{"id":26282,"date":"2021-01-23T07:09:29","date_gmt":"2021-01-23T15:09:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dottotech.com\/?p=26282"},"modified":"2021-01-23T07:09:29","modified_gmt":"2021-01-23T15:09:29","slug":"airpods-max-review-user-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dottotech.com\/airpods-max-review-user-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"AirPods Max Review: Are These Wireless Headphones Worth It?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Not sure whether to buy Apple\u2019s new high-fidelity headphones or just stick to your wireless earbuds? Read DottoTech\u2019s AirPods Max review.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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AirPods Max Review and User Guide

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I\u2019d like to preface this review-slash-demo today by saying that I\u2019m not exactly what you\u2019d call an audiophile.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

You DO know me as a tech guy, though, so this close look at Apple\u2019s AirPods Max will focus on the technical and functional aspects of the company\u2019s new wireless headphone set.<\/span><\/p>

Basically, by the end of this review, the question we want to be able to answer is: Is it worth buying this Bluetooth set, or should you just stick to your <\/span>AirPods Pro<\/span><\/a> or whichever earbuds or headphones you\u2019re currently using?<\/span><\/p>

Well, there\u2019s a lot to unpack here, so let\u2019s jump right in!<\/span><\/p>


AirPods Max Price: How Much Did It Cost?

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Right off the bat, let me just say: The AirPods Max set isn\u2019t cheap. I paid $800 (Canadian dollars) for this; suffice to say that if I weren\u2019t able to justify the purchase by making this review, my wife would have been very, very upset!<\/span><\/p>

Now, I\u2019ve been using my <\/span>AirPods Pro<\/span><\/a>s as my default daily earbuds for about a year now. They\u2019re handy, but I\u2019m not particularly attached to them. While they did integrate very well with Apple\u2019s ecosystem, my ears didn\u2019t feel so good after using them so often. (In fact, my original AirPods, which I had already given away, fit much better in my ears.) Honestly, that\u2019s what made it easier for me to take the plunge and buy the AirPods Max.<\/span><\/p>

There\u2019s no getting around it: There most certainly are cheaper options out there if you just want something you can use for everyday listening. But since this is an Apple product, you\u2019re paying a premium for design excellence (or so we hope).<\/span><\/p>

The question now is: Does it hold up to previous releases? Fortunately, the design alone merits a resounding \u201cyes.\u201d<\/span><\/p>


AirPods Max Design and Integration

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In a word, I\u2019d say that the design is spectacular. With metal ear cups, it\u2019s relatively heavier than other Bluetooth wireless headphones. Despite that fact, it\u2019s not uncomfortable to wear at all.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

And when you take a look at the overall design, you\u2019ll see some really incredible finishing touches, such as a neat mesh on the headband that acts as a suspension system of sorts. With this, the headphones fit much more comfortably at the top of your head. It basically fulfills the same function as padding would. Also, it feels quite durable!<\/span><\/p>

The ear cups are built with extremely comfortable memory foam inside, and they clip in and out with ease. I imagine that this makes cleaning AirPods Max headphones quite easy; even better, if you wear these out, you can easily replace them.

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The elongated design also adds to the overall comfortability of the experience. I\u2019d think that even a Vulcan would have no trouble wearing this. Which is a relief, because long editing sessions with ill-fitting headphones can lead to very sweaty ears, which is always an unpleasant experience. (Though if you\u2019re wondering, \u201cAre these AirPods waterproof?\u201d Well, they\u2019re not.) Plus, the design itself is really very appealing. It's infinitely adjustable, using a machine slider here for the head.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

So the design holds up. But what about the rest?<\/span><\/p>


How to Use AirPods Max: The Controls

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There are only two controls on this headphone set, making it very simple to operate. Unlike in previous versions where you had to learn how to do different taps or different pinches in order to advance tracks or invoke Siri or move from mode to mode, you have just a crown here (very reminiscent of Apple's watch) that you can press down to advance songs, answer the phone, and turn the volume up or down with ease.<\/span><\/p>

Meanwhile, the other button just toggles between transparency mode, which allows you to have the outside world\u2019s sounds come through the earpieces, or noise cancellation mode, which of course muffles out everything and isolates you.<\/span><\/p>


AirPods Max Storage: A Curious Case

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The curious part of the design is Apple's very strange carrying case, which has been widely ridiculed online, justifiably so. It\u2019s not particularly appealing, and it doesn\u2019t even offer that much protection. Apple\u2019s decision to go with their lightning port technology (as opposed to the newer interface they use in their other products) is also a weird choice.<\/span><\/p>


AirPods Max Technology

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The technology that's built into these is, in a word, amazing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Of the nine microphones built into this set, only one is for voice, while the remaining eight are for active noise cancellation; essentially, for listening to the sounds around you, determining whether or not you\u2019re wearing glasses, and other functions necessary to maintain high audio fidelity. That\u2019s why it works so well.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>


AirPods Max Sound Quality

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Here, Apple has included some special technology leveraging off of those built-in processors that they call spatial audio, which is supposed to replicate a kind of a surround sound system within your headphones.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Basically, as stereo headphones, they're brilliant. The spatial audio system can move the sound around in the environment, just within the earpieces themselves. This creates a more convincing audio experience overall.\u00a0

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However, only audio, film, or television programs that are encoded with the spatial audio will be replicated with such fidelity. You have to turn it on in settings.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>


Pairing AirPods Max With Your Devices

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As far as integrating in the overall Apple environment, it\u2019s very easy to transfer the AirPods Max from device to device. I use it regularly on three devices with very little trouble.

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As you open the lid of the case and then take the headphones out, you'll see that your devices will give you the option to immediately Connect, as soon as they recognize that the Max is close by.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

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Now, here\u2019s a little something I wasn\u2019t expecting: it also pairs with Bluetooth-enabled television sets easily! Considering how much you\u2019re paying for this, that\u2019s certainly a nice surprise, especially for those of us who enjoy watching our sports shows and whatnots in peace.<\/span><\/p>


Servicing AirPods Max

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If you are going to invest this much money in a set of headphones phones, they better be serviceable, right?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Like many of the other Apple ecosystem tools, it's not going to be user-upgradeable. You won\u2019t be able to open them up with a screwdriver. So when they require service (such as when the batteries require replacing), you\u2019ll need to take them to an Apple Authorized Service Center.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Oh, and for reference: Here\u2019s a <\/span>teardown video<\/span><\/a> where they take them apart to show you how you get inside.<\/span><\/p>


But What About Productivity?

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Also, these headphones have definitely helped me become more productive. I love having music in my ears as I work; with the comfortable fit of this AirPod Max headphone, it delivers a far better experience than my <\/span>AirPods Pro set<\/span><\/a> ever did.<\/span><\/p>

In summary: Ignoring the fact that they're ridiculously expensive, these are fantastic, and I will most certainly be using these often. If you\u2019re a fan of Apple\u2019s products or working within an Apple ecosystem, picking these up certainly isn\u2019t a bad idea.<\/span><\/p>

You can watch the rest of the review <\/span>here<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>

Want to learn something new and tech-related every week? Sign up to our Webinar Wednesdays <\/span>here<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

That\u2019s it for now. Have fun storming the castle!<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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