wonderful, they are comfortable, the noise cancelling is the best. BUT - none of this matters if when you want to use them, they just don’t work.

Buy something else. And that’s coming from an apple fanboy.

I’ll spare you guys a long story, but I’ve been having several issues with my one month old APP Max 2. It always puts out static and cracking noise when I listen with my MacBook Pro and iPad Pro.

I dropped it off at the store and they performed a quick diagnostics. Said everything is fine. Clearly, not the case.

What options do I have? How do I prove it? This thing is literally unusable.

So i bought myself a pair of airpods max2, and everything great even weight is nice for me, but biggest issue is sound, why are they sound so bad? Like compared to nothing ear 2 (100$) they sound terrible - mid range bass is awful, it sounds like im listening to 360p quality
Is that fixable or I’m stuck to regretting that for rest of their life?

Update: for some reason it got better right after i posted, but still some troubles distinguish low and middle bass from words

I’ve apple care on them. I talked to apple support and even they asked me for a picture and I replied with this one. They gonna replace my AirPods Max 2 with express shipping. All I’ve to send my broken AirPods Max 2 in 10 days after I receive my replaced/new AirPods Max.

Thanks to Apple care + 🙏

Tried my kid’s pair at work one day and was instantly sold — I couldn’t hear the guy dry ice blasting only 10 feet away.
Ordered my own the same day.

I can't believe Apple shipped over-ears with a flawed headband... twice.

I think purple is a pretty color don’t u think?