AirPods Max In-Depth Review! Hear the difference vs Sony XM4, Bose 700, & Beoplay H9/H95 Headphones!

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  • Get AirPods Max here! amzn.to/3mKHiuL
    Is the AirPods Max really worth $549? Find out by hearing them for YOURSELF with my in-depth review that lets you HEAR what they sound like versus the Sony XM4's, Bose 700, Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9 & H95! Plus, experience Noise Cancelling, Transparency Mode & Spatial Audio! 🎧 HEADPHONES 🎧 REQUIRED FOR BEST RESULT!
    Intro: 0:00
    AirPods Max: Design: 2:11
    AirPods Max: Comfort: 3:46
    How Can You Hear The Difference? - Binaural Microphone Explanation: 8:45
    Recording Set-up: 9:45
    Binaural Audio Demo 🎧: 12:34
    AirPods Max vs. Sony XM4s Audio 🎧: 14:47
    Verdict: 17:26
    AirPods Max vs. Bose 700 Audio 🎧: 19:02
    Verdict: 21:50
    Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H9/H95 Breakdown: 25:39
    AirPods Max vs. Beoplay H9 🎧: 28:16
    Verdict: 30:42
    AirPods Max vs. Beoplay H95 🎧: 33:33
    Verdict: 37:40
    AirPods Max: Features: 40:09
    Noise Cancelling/Transparency Mode Demo 🎧: 40:55
    Spatial Audio Demo 🎧: 43:53
    Smart Case Review: 44:54
    AirPods Max l Verdict: 49:50
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  • @DSmilezB
    @DSmilezB 3 роки тому +368

    I have never seen this level of effort to immerse the audience to an audio experience.
    Great work Brian and YES I can hear the difference!

    • @sony2k0
      @sony2k0 3 роки тому

      DankPods!

    • @simpleedrew
      @simpleedrew 3 роки тому

      I agree with you. I am MORE THAN APPRECIATIVE OF HIS TIME FOR THIS!!! This is a jewel that I feel no ones else WOULDVE offered us!!! An actual chance to Hear these while SOCIAL DISTANCING HAHHA.

  • @erikasantoes
    @erikasantoes 3 роки тому +116

    YOOOO THIS LEVEL OF EFFORT THOUGH. You deserve some sort of award for this

  • @xanira6367
    @xanira6367 2 роки тому +97

    it was difficult to hear the differences between the airpods and the sonys, but the bose were much narrower and tinny sounding. the B&O headphones were far ahead of the airpods, much wider and separated sound, they almost sound like speakers in the way that they dont sound so claustrophobic like headphones typically do. the classical piece on the B&O headphones is spot on, as someone who has played Violin/Viola for 10+ years, and attended many concerts. i dont think the airpods are bad at all, and theye certainly better than both the bose and sony, but both of the B&O headphones just blow them out of the water. (listened on sennheiser hd660s)

    • @raymondnafouti6451
      @raymondnafouti6451 Рік тому +5

      I totally agree with you! It feels like he is abit biased..

    • @jimmygoodson
      @jimmygoodson Рік тому

      @@raymondnafouti6451 It could just be a trained ear type of thing or maybe he didn't listen to them long enough or with the right kind of music. My hope is that the H95s really do outperform the AirPods Max. The H95s price tag sure does and I just purchased them today so I have high hopes. Based on what the majority of people say though, the H95s are in a class of their own. I have to say though, this comparison was interesting and funny/entertaining to watch.

    • @MisterGonzilla
      @MisterGonzilla 8 місяців тому

      ⁠@@jimmygoodson 5 months later, how do you like the B&O?

    • @jimmygoodson
      @jimmygoodson 8 місяців тому

      @@MisterGonzilla I ended up returning them. They sounded decent for the most part and I loved the controls but they were a little on the quiet side and had a hard time reproducing certain game sound effects to the point it sounded harsh to my ears. All of that combined with their price tag prompted me to return them.
      I instead went with the B&W Px8. Also picked up the Focal Bathys cause I couldn't help myself. Both are awesome pairs of headphones and are a couple hundred dollars cheaper.
      Oh and the H95s, while they have fantastic build quality, the clamping force is no joke. I could ignore it for some time but eventually I just wanted to take them off. The thought of putting them back on just reminded me of the pain I'd have to endure lol.

    • @stephaniemoura9325
      @stephaniemoura9325 3 місяці тому

      Thank you! I don’t feel crazy now! I hear the same. The audio with the B&O almost feels like an audiospacial and feels like I’m hearing the instruments almost as if it was live! Because of being able to hear the separation of the instruments so clearly.

  • @gaekae
    @gaekae 2 роки тому +14

    Love the setup. This is the right way to make a review and actually let people judge for themselves. I love music. I have a pretty good ear but never gave myself the opportunity to compare sound quality this way. Awesome!

  • @martinschneider5256
    @martinschneider5256 3 роки тому +440

    And this, boys and girls, is how you do the headphones review
    Thank you for this review

    • @mikecaton7550
      @mikecaton7550 3 роки тому

      No one has mentioned how hard they are o connect to your Samsung TV. Bad baby bad. I returned mine. Life is too short.

    • @freediverx
      @freediverx 3 роки тому +1

      @@mikecaton7550 AirPods (every version) are designed for people who live in the Apple ecosystem. For those folks, they are groundbreaking and worth the money, assuming you can afford them.
      They can also be used with non-Apple devices, but there's not much point since you're paying for a bunch of features and qualities you won't appreciate.

    • @Celisar1
      @Celisar1 2 роки тому

      @@freediverx You still get the most important features: sound and anc.

  • @soberanisfam1323
    @soberanisfam1323 3 роки тому +88

    The soundstage on the higher priced b&o is incredible

  • @harinpv
    @harinpv 3 роки тому +46

    Take a bow Brian. This is one of the best review’s I have seen in a very long time. BTW, I did not even forward 10 Seconds and listened to the complete review. The tool is very good and your attention to detail is just amazing. This is how a review should be done.
    All the headset’s was easy, but as you mentioned the B&O H95 was difficult, but listening to the song carefully will show the difference.
    Keep the good work coming.

  • @weiw7451
    @weiw7451 2 роки тому +28

    I almost never comment on a youtube video, but I felt like I need to give this video the appreciation it deserves! This is the exact kind of review I was looking for. Thank you so much for the effort putting into the video, it helps me tremendously.

  • @mr.c.3150
    @mr.c.3150 3 роки тому +116

    FINALLY. A legit review of these that include the B&Os.

  • @romainehayden70
    @romainehayden70 3 роки тому +269

    Top notch review Brian. The Brinaural experience was out of this world. Amazing work man.

    • @RoeLuv1
      @RoeLuv1 3 роки тому +1

      Totally Agree 👍🏽

  • @anerdwillhackit
    @anerdwillhackit 3 роки тому +10

    This video is AWESOME! I could clearly hear the differences. Thank you so much for all the hard work that went into this!

  • @phoenixleo1000
    @phoenixleo1000 3 роки тому +8

    Great work Brian. You pulled off a great review and loved the astonishing way of bringing up facts through the best way possible of bringing them. These recording you made, and showing how they sound made consecutively could really bring out the differences. AirPods Max are obviously from another level and I believe now it worth the price !!!! Thanks for this high quality review !

  • @spamhater86
    @spamhater86 3 роки тому +134

    wow, those H95 sound great.

  • @Salar-ef9ei
    @Salar-ef9ei 3 роки тому +1408

    You deserve more for the effort you are putting into this

    • @hliasunknown
      @hliasunknown 3 роки тому +5

      Well even if he put more effort in this than others doesn't mean he proven something, if he wanted to do this right he would pick the Sony XM4 and Air Pod Max first test them with Bluetooth to see which one perform best then use a Soundcard to see how they perform in ideal setup and lastly with a laptop.
      AND if airpod max is better on all 3 of them then that would show that it is superior on sound quality than XM4s but they are not in the same price bracket, that means that even if the air pod max is better its on different price point so they both are best for their price/category NCWH(Noise-Cancelling Wireless Headphones)kinda.
      So yea he had the tools but he didn't make a justice for all uses, the primary is Bluetooth and the secondary is Cable and lastly the ideal cable with soundcard.
      he covered only the cable on a laptops sound chip.
      There is possibility that this laptops chip was not perfectly balanced on the sound lets say so this review is not perfect cause he didn't tried the other 2 methods i said.
      Plus he didn't tried to test the Mic quality, if he compared XM4 vs AIRPODMAX with Bluetooth and then only Mic quality test that would be perfect review cause that's how those headphones are meant to be used, so the cable and the soundcard are extras and he could use with and without noise canceling to see how it affects the soundquality etc.
      So the effort doesn't matter if it is kinda useless. :P

    • @Salar-ef9ei
      @Salar-ef9ei 3 роки тому +36

      @@hliasunknown I was looking for headphones a while back. Watched review after review. Only helped a little. This is the kind of review that actually helps while trying to make a decision about which one to buy. I ain't buying the airpods. I don't even have the xm4. But watching this review was a really good experience. Everyone can give an opinion on how to make this review even better but only few can actually do it. If this review seems useless I don't even know what the rest of the reviews on UA-cam should be called.

    • @swipekonnect
      @swipekonnect 3 роки тому +4

      maybe here's how apple works: first it decides the sell rate say x units per month, then it calculates the price that can achieve that rate, then it decides where to splurge / cut corners etc (and this is done for the entire roadmap)

    • @marlonmesias75
      @marlonmesias75 3 роки тому +3

      @@hliasunknown bro, I understand they are not on the same price. But you have to consider the built quality and the materials the Max are using. And the way it looks..

    • @hliasunknown
      @hliasunknown 3 роки тому +2

      ​@@marlonmesias75 The materials apple used are heavier than XM4s, and everyone is talking about how it's uncomfortable when you walk around.
      As for the durability we don't know yet, already everyone is worried about the soft aluminum that it can be scratched, the earcup adjuster plus spring and head band.
      It doesn't look better than XM4s for me, plus all i care about is Sound quality and durability on the long run.
      For some people metal materials are premium for others is durability overall, and even how it looks is subjective i prefer black and not standing out headphones, especially if its for outdoor use.
      As for the ON/OFF problem with the case lets hope that apple will fix it from 2hour+ for ultra battery save to 5-20min when you remove the headphones, they could just make a button for it but anyways...
      That's extra bucks to buy a case for the headphones if you want something to put them in, because the one apple provides is useless for the headband and the earcup adjuster protection, no idea how its called.
      For Example:
      Anker Life Q30 Hybrid 80-100 €
      Sony WH-1000XM3 250+ €
      Sony WH-1000XM4 300 €
      Apple AirPodMax 650-700 €
      as you can see they do not compete on the same price point the difference is not big in sound quality to justify the price, as for comfort they are heavier and not as comfortable when you walk plus we don't know their endurance on the long run yet, so are they worth their price? is up to you to decide.
      You can't really compare Anker Life Q30 with XM4 cause they are x3 the price, same with AirPodMax they are double the price of XM4s without a nice case and audio jack cable and they take more space than the XM4s in their case.
      So if you buy a case + the cable you will go even higher in price and it will take even bigger space.
      If apple wanted to make a better product they had to compete in the same price as the XM4s or atleast close to it.
      The products are rated based on their prices, usually there is no bad product when their price is right.
      And yes i think that AirPodMax doesn't worth their price but they do not have a competitor on that price bracket as a Wireless Noise canceling headphones so if they are the best they might aswell get as much money as they can from their costumers that's their speciality anyways.
      And because of that, sony might aswell charge more money for their next XM5s cause as old people say, if you give a free potato to someone they will not appreciate it without a price tag on it, so if you put a high price people will give that potato even more value the higher the price the more they will want it. so as long as you have the best you can put whatever price you want and people will still pay for it the only reason for someone to drop the price is to compete usually, something apple doesn't want cause all they do is increase the prices cause they can and in the end we will pay more for the next XM5s lets say cause sony will realize that even the casual buyers are now willing to pay more.
      So as long as you have something others don't you can increase the price of a product and if people agree to pay for that then everyone will follow because in the end all of them want more money, and apple ofc will increase the price as much as they can.

  • @ckdav1
    @ckdav1 2 роки тому +27

    For me on my corded headphones the B&O’s both have better description in the percussion instruments. The H95’s were on another level. I have decided to start putting my pennies aside for them, they are definitely on my wish list now. Thank you for this review I never thought I’d ever come to this conclusion. Liked and subscribed- This video was a credit to you. You hit what I was looking for in other reviews. Top marks.

    • @karolykrausz5534
      @karolykrausz5534 Рік тому +2

      Beoplay reduced their prices for black Friday. Hope your pennies were ready yesterday 😀😀.

  • @elvinassiam4464
    @elvinassiam4464 2 роки тому +7

    This should be a benchmark for reviews going forward. Super incredible review Brian. Great job.

  • @ricothevampire
    @ricothevampire 3 роки тому +380

    Man, I was NOT looking forward to spending almost an hour on one video, and I almost never do. But this was the BEST review I’ve watched out of the 20+ reviews on the APM. 100% worth my time.

  • @pixelwash9707
    @pixelwash9707 3 роки тому +85

    I think the B&Os sounded smoother, less ‘tiring’, the airpods max sound has an ‘edge’ to it, it makes them sound brighter, and maybe clearer to some listeners, not for me though. Thanks for doing this test!

  • @joesher6507
    @joesher6507 2 роки тому +7

    I almost didn’t watch this gem of a video. Almost.
    Seriously, every part is well done. Thanks man.

  • @jasonyang6411
    @jasonyang6411 3 роки тому +7

    That binoral test is amazing. Definitely gets a feel for how headphones sound differently.

  • @IbadGrammarX
    @IbadGrammarX 3 роки тому +111

    me: damn Beoplay H95 sound great
    *see price*
    me: O_O

    • @DuongNguyen-gv8qr
      @DuongNguyen-gv8qr 3 роки тому +5

      Oh okay thats why i feel h95 is really beast Lmao. H95 just too good.

    • @JeraldJamesCapao
      @JeraldJamesCapao 3 роки тому +2

      Ya 1000$ hehehehe

    • @bepopxxx
      @bepopxxx 3 роки тому +1

      I got my own saliva after see the price, price as same as secondhand car.

    • @amossutandi
      @amossutandi 2 роки тому

      considering the h95 gets a proper aluminum hard case, cables and an airplane adapter, you'd probably spend as much with the apm to get the same stuff that's standard with the h95. except with the h95 you get titanium drivers and real leather.

  • @Salar-ef9ei
    @Salar-ef9ei 3 роки тому +60

    Best headphone review can't say that enough

  • @NatttShrader
    @NatttShrader 2 роки тому

    THANK YOU FOR THE SOUND TEST. I HAVE BEEN LOOKING FOR THIS TYPE OF REVIEW

  • @darkona08
    @darkona08 3 роки тому +1

    First of all - thank you!!! An amazing and detailed review. Best review I have ever seen. Second - I heard with beats pro plugged in MacBook Pro and you can totally hear the difference. Crossing fingers for this to be the new normal and common way of reviewing headphones and music in general ! This ears mic are just insane.

  • @JamesDKingJr
    @JamesDKingJr 3 роки тому +67

    Yo, that demo was dope! This helps a whole lot with deciding on which headphones to buy.

  • @koistam
    @koistam 3 роки тому +64

    This was a very unique review that you deserve much credit. It was the first time that a audio review actually provided a audible difference.
    I can see this being copied all over the internet. I hope they give you credit.

    • @webinatic216
      @webinatic216 3 роки тому +2

      iPhonedo has done this for a year or so.

    • @koistam
      @koistam 3 роки тому +2

      @@webinatic216 Didn’t say the technology was new. The audio engineers in our prototype center have done this type of testing for decades.
      The packaging and presentation of the technology and information deserves credit.

    • @webinatic216
      @webinatic216 3 роки тому +1

      @@koistam Yes. I recommend iPhondo videos if you like presentation. He's one of the best on youtube when it comes to that.

  • @wakeride74
    @wakeride74 2 роки тому +7

    Listened to this on my H9’s and the Max clearly superior, surprisingly so until the H95. Those are on another level. Huge difference in soundstage and PRaT, they just had a sharper attack with each note lending to a cleaner overall presentation. Well done review man 👏🏼👍🏼

  • @lifelineg4279
    @lifelineg4279 3 роки тому

    Your review was amazing! I didn’t know it was possible to truly hear the differences between the headphones... I am blown away by your sound quality review.

  • @tjmehta
    @tjmehta 3 роки тому +176

    wow best headphone review I've ever seen. everyone should review using this mic

    • @svengi6789
      @svengi6789 3 роки тому +8

      Jim’s Review Room used to do this, unfortunately he stopped reviewing. I definitely subbed because of this style of review! Thanks Brian :)

    • @spa33meister
      @spa33meister 3 роки тому +2

      @@svengi6789 yup, Jimmy has left open a space that has yet to be filled. He would record in many different environments as well.

    • @RumourHasitYT
      @RumourHasitYT 3 роки тому

      Iphonedo used this review technique already

    • @urbanlifedancestudio
      @urbanlifedancestudio 3 роки тому

      @@svengi6789y did he stop tho

    • @svengi6789
      @svengi6789 3 роки тому

      @@urbanlifedancestudio I think he wanted to focus on his twitch

  • @tyrionliu1673
    @tyrionliu1673 3 роки тому +41

    This is absolute different level of reviewing headphones 😂🤙

  • @Tapzi030
    @Tapzi030 2 роки тому

    Love this setting. This was the best Audio comparison ive ever had. Thanks for the efford.

  • @ericburgher
    @ericburgher 2 роки тому

    Mad props for the lengths you’ve gone in this video to compare and contrast and giving a breakdown at the beginning of the video. Well done, my guy! Loved this video.

  • @ds_7
    @ds_7 3 роки тому +26

    Another thing: (1) The earphones all need to be placed on the microphone the same way, since it affects which speakers you hear more, which was clearly not the case in the Beoplay H9 demo, and (2) putting different parts of the song makes it harder to hear the difference since you can’t compare the same sounds.

  • @kuztomized
    @kuztomized 3 роки тому +121

    Props for the seamless transitions during the sound comparison

    • @swipekonnect
      @swipekonnect 3 роки тому +4

      and the matching backgrounds: brilliant

    • @AtomAnt1
      @AtomAnt1 3 роки тому +4

      Would've been better if he didn't transition just when the music changed within the song.

    • @teddypierce6871
      @teddypierce6871 3 роки тому +3

      I was hearing pops or static when you switched between headphones as though you were plugging and unplugging the AUX audio cables into your CD player.

    • @Kinobambino
      @Kinobambino 3 роки тому

      @@AtomAnt1 indeed. Should've played the same parts

  • @alexkhan2000
    @alexkhan2000 2 роки тому +86

    I recently got the B&O Beoplay H95 even though I've had the the AirPods Max for several months now. I like the APM but I don't love it. Overall, it's a major improvement across the board over the Sony WH-1000XM3 that I've had for several years for business travel purposes. That being said, there is moisture condensation issue in the ear cups with the APM after about an hour or more of use, which is very annoying. It's also not as comfortable as I thought it'd be. The clamping press is tighter than I expected and more so than the Sony XM3 and the Bose QC35 I've owned in the past.
    Sound quality wise, the APM is really good as is the ANC and the transparent listening feature. It's a balanced sound and has good resolution from top to bottom without any emphasis on specific frequency range. This being said, I find the APM's sound a little "dense" and I'm used to the very spacious sound, soundstage and imaging of my TOTL wired audiophile headphones like the Abyss AB-1266 Phi TC, RAAL SR1a, Abyss Diana Phi, Audeze LCDi4, and the JH Audio Layla custom IEM. Already having spent a luxury car's worth of headphones, DACs, amps and cables, I decided to give the B&O H95 a try and received it a few days ago.
    Overall, I'm very happy I got the H95 and find it a noticeable improvement over the APM in almost every way except for transparent listening. Of course, it doesn't integrate quite seamlessly with my Apple gear like the APM but, for me, it's about the sound quality, ANC and comfort for this type of headphone and the H95 totally delivers on those fronts. Compared to the APM, the sound is much more spacious with substantially greater separation between the different instruments and improved imaging and slightly greater resolution across the entire sonic spectrum.
    I really don't think the binaural comparison does it justice. You really have to hear them side by side on your head with your own ears to come to a meaningful conclusion. These tests and comparisons provide some basic idea on the tonality of the headphones but not a good sense of the soundstage, imaging and other finer details. The H95 sounds noticeably more pristine and airy in the highs while deeper on the bass with a nice integration of the mids. The separation between the instruments is wider with pinpoint placements so you hear them in their own space and not on top of each other. The H95 reminded me a lot of the Abyss headphones I have. Of course, it's just not in the same league of those wired headphones being driven by expensive DACs and amps connected by high-end cables but, for ANC wireless, it's really, really nice. It gets in the audiophile territory although I wouldn't call it that.
    Is it worth $849? That is up to the beholder and just how much you value the sound quality. The ANC feature on the H95 is better than I expected. I read that it has improved with firmware updates recently and I find it on par with the APM and the XM3, which I still have around although it's basically my son's now. I have no interest in Sony and Bose anymore. Been there, done that. They're good and nothing to really complain about but, to me, the Bose sound is bland and the Sony just doesn't sound natural - especially for genres like classical, jazz, acoustic and vocal music that I listen to most of the time. The only time I listen to rock, pop, metal and EDM is when I work at the gym with earbuds.
    Anyway, very happy with the H95 and I'll still keep the APM but it just won't get used as much. What it comes down to is that I like the APM but I really love the H95.

    • @alexsmith1207
      @alexsmith1207 2 роки тому

      Without Bluetooth how do they compare with wire on Type C or jack. 🤔🤔

    • @alexsmith1207
      @alexsmith1207 2 роки тому

      Btw i have Dali io4 and Iow is recessed and with traveling like in a car is even lower. I do wonder because with wired the resolution is higher. A audiophile compare Dali io6 favorite with the H95's which are now the favorites. Im just wondering if with wired or connected via type c changes the sound??

    • @alexkhan2000
      @alexkhan2000 2 роки тому +4

      @@alexsmith1207 I tried the H95 with my Chord Electronics Hugo M-Scaler up-sampler and TT2 DAC/headphone amp yesterday and it does definitely sound better than Bluetooth but that's to be expected. Wired will always sound better with a good setup than BT. I have not yet tried connecting the APM to my setup with the Apple 3.5mm audio jack to Lightning but I plan to try soon.
      I hear more of everything with wired - better resolution, detail and clarity, slightly expanded soundstage, improved imaging, etc. But going back to BT wireless is not as big of a degradation as I thought. The wired H95 can hang with my TOTL audiophile headphones through the Chord setup. I'm very impressed.

    • @alexsmith1207
      @alexsmith1207 2 роки тому +3

      @@alexkhan2000 Thanks!!! Helped a lot

    • @uo9zzzyxwvutsrqp0nmkjihgfe43
      @uo9zzzyxwvutsrqp0nmkjihgfe43 2 роки тому +2

      Damn Thats crazy but im not reading all that

  • @TLEllis
    @TLEllis 2 роки тому

    This is the MOST in-depth review and comparison video I’ve ever seen! Wish I’d taken the time to view it sooner. Fantastic work!

  • @shuaybahmed175
    @shuaybahmed175 3 роки тому +151

    This guy is a legend, I’ve not seen someone put this kind of effort into a video in ages. Thanks for the experience man :) Subbed!

    • @2004cyrus
      @2004cyrus 3 роки тому +1

      He is too young to be a legend. But he is good and one of my favorites

    • @Celisar1
      @Celisar1 2 роки тому +2

      Yes, this video made me subscribe just well. THE best review of the Airpod Max by far (and I have searched YT up and down for reviews).

  • @CDFortsonIII
    @CDFortsonIII 3 роки тому +22

    Brian Tong! You’re a beast for this comparison video. I haven’t seen anyone else do this extensive of a review. Keep up the good work.

  • @zuhepix
    @zuhepix 3 роки тому +1

    Best review video I've ever watched. One hour well spent. Thank you sir !

  • @markeeli
    @markeeli 2 роки тому

    Excellent review, really helps in the decision-making process. Thank you. Great work, subbed, thanks for also including the song list too!

  • @irinabolgova3177
    @irinabolgova3177 3 роки тому +57

    This review deserves so much more views cause it’s incredible! Thanks for this amazing experiment, I did hear the difference in sound and it was just mind blowing! Also everything is beautifully shot and the set up is really pleasant to look at. Thanks again and keep up the good work!!

  • @thebige4000
    @thebige4000 3 роки тому +19

    Awesome work, Brian! I heard the difference. Thank you for bringing the general public as close as we’re going to get to a side by side comparison of all these top models.

  • @SamuelDrives
    @SamuelDrives Рік тому +2

    Thanks for making such an excellent video comparison. I've listened with my B&O H9

  • @davidbannister671
    @davidbannister671 2 роки тому +1

    I just finished watching this review on my new AirPods max, and found it extremely informative and interesting! Having been a B&O owner from the late 1970s (not headphones), I was very interested to hear how they compared. At the top level, both were impressive. Thanks for your great work on this.

  • @lifealigned
    @lifealigned 3 роки тому +16

    This was comprehensive. Brilliant review. I’ve been looking for a review between the H95 and The Max. 🙏🏾

  • @benjaminw5274
    @benjaminw5274 3 роки тому +12

    Listening through my XM3 and the binaural audio definitely makes a difference. I literally laughed out loud when you did the spatial audio demo because I could hear the difference so well lol. Been watching so long you're a part of my childhood, I'm always impressed with your content, great job!

  • @velletechusa7714
    @velletechusa7714 3 роки тому +1

    And Thanks Bryan for the amazing presentation. You're the man.

  • @mrxbot5009
    @mrxbot5009 3 роки тому +1

    This was a fantastic review! Thanks for all the work you put into this.

  • @wdamonkey
    @wdamonkey 3 роки тому +14

    You took this to the next level. Best APM review, bar none. I was having buyer’s remorse for ordering but not now. Thanks Brian.

  • @freedom9041
    @freedom9041 3 роки тому +33

    H95 clearly wins the race in sound quality between all these.

    • @joellenlin1212
      @joellenlin1212 3 роки тому

      totally agree!

    • @donhat432
      @donhat432 3 роки тому +2

      duh it's $800 ...

    • @ihussain1011
      @ihussain1011 3 роки тому

      @@donhat432 Yeah as those were the special anniversary edition thing, they will be coming down in price very soon. I got them like new for under £440 here in UK.

  • @gideonr3992
    @gideonr3992 2 роки тому +4

    Amazing review. I watched the entire thing with my Airpod pros because I’ve been thinking about which over ear ANC headphones I want and I’ve watched countless reviews but it was so great being able to actually hear the differences without actually going to a store and trying them out or buying and maybe returning a few different pairs. Subscribed, thanks so much Brian!

    • @PixyTech
      @PixyTech 2 роки тому +1

      Actually, you need to go to a store to hear, that airpods is meh.

    • @trujillozhuhai5283
      @trujillozhuhai5283 Рік тому

      @@PixyTech what do u prefer?

    • @PixyTech
      @PixyTech Рік тому

      @@trujillozhuhai5283 now for music im prefer some chi-fi wired pods like kz s10 pro. For podcasts im using air pods pro.

  • @halforma1
    @halforma1 3 роки тому +1

    A thoroughly detailed and outstanding review. Thank you so much..

  • @angelicaazn
    @angelicaazn 3 роки тому +10

    I can definitely hear the differences. Incredible review, just the sheer amount of information, the demos, the edit!!!! Wow!

  • @sxmolin
    @sxmolin 3 роки тому +6

    I bought a pair in silver. Great sound, features, materials/construction. My last pair were Sony, that kept on braking along the plastic ear hanger hinge. Other sets felt cheap/plastics. I already have other Apple ecosystem products. Seamless integration works well right out of the box. Spatial audio sounds cool too.

  • @CrisGarcia6
    @CrisGarcia6 Рік тому

    the apstial audio one, I am glad that you brought that up. you did a good job on moving it around for dynamic head tracking on what was all about.

  • @allisterhaworth6024
    @allisterhaworth6024 3 роки тому +6

    Great review Brian. 👍 Loved the "Brinaural Experience" intro.
    You pretty much confirmed my thoughts on sound quality.
    Between the Sony XM4 and Bose 700, the Airpod Max is better, but both Beoplay H9 and H95 sounded better (especially the H95) to my ears.
    P.S. I was listening on my Sony XM3 headphones.

    • @anwulika.o
      @anwulika.o 2 роки тому

      Same to all this. I’m convinced I have to get the H9 or H95 after this because the lack of a charging port and case for the Max’s isn’t for me, the sound was better for them to me. But my XM3’s have always sounded a bit clouded to me and break easily because of the materials. They don’t feel like they were built to last. The airpod max look doesn’t feel as timeless to me either

  • @jubaadib1684
    @jubaadib1684 3 роки тому +4

    Simply the best review I’ve seen and heard so far. Amazing work ! Keep it up ✌🏻

  • @EverydayReviewsEntertainment
    @EverydayReviewsEntertainment 3 роки тому +4

    Thank you Brian Tong. This is the best review I have seen till date. The best comparison made!!! Thanks and the effort, the thought and the planning you put into this shows. It shows !!!!!

  • @michellebernardo-im7nq
    @michellebernardo-im7nq Рік тому

    I loved the way you compared 2 headphones at a time. I learned a lot today. Thanks Brian!

  • @jeanniemacmillan-banham938
    @jeanniemacmillan-banham938 2 роки тому

    That was an almost sublime experience Mr. Tong. Thank you for all your work. This has really helped me to make a decision.

  • @briantong
    @briantong  3 роки тому +39

    Thanks so much for the overwhelming positive responses to this BEAST of a review.
    Here's additional Infor for the AirPods Max:
    These are the audio format supported by the AirPods Max. They are the same formats supported on the iPhone or iPad:
    AAC‑LC
    HE‑AAC
    HE‑AAC v2
    Protected AAC
    MP3
    Linear PCM
    Apple Lossless
    FLAC
    Dolby Digital (AC‑3)
    Dolby Digital Plus (E‑AC‑3)
    Dolby Atmos
    and Audible formats 2, 3, 4, Audible Enhanced Audio, AAX, and AAX+
    AirPods Max also supports all formats from the BlueTooth specification:
    SBC
    mSBC
    CVSD
    AAC-LC
    For Spatial Audio AirPods Max only use AAC-ELD

    • @Wishwader
      @Wishwader 3 роки тому

      I read that Sony doesn’t handle high res audio well over Bluetooth - it makes the connection unreliable especially with Sony’s own format. Does this hold true for Apple too with higher quality formats?

    • @entertainment72
      @entertainment72 3 роки тому

      You killed it Brian! Way to go! Max sound better than the Bose and M4’s.

    • @RM-lj8bv
      @RM-lj8bv 3 роки тому

      Yo Tha Best Brian.

  • @darrylwashington840
    @darrylwashington840 3 роки тому +3

    Thanks so very much Brian for that Great, in-depth review!!! I’m sold and will definitely be getting a pair of the AirPod Max’s.

  • @thomasscott8438
    @thomasscott8438 2 роки тому

    This is by far the best test I have seen for these yet. Nice work!

  • @JustXavier
    @JustXavier 2 роки тому

    Bryan - this sounded soo smooth. Please do all of your audio tests like this. It literally sounded like you were behind me!!

  • @mckalewiley2753
    @mckalewiley2753 3 роки тому +9

    This is, hands down, the best headphone review I have ever seen. Well done! You’re on another level.

  • @edwardhodge7769
    @edwardhodge7769 3 роки тому +25

    💥Best review with real world comparisons! 💥

  • @jimarthur9936
    @jimarthur9936 2 роки тому +2

    Loved the comparisons going back and forth. Great job. I have AP Max and it fits perfect into my Apple ecosystem.

  • @paulglover5649
    @paulglover5649 2 роки тому +5

    I would have loved to have known how they all perform for phone calls and NC as I use my N700s all the time and my call quality is excellent for the listeners. Really handy in the world of MS Teams, Zoom and Skype.
    I think I’ll wait for the Gen2 before changing.

  • @Xiel89
    @Xiel89 3 роки тому +12

    amazing review. the differences were quite clearly to hear.

  • @IamKill3m
    @IamKill3m 3 роки тому +4

    This is my favorite review I’ve seen so far. Awesome work!

  • @karlcharlebois984
    @karlcharlebois984 2 роки тому

    Awesome instructive video. Deserve a 10/10 for the effort and especially for the sound test you just included in it. I greatly appreciate to be able to compare by my self. Thank you so much !!!!!

  • @twintetas4936
    @twintetas4936 2 роки тому

    Overall such a great video, so extensive!! So detailed! I felt that you gave the bass drops in the sound test mostly to the airpods max wich made seem a bit more basy.

  • @kaihun2533
    @kaihun2533 3 роки тому +5

    Hands down this is a really great review. Appreciate every second of it. And yes I watched till the end.

  • @davidgroce3551
    @davidgroce3551 3 роки тому +6

    Great review you really could hear the differences in the headphones!!! Keep it up Brian!

  • @HpNoTiZd
    @HpNoTiZd 2 роки тому +22

    Almost a year later and this is definitely the best review - so informative!

  • @sulcai
    @sulcai 2 роки тому

    Absolutely appreciated the audio comparison!

  • @TheKshrines
    @TheKshrines 3 роки тому +5

    Best headphone review I’ve ever watched. Talk about in-depth. Love it!

  • @justinxludwig
    @justinxludwig 3 роки тому +3

    Truly amazing review Brian. You deserve recognition for the effort you put into this! I would love to see more headphone reviews from you. And I am pretty impressed with the AirPods Max after this.

  • @MultiKinglarry
    @MultiKinglarry 2 роки тому

    Wow…impressive video! Did help me hear the quality of my soon to be new AirPods Max, especially since I know the Beoplay 95 well…
    Thank you for all the work you put into this video!

  • @anthonyscott5134
    @anthonyscott5134 2 роки тому

    Very cool! I listened to this video through my AirPods Max and the audio test you ran worked perfectly.

  • @leonphillips7132
    @leonphillips7132 3 роки тому +24

    That was extremely effective, Brian. Do it again!

  • @marcellinvl
    @marcellinvl 3 роки тому +8

    Every headset review needs this binaural device from this moment forward. 👍🏿

  • @anwulika.o
    @anwulika.o 2 роки тому

    Really really great video! The most creative I’ve come across and I definitely heard the difference with the headphone recordings. This is the best headphone review video I’ve watched. You deserve a ton of credit

  • @SofiaLopez-we6lq
    @SofiaLopez-we6lq Рік тому +1

    wow what a great video!! thank you so much for putting so much effort and energy into it and helping us see the differences in headphones, i could actually hear it!! thanks again you’re amazing

    • @user-pw3fx5bn7s
      @user-pw3fx5bn7s Рік тому

      You're amazing too! You won! 🎁🎁 hit me up above ☝️for more info

  • @angeljasmel
    @angeljasmel 3 роки тому +8

    Best headphone review ever. The demo alone blew my mind, and i was using AirPods pro to hear it!! 👍👍

  • @datdudeSCE
    @datdudeSCE 3 роки тому +9

    This was a great test best review out so far...

  • @Truthseeksyou
    @Truthseeksyou 2 роки тому

    I’m still here! In-depth review! Thank you, again!😊

  • @michaelagyei6749
    @michaelagyei6749 2 роки тому

    I love your thorough and beautiful review of these headsets. I’ve been struggling to make a choice in a long time but your review has now made it easier for me to choose. It’s the next level. Thank you

  • @deeezceee
    @deeezceee 3 роки тому +5

    Between this and the iphonedo review, I wish more reviews are done like this. Great work and review!

  • @redrum6316
    @redrum6316 3 роки тому +60

    I wish Jim's Review Room did a review, too.

    • @K.D.51
      @K.D.51 3 роки тому +10

      I swear. He needs to come back

    • @Emansky84
      @Emansky84 3 роки тому +4

      i miss him too specially when he's recording in a coffee shop hahah

    • @cr8t_studios38
      @cr8t_studios38 3 роки тому +2

      @JimsReviewRoom please do this once off review for us as well.

    • @sooperman12
      @sooperman12 3 роки тому +2

      It's too bad. He's no longer doing reviews.

    • @urbanlifedancestudio
      @urbanlifedancestudio 3 роки тому

      @@sooperman12 y tho

  • @antoniominichiello8532
    @antoniominichiello8532 3 роки тому

    well done, just ordered a pair. thanks for the in-depth review.

  • @rickbulger235
    @rickbulger235 2 роки тому

    Outstanding review, thank you. I have a pair on order now after a lot of agonising. Cheers

  • @thomaswendler2164
    @thomaswendler2164 3 роки тому +11

    Thank you for going the extra mile. And I definitely agree that the Max Sounded clearer when compared to the Sonys. For the Bose it was more of a mixed bag. They are on par with the beo 9 for me. But the h95 are something else 😇

  • @DanonOP
    @DanonOP 3 роки тому +8

    That’s one of the best consumer-centric review I saw and heard recently. Great job!

  • @parusds
    @parusds 2 роки тому

    Man! This is exactly what I searched for ages! Subscribed!!!

  • @CoulterTravel
    @CoulterTravel 2 роки тому

    The best review on these headphones going. I had my AKG over ear headphones on and could differences with all of them! The last two are deffo the hardest to tell, and to pick. Thanks for doing this 👍🏻

  • @kinocchio
    @kinocchio 3 роки тому +36

    Oh heck yes. Been waiting for this.

    • @briantong
      @briantong  3 роки тому +7

      See you in the live chat!

    • @crownroley
      @crownroley 3 роки тому +1

      @@briantong max is just a little louder then xm 1000 and the bose put me at the concert.

  • @RichardYoungCF
    @RichardYoungCF 3 роки тому +3

    Love those B&Os as well - legit. Nice job man - excellent review!

  • @Wspearman
    @Wspearman 2 роки тому

    6:20 Ha! 🙂 I agree with the ears getting hot around 47mins, I did my own test and I got around 45 minutes, so I bought myself some extra ear cushions and now I switch them out and I can keep going comfortably for hours during work time. I love how easy it is to switch them out 👍

  • @BharatSingh-pw7sh
    @BharatSingh-pw7sh 3 роки тому +1

    Oh I was entertained! Thank you Sir. This I was a brilliant review using the binaural microphone with “ears”. Greatest and purest headphone review ever!