As if Apple hasn’t had enough attention, they’re winding out the year in full swing with yet more announcements, this morning announcing new over-ear headphones the AirPods Max are coming to Australia for – wait for it – $899.
That’s more than the best Bose has to offer, the Best Sony which we reckon are the choice up to now, and yes there are more expensive headphones but they are niche and very specific.
Now granted, they are high end, with Apple touting Hi-Fi Audio, Adaptive EQ, Active Noise Cancelling and Spatial audio – but still – $899?
Apple’s Greg Joswiak says “AirPods are the most popular headphones in the world, beloved for their effortless setup, incredible sound quality, and iconic design. With AirPods Max, we are bringing that magical AirPods experience to a stunning over-ear design with high-fidelity audio,”
“The custom acoustic design, combined with powerful H1 chips, and advanced software enable AirPods Max to use computational audio to wirelessly deliver the ultimate personal listening experience.”
That personalised experience in part comes from the “revolutionary” mechanism that attaches each ear cup to the headband. This allows a very personalised fit unlike any other.
On the side is a Digital Crown, just like the Apple Watch which is for Volume and Track controls.
Here’s how Apple describe the four key features of these AirPods Max headphones:
They claim a 20 hour battery life, and they also come with a soft case which puts the AirPods Max into an ultra-low power mode to help prolong battery when not in use.
You can pre-order today, they’ll be available and shipping next Tuesday the 15th December.
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